HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
February 12, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Parent Teacher Conferences, Hillcrest Reminders, Course Requests, College Day for Juniors, WIFI for Hillcrest Families, Big Smiles Dental Clinic, Digital Citizenship, Cultural Night, Incoming Freshman Football Visit, CTE Corner, HOSA Fundraiser, NHS Tutoring, PTSA, & Hillcrest Free Market*
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Upcoming Events
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EVENTS |
DATES |
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No School- Presidents’ Day |
February 17 |
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
February 24-25 |
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PTSA Meeting |
March 5 at 1 pm |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will occur on Monday, February 24th, and Tuesday, February 25th.
Monday will be an online Zoom conference day from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm, where parents can meet with teachers during their scheduled time over Zoom. Teachers will send parent square reminders to sign up for meeting times. If you need an interpreter for your online meeting with a teacher, please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org.
Tuesday will be an in-person conference day from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm, where parents can meet with teachers in their classrooms. Parents can go to the attendance office to print their student’s schedule. The main office will be open during conferences to pay fees. There will be two Spanish interpreters on every floor wearing green vests.
Hillcrest Reminder
Class Fees
Class fees for the second semester have been added to your student’s skyward. Please pay fees on skyward or in the main office.
Doors
Attention parents and students, Hillcrest High School side doors are locked during school hours after the tardy bell has rung. Students, please ensure you are arriving to class on time. If you do not arrive on time and doors are locked, go to the main office to check-in.
Course Request Selection for the 2025 -2026 School Year
Attention all parents of students planning to attend Hillcrest High School during the 2025-2026. It is that time of year when students will be choosing classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Course request selection will open in Skyward on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 8:00 am. Note that the course selection process will close on Thursday, February 18that 11:59 pm, so all courses must be selected by that date. Please see the Counseling Center if you have any questions. Additional information, PowerPoints, and instructions will be added to our website on January 31st.
College Day for Juniors
Hillcrest’s “Utah Higher Ed Day” (College Day) for Juniors is Thursday, 2/13/25 from 12:00 – 2:20 PM. Reps from all of Utah’s colleges/universities will be here to meet with our 11th graders.
- This College Day activity is for Juniors only.
- Juniors will be called down to the auditorium out of 3rd period (at approx. 12 Noon).
- We will have one extended lunch on this day between 3rd and 4th period.
- Juniors who have CTEC in the afternoon will be excused from CTEC if they attend College Day
WIFI for Hillcrest Families
If your family does not have internet or WIFI at home, Hillcrest High School offers codes for discounted prices through Comcast/Xfinity. Parents or Students, please go to the Hillcrest Library on the second floor to request a code and instructions.
Big Smiles Dental Clinic
Hillcrest High School is Partnering with Big Smiles to offer in-school Dental Care to Students on April 2nd during school. There may be no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid or CHIP! Private insurance and self-pay options are also available. Big-smile’s in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals. 6-month follow-ups as well! Services include a dental exam, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. If necessary, restorative care such as fillings can be done. To sign up for the clinic, please visit www.myschooldentist.com/ or contact Elena Reyes (285-418-9490 or elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org). Please note, that students must have insurance to qualify for this clinic.
Digital Citizenship
Inspire conversations as a family about safe and positive tech use with Family Tech Planners.
Entertainment and tech have the potential to spark meaningful conversations and screen time has become an important issue for families. Examples include how much time I’m spending with technology, how I’m being kind and inclusive online, and making wise choices with the content I choose.
Utilizing family tech planners are a great way to help your kids manage their screen time and come up with a shared understanding with your kids of how your family makes the most out of entertainment and tech time.
To find tech planners for children of all ages, visit https://tinyurl.com/csdtechplan Spanish versions of tech plans are also available on this website.
Cultural Night
Sign up to perform at the HHS Cultural Night talent show on March 12th at Hillcrest High School. Talents must be under 5 minutes long. Submissions for the talent show are due February 24th. The talent show is open to students, the community, and all talents. To sign up, please fill out the following form: https://bit.ly/CulturalTalent25. If you have any questions about the talent show, please contact Miss Elena at elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490 or come to student support A171A.
Incoming Freshmen Football Visit
On March 8th from 9 am to 11 am at Hillcrest High School, incoming freshmen are invited to learn about Hillcrest High School’s football program. Tour the facility, learn about the program, meet the coaches, and enjoy free food. To RSVP, scan the QR code in the flyer!
February is Career & Technical Education month, and we are celebrating the value of giving students the tools to succeed and be career and college ready. This year’s theme is CTE: Education Elevated.
SheTech
SheTech is a unique experience for hands-on STEM experience for high school girls. Hillcrest will be taking students on Tuesday, February 25th. To register for the event, please click HERE. If you have any questions, please talk to Ms. Burbank in the counseling center.
HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER DAY
MARCH 10th Monday (B-Day)
PROFESSIONALS WILL BE SPEAKING ON DIFFERENT HEALTH REALATED CAREER PATHS
SIGN UPS ARE GOING ON NOW See QR Code on flyer
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 14 years old
- Willing to complete all assignments missed on this day.
- Able to turn in an authorization form signed by your adult to be excused for this conference.
- Have an interest in the Health industry.
- Have a related class such as but not limited to, Biology, Chemistry, Sports Med, Health Science, Med Anat/Phys.
National Honor Society Tutoring
NHS will be offering tutoring to HHS students during APP for all subject areas. Please scan the QR code below to request a tutor. NHS is also hosting a winter drive to collect new blankets and canned goods from January 27 – February 28. Items can be dropped off in the main office. Please see the flyer below.
HOSA Fundraiser
HOSA is a committed group of students who strive to raise awareness and educate others about blood cancers. Our goal is to inform and support our community while encouraging action in the fight against these diseases. Join us at the Costa Vida in Bluffdale on Tuesday, February 18, 20% of profits go towards the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be on February 5th at 1 pm.
Congratulations to the February Husky Heroes!
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Charlotte McCann Connor Henderson Amber Mayne Nathan Liew
Nick Blackbourn Zoey Hendrickson Grant Allen Sarah Baird
Know someone who should be recognized as a husky hero? Nominate someone to be Husky Hero today!!! Fill out a nomination here. Or scan the QR code below. Winners receive a prize bag.
Husky blankets make the perfect gift for your student! Holiday special-buy a blanket and get 2 free husky decals. We have a new design for 2024, order yours online today!
Join the PTSA, order a blanket or donate here: Hillcrest High PTSA
PTSA Board 2024-2025: Pres-Chelsea Worth, Sec-Jen McDonough, Treasurer- Becca Staker, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, and VP Advocacy-Derek Hanks, and VP Community Engagement-Rebecca Martin
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Join Us!
The Free Market is on Instagram! Follow our Hillcrest Free Market Instagram page to stay updated on community events and resources over the year. (@hillcrestfreemarket) We also send weekly messages to parents on our Free Market Parent Square Group about upcoming events, produce reminders, and provide resources. To request to join, please click https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/hhsmarket
Do you have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.
Community Flyers
*Please note these flyers are not associated and do not reflect Hillcrest High School*
