HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
February 5, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Hillcrest Reminder, Course Requests, Senior Babyads Yearbook, CTEC, HOSA Fundraiser, NHS Tutoring, SheTech, PTSA, & Hillcrest Free Market*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
PTSA Meeting | March 5 at 1 pm |
Sweethearts Dance | February 8th |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest
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. However, Counselors will be in all English classrooms to help students select courses for next year and help you maneuver the course selection process. Counselors will be in the 11th grade English classes on February 3rd and 4th; in 10th grade English classes on February 5th and 6th; and finally, in 9th grade English classes on February 7th and 10th. Additionally, counselors will be in classrooms at Midvale Middle School and Union Middle School on Wednesday, February 11th and Albion Middle School on February 12th to help 8th grade students with their course selection. 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.
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.
Senior BabyAds for Yearbook
Baby Ads Deadline: Due December 6th
Dear Parent or Student,
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school’s yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school’s ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 12/06/2024.
Please click the following link to view the Baby Ad Instructions jostensadservice.com/student
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.
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.
PTSA
Feed the Teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences. PTSA is providing a meal for the faculty and staff on Tues Feb 25th before conferences. Please sign up if you can being CHILI or SOUP, SALAD, Breadsticks, sour cream, or shredded cheese. Food can be dropped off on Tues 25th anytime before 1:15 to the office. Please sign up to help feed our hungry teachers before their long evening of parent conferences!
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*
