HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
January 21, 2026
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about:* Upcoming Events, Weekly Parent Corner: Talking about Vaping, Pawprint Newsletter, PTSA Updates, Community School, Important Info, Community Flyers*
Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies), and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo
Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Open Course Requests for 26’-27’ School Year at 8 am | February 2 |
Husky Fair | February 4th, 4 pm-6 pm in the Cafeteria |
Sweethearts Dance | February 7th at 7 pm in the Commons |
Weekly Parent Corner: Talking About Vaping
As part of our new campaign, “Clear the Air, Huskies,” to support families in preventing teen vaping, we’ll be sharing brief weekly resources from the How to Start a Conversation With Your Child About Vaping Guide. Each section will give parents simple, approachable tools to help them talk with their teens and stay informed.
Week 5 – Helping Teens Handle Peer Pressure
This week focuses on one of the most common reasons teens try vaping: pressure to fit in. Many students are offered a vape by friends or see others using it and feel uncomfortable saying no, even if they are not interested themselves. Parents can help by normalizing this pressure and giving teens simple tools to handle it calmly.
Peer pressure is a normal part of adolescence and does not mean your teen is weak or making bad choices. Teens feel more confident when they have already thought through what they might say in an uncomfortable moment. Saying no does not need to be dramatic or confrontational. Simple and casual responses are often the most effective.
Examples teens might use include:
- “It’s just not my thing.”
- “I’m good, thanks.”
- “I don’t want that messing with my goals.”
- Or simply, “No.”
Parent Conversation Starter: “If someone offered you a vape, what do you think would be the hardest part. Saying no, feeling awkward, or worrying about what they’d think?”
Hillcrest Pawprint Student Newsletter
We are excited to announce “The Hillcrest Pawprint!” This is a newsletter written by students! Check out their latest articles on: https://hillcrestpawprint.com/
PTSA Updates
Join Hillcrest PTSA here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop
Are you willing to be more involved in the great things PTSA is doing at our school? Do you want to find out WHAT the PTSA is doing at our school? We are looking for people to join our executive board and chair committees for next school year. Send us an email at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com to see how you can help!
Nominate a Husky Hero by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
Purchase a Husky blanket here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop/items/132877 This is our fundraiser, so we appreciate all your support! (Donations in any amount can also be made online at our givebacks store.)
If you have any questions, you can reach us at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com.
Hillcrest PTSA Executive Board: President Becca Staker, Secretary Deborah Neerings, Treasurer Debbie Norr, Membership VP Kayo Robinson, Advocacy VP Derek Hanks
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides our students with food, clothing, laundry facilities, showers, and other essential needs. If you are experiencing a higher need this season, families can reach out to Elizabeth Demke for food or other assistance: 385-351-4294.
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 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.
Important Information
Main Office (801) 826-6000
- To make an appointment with the Principal
- Parking permit information
- Fee waivers/payments
- Inquire or pay class fees or fines
- Drop items off for students
Attendance Office (801) 826-6010
- To make an appointment with your students’ vice principal
- To report a student as absent or tardy
- To arrange to check your student in/out of school
- To contact your student
- Enrolling at HHS or transferring out of HHS
- Pick up vacation leave forms, change address, or medical instructions
Counseling Office (801) 826-6020
- Class changes
- Speak to a Counselor
- Scheduling questions
- Counselor questions
Registrar Office (801) 826-6030
- Transcripts, grades, or report cards
- Immunization questions
- 504 Information
SPED Department (801) 826- 6033
- IEP inquiries and information
Community Flyers
*Please note that these flyers are not associated with or sponsored by Hillcrest High School or Canyons School District.*
