HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
January 8, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Technology Use, Credit Recovery, FAFSA Night, Seal of Biliteracy, Hillcrest Free Market, & PTSA*
Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies) and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo)
Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Quarter 2 Ends | January 16 |
No School | January 17 & 20 |
- To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
Technology Use
Hillcrest’s School Community Council and our school Digital Citizenship Coordinator would like to share some important information regarding the technology your student uses throughout the school day and at home. We hope the following information is helpful.
Filtering Information
- Canyons School District uses the Content Keeper content filtering system to prevent
students from accessing inappropriate material online while using District computing
devices or the District’s network. The restrictions placed on CSD Chromebooks work no
matter where the device is used — at home, school, or elsewhere.
- The Canyons filtering system works by categorizing known Internet content and
allowing us to block inappropriate categories such as pornography, social networking,
gambling, weapons, adult content, gaming, etc. Safe search settings also work for Google images.
- The filtering differs for elementary, middle, and high schools and is based on age
appropriateness and the educational needs of the grade levels.
*YouTube videos may be accessible if embedded into instructional materials such as Google Slides, Canvas, and Nearpod.
- Parents can request that additional restrictions be placed on their student’s Chromebook by using their Skyward credentials to log into the Technology Connect Portal. It’s important to note that these additional restrictions may prevent the student from accessing grade-level learning resources and in-classroom adjustments will need to be made. There are two choices for extra filtering:
○ Moderate – This filter setting matches the settings for elementary students,
which grants less access to social media, music and video streaming, and shopping sites. Students at this level may be unable to access some of the learning apps used in middle and high schools. Teachers are prepared to make adjustments to support student learning such as, embedding instructional links in Canvas pages where they won’t be blocked.
○ Restrictive – This filter setting is very limited and only allows access to approved websites including, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet, and Canvas. Students at this level will only be able to use learning apps that teachers embed in Canvas, and they will not be able to use Google Search to perform research for an essay or find images for a slide presentation.
- In addition to viewing and modifying the Internet filtering level for their student(s), parents may also view flagged search terms, view Chromebook login time, and request sites to be reviewed in the Technology Connect Portal.
Job Shadow Day
Job Shadow Day January 28th from 9-11 AM and luncheon from 12-1 PM
This year, Canyons School District will have Job Shadow Day on January 28th. Some of the sites available are at Lone Peak Hospital, Conyers and Nix Law firm and Avalanche Studios. Please sign up if you are interested by following the link on the poster.
Find out what type of job you want in the future and if you are a good fit. Students are to provide their own transportation and must fill out the proper documents to attend.
It is first come first serve so sign up quick to get a spot, they are limited. This will be the biggest job shadow day in years! Contact, Ms Burbank A139 cher.burbank@canyonsdistrict.org for questions.
Credit Recovery
FAFSA Night
“Are you seeking assistance with filing your FAFSA? We invite you to join us for FAFSA Night on Wednesday, January 15th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. During the event we will have experts who are ready to guide you through the FAFSA application process and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your financial aid paperwork is submitted on time! For more information, please refer to the flyer or reach out to Ms. Munoz or Ms. Holley. Important: Students should bring their Chromebooks!”
Seal of Biliteracy
Can you speak more than one language? If so, apply to have an official Seal of Biliteracy added to your high school transcripts. The seal is a designation by Utah signaling a student has demonstrated proficiency in English and a world language. Students are encouraged to apply in their junior year but all school juniors and seniors who are proficient in English and a world language are eligible to apply for the seal starting Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The application window closes on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The application is
completed online at: https://sealofbiliteracy.canyonsdistrict.org.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be this Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Congratulations to the January Husky Heroes! Please go to the office to collect your prize bag!
Freshman
- Finley Carlson
- Kimbrie Buchanan
Sophomore
- Madeline Caffee
- Randall Ethan Boothe
Junior
- Eleena Fanaeian
- Tristan Esau
Senior
- Manvi Chechi
- Twila Baer
Help us fill out PTSA board for the 2025-2026 school year. We need a PTSA President, President-elect, Secretary, Membership VP and a Community Engagement VP to fill our executive board. We also need people to chair and to help on committees. We have committees for teacher appreciation, Parent Teacher conference teacher meals, husky heroes, reflections, grad night party, fundraiser, spirit nights and student club. Please email us at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com. Without a full executive board, we cannot have a PTSA at Hillcrest. Please volunteer to help!
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*
