HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
March 25, 2026
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: *Upcoming Events, Spring Fling Dance, Health Science Internship, After School Credit Recovery, Prom Dress & Formal Wear Giveaway, Cultural Night, 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 |
Spring Fling | March 28 |
ASPIRE Testing | March 30 & 31 |
Spring Break | April 6-10 |
College Days at Hillcrest
Seniors! Utah Valley University, the University of Utah, and Salt Lake Community College will host APP sessions in the presentation room for seniors planning to attend these colleges.
- The University of Utah will be at Hillcrest on Monday, March 30th
- UVU session will be at Hillcrest on Wednesday, April 1st
- The SLCC session will be on May 18th
If you are planning to attend the UVU session, please register below:
Spring Fling Guest Pass
Students and Parents/Guardians,
In order to bring a guest to any school dance, students must fill out the online guest pass form. The form must filled out by the day before any dance. For Spring Fling on Saturday, March 28th, the form must be filled out by Friday @ 8:00 pm. Guest passes will not be accepted at the door.
All guests to a Hillcrest dance must be 14 – 18 years old and must be in at least high school (no middle school students allowed). All guests must also follow all Hillcrest dance rules (Attached).
Link to dance guest form: https://forms.gle/8uB5mQUap5xJ2wNW6
Health Science Internship Class
🩺 What the Internship class is: A Health Science Internship through Hillcrest High’s CTE department, where you’ll get real-world experience at healthcare sites around the Salt Lake Valley.
📅 Key Dates
- Application deadline: (apply ASAP)
- Interviews: April 2nd and 3rd
- Before or after school on the 2nd and the 3rd
- Location: A141 (Mr. Wood’s office)
📍 Possible Internship Sites
You will be placed at these places:
- Intermountain Healthcare
- St. Mark’s Hospital
- Lakeview Hospital
- Shriners Hospital
- Roseman University of Health Sciences
- Salt Lake Community College Jordan Campus
✅ Requirements (Important)
You must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have your own transportation
- Attend all scheduled experiences
- Complete:
- Immunizations & medical tests
- Training (like HIPAA + facility training)
- Be available during 8th period (1:30–3:30 PM)
- Follow class expectations from the internship supervisor
- Wear solid-color scrubs
📩 How to Apply
- Fill out the application
- Turn it to C202E OR
Email a scan to cher.burbank@canyonsdistrict.org
After-School Credit Recovery
Have you failed any classes? If you need to make up credit, now is the time! Please see the attached flyer for information. All students who sign up for this program will need to pay the $20 access fee for Accelerate if they have not paid it yet this year. This yearly fee can be paid at the main office. For more information or to ask any questions, please email tiffany.jessop@canyonsdistrict.org.
Prom Dress and Formal Wear Giveaway
Our annual prom dress and formal wear giveaway is on April 2nd and 3rd after school in the hosting room (A178). Come find formal dresses, suits, and dress shirts. All clothing is free, including alterations. If you are interested in donating a very clean dress or suit, please bring it to the front office. Thank you to the Corner Canyon SBOs and the Local Bee for all their donations!
Hillcrest Community Cultural Night
The annual Hillcrest Community Cultural Night is on April 23rd from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Sign up to be a part of our talent show during the night! Open to all talent. Sign up HERE. Performances must be under 5 minutes long. For questions, please contact Elena Reyes at elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or visit Student Support A171.
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
Our monthly meeting will be next Wednesday, April 1, at 12:30 in the conference room at school. Everyone is welcome!
Seniors and parents: mark your calendars for the Grad Night Party on May 27th, following your graduation! It will be a great time, and you won’t want to miss!! See flier below. Also, the PTSA awards 3 $200 scholarships to Hillcrest seniors! You must be a PTSA member and complete the application. Applications are due April 23.
Scholarship application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AA5bfriRkZZ8HbJsVBKF-xk5zUqUXJhujPbHDX1YPNI/edit
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 greater need this season, families can reach out to Elizabeth Demke for food or other assistance at 385-351-4294.
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
- Speak to a Counselor
- Scheduling questions or changes
- Graduation
- Seal of Biliteracy questions
- Speak to the CTE Coordinator
- Speak to a School Psychologist or Social Worker
- Speak to the Testing Coordinator
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
Community Flyers
*Please note that these flyers are not associated with or sponsored by Hillcrest High School or Canyons School District.*
