HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
November 20, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Seal of Biliteracy, Common Sense Media, Senior Corner, Credit Recovery, 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 |
Thanksgiving Break (No School) | November 27 – 29 |
Winter Formal Dance | December 14th (7 pm-10 pm) |
Winter Break (No School) | December 23 – January 3 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest!
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 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.
Common Sense Media
Only 37% of parents whose teens have used generative AI actually knew that their child was using these tools. Common Sense Media’s Parent’s Ultimate Guide to AI offers tips on what AI is, how to talk about it, and how to help kids use it responsibly. Explore the guide: https://cnyns.org/405uGFVLinks to an external site.
Senior Corner
College Deadlines
Important College Deadlines:
- BYU final admissions and scholarship deadline is Monday, December 16
- Sunday, December 1:
- University of Utah Fall admissions and scholarship deadline
- Utah State University priority scholarship deadline
- Weber State University priority scholarship deadline
- Westminster University Early Action deadline
If you need help or have any questions about college or scholarship applications, please contact our College Access Advisor at halle.holley@canyonsdistrict.org
Yearbook Baby Ads
Seniors and Senior Parents! December 6th is the deadline to submit yearbook Baby Ads! 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. To purchase yearbook ads please log on to http://jostensadservice.com/student All orders must be placed by 12/06/2024.
Credit Recovery
Credit recovery is a chance for students to earn the credits they need to earn their diploma. Students must commit to attending all dates in the session for which they are signed up. To sign up for credit recovery, please visit the counseling center.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be after the holiday break on January 8, 2025.
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.
Support the many programs the PTSA runs at Hillcrest High School. Contribute to our fundraiser by buying a Husky Blanket for $75!
Join the PTSA 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 food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs for our students. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Thank You!
Thank you to the Hillcrest LDS Seminary for their Fall Food Drive for the Hillcrest Free Market!
Farmers Market
Our Farmer’s Markets have started! Students and their families can enjoy free fresh produce and pantry items at the cafeteria on December 4 & 18, starting at 2 p.m.
Holiday/Winter Break Assistance
Hillcrest is focusing on meeting the basic needs of our students and families this Holiday Season. We will be offering a winter break meal bag and a hygiene kit. To sign up please click the following link: bit.ly/HHSWinter2024 Pick-up will be on Thursday, December 18th, 2:30 pm-4 pm and Friday, December 20th, 7 am-8 am and 2:15-1 pm. Pick-up will be in the Hosting Room (A176) located inside Hillcrest. An entrance is also available outside on the West Side by the playground. If you have any questions please contact elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or 385-418-9490
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.
