HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
November 5, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about:* Upcoming Events, Bruin Support Day, After-School Credit Recovery, Advanced Placement Exam, Baby Ads for Seniors, Keys to Success, 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 |
Thanksgiving Break (No School) | November 26-28 |
We Are Hillcrest
Bruin Support Day
Salt Lake Community College is coming to Hillcrest to host their Bruin Support Day. On Thursday, November 20, academic advisors will help students apply to SLCC and answer any questions. Students currently taking Concurrent Enrollment classes through SLCC who had trouble with the college application process during UCAW should make it a priority to attend. This event will be held during APP class in the presentation room. See you then!
SLCC College Conference
Juniors and Seniors are invited to join us at the SLCC Multicultural Conference on Friday, November 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will have a bus available. This is a great opportunity to explore the various SLCC programs available. If you are interested in the field trip, please see Miss Elena in A171.
Digital Citizenship
Phones and sleep don’t mix! Use your next drive to talk with your teen about healthy sleep habits and setting phone-free boundaries. Listen to a Common Sense Carpool Conversation together and see where the conversation goes. https://tinyurl.com/carpool9-12
After-School Credit Recovery
Have you failed any classes? The first quarter is ending next week, and After School Credit Recovery begins after Fall Break. 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 in the main office. For more information or to ask any questions, please email tiffany.jessop@canyonsdistrict.org.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Reminders
If you want to sign up for an AP exam, please make sure you don’t miss the deadline and incur late fees. Registration is two steps, and both steps must be completed to have an exam ordered. Please contact Ms. Williams or Ms. Mertz in the counseling center with any questions.
Baby-Ads for Seniors
Parents and Seniors! Baby ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones of your student. To purchase a baby ad, see the image below.
Keys to Success
Students. Did you know you could earn sweet prizes just by downloading the Keys to Success app and interacting with it on a regular basis? You can!! You could earn points towards things like a Chick-fil-A meal card, a $10 voucher to Costa Vida, Hale Centre Theatre tickets, Krispy Kreme donuts, and more. You could enter giveaways for scholarships and even a car. Download the app today and start earning points. Or see Ms. Williams in the counseling center for more info.
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
This is the last call for Reflections entries! They are due tomorrow, November 6th. Submit your original artwork in literature, music, dance, film, photography, and the visual arts! Just go to https://www.utahpta.org/ref for more info and to submit entries. Entries are submitted online.
Husky Heroes is our student of the month program at Hillcrest. Winners receive a gift bag as well as school-wide recognition. Do you know of a student who is overcoming a challenge or making Hillcrest a better place? Nominate them as a Husky Hero by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
Parents, teachers, and other students can all submit nominations. Let’s celebrate students who are making Hillcrest a great place to be!
Congratulations to our November Husky Heroes!!:
- Freshmen Ethan Fairbanks and Georgia Mary Mendoza Tanner
- Sophomores Kinley Woodmansee-Ottenstein and Shiva Chidambar Murugappan
- Juniors Cash Adams and Sarah Jane Baumgarten
- Seniors Marla Bolivar Gomez and Alex Peterson
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, showers, and other basic needs. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Winter Clothing Assistance
We will be hosting a Winter Clothing Giveaway on October 31 from 12:00 pm-2 pm in the hosting room. This is for Hillcrest students only.
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.*
