HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
October 1, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
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Upcoming Events
We Are Hillcrest
Hillcrest Reminders
- Fees on Skyward: Class fees are now available in Skyward. Please pay these fees as soon as possible.
- Parking: Parents should not drop off or pick up students in the Southeast Lot. Should you find yourself exiting from that lot, it is a right turn only, which will be enforced periodically by the Unified Police.
- New Note Feature on ParentSquare: Hillcrest Attendance is excited to be offering note excusals for student absences to parents through our ParentSquare app! On that note, we would like to clarify to parents how the excusals for absences work. Please be aware that details still need to be provided. Please include the dates and periods that need a guardian’s excuse. We enter excusals authorized by guardians; excusals are still absences, the exception is the APP class. We do not excuse APP only. If you are sending a note to correct attendance, the first step would be to contact the teacher. If there was a substitute teacher, please be patient, as teachers add attendance upon their return. The attendance office can excuse absences within 10 days of the absence. Beyond that, it requires administrator approval.
Career Day on October 2nd (9 am-11 am)
We are holding a Career Assembly for Juniors and Seniors during APP, and it will be broadcast to all to watch in their APP classes.
Then, Breakout sessions for each presenter after that during 2nd period. Student with a ticket may attend the individual speaker session.
Career Day is a chance to hear about a different career. We will be highlighting Education, Engineering, Film Making/Acting, and Health Science.
Ticket are available while they last in C202E in the library. Please contact Cher Burbank with questions. Cher.burbank@canyonsdistrict.org
UCAW for Seniors
The Utah College Application Week is October 6-10. Utah High School Seniors will receive help submitting applications for free to local colleges during their ELA classes. Make sure to bring a charged Chromebook, a list of colleges and majors you are interested in, and personal credentials (graduation date, birth date, address, and phone number). There will be an assembly during APP on October 6th for Seniors.
PSAT Reminder
ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP FOR THE PSAT EXAM: The test will take place on Oct 15th at 7:30 AM in the small gym. Please be on time. Bring a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and a Photo ID. DO NOT bring a cell phone or other electronics. Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast, and we’ll see you on Wednesday, Oct 15th at 7:30 AM for the PSAT exam.
Watch DOGS
Fathers and Father-figures,
On Thursday, Oct 9th, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, we will be having our 2nd annual ‘Dads and Kids’ Pizza Night at our school. You will meet here at the school in the cafeteria at 6:00 pm for FREE pizza and drinks. At 6:30, we will have a presentation about our WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) Program. WATCH D.O.G.S.® is an innovative program being used by schools across America that helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their students’ lives. Our goal is to have you spend at least one day this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to provide an extra set of eyes and ears.
Dads, granddads, uncles, stepdads, and adult brothers… this is your chance to have a night out alone with your student in a fun atmosphere at school.
In order to participate, you need to do two things:
- Scan the QR code below and fill out the Google form A.S.A.P. to let us know you’re coming so we can get an accurate head count for food! Please R.S.V.P. by Oct 7th
- Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you on Oct 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Wellness Fair
Join us on Wednesday, October 8th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Hillcrest Cafeteria for our Community Wellness Fair! We will have free haircuts, free Chick-fil-A sandwiches, flu vaccines, face painting, health prevention screenings, and community resources! We will also be hosting a FAFSA night during the wellness fair from 5 pm to 7:30 pm in the HHS Presentation Room.
PTSA Updates
Join Hillcrest PTSA here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop There are also links to purchase from our fundraiser – stickers, pins, and our deluxe plush Husky blankets!
Dawg Wednesdays sign up – only 2 weeks to go! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAB28AAFE3-58224628-help#/
Husky Heroes is our student of the month program at Hillcrest. 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!
Reflections info utahpta.org/ref. The theme is “I Belong!” Entries due October 29th.
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.
We need your help! Help our students and families in need with our highest needed items: cereal and new hoodies in any color in sizes men’s M, L, XL.
Thanksgiving Assistance
If you are interested in receiving Thanksgiving assistance, please fill out the following form: bit.ly/HHSThanksgiving25. Meals will be delivered on Saturday, November 22nd, from Thanksgiving Heroes.
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.*
