HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
October 2, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: PSAT Exam, NextGen Initiative, Wellness Fair, Meet the Pro, DAWG Wednesdays, Homecoming, Hillcrest Free Market, PTSA, and Community Flyers*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
PSAT (10th & 11th Grade) | October 9 |
Fall Break (No School) | October 17 – 21 |
End of Quarter 1 | October 25 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest!
PSAT Exam
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: The PSAT exam will take place on Wednesday, October 9th. This is a great practice exam for Sophomores and can help prepare Juniors for the upcoming ACT in the spring. Juniors who score well on this exam may also qualify for National Merit Scholarships. To save your spot, you must pay $18 to the main office and take your receipt to the counseling center. You will then put your name on the list and receive the link to your Study Guide. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Williams in the Counseling Center.
Wellness Fair
The HHS Community Wellness Fair is in the HHS Cafeteria on Thursday, October 3rd, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us for flu vaccines, school-required immunizations, free student haircuts, prevention health screenings, and community resources! There will be FREE Canes chicken at 5 pm!
NextGen Initiative
Join the Midvale Mayor’s NextGen Initiative! Explore how Midvale City runs and make an impact in your community! Meetings are held twice a month, and no experience is required. Qualifications: Must be a high school student as of Fall 2024, must be a Midvale resident and/or attend Hillcrest High or Jordan High student. To apply, visit engagemidvale.com/NextGen
DAWG Wednesdays
Hotdog Wednesdays are back! During the first quarter, students with perfect attendance from the past week can receive a free hotdog during lunch in front of the auditorium on Wednesdays. Students, to receive a free hotdog, log into Skyward or ask a staff member to look up your attendance, show your perfect attendance, get a ticket for a free hotdog, and then pick up your free hotdog! We will be giving away free hotdogs for attendance on October 9, and 16.
Meet the Pro
Oct 10th is our first professional speaker in the Presentation room for our “Meet the Pro” series of lectures on career guidance and exploration.
Dr. Duncan is an alumnus of Hillcrest High and is excited to return and give back to his community. He graduated from BYU in 1992 and Oregon Health & Science University in 1996.
He has practiced dentistry for 20+ years. He has seven beautiful children, and they enjoy spending time in the outdoors. (Attached poster) Don’t miss Dr. Duncan on Oct. 10th. Tickets are being handed out in A139. You can also get a ticket by scanning the QR code on the posters in the building.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be Wednesday, Oct 2, @ 1 pm in the conference room. Please come to hear what’s happening at the school and how you can help!
See the attached flyer for information about Meet the Candidates night.
Join the Student Service Club! The first meeting is on Wednesday, Oct 9 @ 2:30
The student service club will be doing a food & shampoo Drive for the HHS Pantry – Oct 15 & 16. More details to come.
It’s time for the annual Reflections Contest! The theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Students can submit projects in dance, film, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Entries are due October 24th. Learn more at utahpta.org/ref.
Husky Heroes. Fill out a nomination here. Winners receive a prize basket! Congratulations to our Husky Hero winners for October!
- Freshman: Daisy Augade & Nathaniel Hutchings
- Sophomores: Laelia Raleigh & Rowen Hamill
- Juniors: Gideon Kirby & Arianna Miller
- Seniors: Brooklyn Rood & Aarav Gore.
Please stop by the main office to pick up your gift bag.
We want to thank Arctic Circle, Allstar Bowling, Chick-fil-A, and Classic Fun Center.
Thank you for making a difference in our Husky community!
Thank you to all the people who donated food or money to make the faculty meal a success during parent teacher conferences!
Support the many programs the PTSA runs at Hillcrest High School. Contribute to our fundraiser by buying a Husky Blanket for $75!
Super soft, double-sided Husky Blanket features Husky logo. 60″ x 80″ One side features the large Hillcrest logo and the reverse side is pawprints.
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, VP Advocacy-Derek Hanks, and VP Community Engagement-Rebecca Martin
Support the many programs the PTSA runs at Hillcrest High School. Contribute to our fundraiser by buying a Husky Blanket for $75!
This super soft, double-sided Husky Blanket features the Husky logo. It is 60″ x 80″ and features the large Hillcrest logo on one side and pawprints on the reverse side.
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market serves our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. If you are interested in visiting our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Donations
Our Hillcrest Free Market needs your help! Help us stock with our highest-need items: granola bars, canned tuna, canned chicken, 48oz bottles of cooking oil, and 2 lbs bags of white rice! Donated items can be dropped off in the Hillcrest Main Office or text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293
Farmers Market
Our Farmer’s Markets have started! Free fresh produce and pantry items available for students and their families on: October 16, November 6 & 20, December 4 & 18 starting at 2pm in the cafeteria.
Winter Coats
Any Hillcrest students in need of a winter coat can come to the Hosting Room from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on October 14. We will have coats, hats, and gloves available.
Vision Clinic
We will be hosting a free vision clinic for students on October 8th. There is limited space available; please visit A171 for a permission form or email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org
Thanksgiving Assistance
Hello families, the organization “Thanksgiving Heroes” has opened nominations for home-delivered Thanksgiving meals on Saturday, November 23rd. Please fill out the form found HERE to submit your information.
This form is for families of Hillcrest to nominate for a Thanksgiving meal through the organization “Thanksgiving Heroes.” Meals will be delivered to your address on Saturday, November 23. Filling out this form does not guarantee you will receive a meal. We will send you confirmation that we have submitted your name. If you have questions, please call or text 385-351-4293 or 385-418-9490 for Spanish.
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
Have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please contact elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.
Community Flyers
*These flyers do not represent Hillcrest High School*
