HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
October 16, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Halloween Dress Code, Trunk or Treat, Senior Corner, Credit Recovery, Hillcrest Free Market, & PTSA*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Picture Retakes | October 24 |
End of Quarter 1 | October 25 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest!
Halloween Day Dress Code Requirements
Those students who would like to dress up for Halloween day are more than welcome to, as long as they follow the guidelines listed below. Regular school rules regarding the dress code must be followed. This is a regular school day, and costumes must not interrupt student’s learning.
- No masks or face coverings, props, canes, sticks, glow sticks, or weapon-like items are allowed. Fake blood or other substances that spill or cause a mess are also prohibited.
- Students may not wear anything suggestive or provocative. No underwear as outerwear will be allowed.
- Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities, derogatory or disrespectful, or portrays violence.
- Students must show respect to other students by not touching, defacing, or insulting other students’ costumes.
- Students must show respect for others by not choosing insensitive and/or offensive costumes to the diverse backgrounds represented by others at our school.
Trunk or Treat
Join Hillcrest for Halloween Fun! The Hillcrest SBOs are hosting a Halloween trunk-or-treat on Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the HHS West Main Parking Lot. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to attend accompanied by a high schooler or someone older.
Credit Recovery
The first session of after-school credit recovery starts on October 28. 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.
Senior (12th Grade) Corner
Utah College Application Week (UCAW)
Utah College Application Week (UCAW) will be Oct. 28-31. During this week, counselors and college representatives will help seniors (12th graders) apply to college.
On Monday, Oct. 28, seniors will participate in a kick-off event that will start at 9:00 am where they will have the opportunity to attend two 30-minute college sessions of their choice. We will have representatives from all colleges in Utah, including some private institutions, military representatives, and Vocational and Trade Programs. This is a great opportunity which we highly encourage seniors to attend. Some seniors have an Education Release. Please discuss with your student their schedule and encourage them to attend. Students who attend AM CTEC can pick up an excusal pass from the counseling center to give to CTEC to excuse their attendance for that day.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, and Wednesday, Oct. 30, counselors will be in senior English classes helping students apply to college. Each student will be given a folder with information, including their transcript and other college-related information.
On Thursday, Oct. 31, all students who were absent the prior two days will have the opportunity to attend the makeup session in the Career Center during the 1st and 2nd periods.
Helpful information to have while applying to college includes: (please bring this information on the 29th and 30th to English class)
- Driver License # (if have one)
- Social security # (if have one)
- S # If a concurrent enrollment student
We look forward to working with our seniors and helping them prepare for their future.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Lisa Gardner (Counselor and UCAW Coordinator) Lisa.gardner@canyonsdistrict.org or 801-826-6022
FAFSA Account Creation Night
Hillcrest will be having a FAFSA Account Creation Night October 30th at 5:00-7:00 pm in the presentation room (A115). During this time parents and students will be able to create their Studentaid.gov account so you are ready to apply when the FAFSA opens December 1st. Please bring your Chromebooks, and have this info ready: social security number, personal email, and phone number. Reach out to Ms. Holley Or Ms. Munoz for questions. See attached flyer for more information.
SLCC Multicultural Conference
Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about Salt Lake Community College and celebrating cultural diversity are invited to join us on a field trip to SLCC on November 8th! Permission forms are available from Office A171 or the counseling center.
Spanish Information Night for Seniors (12 graders)
Hillcrest will be hosting an information night in Spanish for seniors and their families on Wednesday, November 6th, at 6 pm. It will include a presentation in Spanish on graduation credits, Senior Activities, ordering caps and gowns, and life after high school. To register, please click HERE. If you have any questions, please contact elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be Wednesday, Nov 6th, @ 1 pm in the conference room. Please come to hear what’s going on at the school and how you can help!
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.
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!
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, 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.
Farmers Market
Thank you to the PTSA Service Club for hosting a shampoo and food drive for the HHS Free Market. Thank you to all the families and students who donated!
A thank you to Clair and Debra Hamil, who donated produce this year to our farmers’ markets.
Farmers Market
Our Farmer’s Markets have started! Students and their families can enjoy free fresh produce and pantry items at the cafeteria on November 6 & 20, and December 4 & 18, starting at 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving Assistance
Hello families, “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. For 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
Do you have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.
