HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
October 29, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about:* Upcoming Events, Hillcrest Reminders, Advanced Placement Exam, Baby Ads for Seniors, 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 |
SBO Trunk or Treat | October 30 (6 pm-8 pm) |
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.
Halloween Reminders
Those students who would like to dress up on 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.
- 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.
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
Reflections entries are due soon, but we’re extending the original deadline to Thursday, November 6th!! The theme this year is “I Belong!” 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. We want to see more students participate in this fun and rewarding contest!
Our November meeting will be next Wednesday, November 5th, at 12:30 at the school. Everyone is welcome to attend and see what we’re doing, and get involved if you’d like to!
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!
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.*
