HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
October 9, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: DAWG Wednesdays, Homecoming, Hillcrest Free Market, & PTSA*
Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies) and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo)
Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Fall Break (No School) | October 17 – 21 |
Picture Retakes | October 24 |
End of Quarter 1 | October 25 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest!
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.
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship Week in CSD
October 14-16, 2024, Canyons School District will be participating in our annual Digital Citizenship Week. Included below is an overview of the activities we will be sharing and discussing in our school so that you may extend these conversations with your children at home. From artificial intelligence, cyberbullying and photo sharing to digital footprints and online safety, we want to help students and families address important topics and have meaningful conversations about making great choices in their digital lives.
“The Big Data Dilemma”
Students will explore the benefits and drawbacks of online tracking, so they can make smart decisions about online privacy.
“Social Media and How You Feel”
Students will identify how using social media makes them feel. They will then discuss active and passive media use and how being digital media creators can help with their social and emotional well-being.
“Who are you on Social Media?”
Students will understand social media is a way for them to present themselves to the world and how they can present the self that they aim to be.
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 Nov 6th @ 1 pm in the conference room. Please come to hear what’s going on at the school and how you can help!
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.
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. 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!
Please stop by the main office to pick up your gift bag. 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 the 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
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market serves our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. If you want to visit 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! Students and their families can enjoy free fresh produce and pantry items at the cafeteria on October 16, November 6 & 20, and December 4 & 18, starting at 2 p.m.
Winter Coats
Any Hillcrest students in need of a winter coat can come to the Hosting Room from 2:30-3:30pm on October 14. We will have coats, hats, and gloves available.
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.
