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Hillsdale Knights' Bulletin ~
March 20, 2026
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Knights Families,
Another week, and here we are.
It was so nice to see everyone who stopped by our table at Open House! We hope that you had the chance to visit the other booster tables also. If you missed out and are interested in learning more about them, please reach out and we can connect you.
Also, last week Shakespeare in Love performances happened Friday-Sunday. Friday and Saturday were sold out performances! Congratulations to the cast, crew, boosters, and HHS staff who helped make the show successful.
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Saturday, HHS hosted The Fighting Knights Relays at the track. Over 20 different schools from all over the Bay Area attended this year's event. Thanks to Coach Lucey, the athletics boosters, and track families who volunteered their time during the day. Not only was the track competition fierce, but so were the concessions. Thanks so much to Nataliya Popovych and her amazing crew without whom we wouldn't have had snacks!
Tuesday, thanks to the generous donations of HHS Families, we co-hosted a Green Breakfast with Leadership. Thanks to Cruel Donuts, too for the delicious St. Patrick's themed donuts--they were such a hit. If you haven't visited Cruel Donuts, they have two locations--one in Laurie Meadows and one on 25th Avenue. Both won't disappoint!
Today, the Career Speaker series at Hillsdale continues with speakers who are in the Communication and Media Art fields. If you're not familiar with the series, students may visit these speakers during their advisory time (they must sign in and complete a worksheet while there). They get to hear from volunteers who are in the careers listed above--and find out what they do in their jobs, what classes to take, and what career options are available. It's such an honor to pass on knowledge to our students and I know they look forward to attending.
Tomorrow, Athletics is having their Auction Event, but we are still in need of volunteers (Sign up here). If you can spare some time--we'd truly appreciate it. This event supports ALL sports at HHS. It is also a fun way to meet other HHS families at such an amazing venue!! We'd LOVE to see you there--make sure to say, "Hi!"
Last, but definitely not least, time is ticking to help with the $10,000 match offered by a HHS Family...they have offered to match donations given until the end of March up to $10,000. That's a generous donation that we know will make a difference in so many ways! Donate here
One more thing--we are actively looking for PTSO board members for the upcoming school year. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, we'd love to chat with you/them (no pressure or committment) PTSO Board Interest Form
Thanks and have a wonderful week. Stay cool,
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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Upcoming Events:
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Mar 4-27: Project Prom (Community Closet) (Flyer)
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Mar 23-27: Culture Week (Flyer)
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Thur Mar 26 @7:30pm: Jazz with Friends Concert (Flyer)
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Mar 30-Apr 3: Spring Break (No School)
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Wed Apr 8@ 5:30-7:30pm: Life After Hillsdale (for 10/11grade families) (Flyer)
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Apr 8-23: Book Drive (Flyer)
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Fri Apr 10: Hillsdale Knights Basketball at Oracle Park (Flyer)
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Mon Apr 13: Monthly PTSO Meeting (room 428 and virtually)
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Sat Apr 18: Prom
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Apr 30-May 2: KM XXVIII (Flyer)
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June/July: Mock Trial Camp (Flyer)
Current/Upcoming Fundraisers:
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Sat Mar 21: Athletic Boosters Auction Event (Flyer)
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Wed Mar 25: Round Table Pizza (Music Booster) (Flyer)
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Until Mar 31: $10,000 Matching Event (HHSF) (Donate here)
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Wed Apr 8: Knight Moves Business Ads Due (Flyer)
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Wed Apr 8: Love Notes and Personal Ads Due (Flyer)
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Thur Apr 9 @10am-8pm: Shake Shack (Music Booster) (Flyer)
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Spring Fund-A-Need: San Mateo Public Library (Flyer)
Volunteer Opportunities:
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Sat Mar 21: HHS Athletic Booster Auction Help (Sign Up Here)
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PTSO Board Interest/Nominations for 2026-27 (Click Here)
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Hillsdale High School Foundation (email)
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Peace Pantry: Fridays 7-8am (Sign Up Here)
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Jazz with Friends at HHS
Join us for a special night of Jazz at our sixth annual Jazz With Friends event! For one night, our Jazz Ensemble joins musical forces with Bowditch Middle School’s Jazz Band. This year’s event features special guest artist Scott Bell. You can see this music magic live Thursday March 26 @ 7:30 p.m. in the HHS Little Theater. Buy tickets at https://www.hillsdalemusic.ludus.com.
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HHS Athletic Contest Calendar
Come support our athletes! Go Knights! (Games in BLUE = home games)
Link to game schedule
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March Match: Double every Dollar up to $10,000
11 days left until our March Match expires. Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact! Give today.
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Please reach out to Foundation Executive Director Amy Michael for more information. amymichael@hillsdalehsfoundation.org | |
Save the date for KNIGHT MOVES XXVIII!
~ KM DATES April 30, May 1, & May 2
The twenty-eighth edition of Knight Moves is coming your way! Our talented Dance Ensemble will showcase their talent and will be joined by a fabulous Guest Ensemble. KMXXVIII is sure to entertain and a show you don't want to miss, so mark your calendars!
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KMXXVIII ~ Business Ads, Love Notes and Personal Ads
Have your own business or know of someone looking to promote their own? Advertise in the KMXXVIII full-color premium program and support Knight Moves at the same time! Ad specs and details can be found in the Business Ad flyer by clicking here. Ads are due April 8th.
Help support Knight Moves and your favorite dancer(s) by purchasing a "Love Note" or "Personal Ad" in our program. Submissions are due by April 8th. Click here for more information.
Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. It takes a village and we have lots of opportunities to participate - a little or a lot!
For more information on any of the above, please contact: dancelovenotes@gmail.com.
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Shake Shack~ Music Booster Fundraiser
Enjoy a meal at Shake Shack at Hillsdale Mall on Thursday, April 9, and 25% of the bill will be donated to the HHS music program! Mention Donation Day at the register, or use promo code DONATE on the Shack App, web or kiosk at checkout. The fundraiser runs on Thursday, April 9 @ 10am-8pm. Thanks for supporting our wonderful music program!
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Hillsdale Knights Varsity Baseball at Oracle Park
Friday April 10 @ 5pm
We are excited to share a special opportunity for our student-athletes and families! The Hillsdale Knights Varsity Baseball team will take on the Carlmont Scots at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, on Friday, April 10 @ 5pm. This is an incredible chance for our players to compete on a Major League field and for our community to enjoy high school baseball in a truly memorable setting.
⚾ Important: Ticket Requirement to Make This Event Happen
In order for this opportunity to take place, Hillsdale must sell a minimum of 1,000 tickets to one of the 12 designated San Francisco Giants regular season games. Reaching this goal is what secures our ability to play at Oracle Park.
🎟 How Tickets Work
To attend the high school game on April 10:
• You must purchase a ticket to one of the 12 designated regular season Giants games through https://sfgiants.turnstyle.fan/giants-hillsdale-hs/events
• Each (1) Giants ticket purchased = One (1) complimentary ticket to the April 10 high school baseball game.
• Giants tickets must be purchased before April 10 to receive the complimentary high school game ticket.
• Please purchase enough Giants tickets for all family members and friends who plan to attend the April 10 game.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for our players and our school community. We encourage everyone to support the team by purchasing tickets and helping us reach our 1,000-ticket goal.
Thank you for your support—we look forward to seeing you at Oracle Park on April 10! ⚾
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| ** Please note that Grad Knight is NOT a school sponsored event and takes place immediately following the graduation ceremony. It is an event organized by parent volunteers from the class of 2026 ** | | |
Empowerment Through Action at Hillsdale
Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet
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March 2026
"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead."
~ Nelson Mandela
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Ways to Get Involved:
*Please follow us on Instagram, @etatogether, for updates.
Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry in March please sign up here. Our volunteer team meets in the Alameda Parking Lot every Friday morning at 6:45am-7:15am (shift #1) and/or 7:15am-8:00am (shift #2) to provide weekly groceries and essential items to families. Volunteers can sign up to help set up and/or work a station at our Farmer’s Market and/or break down. No experience required.
Community Garden
If you are interested in joining our Community Garden Team for basic winter projects, please email bstevenson@smuhsd.org to be added to our What’sApp Garden Group to join special projects. The winter months are slow right now but we still have winter projects in our garden. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE of April 18th (8:30am-12:30pm) for our 4th Annual Earth Day in our Community Garden. This will be our day to plant seedlings in our 30 raised beds and to prepare our Spring/Summer Garden. All volunteers are welcome.
Community Closet
For the month of March, the Community Closet is in need of Prom Clothing: dresses, suits, blazers, ties, heels, dress shoes and prom accessories. we are also in need of the following essential items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shaving cream, toothpaste/tooth brushes, deodorant and laundry soap.
ETA Career Exploration Committee (Still Looking for Mentors)
All of our ETA Juniors and Seniors have been encouraged to seek summer career opportunities by applying for jobs and internships. We are about to roll out our ETA job board and have encouraged our students to be paired up with a mentor. Dr. Korsmeyer has reached out to about 10 volunteers who have begun the clearance process to become an official mentor. If you are interested in becoming a mentor please complete this short form or if you have any questions or comments about any of these programs or events, please email Ed Canda at ecanda@etahhs.org. Thank you for your support!
ETA Website, ETA Overview Slides. ETA Donation Page
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Opportunities Slide Deck for All Students!
This is a wonderful, frequently-updated slide deck that features volunteer opportunities, job openings, community engagement activities, summer opportunities, career exploration, research positions, and more. bit.ly/SMUHSDCareerOpportunities
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Calling All Young Filmmakers and Movie Enthusiasts!
The Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) is thrilled to announce their 2026 CEC Student Film Fest—a one-of-a-kind event celebrating youth environmental creativity and storytelling! This festival is open to students in grades 4 to 12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County.
Whether you’re an aspiring director or a nature lover eager to share your passion and inspire others to action, this event is for YOU!
Entries are due Sunday, March 22. Winning entries will be screened at Burlingame High School on Tuesday, April 14 at the 9th Annual CEC Student Film Fest where you could win up to $500!
Entry and admission to the film fest is FREE.
To register for this event and for more info about the CEC Student Film Fest go to burlingamefilmfest.com.
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¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes cineastas y entusiastas del cine!
El Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) está encantado de anunciar el Festival de Cine Estudiantil CEC 2026—¡Un evento único que celebra la creatividad ambiental y la narración juvenil! Este festival está abierto a estudiantes de los grados 4º al 12º que viven o asisten a la escuela en el condado de San Mateo.
Ya seas un aspirante a director o un amante de la naturaleza con ganas de compartir tu pasión e inspirar
a otros a actuar, ¡este evento es para ti! El plazo de inscripción vence el domingo 22 de marzo. Las
obras ganadoras se proyectarán en Burlingame High School el martes 14 de abril en el
9.º Festival Anual de Cine Estudiantil CEC, donde podrás ganar hasta $500.
La entrada al festival de cine es GRATUITA.
Para inscribirse en este evento y obtener más información sobre el Festival de Cine Estudiantil del CEC ir a burlingamefilmfest.com.
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Tobacco Education Coalition Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Apply by Friday, March 27, 11:59 p.m.
Middle and high school students from across the county are invited to submit an anti-tobacco video public service announcement (PSA) for a chance to win a cash prize ($100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd place prizes in each category).
This year’s theme is “Stress Sold Separately.”
Learn more
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Bay Nature Climate Journalism Workshop!
In collaboration with a Bay Nature journalist Tanvi Dutta Gupta, the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit is hosting an interactive journalism workshop, where participants will learn about the significance of environmental journalism, possible career pathways, and how to create their own journalism piece. Possible pieces include articles, photography, poetry, or other types of digital media. Our goal is to create a space where aspiring journalists with a climate-forward perspective can learn to create.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Presidio Hill School (3839 Washington Street SF, CA 94118)
Register for the Climate Journalism Workshop
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Registration for the 4th Annual San Mateo County Pride Prom is Now Open!
The San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo County Office of Education, College of San Mateo, Coast Pride, LGBTQ Commission of San Mateo County, and San Mateo Pride Center invite San Mateo County High School Students to attend the 4th Annual Pride Prom 2026!
Details
Friday, April 17, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
College of San Mateo, Building 10, 2nd Floor
Cost: Free
The registration deadline is April 10: bit.ly/PrideProm2026
Pride Prom is an inclusive, safe, welcoming, night to remember for 9th-12th grade students who attend high school in San Mateo County.
Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/prideprom
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¡La inscripción para el 4º Baile Anual del Orgullo del Condado de San Mateo ya está abierta!
El San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo County Office of Education, College of San Mateo, Coast Pride, LGBTQ Commission of San Mateo County y San Mateo Pride Center invitan a los estudiantes del condado de San Mateo a asistir al Baile de Graduación del Orgullo 2026.
Detalles
Viernes, 17 de abril, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
College of San Mateo, College Center, edificio 10, 2º piso
Gratis: Sin costo para los estudiantes
¡La fecha límite para registrarse es el viernes 10 de abril: bit.ly/PrideProm2026
Celebra el 4º Baile Anual de Graduación del Orgullo, una noche inclusiva y segura que será inolvidable para estudiantes del 9º al 12º grado que asisten a las escuelas preparatorias en el condado de San Mateo.
Obtenga mas informacion: www.smuhsd.org/prideprom
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Calling all high school artists!
Join the Congressional Art Competition for a chance to have your work hung in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.! Congressman Mullin is hosting the local competition for students in California’s 15th District.
Learn more and apply by April 12 at: https://kevinmullin.house.gov/services/art-competition/
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¡Atención estudiantes de high school!
Participen en el Concurso de Arte del Congreso para tener la oportunidad de exhibir su obra en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos en Washington, D.C.
El congresista Mullin organiza el concurso local para estudiantes del Distrito 15 de California.
Obtenga más información y aplique a más tardar el 12 de abril: https://kevinmullin.house.gov/services/art-competition/
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Digital Student Arts Music Showcase
The San Mateo County Office of Education presents a series of digital arts showcases that serve to highlight the incredible talent and creativity of students in TK-12th grade across the county.
These showcases will feature student work in all five art forms: dance, theater, music, visual arts, and media arts.
This project celebrates and uplifts student voices, fosters artistic expression, and provides a platform where students can share their work with the broader community. Through these showcases, we aim to inspire future artists and ensure that the arts remain a vital part of every student's educational experience.
Explore each of the five categories, which include submission requirements, judging criteria, important dates, and other information for each showcase.
Submissions open on the following dates
Music: Submissions Closed
Art: Submissions Closed
Dance: Submissions Closed
Theater: Submissions Closed
Film: April 13
Learn more: https://creates.smcoe.org/digitalshowcases
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