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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
February 14, 2025
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | |
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Happy Valentine's Day, Hillsdale families!
Today is the Winter Rally! It was a great way to wrap up Spirit Week and to get everyone ready for Winter Formal. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the rally a success!
If that doesn't make you feel the love, then walk around campus. The Leadership students hung 2000 hearts with positive affirmations around school. Plus, each advisory had their students sign hearts and then they were all placed one huge love poster! Love is literally everywhere at HHS!
PTSO and Leadership showed their love for the faculty and staff by hosting a Valentine's Day themed breakfast this morning complete with a treat. Thanks to all of you who donated to make this event happen.
Last night the HHS Pops Concert series began with the Choral Concert. Tonight, there will be the Instrumental at 7pm in the auditorium. All are welcome (Flyer)
Next Saturday, a BIG event is happening--Winter Formal. This is a Junior Class fundraiser, but ALL families are invited to help and support. They are currently looking for helping hands. Click here to sign up.
We are actively looking for people who are interested in helping with the PTSO in any capacity for the next school year. Please reach out here if you are interested--all are welcome, help/guidance given from prior members if you want it, and experience is not needed!!
There will be no school Monday for the Presidents' Holiday. Because of the holiday, our monthly PTSO meeting will be Tuesday, February 18 @ 6:30pm. (Flyer)
We wish you a great 3-day weekend!
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
Upcoming Events:
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TONIGHT Friday February 14 @7pm: Pops Instrumental Concert (Flyer)
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Friday February 14 @6:30-9pm: Movie Night @ Century Theater in Redwood City ~ presented by the San Mateo Black Youth Advisory Board. Flyer below. Register here
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Tuesday February 18 @ 6:30pm in the Cafeteria/MUR & Virtually: Monthly PTSO Meeting ~ all are welcome (Flyer)
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Wednesday February 19 @6:00pm in the Auditorium: Spring Sports Parent Night
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Friday March 14: HHS Band Auditions Due (Flyer)
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March 14, 15 & 16: Radium Girls ~ HHS Drama (Flyer)
This week's Fundraisers:
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Friday February 21: Last day to support the HHS Foundation meet their goal--anonymous donor will match whatever amount you donate--up to $10,000 Donate here
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Saturday February 22: Winter Formal @ HHS ~ this event is a Junior Class Fundraiser (Flyer)
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Tuesday March 4 @ 4-8pm: Chipotle (Park Place) --Freshmen Class Fundraiser
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Purchase your yearbook
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Friday April 25: 17th Annual Golf Tournament, Banquet and Auction (Flyer)
- Grad Night Tickets--SENIORS ONLY registration & payment (Flyer)
This week's Volunteer Opportunities:
- Junior Mock Interviews - Flyer
- Winter Formal Volunteer/Donations - (Flyer)
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February HHS PTSO Meeting
Looking to hear more about what's happening at school? Come attend the monthly PTSO meeting in person or virtually. All are welcome!
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Why Give?
"The world is a noisy place, especially now. As a parent, I feel pulled in many directions. Asked for many things. And each new day often feels like a deadline that was due yesterday.
But I can tell you there is one thing that I feel absolutely great about. And that's the fact that my son is lucky enough to be at Hillsdale High School. I attended his Florence House "graduation" last year. And I could tell, the other kids in his advisory really knew him! Understood his humor and appreciated who he is as a whole person. Would these kids have been able to form such close bonds with each other and with their teachers if they weren't in an advisory together for two years? I highly doubt it. The teachers enjoyed inside jokes with their students and they were mobbed for attention, as they should be. Our Hillsdale teachers are rockstars! And I want them and our kids to have every advantage, every resource and every opportunity to help them thrive.
Sadly when it comes to education, funding never seems to quite meet our needs. That's why I'm thrilled to be able to offer a matching grant.
Every dollar is your gift to this special community and I promise you, every dollar will be carefully and well spent on our kids."
Your support makes all things possible. Join a Hillsdale family who will match your donation between now and Friday, February 21st, up to $10,000! Match now to double your impact!
Find out if your company will match your donation. Triple your impact!
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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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Bell Schedule for Week of February 17
There is No School on Monday February 17th as it is Presidents' Day. Please see the complete Bell Schedule here.
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Volunteers/Donations Needed for Winter Formal
Hello Junior Class Families, Winter Formal is coming and we need your help. The Junior Class of 2026 is prepping for the the dance on Saturday February 22. With this we are asking for some donated items, set up and clean up to help make this night special and fun for all!
Please scan the QR code on flyer to get on the sign up sheet. You can also follow this link.
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Knightly News Show
The new Broadcast Journalism class at Hillsdale is proud to present the Knightly News show. Almost weekly episodes are posted regularly in our YouTube Playlist where students watch during Advisory on Mondays. To view go to: bit.ly/KnightlyNews24-25
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HHS Music Department - Band Auditions and Concert Band
Are you interested in learning to play a musical instrument? Do you already play an instrument and want to join a band? Interested in traveling during your high school career? The Hillsdale High School Music Department audition materials are live and we want YOU to join!
If you have experience playing an instrument, audition for our Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, or our NEW Symphonic Band!
If you are interested in learning an instrument, join Concert Band! No audition necessary!
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TONIGHT ~ HHS Pops Concert Series
Come celebrate the power of music with us during two unforgettable evenings of performance and artistry, featuring a variety of fun, toe-tapping tunes.
Instrumental Concert: Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 7pm
Both concerts are in the Hillsdale High School Main Theater.
Tickets: $10/adults, $5/seniors, free/students. For tickets and more information (including volunteering), visit https://hillsdalemusic.blogspot.com/.
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Double Exposure Jazz Concert
Catch the swinging sounds of the Hillsdale High School Jazz Ensemble in concert with the Aragon High School Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble on Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 7 pm in the Hillsdale High School Little Theater.
Show your Knights support and enjoy a great night of music! Tickets: $10/adults, $5/seniors, free/students available at https://hillsdalemusic.blogspot.com.
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Let's Grove Tonight ~ HHS Winter Formal
LET'S GROOVE TONIGHT!!! Get your WINTER FORMAL TICKETS.
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Location: HHS South Gym
Tickets go on Sale starting February 10th @ Dance room. $30.00 (Cash or Check only) Please pick up guest passes in the main office and have them filled out prior to purchasing your ticket as well as checking the Truancy List.
This dance is sponsored by the Junior Class - all proceeds will go towards Senior year activities.
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17th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner/Auction Banquet ~
Athletic Booster
Come Support our Athletics Program in our BIGGEST FUNDRAISER of the Year:
17th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner/Auction Banquet
Friday, April 25th
1:00 Shotgun Start
Don't miss the fun! Sign up NOW!!
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HHS Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet | |
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"The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices."
~ Jimmy Carter. . .closing remarks during that same Nobel Peace Prize address.
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Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry in January please sign up here. Our volunteer team meets in the Alameda Parking Lot every Friday morning at 7:00am (shift #1) and/or 7:30am (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 please email bstevenson@smuhsd.org to learn more. The winter months are a slow time of year in our garden but we can add you to our weekly WhatsApp Group Chat outlining how many volunteers we need each week and the specific garden tasks. Our volunteer team meets in the garden Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm. No experience required. *Please follow us on Instagram, @hhs_community_garden, for updates.
*We will need additional support in March and April as we hope to expand our garden and prepare to plant in April.
Community Closet
Our Community Closet Team is working hard on our Community Closet expansion project. In February, students will be able to access a well designed space to shop for clothes and essential items. **January Ask: Our volunteer team is currently in need of jeans, hoodies, coats/jackets, Hillsdale gear/swag, new socks, new undershirts, shampoo/conditioner and essential items. We would also appreciate donations of solid/dark ties and other dress clothing for Winter Formal and prom. We can accept donations every Wednesday from 2:45pm-4:00pm OR Friday mornings from 7:30am-8:30am in the Alameda Parking Lot. *Please follow us on Instagram @hhs_community_closet
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Grad Night Tickets
SF Bay Cruise - Thursday, May 29th @ 8 pm - 2 am (Promptly after graduation).
DEADLINE to purchase tickets is March 1, 2025. Complete the registration form and pay through Go Fan.
$185 (includes boat cruise, food & drinks, DJ, and tons of special add-ons, plus bus transportation to and from school as well as Go Fan fees) This is our December price so BUY NOW!
Entradas Para La Noche de Grad
Crucero por la bahía de San Francisco - jueves, 29 de mayo @ 8 pm - 2 am (Inmediatamente después de la graduación)
Complete el formulario de registro y pague a través de Go Fan.
$185 (incluye crucero en barco, comida y bebida, DJ y toneladas de complementos especiales, además de transporte en autobús hacia y desde la escuela, así como tarifas de Go Fan). Este es nuestro precio de diciembre, así que ¡COMPRE AHORA!)
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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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Important District Updates | |
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SMUHSD Parents/Guardians: Take the Panorama Survey today!
We want to know your thoughts and opinions on:
- School culture and climate
- Communications from the District/school to you
- Opportunities for engagement with your school community
Take the survey:
English
Spanish
Your thoughts improve the future of our District and Schools for our entire school community. The deadline to complete the survey is February 28, 2025.
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Padres/Tutores de SMUHSD: ¡Complete la encuesta Panorama hoy!
Queremos conocer sus pensamientos y opiniones sobre:
- Cultura y clima escolar
- Las comunicaciones del Distrito/escuela hacia usted
- Oportunidades de participación con su comunidad escolar
Visite el enlace
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para participar. Sus pensamientos pueden mejorar el futuro de su estudiante y de los demás. La encuesta para padres / tutores se cierra el viernes 28 de febrero.
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Maximize College Financial Aid Options
Great news: college financial aid applications are now being accepted! Apply today to maximize your financial aid opportunities and see if you qualify for free money to attend a California college, university, or vocational school – regardless of your documentation status.
Students have through March 2 to submit their applications. Even if you think you don’t qualify, many college scholarships require you to apply for financial aid. Learn more at www.smcoe.org/financialaid.
In-Person Workshop Dates:
Saturday, February 15, 10am - 12pm: Mills High School
Saturday, February 22, Time 10am - 12pm: Capuchino High School
Monday, February 24, 6 - 8pm: Hillsdale High School
RSVP for any of the above workshops. More information will be posted on the SMUHSD website.
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Talleres sobre Ayuda Financiera
¡Buenas noticias! Ya se están aceptando solicitudes de ayuda financiera. Solicite hoy mismo para aumentar sus oportunidades de ayuda financiera y ver si califica para recibir dinero gratis para asistir a un colegio comunitario, universidad o escuela vocacional de California -independientemente de su estatus de documentación.
Los estudiantes tienen hasta el 2 de marzo para enviar sus solicitudes. Incluso si piensa que no califica, muchas becas universitarias requieren que solicite ayuda financiera. Obtenga más información en www.smcoe.org/financialaid.
No lo olvide: SMUHSD estará ofreciendo talleres de ayuda financiera en varias escuelas en enero y febrero para que los estudiantes del grado 12 y sus familias obtengan ayuda práctica para completar las solicitudes de FAFSA y California Dream Act.
2025 Talleres:
sábado, 15 de febrero, 10 am - 12 pm: Mills High School
sábado, 22 de febrero, 10 am - 12 pm: Capuchino High School
lunes, 24 de febrero, 6 - 8 pm: Hillsdale High School
Para confirmar su asistencia visite: www.smuhsd.org/financial-aid-workshops
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con el Asesor de Ayuda Financiera de su escuela.
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Save the Date! Pride Prom is Friday, April 18
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 Pride Prom 2025! Learn more
Details:
Date/Time: Friday, April 18, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend
Dress code: Be Yourself
Location: College of San Mateo, College Center Building 10, 2nd floor
RSVP by April 6
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18 de Abril: Baile de graduación del Orgullo de 2025
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 y San Mateo Pride Center invitan a los estudiantes actuales de las escuelas preparatorias del condado de San Mateo (de 9.º a 12.º grado) a asistir al Baile de graduación del Orgullo de 2025. Aprende mas
Detalles
Sin costo para los estudiantes
Código de vestimenta: ¡Sé tú mismo!
Viernes, 18 de abril de 2025 de 6:30 a 10:00 p m.
College of San Mateo College Center Edifico 10, 2.º piso Estacionamiento gratuito: lotes G y M o cualquier otro lote para estudiantes.
Confirma tu asistencia antes del 6 de abril
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Parent Venture Family Education Webinars
All webinars are free and offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
You Can Do Anything: Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6 - 7 p.m.
George Anders, NY Times bestselling author, journalist and public speaker
Learn more and register.
Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage "All the Feels"
Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Emily Kircher-Morris, Mental Health Professional and advocate for neurodiversity, Host of the The Neurodiversity Podcast
Learn more and register
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Black Youth Advisory Board Presents Movie Night
San Mateo County’s Black Youth Advisory Board (BYAB) presents Black Youth Movie Night, a free event for 12-19 year olds in San Mateo County on Friday, February 14 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Redwood City Century Theatre on Middlefield Road.
Learn more and register for this event. Registration includes a drink, popcorn and a raffle ticket!
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Saturday, February 15: Black History Month Joy Fest
The South San Francisco Library and SSF Parks and Recreation invite the community to attend Black History Month Joy Fest on Saturday, February 15 from 1-3 p.m.
The event will feature music, spoken word artists and a 2 p.m. screening of the short film,
Hair Love (2019), followed by double-dutch, hopscotch, clothespin people craft, and a food tasting from SSF's own Flavas Jamaican Grill.
Learn more.
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10th and 11th Graders: Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Paid Internship
Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) is now offering a paid internship in partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy! In this internship, students will conduct workshops about electrification, collaborate with the executive staff from school districts, and work with local governments. SVYCA is looking for 10th and 11th graders in San Mateo County interested in climate advocacy and excited to gain hands-on experience in policy, community engagement, and clean energy solutions.
Learn more about the internship
Apply by February 24 at tinyurl.com/pcesvycaintern
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Youth Advocacy and Social Summit (YAASS)
The Youth Advocacy and Social Summit (YAASS) aims to lead, inform, engage, and inspire all students in San Mateo County to be supportive of one another. YAASS specifically supports the work of LGBTQ+ middle and high school students and their allies to make all middle and high schools safer and more inclusive.
High school students are invited to attend the summit on Tuesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Register: Please check in with your GSA Faculty Advisor or School Counselor to register
The summit will feature presenters from San Mateo Pride Center, Outlet, Safe Space Center and CORA.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Download the flyer.
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Calling All Young Filmmakers and Movie Enthusiasts!
The 8th Annual CEC Student Film Fest—a one-of-a-kind event celebrating environmental creativity and storytelling is April 22, 2025!
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, this event is for YOU! Winning entries will be screened at Burlingame High School on April 22, and you could win up to $500! Submissions are due March 23.
Younger students (grades 4-8) are invited to a FREE conference to learn filmmaking skills and get inspiration. This will be held on Saturday, February 1, 1 - 3:30 p.m. at The Nueva School’s San Mateo
campus.
For more information about the CEC Student Film Fest visit, burlingamefilmfest.com.
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¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes cineastas y entusiastas del cine!
El 8º Festival Anual de Cine Estudiantil de la CEC, es un evento único que celebra la creatividad y la narración ambiental, se llevará a cabo el 22 de abril de 2025.
Este festival está abierto a estudiantes del 4º al 12º grado que vivan o asistan a escuelas en el condado de San Mateo.
Si eres un aspirante a director o un amante de la naturaleza deseoso de compartir tu pasión, ¡este evento es para ti! Los trabajos ganadores se proyectarán en Burlingame High School el 22 de abril y podrías ganar hasta $500. El último día para presentar su proyecto es el 23 de marzo.
Los estudiantes de los grados 4 al 8 están invitados a una conferencia GRATUITA para aprender habilidades cinematográficas y obtener inspiración. Esta conferencia se llevará a cabo el sábado 1 de febrero de 1 a 3:30 p.m. The Nueva School en el campus de San Mateo.
Para obtener más información sobre el Festival visite la página burlingamefilmfest.com.
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Application period: January 6 - May 2
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is opportunity for students in grades four through 12 all around the country to record their stories and share them with NPR. Learn more.
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Spring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops for Girls
Registration period is January 15 - March 1. Space is limited.
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) at Skyline College is excited to host a Spring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops for girls in grades 6 through 12.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Skyline College
Registration is free and open from January 15 - March 1, 2025.
Details:
Join for a day of discovery, featuring hands-on activities led by researchers, scientists, engineers, and other STEM professionals from the community. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot! Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of workshops to participate in, selecting three of their choice. A morning snack and lunch will be provided, but please bring your own if you have specific dietary needs, restrictions, or food allergies. Visit https://skylinecollege.edu/eyh/ for workshop details, or email eyh@smccd.edu for more information.
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