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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
February 21, 2025
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | |
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Knights Families, we have some celebrating to do!!
Congratulations to our Mock Trial team!! They are headed to the state tournament after beating the 14-time defending county champions!
Congratulations to Boys' Soccer, Girls' Basketball, and some of our Wrestlers who are headed to the playoffs! For detailed information including times and locations, check the HHS Athletics Facebook page. So far, the dates we have are Tuesday, February 25th at San Mateo HS-- for HHS Girls' Basketball (#1 seed in division 2) to play.
Congratulations to the Hillsdale community for coming together to meet the Hillsdale Foundation match challenge! Every little bit counts when we all chip in together! Click here to help reach the goal.
Congratulations to the Juniors who took part in the Junior Interviews this week. Thanks to Kristi Puls (PTSO) and Ms. Macho (HHS teacher) who organized the days. Thanks also to the volunteers who gave their time so our Junior class could experience the interview process.
And the celebrations continue tomorrow with Winter Formal! Although this is a Junior Class fundraiser, we would love to have the support of all classes to make this event successful. Helping hands are needed for set up, clean up , and especially DURING the dance--there will be HHS staff on hand to support you. Click here to sign up. Thank you in advance!!
We will be celebrating March before you know it. Click here to donate to our March 13th Hospitality (co-hosted with Leadership).
Want to celebrate Hillsdale? Take the annual SMUHSD Panorama Survey to give your thoughts on school culture and climate, communications from SMUHSD/Hillsdale to you, and opportunities for engagement with your school community. The survey is in English and Spanish and is open through February 28. Your anonymous input will help improve the future of our district and schools.
Last, but surely not least, we want to celebrate YOU! Thanks for all of the donations and support you are continuing to give in so many ways... If you are interested in becoming more active in the PTSO (or even listening to what we have to offer), please click here to show your interest, not commitment. (But commitment would be nice, too!)
Have a wonderful week!!
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
Upcoming Events:
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Saturday February 22: Winter Formal @ HHS ~ this event is a Junior Class Fundraiser (Flyer)
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Monday, February 24: 6-8pm In-Person assistance with college financial aid applications/options @ HHS (more info here)
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Thursday March 13: Hillsdale Open House (Agenda)
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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)
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Friday, April 18: SMUHSD Pride Prom RSVP by April 6
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:
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LAST DAY for $10,000 Matching
Last day! You have until midnight to contribute towards the $10,000 matching gift!
Every single dollar goes to support our Small Learning Communities.
Give today and stay tuned next week for our Donor List.
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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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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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 ~ 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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17th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner/Auction Banquet ~
Athletic Booster
Join Us for the HHS Athletic Booster Golf Tournament & Banquet! ⛳🏌️♂️
Support Hillsdale High School athletics by participating in our annual Athletic Booster Golf Tournament & Banquet! Enjoy a fun day on the course, followed by a fantastic banquet celebrating our student-athletes. All proceeds benefit HHS sports programs.
📅 Date: Friday, April 25th
📍 Location: Golf: Poplar Creek Banquet: Coyote Point Yacht Club
⏰ Tee Time & Banquet Details: Golf @ 1pm Shotgun Start, Banquet @ 6:00pm
Don't miss this great event—golf, dine, and make a difference! Register today! https://gofan.co/event/2767903
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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 ~ DEADLINE March 1
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 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, 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.
Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
Thursday, February 27, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Jamil Zaki, PhD, Stanford Professor of Psychology
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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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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