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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
May 23, 2025
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Knights Families,
Well, here we are...the last bulletin before graduation. We will still do one last goodbye on Friday though!
Wednesday Night, the sophomores presented their "Memory and Legacy" projects to their families, friends, and peers. Although the weather had a chill, it was heartwarming seeing the students so excited to share what they created. Thanks to the students, Sophomore teachers from all houses (we know it was a team effort), and families who attended for making this community building evening such a success!
Today, the students will be starting to take final exams. We want to remind everyone that they are in the final stretch...don't give up now! Your hard work from this year will pay off!! Check the weekly Bell Schedule for information.
Tonight is our Spring Concert--the final one of the year. Check the flyer below for details!
This weekend, Softball, Baseball and Track and Field have CCS games...Softball is at home. Scroll below for more information.
Thursday, our Seniors take the stage in the morning for graduation rehearsal and then things get real with graduation at 5:00pm. Be sure to arrive early for parking, or better yet...CARPOOL! Senior Families, check Parent Square and other emails with graduation instructions. There is a lei fundraiser (Flyer) benefitting the Class of 2026.
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend (don't forget, no school on Monday) the coming week will be a busy one, so don't forget to check your emails/Parent Square/ Bulletin for up-to-date information!
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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Upcoming Events:
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Friday May 23: Spring Concert Series @ 7pm HHS Little Theater (Flyer)
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Friday May 23: 1st Period Final Schedule
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Monday May 26: NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day
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Thursday May 29: Last Day of School
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May 30-August 12: Summer Break
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Wed June 4 @ 6pm : New HHS Family Info Session
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Thursday June 5 @ 8:45am: New HHS Family Info Session (repeat of June 4)
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Thursday August 7: Maze Day for Incoming 9th graders/new students
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Wed August 13: Senior Sunrise
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Wed August 13: First Day of School 2025/26
This week's Fundraisers:
This week's Volunteer Opportunities:
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2025-2026 Booster Members Needed (all parent booster groups - Click here and we will get you to the group you need/want)
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Cement Your Place in Hillsdale History
Bricks and Plaques Are the Perfect Graduation Gift
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Also, HHSF is recruiting students to be featured in photos appearing on our summer postcard and flyers!
Please email Marcine Jansen at execdirector@hillsdalehsfoundation.org if your student would like to be part of the photo shoot.
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Bell Schedule for Week of May 26
There is NO School on Monday May 26 as it is Memorial Day. Tuesday-Thursday May 27-29 will follow the Finals Schedule. There is No School on Friday May 30 as it is the first day of Summer Break. Please see the complete Bell Schedule here.
The 2025-2026 District School Year Calendar can be found here:
English | Spanish | Chinese
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Talk Across Time
Talk Across Time invites teens to record a meaningful conversation with an older adult they know, such as a grandparent, neighbor, or mentor, using three thoughtful questions we provide. These conversations aim to:
- Foster understanding and compassion between generations
- Preserve the personal and historical stories of older generations in a digital archive
With low and flexible time commitment, Talk Across Time is a great supplemental summer activity for students. Students will get the chance to earn community service hours, contribute to meaningful government research, and capture the memories of an older adult in their life. See this Summary Flyer for more information.
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The Knightly News
Keep up to date with the The Knightly News - presented by the HHS Broadcast Journalism Class.
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HHS Spring Concert Series
The Hillsdale High School Music Department cordially invites you to our Spring Concert Series, our final concerts of the year.
Join us on Friday, May 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm, at the Hillsdale High School Theater for rousing performances from Hillsdale's Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble.
$10/adults, $5/seniors, free/students.
Tickets available at https://hillsdalemusic.blogspot.com
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HHS Graduation Leis ~ Class of 2026 Fundraiser
GIFT YOUR GRADUATE! Pre-order Ribbon Lei $25 and pick up at Graduation day. You can also purchase the day of Graduation by Great Court. Cash Only. Contact hhsclassof2026@gmail.com for questions. Courtesy of Class of 2026
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HHS Yearbook ~ The Shield 2025
The Shield 2025 yearbook has gone to press! It is fabulous and filled with important memories of the school year. Distribution will happen May 19-23 at lunch and after school. Seniors can pick up their copies at Senior Knight. We have only a few yearbooks left, so please buy yours now at:
https://ybstore.friesens.com/768274
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May
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall
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Hillsdale Community,
On May 27th, we will celebrate the Five Year Anniversary of our Peace Pantry and Two Year Anniversary of our Community Closet. Volunteers from our Peace Pantry and Community Closet will be invited to our May 27 dinner in the garden at 5:30pm to celebrate their collective work on behalf of our school community for the 24-25 school year. In addition, we will recognize volunteers with individual awards who have gone above and beyond this year. All volunteers are welcome to this dinner.
Read the Complete May 2025 Newsletter here
Hillsdale Stands Together,
Brett Stevenson
Hillsdale ETA Co-Executive Director
ETA Website, ETA Overview Slides. ETA Donation Page
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Egg Donations for Peace Pantry
We're seeking egg donations from families with flocks! The Aquino family is coordinating the collection, packaging and donation of spare eggs to the Peace Pantry. With egg costs rising, families are struggling to afford them.
Last week, the Aquinos donated fifty eggs thanks to their four backyard hens and another gracious family's flock. We're hoping to find more families with chickens who can spare a few eggs weekly.
If you have backyard chickens or spare egg cartons, we can pick them up Wednesdays from your doorstep. Please email jenchristgau@gmail.com to coordinate.
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Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry in May 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 OR stop by and meet our volunteer team who work in the garden every Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm and complete various gardening tasks. No experience required. *Please follow us on Instagram, @hhs_community_garden, for updates.
Community Closet
Please support our Summer/Back to School Clothing Drive (Flyer) from April 21-May 21. ASK: Our volunteer team is currently in need of Summer/Back to School clothing for Fall 25 semester. We are asking for donations of jeans, hoodies, shorts, t-shirts, shoes, Hillsdale gear/swag, new socks, new undershirts, shampoo/conditioner and essential items. 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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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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Parent Venture Family Education Webinars
All webinars are free and offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
Apoye la salud de su hijo(a) con comida y nutrición (En Espanol)
(Support your child's health with food and nutrition)
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Aileen Galvan Rodriguez, Coordinadora de Voluntarios en Nutrición Comunitaria, Second Harvest del Valle de Silicon
Learn more and register
Parent Forum: Recharging the Parenting Battery
Friday, May 30, 12 - 1 p.m.
Dr. Eran Magen, Founder, Parenting for Humans
Learn more and register
Check out the video library of recently recorded webinars:
How to Give Advice Your Child (Might) Listen To
Happy, Confident, and Strong: Tips for Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image
Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Youth
A Sense of Control: Lowering Student Stress and Improving Academic Success
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California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program
Students Apply by Tuesday, May 27
The California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program is a knowledge-to-action program that empowers youth to lead a policy-focused advocacy campaign that targets school boards to pass (or expand on) climate literacy and action policies. The CYCP Leadership Program gives students the structure and resources they need to develop a plan of action.
Student applications are due May 27, 2025: https://sites.google.com/tenstrands.org/cayouthclimatepolicyleadership/program-overview
Program runs from July 2025 to January 2026
Download the flyer
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Students: Apply Now to Serve on the 2025-2026 SMUHSD Student Board Council
Do you have an interest in how your school is run? Are you interested in political science or government? Do you want to represent your fellow students to the District Board of Trustees to make sure ALL voices are heard? If yes, consider applying for SMUHSD’s Student Board Council!
Benefits
- Looks great on your resume
- Great public speaking practice
- Help shape policy at the District and school level
Time Commitment
- Attend one meeting a month with other student board council members (typically held after school from 4:30 - 6 p.m. )
- Attend at least one SMUHSD board meeting during the school year (typically held on Thursday nights)
- Share your ideas once a semester at an event organized by the Superintendent
Deadline to apply is May 30, 2025
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Estudiantes: Ahora pueden aplicar para servir en el Consejo de la Junta Directiva Estudiantil del SMUHSD 2025-2026
Durante las reuniones habrá interpretación en español para estudiantes multilingües que lo necesiten.
¿Tienes interés en saber cómo funciona tu escuela?
¿Te interesan las ciencias políticas o el gobierno?
¿Quieres representar a tus compañeros de clase para asegurarte de que TODAS las voces sean escuchadas?
Si la respuesta es sí, ¡considera postularte para el Consejo de la Junta Estudiantil del distrito escolar para el año escolar!
Compromiso de tiempo
- Asistir a una reunión al mes con otros miembros del consejo estudiantil (usualmente se lleva a cabo después de clases de 4:30 - 6 p.m. )
- Asistir por lo menos a una reunión de la Junta Directiva del SMUHSD durante el año escolar (usualmente se llevan a cabo los jueves por la noche)
- Compartir sus ideas una vez por semestre en un evento organizado por el Superintendente
Beneficios
- Se ve muy bien en tu currículum
- Excelente práctica para hablar en público
- Ayuda a definir las políticas a nivel del distrito y escuela
La fecha límite para presentar la solicitud para el año escolar 2025-2026 es 30 de mayo: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACOhSXHBZh4paMsx5zMHiRQrUoY8H1KCiXGp9EKXwmumhoA/viewform
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Saturday, May 31: Strides for Awareness Run/Walk
StarVista and the San Mateo Police Activities League (SMPAL) team up with Strides for Awareness to host Mental Health Matters 2025, a special community event in celebration of Mental Health Month. Join the “Mental Health Matters 2025: A 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair” on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Seal Point Park in San Mateo. This community gathering aims to unite us in support of mental health and well-being, raising awareness about the importance of taking care of our minds and bodies. Learn more: https://runsignup.com/mhm25
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Volunteer Opportunity with MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District
View the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s volunteer webpage to learn more about opportunities to join habitat restoration workdays, as well as participate in guided nature activities.
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New Location - The Black Family Hangout: "It Takes a Village to Support Youth"
Please join the Black Youth Advisory Board for the Black Family Hangout on Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 3 - 6 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park.
The Black Youth Advisory Board is a program of the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC).
Register: https://tinyurl.com/BlackFamilyHangout2025
The Black Family Hangout is an informal gathering for Black students in grades 6 through 12, along with their families and community members in San Mateo County. This gathering, designed by youth, creates a joyful atmosphere that promotes celebration, community, support, and freedom. It's a space for Black youth to celebrate their hard work, resilience, and achievements while enjoying fun activities. Join us for soulful games, delicious food, local youth performances, and a lively DJ! Free of charge.
High school seniors will receive a special graduation gift at the gathering to celebrate their next steps in college, military service, work, trade school, or community college (attendance required to receive the gift). Graduates must register for the gift by May 27: https://tinyurl.com/BlackFamilyHangout2025
It's a Family Celebration: All Black youth in grades 6-12 and their families are warmly invited. Students from public, private, charter, or home schools in San Mateo County are welcome!
Download the flyer.
Learn about more Juneteenth events curated by BACHAC.
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