Hillsdale PTSO Website



PTSO 2024-25 Membership Form (No Donation Required)

Another Friday, another bulletin...

We are nearing the end of the first grading period. This means, families--check in with your student on their attendance and grades. The grades that are posted will effect your student's eligibility for athletics, other extra curriculars, as well as dances. If you have concerns, contact your student's advisor--they are there to help and support!!

This week, our sophomores partook in the Battle at Dawn. This annual battle was kicked off this year by Mr. J (who originated this event). It was an honor to have him come back to visit. The sophomore class humanities team did an excellent job organizing this activity for the students.

You may have noticed that our freshmen have decorated the halls with posters...election posters. The freshmen who are running have been actively promoting themselves for office. Today, they will be presenting their speeches. Then, comes voting... Congrats to all who have decided to run, as this is no "easy" task!!

Tonight, there will be a Back to School Concert at 7:00pm at HHS. This is your first opportunity to hear our talented musicians this school year. If you choose to attend, you won't be disappointed.

Next Monday and Tuesday, educators from Anaheim will be visiting/observing HHS so that they can implement Smaller Learning Communities on their campus. It is always such an honor to know that the state recommends our school to be the leader and show others what we do.

Also next week, our Ritmo Latino students have organized a week of exciting activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. They have also organized a schoolwide dance on Friday evening. ALL are welcome!! Scroll to the bottom for more information.

The Senior Class is having an ALUMNI TAILGATE AND BBQ--(a tri-tip fundraiser) next Friday night alongside the home football games!! Pre-order your meal BY 9/25, there will not be any tri-tip sales at the game. Act now, so you don't miss out!!

As always, there are LOTS of events and activities listed after this blurb. Please take the time to scroll through this bulletin in its entirety, so you will be "in the know" about what is going on around campus AND districtwide. 

Please let us know if you'd like to get involved in any of our parent booster groups. We are happy to connect you with the correct group. 

Have a fantastic week! Go Knights!!

Jen and Holly

HHS PTSO Co-Presidents

Hillsdale High School Foundation seeks partnerships with businesses and corporations who want to show their support for Hillsdale High School and our award-winning Small Learning Community model, while also showcasing their brand to Hillsdale students, families, and the wider community.

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities, from our $850 Sword Sponsorship level to our $10,000 Bishop Sponsorship level.

Are you or anyone you know affiliated with a business that would be interested in being an official Corporate Sponsor this school year? If so, please see this informational packet for the details and benefits of our sponsorship program, and reach out to Marcine Jansen at execdirector@hillsdalehsfoundation.org with any questions.

HHS Athletic Contest Calendar

Come support our athletes! Go Knights! (Games in BLUE = home games)

Link to buy FAMILY PASS (Entrance for 2 Adults and 2 Children to all HHS hosted events for 24/25 season, excluding CCS playoff games)

Back to School Concert

Hillsdale Music is proud to present our first concert of the year.

All are welcome to join us in the Hillsdale Main Theater on Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 7:00pm for this free event.

Start the year off on a high note!

College kNight at Hillsdale

12th grade families! Save the date for the annual College kNight at Hillsdale. Tuesday, September 24, 6:00pm-7:30pm in the HHS Auditorium. See you there!

Questions? Contact your student's counselor or Laura Burtness, Hillsdale's College, Career and Financial Aid Advisor LBurtness@smuhsd.org, 650 558 2613

Ritmo Latino Week

Please join us next week for our Ritmo Latino Week!

Senior Class of 2025 Fundraiser ~ Alumni Tailgate & BBQ

Friday September 27 - Hillsdale vs. Sacred Heart Prep football game. Pre-order by September 25 - no same day sales!

Round Table Pizza ~ Music Boosters Fundraiser

Support the Hillsdale Music Boosters on Tuesday, October 1! Pick up dinner (or lunch or snack) at Round Table Pizza at 1304 W. Hillsdale (in the Laurelwood Shopping Center) anytime on Tuesday, October 1. A portion of the proceeds will go to support our music programs. Be sure to mention the Hillsdale Music Boosters!

Hillsdale Yearbook Pre-sale on Now!

Buy your copy of The Shield 2025 yearbook before November 1, 2024 to get the $80 pre-sale price and free personalization - the student's First and Last Name imprinted on the back cover.

Order your copy here

Golden State Warriors ~ Spirit Squad Fundraiser

Join us for A Knight with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, December 7th, in support of Hillsdale's Spirit Squad! Don’t miss this exciting night of basketball and school spirit, where a portion of the ticket sales will go back to the Spirit Squad. Let’s show our Knight pride and cheer on the Warriors together! See flyer for details on how to purchase tickets.

Concession Volunteers Needed

Can you help will concessions? The Snack Shack is looking for volunteers for our Knights' home games this fall. Volunteers get FREE admission to the game AND a FREE meal!

Please sign-up here.

Hillsdale Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet

Hillsdale Community, 

We hope this finds you well. On behalf of Empowerment Through Action (ETA) at Hillsdale, we are hosting a series of community meetings in September. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved, volunteer and support Hillsdale students and families impacted by the high cost of living in San Mateo and Foster City, please join us at one of our community meetings to learn more. RSVP here for one of the following sessions:

Sept. 20 or 27 - 8am-9am - Friday In-person - at Peace Pantry in the Alameda lot

How can you help support ETA even sooner?

1. Connect us to potential supporters - We’re looking for corporations, large/small businesses or high-wealth individual donors to ensure ETA can continue to support currently enrolled students and the Class of 2027 for their entire high school journey.
2. Explore opportunities to get involved - Perhaps you’re interested in becoming an ally, volunteering, mentoring, helping us find internship/job opportunities, etc. for this community-based program. 

Hillsdale Peace Pantry

If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry this Friday OR in September please sign up here. Our volunteer team meets in the Alameda Parking Lot every Friday morning at 7:30am to provide weekly groceries and essential items to families. Volunteers can sign up to work the Emergency Food Drive Thru or volunteer to deliver groceries to 3-4 Hillsdale families who do not have transportation. No experience required

Hillsdale Community Garden

If you are interested in joining our Community Garden Team please email bstevenson@smuhsd.org to learn more. We currently need Thursday harvest support from 3:30pm-5:00pm. All you need to do is show up. No experience required. Our Community Garden Team is currently producing over 100 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables each week which directly supports Hillsdale families enrolled in our Peace Pantry. *Please follow us on Instagram, @hhs_community_garden, for updates.

Hillsdale Community Closet

Our Community Closet Team is excited to announce that thanks to our 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign we were able to double the size of our Community Closet. This August, we added a second 20ftX40ft Tuff Shed which allows us to dramatically increase student and families access to clothing throughout the year as well as essential items. Our volunteer team is currently in need of (ONLY) men’s (high school age) jeans, Hillsdale gear/swag, new socks, new undershirts 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

Brett Stevenson

Hillsdale ETA Co-Executive Director

ETA Website

ETA Overview Slides

ETA Donation Page

College & Career Counseling

Current Workshops, College Rep Visits and Events

Please reach out with any questions:

Ms. Laura Burtness

Hillsdale's College, Career, and Financial Aid Advisor

LBurtness@smuhsd.org

650 558 2613

Volunteer for our Career Speaker Series Panel

Hillsdale's College & Career Center runs a Career Speaker Series panel in which YOU volunteer to speak with students who are interested in a particular career field. We have these panels once a month, focusing on a general career field. We are looking for all educational levels and backgrounds.

To sign up/get more information: https://bit.ly/CareerSpeakerSignUp

Questions? Contact Jerel Reyes, Career Coordinator [JReyes@smuhsd.org; 650 558 2648] or Laura Burtness, College, Career, & Financial Aid Advisor [LBurtness@smuhsd.org; 650 558 2613]

September 15 - October 15, 2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of those living in America whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and the month includes the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile, and Belize; and we believe that National Hispanic Heritage Month gives us the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the contributions of our Latino community. And we committed to honoring the rich diversity of our Latino community throughout the year.

Read the proclamation: https://www.smuhsd.org/our-district/board-of-trustees/proclamations

Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2024

El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana celebra las historias, culturas y contribuciones de quienes viven en América cuyos antepasados vinieron de España, México, el Caribe y América Central y del Sur; y el mes incluye los días de independencia de varios países latinoamericanos, incluidos Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, México, Chile y Belice; y creemos que el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana nos brinda la oportunidad de resaltar y celebrar las contribuciones de nuestra comunidad latina. Y nos comprometemos a honrar la rica diversidad de nuestra comunidad latina durante todo el año.

Lea la proclamación en español: https://www.smuhsd.org/our-district/board-of-trustees/proclamations

Upcoming Family Education Webinars

The following webinars are free and provide simultaneous Spanish interpretation unless otherwise noted.



Neurodiversity and Disability Support in College Admissions and Beyond

Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Register

Save the Date: Adult School to Host Job Fair on September 27

San Mateo Adult and Career Education is hosting a Career Fair on Friday, September 27 with JobTrain. The Career Fair will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. at SMACE, 799 E. Poplar Avenue, San Mateo.

Learn about jobs, internships, apprenticeships, volunteer opportunities, community resources and more!

Registration:

Employers

Job seekers

Reserve la fecha: La escuela de adultos organiza la Feria del Empleo el 27 de septiembre

San Mateo Adult and Career Education (Escuela de Adultos) https://sanmateoadulted.org/ esta organizando una feria de carreras y empleos en asociación con JobTrain para el viernes 27 de septiembre. Esta feria se llevará a cabo de 1:00-3:00 p.m. en SMACE, 799 E. Poplar Avenue en San Mateo.

En esta feria usted puede tener información sobre empleos, pasantías, oportunidades de voluntariado, recursos comunitarios y más.

Si está buscando oportunidades de trabajo, se puede registrar en este enlace.

September Arts & Culture Fest

The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture and the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present the September Arts & Culture Fest - the best street festival on the Peninsula. This day-long event features LOCAL musicians, entertainment and cultural performances, artists and craft-makers, cuisine from around the world, wine and beer, and family-friendly activities in the heart of downtown San Mateo. The event is free and open to the public.

Details

Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

B Street (Between 1st and 3rd Street), San Mateo

Learn more: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/september-arts-and-culture-fest

El Festival de Arte y Cultura de septiembre

La Oficina de Arte y Cultura del Condado de San Mateo y la Cámara de Comercio del Área de San Mateo se complacen en presentar el Festival de Arte y Cultura de septiembre, el mejor festival callejero de la Península. Este evento de todo un día presenta músicos locales, espectáculos culturales y de entretenimiento, artistas y artesanos, cocina de todo el mundo, vino y cerveza y actividades familiares en el corazón del centro de San Mateo. Este evento es gratuito y está abierto a todo el público.

Detalles del evento: Sábado, 28 de septiembre de 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.

B Street (entre 1st y 3rd Street) San Mateo

Obtenga más información en: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/september-arts-and-culture-fest

Love the Arts? Attend an Upcoming Concert or Play!

Visit the District website at smuhsd.org/vapa for a list of upcoming concerts and plays taking place across the District. These visual and performing arts events are open to anyone in the community.

Upcoming Performances:

Aragon

Tri-M Ceremony: September 20

Potluck Concert: October 18

Fall Musical - Sister Act The Musical: November 21-24, 2024

Burlingame

Fall Play - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: November 14-17

Capuchino

Fall Music Showcase: October 10

Fall Play - Ghostlight: November 14-16

Hillsdale

Back to School Concert: September 20, 7 p.m.

Choral Pops Concert: October 10, 7 p.m.

Fall Musical - Cabaret: November 1-3, 2024

Mills

Fall Plays - Steel Magnolias and The Play that Goes Wrong: November 7-9

San Mateo

Fall Play - Sweeney Todd: October 24-27

Instrumental Winter Concert: December 10

Become a Basementeer! 

Register as a Basementeer. Basementeers' receive a 10% discount and Sports Basement gives back 10% of the profit to HHS. Just select Hillsdale High School as your beneficiary!