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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
April 11, 2025
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Knights Families,
Welcome back from break! Things are getting busy around here...so make sure to scroll to the bottom and check all of the flyers.
Today, the faculty and staff were given Spring Treats as part of the Leadership/PTSO Hospitality for April. Thanks to all who donated. Pictures will be coming next week.
Next week is Culture Week with lots of different activities happening through the week during lunch in the Great Court. Clubs participating are Latinos Unidos, Korean Dance Club, Pasifika Club, Asian Club, Armenian Club, Middle Eastern Club, Black Student Union, Cultural Exchange Club and the Filipinx Club. Then, the week wraps up with Culture Knight on Friday, April 18 @ HHS where there will be Cultural Food Sales, Traditional Games, Music Performances, Art, and much more. All students and families are welcome to attend this community event. Flyer
Prom tickets are on sale for purchase now. The theme is Mamma Mia and will be at the SF Design Center on Saturday, April 19. (Flyer)
This coming week, we have our CAASPP (state mandated testing) assessments taking place for our Juniors and Seniors, changing their overall schedule. The Juniors will be tested in English and Math, Seniors in Science. Although they are not testing, there will be a change the Freshman and Sophomore schedules for next week too. THE TESTING SCHEDULE is different from the usual block. The attached schedule will give you details/timing for each grade level. CAASPP Testing Schedule 2025
Most importantly, we are also looking for PTSO, Athletics, and Foundation members for the 2025-2026 school year. No experience needed, just a willingness to support Hillsdale. We would love to have you. If interested, please reach out to us and we can direct you. If you'd like to reach out with questions or interest, click here 2025-2026 Interest
Don't forget to check the Events, Fundraisers, and Volunteer Opportunities sections of the bulletin. There are lots of ways to show your support!
Have a fantastic week!!
Holly and Jen
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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Upcoming Events:
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Friday April 18 5:00pm-7:30pm @ HHS: Cultural Knight (Flyer)
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Friday, April 18: SMUHSD Pride Prom RSVP
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Saturday, April 19 9:00am-11:00am: Second Shed Grand Opening - HHS Community Closet (Flyer)
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Saturday, April 19 8;00pm-11:30pm: HHS Prom - tickets on sale NOW (Flyer)
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Monday, April 21 6:30pm @ HHS/Zoom: Monthly PTSO meeting (all are welcome)
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May 1, 2, 3: Knight Moves XXVII - tickets sales start Monday April 14 (Flyer)
This week's Fundraisers:
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Tuesday April 15: Knight Moves Business Ads (Flyer)
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Tuesday April 15: Knight Moves Love Notes / Personal Ads (Flyer)
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Thursday April 17 @ Nick the Greek (1324 W Hillsdale Blvd) - Music Booster (Flyer)
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Friday April 25: 17th Annual Golf Tournament, Banquet and Auction (Flyer)
This week's Volunteer Opportunities:
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Friday April 18 5:00pm-7:30pm @ HHS: Cultural Knight. Link to help/donate
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Saturday April 19 8:30am-12:30pm: Annual Spring Planting and Work Day ~ Community Garden (Flyer)
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Friday April 25: Golf Tournament, Banquet and Auction (Volunteer Form)
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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 April 14
On Wednesday April 16th 11th and 12th grade start at 8:30am and 9th and 10th grade start at 9:20am.
On Friday April 18th only 11th grade starts at 8:30am and all other grades start at 9:20am.
Please see the complete CAASPP Testing Schedule here.
Please see the complete Bell Schedule here.
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HHS Culture Knight
Did you know that Cultural Knight is on Friday April 18th @ 5:00pm-7:30pm in the MUR?!?! A night where we celebrate the wonderful vibrant cultures we have here at Hillsdale. This is a fundraiser event where student clubs of Hillsdale sell dishes that represent our community. We will have some entertainment as well. All in our community are invited and encouraged to come!!
Google Form if anyone wants to sign up to help/contribute to Culture Knight?
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Spring Planting and Work Day ~ HHS Community Garden
Please join us in the Hillsdale Community Garden on Saturday April 19 between the hours of 8:30am-12:30pm. Volunteer for an hour or four hours as we need help planting our raised garden beds, weeding, adding new compost and soils. We will also be building out our final addition to our garden and will need help with irrigation. No need to RSVP and no experience required.
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FREE Heart Screenings for Youth & Young Adults (12-25)
Peninsula Health Care District, in collaboration with the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation, and San Mateo Union High School District will be providing free heart screenings for youth and young adults ages 12-25.
Details
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Mateo High School Small Gym
506 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Youth Heart Screening Sign up link
Youth Heart Screenings Save Lives!
1 in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The current standard approach to health history and annual physical examinations misses about 90% of at-risk youth. Early detection of heart abnormalities, which often go undetected until a traumatic cardiac event, can save lives.
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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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Nick the Greek ~ Music Booster Fundraiser
Gyros for a cause! Enjoy a meal at Nick the Greek at 1324 W Hillsdale Blvd on Thursday, April 17, and 15% of the bill will be donated to the HHS music program. Mention the HHS Music Boosters if ordering in person, or use the code Force4Good if ordering online or through the app. The fundraiser runs all day. Thanks for supporting our fabulous music program!
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KNIGHT MOVES XXVII
The countdown to KMXXVII has begun! Mark your calendars for May 1, 2, & 3 and get your tickets starting Monday, April 14th @ 10:00am Visit https://www.hillsdalehighschooldance.com/ for more information on tickets and ways to contribute to this incredible program!
NOTE: This is your LAST chance to submit ads in our full page, color program! Business Ads, Personal Ads, and Love Notes are NOW DUE. See attached flyers for details. For more information, please contact: dancelovenotes@gmail.com.
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17th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner/Auction Banquet ~
Athletic Booster
💙⛳❤️ Calling all amazing parents! ❤️⛳💙
We need YOU to help make our Golf Tournament a huge success! This is a fantastic way to connect with our community, have some fun, and support a great cause. There are plenty of ways to get involved—just click the LINK to see where you can lend a hand!
Date: Friday, April 25th
Times: Slots available from 11:30am-9:00pm
✨ BONUS: Sign up to help with check-out at the end, and you’ll score FREE entry to the banquet dinner! 🎉🍽️
Let’s make this event unforgettable! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙⛳❤️
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April
“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say, ‘It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” — Fred Rogers
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Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry in April 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. Our Garden volunteer team meets in the garden every Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm to complete various gardening tasks - No experience required. *Save the date: April 19, 2025 8:30am-12:30pm for our Annual Spring Planting and Work Day in the Garden. Please follow us on Instagram, @hhs_community_garden, for updates.
Community Closet
Please join us on April 19th @ 9:00am-10:30am for our Community Closet Open House in the Alameda parking Lot. Each individual who stops by will receive a HHS Community T-Shirt. In April, students will be able to access a well designed space to shop for clothes and essential items. April Ask: Our volunteer team is currently in need of 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 would also appreciate donations of solid/dark ties and other dress clothing for 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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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.
Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Youth
Thursday, April 17, 12 - 1 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Damour, Psychologist, New York Times Bestselling Author
Learn more and register
Raising Resilient Black Kids in a Complex World
Wednesday, April 23, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Earl Turner, author of "Raising Resilient Black Kids: A Guide to Helping Children Cope with Racial Stress, Manage Emotions & Thrive"
Learn more and register
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Wednesday, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Sarah Levine, Assistant Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Learn more and register
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April 17: Black Parents Association of SMUHSD Presents Village Talks
Join the Black Parents Association of the San Mateo Union High School District (BPA) for a virtual conversation as they continue the conversation about the importance of community and how we can all help our students thrive.
Thursday, April 17, 7 - 8 p.m.
RSVP Zoom link will be sent after you RSVP.
This event is open to all SMUHSD families, staff, faculty, and community members.
View the event flyer
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allcove San Mateo Now Recruiting for 2025 - 2026 Youth Advisory Group Cohort
Students: Are you passionate about mental health, advocacy, and making a difference in your community? allcove San Mateo is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Cohort!
As a YAG member, you’ll have the opportunity to shape youth mental health services, develop leadership skills, and collaborate with peers who share your commitment to creating positive change.
Applications are due on Friday, April 18.
Apply today
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La organización allcove de San Mateo está reclutando jóvenes para el Grupo Asesor Juvenil 2025-2026
Estudiantes: ¿Les apasiona la salud mental, la defensa y hacer una diferencia en su comunidad?
¡La organización allcove está aceptando solicitudes para el Grupo Asesor Juvenil (YAG)!
Como miembro del grupo YAG, tendrás la oportunidad de contribuir a los servicios de salud mental juvenil, desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo y colaborar con compañeros que comparten tu compromiso con la creación de un cambio positivo.
El plazo de solicitud vence el viernes 18 de abril. ¡Aplica ahora!
Obtenga más información sobre la organización allcove de San Mateo en: https://allcove.org/centers/san-mateo/
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April 24 - May 2: Districtwide Art Show
Keep the arts alive in our communities! The SMUHSD Student Art Show will run April 24 through May 2 at the Society of West Coast Artists Gallery in San Bruno. The Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. An Artists Reception will be held Friday, May 2 from 2 - 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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High School Students: Become a Health Ambassador with StarVista
StarVista's Health Ambassador Program for Youth (HAP-Y) is now accepting applications for its Summer 2025 cohort that will meet May-August 2025.
HAP-Y is a 14-week training program that engages youth (ages 16-24) in various workshops/trainings on behavioral health and mental wellness. Youth can earn a $700 stipend upon completion. The next cohort will be hybrid- first 12 weeks will be hosted virtually; the last 2 weeks will be in-person at a location in Burlingame.
Deadline to apply is May 2 and programming begins May 13.
Learn more and apply now
Download the flyer
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