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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
May 16, 2025
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Knights Families,
We are down to our final few weeks of the school year and May Madness is in full effect! Starting at the end of next week, the schedule changes--Wednesday is a "Rally Schedule" with our Goodbye Rally happening, Thursday is a regular 1-7, and Friday May 23, students will be taking their first period finals. Scroll further for the bell schedule for the week.
Congratulations to the Cast, Crew and Creative team of Cabaret for being Nominated for a Rita Moreno Award for their production.. And to Grace McCollum for her Lead Actress Nomination!
We would like to congratulate our Girls' Lacrosse team for making it to the semi-finals on Thursday. They unfortunately lost after their forth overtime,10-11, unfortunately ending our great season of HHS Lacrosse.
We'd like to thank everyone once more for their support and donations last week. The week could never have been successful without you--and we truly appreciate it!! We have pictures to share of Friday's luncheon...
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Last week, we attended a small get together hosted by the HHS Foundation to thank us for our support this year. There were representatives from the various parent booster groups, the HHSF Board, and other school personnel. We are so lucky to have a strong Foundation that works hard to ensure that our students are supported in so many ways. If you are interested in supporting the Foundation, consider making a donation -or- consider purchasing a brick/chair plaque (Brick Flyer/Plaque Flyer)
This week, we started off with Athletic Awards Knight on Monday; our own Hillsdale Film Festival on Wednesday, and tonight, our Seniors will be attending Senior Knight on campus. This evening of fun and food is organized by our Senior Class with the help of Senior Class parent representatives and parent volunteers. This is such a fun kick-off on the road to graduation that will be here soon.
For those Seniors who participated in the Latino Graduation Celebration yesterday, ¡Felicidades! We would also like to include pictures of last week's Commit to Your Future pancake breakfast--pictures attached. We are so proud to be a part of a community that supports our students in so many different ways.
Next Thursday and Friday, we have our final VAPA event of the year--the Spring Music Concerts (Flyer) If you haven't attended a concert at HHS this year, we highly recommend...
Saturday, May 24 we have Track and Field and Softball playoff contests. Scroll down for times and locations.
We have our last couple of fundraisers, today (Cruel Donuts - Flyer) and next week (Mendocino Farms - Flyer).
We wish you a wonderful weekend of rest and relaxation--finals and graduation will be here before you know it!
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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Upcoming Events:
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May 16: Senior Knight
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May 19: Senior Day
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May 21: Final School Rally
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May 21: Senior Awards Night @ 6:30pm
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May 21: Music Boosters Final Meeting @ 6:30pm Celia's Mexican Restaurant (Flyer)
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May 22: 1-7 Schedule
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May 22-May 23: Spring Concert Series @ 7pm HHS Little Theater (Flyer)
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May 23: 1st Period Final Schedule
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May 26: NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day
This week's Fundraisers:
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May 16: Cruel Donuts--Sophomore Class Fundraiser (Flyer)
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May 19: Mendocino Farms--Freshman Class Fundraiser (Flyer)
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Ongoing: Bricks and Plaques--HHS Foundation (Brick Flyer/Plaque Flyer)
This week's Volunteer Opportunities:
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April 21-May 21: Back to School Drive ~ Community Close (Flyer)
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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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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 May 19
HHS will follow the Rally Schedule for Wednesday May 21st, the 1-7 Schedule for Thursday May 22nd, and the 1st period Final Schedule for Friday May 23rd when the 1st period final will be held. Please see the schedules below. Please see the complete Bell Schedule here.
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Music Boosters Final 2025 Meeting
Let's celebrate! The last Music Boosters Meeting will be held at Celia's Mexican Restaurant, Laurelwood Shopping Center, Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:30 pm. Join us for dinner (no host) as we celebrate the Music Department's accomplishments this year.
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Congratulations HHS Drama!
The Rita Moreno Awards took place on Monday, May 12, and Hillsdale Drama showed up in full force! Families, students, and staff came out to cheer on our student performers onstage and the amazing directing team behind them—Margaret Marshall, Jill Jacobs, and Lisa Bock. The cast dazzled with their performance of "Willkommen" from Cabaret, and Grace McCollum brought down the house with her powerhouse rendition of "Cabaret". They finished the night trophy-in-hand with the Fan Favorite Award—a huge honor and well-deserved recognition. Bravo to all! We’re so proud of you!
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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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Cruel Donuts ~ Sophomore Class Fundraiser
Hey Knights! We are so excited to announce our Cruel Donuts fundraiser! Come support the Sophomore class at one of our last fundraisers on May 15th-May 16th @ 3pm-8pm for donuts and ice cream! Show this flyer or let the cashier know you’re from Hillsdale! We can’t wait to see you there!
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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.
Enjoy the Hillsdale High School Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, String Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra with the San Mateo High School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir on Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm, at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
Join us again 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 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
| | HHS Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet | |
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.
Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education
Monday, May 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning
Learn more and register
Saber es poder: cómo evitar la ansiedad sobre temas de inmigración (En Español)
Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Vanessa Ventura, LMFT, bilingual therapist, One Life Counseling Center
Learn more and register
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
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Saturday, May 17: StarVista Presents Wear Your Wellness Resource Event
Unleash your creativity and nurture your well-being! Join StarVista Crisis Center and Redwood City Public Library for a fun and mindful afternoon of screen printing shirts and enjoying delicious snacks in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
This event offers youth in grades 6th-12th a fantastic opportunity to take a break, express themselves artistically, and connect with their community. It's the perfect chance to de-stress, socialize, and create something unique to take home! All necessary supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination! We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and tasty treats.
Saturday, May 17, 1 -3 p.m.
Redwood City Public Library (1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063)
Learn more: shorturl.at/54Fv3
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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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