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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
May 2, 2025
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Knights families,
We are SO so excited, May has started and things are moving along quickly...
Last week's golf tournament was a great time and we were able to raise funds for Athletics, as well as for individual sports via silent auction baskets. Thanks to all who golfed, attended the dinner, donated, and supported our Athletics program.
Yesterday was Knight Moves' opening night and it was such a great performance. We can't wait to see what the rest of the weekend holds! Didn't get tickets?? Not to worry, click here to purchase.
High school is a time when so many memories are made, for families and students. Make sure to remember those moments by purchasing a yearbook today before it's no longer available! Click here to purchase.
You can also keep memories alive by purchasing a Brick (More Info here) (at the football field entrance walkway or the Sciences/languages building patio) or Plaque (More Info here) (in the auditorium or little theater) Monies raised will go toward the Hillsdale Foundation.
On another Booster note, we have our monthly Athletics Booster Meeting on Monday at 7:00pm. On the proposed slate as the Athletics Boosters Board for 2025-2026 are
Co-Presidents: Stacey Sierra & Alicia Heneghan
VP: Jo Shelton
Sec: Megan DiMartini
Treasurer: Nancy Jones
Financial Sec: Amy Michael
Thanks to all who have offered to step up. We couldn't have successful booster groups without you!!
Last, and definitely not least, next week is our big Wicked themed Teacher and Staff Appreciation...we have quite the week of treats, prizes, and surprises in store. A tremendous amount of thanks to those who have donated in any way. We can't wait to share pictures, but for now, you’ll just have to get a sneak peek at some of what we have planned. (Flyer)
Until next week…
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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Upcoming Events:
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May 1, 2, 3: Knight Moves XXVII - tickets sales have started! (Tickets)
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May 5: 7:00-8:00pm Athletics Booster meeting--all are welcome
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May 6: 6:00-6:45pm Athletics Information Webinar (for 2025-2026 schoolyear/summer conditioning
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May 8: 5:30-6:30 Teen Dating Violence Webinar register here Spanish translation available
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May 8-9: HIT Squad Performances @ 7pm HHS Little Theater (tickets $10, SMUHSD students free) Concessions will be sold
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May 9: Commit to Your Future Day
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May 14: Hillsdale Film Festival
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May 16: Senior Knight
This week's Fundraisers:
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May 1, 2, 3: Knight Moves XXVII - this is a Dance Fundraiser (Tickets)
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May 15: Cruel Donuts--Sophomore Class Fundraiser
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May 19: Mendocino Farms--Freshman Class Fundraiser
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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! The photo shoot will take place in early May.
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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The Knightly News
Keep up to date with the The Knightly News - presented by the HHS Broadcast Journalism Class.
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KNIGHT MOVES XXVII! ~ Tickets on sale now!
Less than one week to showtime! We are incredibly excited to be back in the Hillsdale High School Auditorium for our 27th production of Knight Moves! Tickets are now ON SALE! Visit https://www.hillsdalehighschooldance.com/knight-moves-xxvi-1 for more information on tickets, ways to contribute to this amazing program, and for our show promo video! We hope to see you there!
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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,
The school year is coming to a close. There is so much to be thankful for this year. We want to thank the fifty plus volunteers who showed up on April 19th for our 3rd Annual Earth Day in the Garden. Volunteers of all ages and all connections to our school community prepared garden beds for new seedlings, pulled weeds, moved mulch and cleaned up. Big thank you to Adam Woo and his Eagle Scout Team for building six new garden beds made from redwood for our newest garden area. Thank you to the continued leadership of Pete Vanos for expert irrigation work to bring water to the new garden. A major thank you to District 2 County Supervisor Corzo who provided us with a $19,500 Measure K Grant to add infrastructure to our Peace Pantry and funding needed to expand our garden.
We want to offer our highest appreciation to our Community Closet Leadership Team. The team was intent on designing our new Community Closet so that students have a community space to shop for clothes and essential items on campus. On April 17th our team welcomed staff to our Open House. If you happen to see students Lauryn Matsumoto, Samantha Rank, Alva Sunil, Phoebe Lin and Lila Corkish around campus they are a reminder of student leadership at Hillsdale. We also want to thank HHS parents Alyssa Morimoto, Matt Kay and Greg Thornhill for their steady guidance and excellent craftsmanship in opening the new Community Closet.
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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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.
Raising Awe Seekers: How the Wonder of Science Helps Our Kids Thrive
Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Deborah Farmer Kris, author, child development expert, and founder of Parenthood365
Learn more and register
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May 8 Webinar: Myths and Facts About Teenage Dating Violence
Join representatives from CORA and the Ariana Mae Hatami Foundation for an important conversation on teen dating violence. This free webinar will provide parents, caregivers, educators, and community members with tools to support youth in building safe, healthy relationships.
Thursday, May 8, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Register: https://phcdsmuhsd2025.eventbrite.com
This webinar is sponsored by the Peninsula Health Care District and San Mateo Union High School District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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Mitos y realidades sobre la violencia en el voviazgo adolescente
Jueves, 8 de mayo de 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, evento virtual (en vivo)
Regístro: https://phcdsmuhsd2025.eventbrite.com
Únase a representantes de CORA y de la Fundación Ariana Mae Hatami para una conversación importante sobre la violencia en el noviazgo adolescente. Este seminario web gratuito ofrecerá a padres, cuidadores, educadores y miembros de la comunidad herramientas para apoyar a los jóvenes en la construcción de relaciones seguras y saludables.
¡Padres/cuidadores, estudiantes, educadores, profesionales de la salud y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos! Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea al español. Entrada gratuita.
Esta presentación especial es patrocinada por el Peninsula Health Care District y el San Mateo Union High School District, en colaboración con The Parent Venture.
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Charlene Margot, MEd, Cofundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), al correo electrónico: cmargot@parentventure.org.
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May 8: Community Resource Fair
The San Mateo Union High School District is excited to invite you to our upcoming Community Resource Fair, happening on Thursday, May 8 from 4- 6 p.m. on the Spirit Lawn (near the back of the Performing Arts Center and Parking Lot) of San Mateo High School. This event is a wonderful opportunity for students, parents/caregivers, and community members to discover valuable resources and services available in our local area.
What to Expect:
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Free Information and Resources: Local organizations and service providers will be on hand to share information about educational programs, health services, legal aid and housing support, and more.
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Fun and Engaging Activities: There will be fun activities for all ages, including entertainment, snacks and free giveaways.
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Support for Families: Find resources that can help with everything from childcare to financial literacy, mental health support, and so much more.
Whether you're looking for resources for yourself, your family, or your children, this fair is a great way to connect with organizations that care about supporting our community.
See a list of participating organizations and learn more: https://www.smuhsd.org/families/support-resources/community-resource-fair
Download the flyer:
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8 de Mayo: Feria de Recursos Comunitarios
El San Mateo Union High School District se complace en invitarlos a nuestra próxima Feria de Recursos Comunitarios, que se llevará a cabo el jueves 8 de mayo de 4:00 a 6:00 p.m. en el patio de San Mateo High School (cerca de la parte trasera del Centro de Artes Escénicas y el estacionamiento). Este evento es una excelente oportunidad para que estudiantes, padres/tutores y miembros de la comunidad descubran los valiosos recursos y servicios disponibles en nuestra área local.
Qué esperar de esta feria:
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Información y recursos gratuitos: Organizaciones locales y proveedores de servicios estarán disponibles para compartir información sobre programas educativos, servicios de salud, asistencia legal, apoyo para la vivienda y mucho más.
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Actividades divertidas: Habrá actividades divertidas para todas las edades, entretenimiento, bocadillos y regalos.
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Apoyo para las familias: Encuentre recursos que pueden ayudarle con todo, desde cuidado infantil hasta educación financiera, apoyo para la salud mental y mucho más.
Ya sea que esté buscando recursos para usted, su familia o sus hijos, esta feria es una excelente oportunidad de ponerse en contacto con organizaciones que se preocupan por apoyar a nuestra comunidad.
Vea la lista de organizaciones participantes en este evento y obtenga más información en:
https://www.smuhsd.org/families/support-resources/community-resource-fair
Descargue el folleto:
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