Hillcrest High School families can grab free tacos, haircuts and school supplies Thursday, Aug. 13, as the Canyons School District campus kicks off the final stretch before classes resume.

The school's annual Back to School Night runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hillcrest Commons at 2055 East 9400 South in Midvale, according to the Husky Strong newsletter. The first 500 people through the door get free tacos, and students can pick up school supplies and sit for a free haircut on site. Hillcrest is part of Canyons School District, which serves Sandy and Midvale families.

Students can also get their school pictures taken in the auditorium.

Beyond the freebies, families will meet representatives from Hillcrest's clubs, athletic teams and academic programs. The event doubles as a chance for parents and students to sign up for the Hillcrest PTSA, which runs programs including Battle of the Bands, Reflections and a Grad Night party. Membership is open to both parents and students at the high school level.

Freshman Orientation follows Friday

Incoming ninth graders have their own day Friday, Aug. 14, from 7:45 a.m. to noon. Principal Brenda McCann, student body officers and counselors will welcome the class in the Big Gym before freshmen walk through each class period, tour the building and pick up a school shirt. Lunch is provided.

The PTSA is looking for parent volunteers to serve that lunch. Sign-ups are available through SignUpGenius.

Registration reminders

Online registration opened Aug. 3 through Skyward at skyward.canyonsdistrict.org. Returning families use their existing Guardian Family Access login. Those needing password help can call the Canyons Help Desk at 801-826-5544. In-person computer assistance is available at the school through Friday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New students enrolling for the first time should bring proof of address (a dated lease, bank statement or utility bill), immunization records, a birth certificate, and a withdrawal form and transcript from their previous school.

The first day of school across Canyons School District is Monday, Aug. 17, at 7:45 a.m.

Upcoming Sandy-area back-to-school dates

  • Thursday, Aug. 13 — Hillcrest Back to School Night, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 14 — Hillcrest Freshman Orientation, 7:45 a.m.–noon
  • Monday, Aug. 17 — First day of school, Canyons School District
  • Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Hillcrest photo retake day, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Hillcrest photo retake day, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.