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Hillcrest HS CrestSide Weekly

We will have all of your updates for Hillcrest! 9.27.26

Hillcrest HSCrestSide WeeklyWe will have all of your updates for Hillcrest! 9.27.26

One Voice | One Vision | One Heartbeat | One Hillcrest One Voice | One Vision | One Heartbeat | One Hillcrest

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Vision: Empowering learners to lead globally.


Mission: Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to culturally engage in an evolving community.


We are a 'B' rated campus!

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This Week at the Crest This Week at the Crest

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Monday, September 28 Support Pershing Elementary at Fajita Pete's *flyer below*

Tuesday, September 29 ASP SAT Test Prep, 4:40pm-5:30pm in Library

Tuesday, September 29 Volleyball vs Molina HS, 6:30pm in Competition Gym

Thursday, October 1 Cross Country at Jag XC Invite, 7am @ Midlothian Heritage

Friday, October 2 Volleyball vs Adamson HS, 6:30pm in Competition Gym

Friday, October 2 Football vs Woodrow Wilson HS, 7:30pm @ Franklin Stadium **Pink-Out**


Put it on your calendar:

To promote CCMR, we designate Wednesdays as College, Career, and Military Day. Wear college and armed forces shirts.

To promote Hillcrest Spirit, we designate Fridays as Hillcrest Spirit Day. Wear all your Hillcrest SWAG.

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This year, to streamline communication, we decided to make a one-stop-shop for all things Hillcrest "The Heart of Hillcrest". This site will help guide parents on what is going on at Hillcrest and who to contact for various questions. This site will be upgraded regularly.


When our new website administrators are trained, we will also update our website with the same information.


The goal is to have the same information in three different platforms to make it readily accessible.

The Heart of Hillcrest
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All HHS Students must enter through the double gates on the Home side.

Hillcrest Celebrations Hillcrest Celebrations

Coffee With The Principal

Thank you to everyone who came out for coffee with the principal. If you missed it, we have the slide deck below.

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Dallas Bands United Battle of the Bands

Your Hillcrest CrestSide Soul band are the Div 3 Dallas Bands United Battle of the Bands Champion! To top it off, our color guard won Best Color Guard for Div 3.

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Your Hillcrest CrestSide Soul band are the Div 3 Dallas Bands United Battle of the Bands Champion! To top it off, our color guard won Best Color Guard for Div 3. #PantherPride @JettKirsten @Region5_DISD pic.twitter.com/rRgqYmQ189— Hillcrest HS (@PanthersHHS) September 26, 2026

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Team Tennis District Tournament

Our team tennis team finished in 2nd place in the district seeding tournament. They will start playoffs next week in the bi-district round.

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All-City Orchestra Audition Results

Congratulations are in order for three Hillcrest students who have been selected for the All-City Orchestra.

  1. Annie M., violin
  2. Elizabeth K., violin
  3. Kailani W., viola

Alumni Tour - Class of 1986

Welcome Back Hillcrest Class of 1986! We enjoyed hosting you and listening to all of the great memories of your Hillcrest days. Thank you NHS officers for leading the tours.

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State Fair of Texas Opening Day Parade

Guess who was right behind the first float at the State Fair of Texas opening day parade. None other than The Show of Hillcrest. Our JROTC, Panaders, Cheerleaders, and CrestSide Soul Band are always representing!

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Guess who was right behind the first float at the State Fair of Texas opening day parade. None other than The Show of Hillcrest. Our JROTC, Panaders, Cheerleaders, and CrestSide Soul Band are always representing! #PantherPride @Region5_DISD @JettKirsten @disdactivities pic.twitter.com/LGW6HybbSJ— Hillcrest HS (@PanthersHHS) September 25, 2026

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Hillcrest Updates Hillcrest Updates

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Hillcrest Testing Updates Hillcrest Testing Updates

Nine Weeks Assessments

All English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History students will be taking their nine-week assessments this week during class. All other courses will be taking their nine-week assessments Oct 5-9 in class.


Please ensure your students are at school for each of their assessments. These assessments are worth 15% of their nine-week grade.

Fall Testing Dates

Please ensure your student is at school for each testing date. To ensure all students have a testing environment that is uninterrupted, students will need to stay for the entire test session.


Specific test information will be available at 1-2 weeks before each testing date.

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PSAT Testing

PSAT Testing is October 21. All 10th grade students along with 9th and 11th grade Dallas ISD Scholars will participate in this testing session. All parents will receive a call-out on Monday if their child will be testing.

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Hillcrest Homecoming 2026: The Lost City of Hillcrest Hillcrest Homecoming 2026: The Lost City of Hillcrest

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Homecoming Dance Ticket Purchases

HHS students can purchase tickets NOW! Link is below. Students must have no behavioral referrals for the three weeks prior to the dance (Sept 28-Oct 16) and have completed any attendance for credit hours.


HHS guest forms are outside of room A152, Mrs. Holmes-Turner's room. Forms are due Friday, October 9 at 12pm. Approval notifications will be at 4pm. Guests cannot purchase tickets until October 12. The guest form must be approved by Mr. Florie before purchasing.


There are no refunds for anyone not allowed into the dance due to behavior, attendance, or non-approved guests.

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ASP Updates ASP Updates

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How to Stay Connected

Google Classroom: 63qkxyd7
Remind: asphhs27
Instagram: @asphillcrest

General ASP Email: ASP-hillcrest@aspdallas.org
Ms. Goudy: kgoudy@aspdallas.org
Mr. Lopez: blopez@aspdallas.org
Ms. Huerta: shuerta@aspdallas.org

Google Voice: (214)251-8719

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Application Workshops

We know students have busy schedules, and we also know that class time is important. That is why we make efforts to be available outside of the school day and work around your student’s schedule. Our ASP office is open Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (We are at the Richland campus most Wednesday and every other Friday) Students are welcome to stop by before school, during lunch, or after school to meet with us. We can also schedule appointments to stay after 5:00 p.m. when students need additional time and reach out to us in advance.

This month, we will be hosting two evening Application Parties! One on September 9th 4:30-6:30pm and September 22nd 4:30-7pm. Dinner will be provided, and our advisors will be on campus later in the day to help students work on college applications, essays, scholarships, and anything else they need to stay on track.

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ASP SAT Prep

Want to boost your SAT score? Free ASP SAT Prep starts Tuesday, September 8th, and will meet every Tuesday from 4:40 to 5:30 PM in the Library! Come get extra practice, strategies, and support as you prepare for the SAT. All Hillcrest students are welcome!

It’s never too early to start preparing for the SAT! Beginning Tuesday, September 8, ASP will host SAT Prep in the Library after school. We’ll alternate between Math and English each week, and snacks will be provided! Each student has access to two free SAT fee waivers. Stop by the ASP office if you have questions about registering for the SAT or using your fee waivers.

As always, please don't hesitate to stop by the ASP office in the Library, Room 187, to ask us questions, learn more about upcoming events and opportunities for students, or tell us about the amazing things happening in your classrooms.

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Molina College Event

September 29 | 7 p.m.

Students and families are invited to attend this special college event featuring representatives from:

  • Brown University

  • Vanderbilt University

  • University of Chicago

  • Columbia University

All Hillcrest students and families are welcome!

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What Student Organizations are at Hillcrest?
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Senior Updates Senior Updates

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ASP Senior Checklist

Each month, ASP will provide students with a checklist of important tasks to help them stay on track with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and graduation requirements. Please review the September checklist below and encourage your student to complete each item by the listed deadline.

If you have questions about any of the items on the checklist, please reach out to the ASP team. We are here to help!

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Parent Resources Parent Resources

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PTSA Important dates events and ways to get involved.pdf

PTSA Important dates events and ways to get involved.pdf

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Fechas importantes, eventos y formas de participar.pdf

Fechas importantes, eventos y formas de participar.pdf

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Stock the Teacher's Lounge and Workroom

The Hillcrest PTSA helped our teachers and staff start the school year off right!


We’ve stocked the workroom and break room with coffee, tea, and snacks to keep our amazing educators fueled through all the busy school days ahead.

Thank you to our teachers and staff for all you do for our Panthers—we’re excited for a great year ahead!


Help us continue to stock the teacher's lounge and workroom all year. Take a look at our Amazon Wish List and shower our staff with goodies! Click the link below.

Stock the Teacher's Lounge and Workroom Amazon Wish List
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How to check-out a student who drives

Email Ms. Balderas at hillcresths@dallasisd.org with a written note that the students needs to be checked-out, the reason, and at what time. In addition, a photo ID of the requester needs to be attached to the email. This is to verify the requester has the legal authority to check out the student.

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Be in the Know!

We want every Panther family to feel connected, informed, and involved! Each grade level has a dedicated parent leader ready to share updates, answer questions, and keep everyone in the loop. Together, we can cheer on our Panthers, plan exciting events, host fun fundraisers, and build a strong community. Let’s work side by side to create lasting memories and make these high school years the very best!


Class of 2027

Class of 2028

Class of 2029

Class of 2030

Stay Connected!

Find the Dallas ISD app in the App Store or Google Play and stay connected.


Don't miss out on crucial updates! Update your phone number and email address in Parent Portal TODAY! Click the link below to verify or update. https://bit.ly/4dyzV4R

How to Purchase Online

If you ever have to purchase items online through RevTrak, click here!

Hillcrest RevTrak Online Payments
Dallas ISD Parent Resources
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Parent Portal

Athletics Athletics

Hillcrest Athletics Site

Game Day Dress Code

It is important to remember that all athletic events are school events. Please ensure your student is following the dress code policy.

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Football season is almost here! 🏈 The themes are set, the lights are ready, and Panther Nation is gearing up for an unforgettable season. Are you ready to show your school spirit and pack the stands? Check out this year's game themes and get ready to cheer on the Panthers!

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Hillcrest Counselor's Corner
Hillcrest IB Site
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Need to get in contact with our Administrative Team

Mrs. Flores (Office Manager): enajera@dallasisd.org 972-502-6816 *Please email Mrs. Flores to schedule all appointments with Principal Florie.*

Mrs. Harrell (Financial Clerk: Donations & Volunteers): yharrell@dallasisd.org

Ms. Balderas (Registrar: All things attendance & Parent Portal): vbalderas@dallasisd.org

Ms. Banda (Data Controller: Data entry from counselors): mbanda@dallasisd.org

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