LANCERS' WEEKLY UPDATEs
Week of December 16 , 2024
HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
New Principal's Weekly
"What's Happening" Video Log
Lancers, view our weekly "What's Happening Lancers" video from yours truly! Designed so that all students, parents, staff can stay "in the know" with all Hilltop High happenings! Special cameo appearances too! Here is the link for this week:
Hilltop.mp4Mr. Walsh's Community Schools Video
ASB Brief
Information and reminders from the Associated Student Body.
ASB windows for snacks will have limited hours this finals week. We will not be open on Friday, December 20. Thanks for planning accordingly.
LOST and FOUND: The ASB has a tub of items such as water bottles, hoodies, lunch bags, etc. that have been collected all semester. Come by to claim these items before the holiday break. Items not collected will be donated.
YEARBOOK Sales: Did you know the 2025 Hilltop High School yearbook is on sale. The yearbook staff is working hard to capture the events, activities and memories of this school year. You can purchase your yearbook at the ASB with cash or skip the lines and order online directly from Jostens. Place your order for the yearbook at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00556700, or jostensyearbooks.com, or by calling 1-877-767-5217. From now until the end of the year take advantage of the free 3 month payment plan. This is one you won’t want to miss!
SENIOR SECTION - CLASS OF 2025
Class of 2025 - Great news! Josten's will allow this pricing over the winter break.
Senior deals are extended to January 17, 2025. That is the farthest they will extend.
Senior Week is the official ordering period for the Class of 2025 at Hilltop High School to place orders for your graduation items! These items include your Cap & Gown Unit, Graduation Announcements, Senior Apparel and Class Jewelry.
Why it is important to order NOW is because this is the lowest price all year for you to order your cap and gown unit — $29.95! After Senior Week, prices will increase to the standard cost of $39.95!
Please review the information inside your Jostens graduation package and start ordering online at jostens.com. Ordering can also be done by phone by calling 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367).
Don't forget about the Class Jewelry promotion going on this week! Use promo code GWPMETAL at checkout when ordering your class jewelry to receive tier-$ off your jewelry item plus a FREE Class of 2025 Hoodie! Cannot be combined with additional offerings.
Questions? Contact your Jostens representative, Michael Petrella, at michael.petrella@jostens.com
Thank you and Congratulations Class of 2025!
Graduation Packages:
Cap and Gown Unit (cap, gown and tassel) ONLY:
Class Jewelry:
Letterman Jackets:
CLASS OF 2025 T-shirts fundraiser
If you didn't pre-order a shirt and want one, the Class of 2025 will make another order as soon as they get at least 18 more students to purchase. Go to to the ASB to place your order.
YEARBOOK Senior Ads - PARENTS
Yearbook ads are a great way to show your recognition and pride for your SENIOR student. To create and purchase your ad, just go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order by 1/30/25. Time and space is limited to first come first serve, so be sure to place your order today!
GRAD NITE 2025
Disneyland/California Adventure is still a popular destination for GRAD NITE. Tickets are at a premium and schools get on waiting lists for requested dates and ticket packages one year in advance.
Fortunately, Hilltop was able to secure just over 200 tickets for Thursday, May 22. This optional senior activity includes travel to and from park on a chartered bus, a daytime Park Hopper experience with an additional exclusive 4 hour Senior GRAD NITE event from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am at California Adventure. The cost per ticket is $380 and there are NO refunds.
SENIORS - Are you in good standing?
Make sure you are not on the non-privilege list BEFORE you bring your money and contract to the ASB to purchase.
In order for seniors to purchase tickets, they must in good standing.
What must be in place to purchase a Grad Nite ticket?
Senior contracts must be signed and turned in to the front office to verify the senior and their parent/guardians' acknowledge the good standing requirements which references behavior standards. Seniors received these contracts the first week of school during an in-class presentation. Contracts were due Sept. 19. Seniors were informed and the contract states that they must to be in good standing to participate in senior activities such as GRAD NITE, Prom and Graduation. 90% of Senior Contracts have been turned in. Thank you.
If you have library fines, you must have these paid.
If you are on the Non-Privilege list you must get cleared and stay cleared in order to go to GRAD NITE. See the attendance section of this Lancer Newsletter. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES + TARDIES = 10 or more get you on the non-privilege list.
SATURDAY SCHOOL IS December 14, 2024 then Jan 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 22, 2025.
Fulfill your Saturday School and/or detention obligations ASAP. NO Refunds can be given if students purchase a ticket and are not in good standing at the time of the event.
Seniors and parents/guardians please review the GRAD NITE agreement/contract carefully before signing. More details about GRAD NITE will be provided on this form.
When are tickets on sale?
GRAD NITE Permissions Slips/Contracts will be available to pick up at the ASB soon. Tickets go on sale after Winter Break beginning January 14 at Lunch Only. We do not sell before or after school. Tickets on sale until they sell out! To purchase a ticket you must bring your completed signed contract, cash or money order only for $380.
College App Workshop Flyer (clickable qr code).pdfSeniors!
College application season is here!
Check the Senior Bulletin for information on:
Community College
Four Year College
Compact for success
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Letters of Rec
Senior Bulletin 2024 2025.pdfCommunity Service Opportunities
Congratulations!
Girls Cross Country, Boys Cross Country, Girls Golf ,Girls Tennis Teams. They were named the MIssion Fed Fall All Academic Teams for our conference for the highest Team GPA for their season.
Special Congratulations for the Section Scholar Captains:
Girls Cross Country- Aadi Simmons
Boys Cross Country- George Hayton
Girls Golf- Keera Lopez
Girls Tennis- Jadyn Stubblefield
WINTER SPORTS
A message from your Athletic Director
The Winter Sports Season has begun. Tryouts have been completed and teams have started playing. Any questions about winter sports should be directed to coaches. Please see a list of coaches and their contact information on the Hilltop Lancer Website under athletics.
Lancer Athletes! You must complete registration in order to try out/practice for any sport.
Winter Sports
Girls Water Polo
Coed Roller Hockey
Girls & Boys Basketball
Girls & Boys Soccer
Girls & Boys Wrestling
Athletic Clearance
You will need a current physical (the physical is good for 1 year) and proof of insurance. Both of these will need to be uploaded to complete the registration process.
Physical form to be filled out by a clinic and signed by a doctor.
Attached to this message
1. Copy of the physical form
2. Link to register your Athlete: www.homecampus.com/login
3. Instructions on how to register
**If you are registering as a manager, you do not need a physical - however you will need to upload a blank document to complete the registration process.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director
bryan.wagner@sweetwaterschools.org
Thank you.
Before/Afterschool Program
Announcements
All STUDENTS
Athletes: Lancers, check with individual coaches, Principal Walsh, your APs, or Coach Wagner in the Athletics Office Periods 1-4 at the end of the 700 Building for info on sports. We need athletes! You will MAKE FRIENDS YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE MET by getting involved in a sport!
Lancers, beautify your school! All students are reminded to throw their trash away after eating and if you spill food, ask an adult to help get it cleaned up!
Stay hydrated! Yes you can take water into classrooms with you here at Hilltop High. There are 3 water stations on campus: near art room, library, and cafeteria. Get your water bottle and Let's Goooooo!
Play sports and join clubs. You will make friends you never would have met.
LOST & FOUND
You can turn in lost and found items to the main office or ASB
Please follow --> HTHprincipal on IG for FAQ's and other information
Seniors read the Class of 2025 section of this newletter for information just for your class.
Student parking is west of the tennis courts...please observe that the I St. parking lot and parking lot below the main campus is reserved for our 150 staff and teachers!
Do your part Lancers, participate in Spirit Weeks to make this year fun! You will never have another Senior Year!
#25HASARRIVED
#EYESON25
#25LANCERNATION
#25OWNSTHE5s
Clubs
GSA flier (1).pdfHTV Episodes
HTV Coming SOON!!!!
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IMPORTANT!
Parents: If your child is going to be absent, please call to report the absence everyday they're not at school. (619) 476-4204
Leave a voicemail with student's information:
parent/guardian full name & phone number
student's first and last name
student's birthdate
days student was or will be absent
why the student was or will be absent
*Please note, voicemails will be listened to daily, by the end of the day. It may take us 2-3 days to clear their absence in the system. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Just a reminder, to clear absences that are more than 30 calendar days, you will need to attend Saturday School. Student's and Parent's can check attendance through Infinite Campus.
Students: We will be asking you to reflect on your potential success this year and how the first step of success is SHOWING UP!
Make a commitment to yourself that you will attend at least 95% of school this year. You can do this Lancers!
Attendance Updates
Non-Privilege List
Hello Lancers!
Here is the link for your weekly attendance report: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LsGUHpnS4pwsv1G06mzAaGV7790AG8d2iRvBJGAlBL8/edit?usp=sharing
Please take a look at the weekly attendance report. Students whose TOTAL column is highlighted red are on the Non-Privilege list and should attend Saturday School and/or After School Detention to clear their attendance ASAP.
If your ID number does not show on the weekly attendance report, do not worry! You have not accumulated and unexcused absences or tardies so far this semester.
Here is a basic rundown of the Non-Privilege list:
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES + TARDIES = 10 or more
Having 10 or more unexcused absences and tardies combine (total) will place you on the non-privilege list. To attend extracurricular activities (homecoming, prom, Gradnite, etc), you MUST be OFF of the non-privilege list. You may clear your absences and tardies to be removed from the list. The non-privilege list carries over from first into second semester.
Our first Saturday School is this Saturday, 8/17/24, from 8-12PM. Please see the attached Saturday School Schedule for more information.
After school detention is held Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:45PM to 4:21PM in room 1459.
Attendance Clearance Reminders
*Teachers are the only ones who can change a mismarked period. See your teacher for an attendance period change form.
*Parents/ Guardians have 30 calendar days to excuse an absence.
*After 30 days, in order to clear absences, you must attend Saturday School (clears 6 period absences).
*To clear tardies, you can attend Saturday School (clears 12 tardies) or After School Detention (clears 2 tardies).
See Mrs. Van in room 1459 at lunch if you have any questions.
Tori Van Nostrand Desilva
Attendance Coordinator
Tardy Sweeps
Hilltop Students and Parents,
The 2024-2025 school year is officially underway and student attendance continues to be an area of concern for both parents and staff. Improving attendance is a school wide goal as attendance plays a key role in student success. Therefore, we will be conducting tardy sweeps to encourage students to get to class on time. The process of a tardy sweep is as follows:
•Students and staff will hear music being played over the P.A. system, indicating that a tardy sweep is taking place.
•Students will have the 6-minute passing period to arrive to their next class on time.
•Once the second bell rings, signifying the end of passing period, teachers will lock their classroom doors.
•All students still outside of their classrooms will report to the main quad area to receive their tardy slip, and will be issued after school detention.
•After school detention will be held in room 1459 from 3:45PM - 4:21PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Thank you for your continued involvement and support.
Tori Van Nostrand Desilva
Attendance Coordinator
Would you like to meet with your child's teacher?
Email teachers and give at least a 48-hours for a response.
Do not show up without an appointment. Thanks!
Message from our Nurse Mrs. Bowser!
The California Department of Public Health has announced that we will be moving to a symptom-based COVID-19 protocol at all K-12 schools. The CDPH has not yet published new guidance though we are expecting this change to be made soon! For now, we will continue to follow the COVID-19 decision tree protocol that was updated on July 12, 2024. You can access that decision tree by clicking the COVID sticker to the left.
COVID-19 tests and face masks are available in the health office upon student/staff request. Please remember to practice proper hand hygiene, coughing and sneezing etiquette, and general mindfulness if you are feeling unwell.
I am always available as a resource to answer questions and help however I can to support the health of our students, staff, and HTH families!
COVID-19-Decision-Table 7-12-24.pdfCounselors Corner
UPDATES Coming Soon!
MEALS FOR STUDENTS...
We are happy to share that the State of California has authorized all school districts to provide two meals per day to students, at no charge.
Students are not required to complete a meal application.
Students who complete the alternative household application, and qualify, may receive additional household benefits, i.e., Cox cable reduction, low testing costs, etc.
FAMILY RESOURCES
FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES
Monthly Distributions | Drive-thru or Walk-Up
For the safety of our community and staff, attendees must wear a face mask or covering.
We recommend bringing a bag or box to take home items.
Every Third Wednesday
Montgomery Middle School: 1 - 3 p.m.
1051 Picador Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154
Castle Park Middle School: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
160 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Chula Vista Middle School: 4 - 6 p.m.
415 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Every Third Thursday
National City Middle School: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1701 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
Must be at least 16 years old,
in need of food
(no proof required) and present during distribution.Food items available until supplies last.
DESPENSA GRATIS PARA LAS FAMILIAS
Distribución Mensual | En Carro o Caminando
Para la seguridad de nuestro personal y la comunidad, los participantes deben usarcubrebocas.
Le recomendamos traer una caja o bolsa para llevar sus despensa.
Cada Tercer Miércoles del Mes
Montgomery Middle School: 1 - 3 p.m.
1051 Picador Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154
Castle Park Middle School: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
160 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Chula Vista Middle School: 4 - 6 p.m.
415 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Cada Tercer Jueves del Mes
National City Middle School: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1701 D Ave, National City, CA 91950
Debe tener al menos 16 años de edad,
necesitar alimentos (sin pruebarequerida) y estar presente durante la distribución. La despensa estádisponible hasta que agotemos la reserva existente.
Three weeks into SBCS – City of Chula Vista Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), applications are still being accepted.
We encourage families and individuals financially impacted by COVID-19 to apply soon as funds will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis
Step-by-step tutorial videos are available to guide tenants and landlords through completing the online application.
The work of partners Chula Vista Community Collaborative, San Ysidro Health, Scripps Health, MAAC, Family Health Centers of San Diego and The San Diego LGBT Community Center remains critical to strengthening these vulnerable residents.
Alma Mater of Hilltop HS
All Hail to alma Mater!
All Hail to Hilltop High!
The spirit of the westland
Where our fond mem'ries lie;
Thy guardian is the mountain
Beside the Sil'vry sea;
We love thee alma Mater,
All hail, all hail to thee!