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January 8, 2024

School Board Appreciation Month

January is School Board Appreciation Month! We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our seven elected School Board members for their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community: Chair Mark Watson, Vice Chair Ivette Pantoja, and Directors See Eun Kim, Erika Lopez, Patrick Maguire, Nancy Thomas, and Monique Ward. We would also like to recognize and thank our three student representatives to the Board: Hadley Brathapan of Hilhi, RJ Panlilio of Glencoe, and Aliannah Shalikar of Oak Street Campus. 


Board members put in countless hours overseeing and providing community voice to District operations, as well as advocating for the resources and opportunities students need to be successful. For all you do, School Board members, we thank you!

Butternut Playground Map Makeover

The map of the United States on Butternut Creek Elementary School’s playground is once again clear and vibrantly colorful, thanks to a generous donation of paint from Ace Hardware and time from the Butternut Creek Parent-Teacher Committee (PTC). The original map had significantly faded over time, making it challenging for students to explore and learn. So the PTC reached out to Ace and successfully secured the materials necessary to restore it to its former glory. Students and staff are thrilled with the results. Many thanks to Ace Hardware and the Butternut Creek PTC!

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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NEWS

Martin Luther King Jr. Day


There will be no school for all students on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. School resumes for all students on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Black Village Family Advisory Committee Meeting


The next meeting of the Black Village Family Advisory Committee takes place on Monday, Jan. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom. To obtain the link, please contact Dajah Pickering.

Latino Parent Advisory Committee Meeting


The next meeting of the Latino Parent Advisory Committee takes place on Thursday, Jan. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Google Meet. 

Community Safety Forum


HSD and the Washington County Juvenile Department invite you to join us for a community forum series where we will discuss high-risk behaviors and actionable steps families and caregivers can take to prevent students from engaging in pathways to violence. The first session takes place on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024…READ MORE

HSD Family Saturday Academy


HSD invites all families to join us for a morning of integrated sessions on social-emotional learning, mental health, technology, and more from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 20 at R.A. Brown Middle School. Breakfast and childcare will be provided; please register in advance.

Immunization Exclusion Day and Vaccine Events


Students attending public schools in Oregon must have all required vaccinations or a medical or nonmedical exemption to remain enrolled after Feb. 21, 2024. Our school-based health center at Century High School is holding a series of vaccine events on Mondays to help ensure students have the vaccines they need in advance of this date. The next event takes place on Monday, Jan. 22…READ MORE

Crystal Apple Awards


The Washington County Chamber’s annual Crystal Apple Awards are a great way to recognize our outstanding educators! Nominations are accepted in the categories of licensed, classified, and administrator or supervisory/technical and are due by Friday, Feb. 2…READ MORE

Poster Contests


Both the Hillsboro Farmers Markets and Washington County Kids are currently sponsoring poster contests with prizes available for students…READ MORE

Hillsboro Reads Art Contest


You’re invited to enter the Hillsboro Reads 2024 Art Contest now through Sunday, Mar. 3. Winners will be announced on Sunday, Mar. 10, and art will be displayed in the Library art galleries for the remainder of the month. Learn more and see how to get a free canvas on the City’s website.

Winter Biking Tips


Winter weather is here! This means colder temperatures, slick roads, and fewer daylight hours. Even with these changes, riding your bike can still be comfortable, safe, and fun! Here are a few tips for winter biking in Oregon provided by the Safe Routes to School program.

Choose the Bands for the 2024 Showtime Concert Series


Who do you want to see perform live in concert this summer at Shute Park? Now through Monday, Jan. 22, vote on Engage Hillsboro for your favorites among the finalists identified through the first round of voting…READ MORE

OSU Master’s in School Counseling


Oregon State University offers a flexible, part-time, hybrid format program for people interested in earning their Master’s degree in School Counseling. Learn more and apply by Thursday, Feb. 15…READ MORE

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