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Weekly
Staff News & Updates
October 9, 2023
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It’s that time of year again - fall play season! Please come out and support our high school thespians as they showcase their many talents and weeks of hard work.
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Glencoe Theatre welcomes audiences to its production of Love of a Pig on Oct. 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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Liberty Theatre presents The Stinky Cheese Man on Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., and Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.
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Hilhi Theatre invites you to Antigone on Nov. 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m.
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Century Theatre is taking on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with showtimes on Nov. 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.
Visit our website for plot synopses, ticket prices, and more!
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Health Science Programs Expand Industry Credential Opportunities for HSD Students | |
This year at Glencoe High School, the Career-Technical Education (CTE) Health Sciences program, led by teacher Melanie Lewis, is piloting dental assisting and pharmacy technician courses with a small group of students. This is made possible through partnerships with Virginia Garcia Dental & Health Centers and Century Dental, who have been instrumental in the planning process over the past year. Students learn in the classroom at Glencoe as well as in the clinics, where they apply their knowledge and skills. The goal is for students to pass national exams during the year so they can earn their official credentials by the time they graduate in June. This will allow them to begin working as certified dental assistants and pharmacy technicians immediately. The program is modeled after the one at Century for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, which helped 22 students earn their credentials in 2022-23…READ MORE | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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No School October 13
There will be no school for all students on Friday, Oct. 13 for a licensed non-contract day. School resumes on Monday, Oct. 16.
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Filipino American History Month
October is Filipino American History Month, commemorating the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on Oct. 18, 1587. Today, Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation. Events, activities, and celebrations will take place across the nation this month to bring awareness to the significant role Filipinos have played in American history.
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National School Lunch Week
The week of Oct. 9-13 is National School Lunch Week, highlighting the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. Check out our menu at LinqConnect.com…READ MORE
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Black Village Family Advisory Committee Meeting
The Black Village Family Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom to discuss IEPs and 504 plans…READ MORE
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Latino Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
The next Latino Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 on Google Meet. All families of students identifying as Latina/o/x and/or Mesoamerican Indigenous are welcome to attend…READ MORE
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HSD Earns Meritorious Budget Award
HSD has earned a Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for excellence in the preparation and issuance of our budget for 2023-24…READ MORE
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Hillsboro Arts Month
October is Hillsboro Arts Month! There are so many ways to celebrate the arts this month: attend a performance, visit a local art gallery, learn a new creative skill in a workshop or class, take a tour of Hillsboro’s public art, listen to musicians at a local restaurant, and so much more...READ MORE
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Teen Maker Night
Participate in craft and STEM-focused activities with other teens at the Shute Park Public Library’s Teen Maker Night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
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Monumental Moments
Take a leisurely stroll through the Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery and visit with eight of Hillsboro’s early community members who are buried there. Local, costumed actors bring these characters to life in this history-rich drama. Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., tours start every 15 minutes. Adults: $8, Children 12 & under: free. Learn more here.
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Staff Flu Shot Clinics
The third in a series of seven Staff Flu Shot Clinics takes place on Monday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Walnut Street Transportation Center. Learn more and see the dates and locations for our other clinics on the Staff News page of our website.
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The HSD Board of Directors comprises seven elected members serving four-year terms and three student representatives serving a one-year term. Board members are community volunteers and do not receive compensation for their work. Board members establish policy based on Oregon and Federal laws governing schools. The Board approves policies for the Superintendent to implement. Email: School Board. | |
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