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Weekly
Staff News & Updates
May 8, 2023
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It’s time for our annual Proud to be HSD Festival and you don’t want to miss it! This showcase of student achievement and talent takes place during the Farmers Market in downtown Hillsboro from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13.
Here are some highlights:
- Performance Stage on the Washington County Courthouse Lawn - See performances from our middle and high school bands and choirs.
- STEAM Pavilion on the Civic Center Plaza - Student groups from several schools will demonstrate their innovative science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects - many of which have interactive elements.
- Career and College Pathways Area on the Civic Center Plaza - High school students in various career pathways will share what they are learning in the hands-on classes that prepare them for life after graduation.
- School Mascots - Watch for your favorite school mascot walking through the festival and handing out balloons to children. Give them a wave, take a picture, and maybe even start a little dance-off!
- 5K Fun Run - For the second year, we will be including a free 5K Fun Run to kick off the day. Anyone who is interested in participating should meet in the Lincoln Street Elementary School Parking lot by 8:15 a.m. to sign in and get ready for the run/walk to begin at 8:30 a.m.
Please visit hsd.k12.or.us/festival for additional information.
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In January, the Hillsboro Hops baseball team asked Hilhi’s Robotics Club if they could build a robot that could throw the first ceremonial pitch at their STEM Day event on April 27. The answer was yes! The team has been designing, building, programming, and testing their new robot - named Baller - ever since, and was honored to show off its capabilities on the field. A team member standing on the first base line drove the robot to the mound by remote control and prepared to activate the pitch. The throwing mechanism was a trebuchet powered by stored energy in a strong spring system. It overshot a bit, not knowing its own strength, and was an instant hit with the kids attending the game. | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week! With a theme of “Teachers Go Above and Beyond for Students,” this year’s celebration recognizes teachers for always doing what it takes to support their students. Please take a moment to reach out and thank a teacher who has been meaningful to you, and/or post your words of praise to social media using #ThankATeacher…READ MORE
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National School Nurse Day
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week and Wednesday, May 10, is School Nurse Day! We are so grateful for and appreciative of our district nurses, LPNs, and health room assistants who always provide amazing support, but have truly gone above and beyond over the past few years. Please take a moment to thank our nurse team for everything they do to ensure students are healthy, safe, and cared for!
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Bond Update: Come See the Bond Booth at the Festival
Stop by the bond booth at the Proud to be HSD Festival this Saturday to get the latest status on the bond promise and projects. This will be our final presence at the festival - we've come a long way since the bond was passed in November 2017!
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District Retirement Celebration
You are cordially invited to attend our 2023 District Retirement Celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, in the South Meadows Middle School library. A list of retiring staff members is available at hsd.k12.or.us/2023retirees and is being continually updated. We hope to see you there!
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Hillsboro Schools Health Fair
Please join us for a Hillsboro Schools Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at Hilhi. More than 18 community agencies will be on hand to share health information and services. There will be food and music, workshops, a raffle, and much more! Please pre-register at this link so we may better serve you.
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Black Village Family Advisory Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Black Village Family Advisory Committee will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Zoom on Monday, May 8. All families with students who identify in whole or in part as Black/African-American/African are welcome to learn, grow, and unite as we come together to build a better community for our children.
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Latino PAC Meeting
The next Latino Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 on Google Meet…READ MORE
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API Family Engagement Meeting
HSD families of students identifying as Asian and Pacific Islander are invited to attend our API Family Engagement meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at Century High School. The meeting will feature food and music, student presentations, a Balia performance, and more.
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Student Transfer Request Reminder
The second request window for in-district transfers and the open window for inter-district transfer requests for the 2023-24 school year both close on Monday, May 15. Please see our website for full details about the process, deadlines and the online transfer application.
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ESS Aspiring Educator Scholarship
Our substitute service provider, ESS, is offering four $1000 scholarships to HSD graduating seniors who plan to major in elementary or secondary education at a college or university...READ MORE
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Free Food Market on 2nd Tuesdays
The Oregon Food Bank Free Food Market offers free, fresh, and healthy fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples to Hillsboro community members on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hillsboro Self Sufficiency, 5300 NE Elam Young Pkwy.
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Bilingual Housing Policy Forum
Join Bienestar and the Welcome Home Coalition for a Spanish-language public forum on housing policy and the housing crisis in Washington County. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 at Hidden Creek Community Center…READ MORE
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2023 Washington County K9 Trials
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office invites all community members to their annual K-9 Trials from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at the Hillsboro Stadium. Bring the whole family to watch Oregon’s best law enforcement K-9 teams compete for the prize of “Top Dog!” Free entry beginning at 10 a.m.; please leave pets at home.
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Century Theatre Company Present's Charlotte's Web
Century Theatre invites families to attend their production of Charlotte's Web on May 19 and 20...READ MORE
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PERS Retirement Seminar and Workshop
A free PERS/403(b) retirement planning seminar will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 in the Administration Center Board room…READ MORE
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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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