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September 4, 2023

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Regular, on-time attendance is essential to students’ education. Too many absences - excused or unexcused - can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. Did you know that missing just two days of school per month means a student loses 10% of their instruction for the school year? Learn more about the importance of attendance, download an attendance tracker, and see support strategies on our website. Of course, attendance does not take priority over your health! If you are too sick for school, please stay home and access your school work remotely until you are feeling better.

All Staff Kick-Off

More than 2,000 HSD staff members converged on the Liberty High School gym on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for the District’s first all staff kick-off in seven years. Superintendent Reiman used the metaphor of Leonardo DaVinci’s cantilever bridge to demonstrate how staff are “planks in students’ bridge” to success, and highlighted five former W.L. Henry Elementary School students who have gone on to do great things. The event was punctuated by student performances and inspiring messages of the power of our collective efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of each and every one of our students. Check out this video that closed out the presentation, highlighting words of appreciation from our 2023 graduates, and see more pictures from the event on our website.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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MON, SEP 4

TUES, SEP 5

WED, SEP 6

No School - Labor Day

First Day of School for grades 1-6, 7 and 9


LAST DAY of Open Enrollment

First day of school for K, 8, 10-12


Academic Seminar: Elementary released 30 mins early; Secondary start 30 mins late

NEWS

First Days of School



The first day of school for students in grades 1-6, 7 and 9 is Tuesday, Sept. 5. Students in grades K, 8, and 10-12 will join them on Wednesday, Sept. 6. On every Wednesday, including Sept. 6, schools follow an “academic seminar” schedule. For students in elementary school, this means their school day ends 30 minutes earlier than normal; for students in middle and high school, this means their school day begins 30 minutes later than normal. 

Student Technology Protocols


As we have fully implemented 1:1 technology for our students over the past few years, we have realized some areas where we need to tighten our protocols in order to be good stewards of our financial and physical resources…READ MORE

School-Based Health Center


Our school-based health center at Century High School is open to all HSD students Monday through Friday for both in-person and telemedicine visits. See them for acute care needs, vaccinations, well-child check-ups, sports physicals, mental health support, and more. Call 503-597-4580 to make an appointment.

OHP Covers Me!


The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides free health coverage to all children and teens younger than 19, regardless of immigration status who meet income and other criteria. Call 503-359-5564 to make an appointment with an enrollment specialist who can help you apply. 

Youth Sports Through Hillsboro Parks & Recreation


Students in grades 3 through 12 can register for Hillsboro Youth Volleyball by Sept. 15. Registration for Hillsboro Youth Basketball and Zone Afterschool program (middle school volleyball and soccer) opens Sept. 5. Find details online: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/YouthSports. 

Fall Activities and Events



Register now for Fall Activities and Events with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation! Find classes and programs that are just right for you and your family!

Hillsboro Reads 2024


Which book do you want to read during Hillsboro Reads 2024? See the finalists and vote by Sept. 14 for your favorites on Engage Hillsboro!

City of Hillsboro Civic Leadership Academy


Do you love Hillsboro and care about your community? Interested in giving back to the community and building leadership skills? Apply by Sept. 8 to join Hillsboro’s Civic Leadership Academy!

Benefits Open Enrollment


All eligible HSD employees are required to complete benefits enrollment by Tuesday, Sept. 5. This applies to those wishing to make changes to their benefits AND to those who are keeping their coverages the same, opting out, or waiving benefits. Learn more at hsd.k12.or.us/benefits.

HR High Five Podcast


Human Resources is pleased to kick off season two of their HR High Five Podcast series with a special episode featuring Superintendent Reiman…READ MORE

Arts Resource Happy Hour


Join Arts for Learning NW and The Reser to learn about art resources available to schools from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20…READ MORE

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