Weekly news & updates
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Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
May 2, 2022
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Featured Event: Bringing Mooberry Families Together Again |
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On Wednesday, April 27, Mooberry Elementary School held four events in one evening: Día de los Niños, Student Culture Fair, Art Gallery & Projects, and Mooberry Community Corral (MCC) Raffle Tables. HIghlights included a performance by HSD’s Una Voz mariachi band, performances by 3rd and 4th graders, games & activities, free pizza for kids, and more! The Mooberry community greatly appreciated this opportunity to be together in person and celebrate their amazing students! |
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Week! With a theme of “Teaching is a Work of Heart,” this year’s celebration recognizes teachers’ central role in helping students through the especially challenging past two years of their learning and development. 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…
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Student/Staff Support Day |
There will be no school for all students on Friday, May 6, which is a student and staff support day. Reminder for high school students: A/B days are not affected by the day off - they will remain as scheduled. School resumes for all students on Monday, May 9. |
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8 - many thanks and much love to all of our wonderful, amazing moms! |
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Our Proud to be HSD Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Hillsboro on Saturday, May 14. Participate in the School Spirit 5K Fun Run at 8:15 a.m., or just plan to come see us downtown - there will be amazing student demonstrations and performances, partner booths, pictures with mascots, a strategy games area, free COVID-19 vaccines provided by OHSU, and infectious HSD pride all around!
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A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools |
Watch your mailbox for the spring edition of A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools. This 16-page newsletter shares news and information about HSD bond projects, career and college pathways programs, student achievement highlights, school updates, and much more! Find the electronic version on our website.
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Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Food Boxes |
Please plan to attend the free Family COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at W.L. Henry Elementary School on Tuesday, May 3, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tobias Elementary School on Tuesday, May 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. These clinics are open to the public; safe and free COVID-19 vaccines provided to those 5 and older. Free food boxes will be available for the first 50 participants at each clinic (one food box per family). Learn more at hsd.k12.or.us/vaccines.
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Bond Update: ES29 Construction Progress |
The footprint of the building is becoming more evident as construction of footings continues at ES29 in South Hillsboro. On the north side of campus, the multi-use field is being cleared out to prepare for installation of the synthetic turf. Be sure to submit your naming suggestions for the new elementary school at bit.ly/ES29naming and view project updates at hillsboro-bond.org.
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The Dear Society Project was created by Glencoe student Makena Krause last year to uplift youth voices and get their stories heard across multiple generations. The project is a collection of young people’s emotions and experiences, as expressed through letters, drawings, sculpture, poems, and more. Entries are being collected through Monday, May 9… |
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Synthetic opioids, deception, and online access have made the drug scene more dangerous than ever before. Please review this Fentanyl awareness bulletin put out by the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and register here to join the virtual Fentanyl Awareness event “Fake & Fatal: What parents and teens need to know” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. The session will be presented in English; a translated version In Spanish will be posted and available after the fact.
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Youth Mental Health Event |
HSD and Adelante Mujeres present a virtual Community Forum on Youth Mental Health from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. The session will be provided in Spanish; if you need interpretation in another language, please contact Nico Rueda at least 48 hours prior to the event.
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Student Transfer Request Reminder |
The second request window for in-district transfers and the open window for inter-district requests for the 2022-23 school year both close on Friday, May 13. Please see our website for full details about the process, deadlines and the online transfer application.
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Hillsboro Water Conservation Calendar Contest Deadline Extended to May 6 |
Students in grades K-6 are invited to submit artwork for the Hillsboro Water Department’s annual Water Conservation Calendar Contest by the extended deadline of Friday, May 6… |
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The Hillsboro Police Department is once again teaming up with the Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF) to offer a secure shredding event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. The collection will take place at the HSD Administration Center (3083 NE 49th Place). There is a three box/bag limit with a $5 suggested donation to HSF. |
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Washington County Kids is hosting a virtual Summer Care Fair where families can learn about summer care programs for school-age children. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. Register here and contact Katie Riley or Yasmin Ruvalcaba (503-349-2965) with questions.
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Hillsboro Hops Youth Sports Weekend |
The Hillsboro Hops Youth Sports Weekend is May 14 and 15. Youth sports teams attending one or both games that weekend can participate in an on-field parade on Saturday, catch on the field on Sunday, a photo opportunity with Barley, running the bases post-game, and a team shoutout on the video board. Learn more in this flyer.
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Optional Benefits Enrollment for 2022-23 |
The enrollment period for optional benefits such as accident-only insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more begins Monday, May 2, for the plan year 10/1/22 - 9/30/23… |
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Calm Afternoons is a series of guided meditations for educators and school staff offered by Kaiser Permanente from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4, 11, and 18. The sessions will help you tune into physical sensations and deepen your awareness, nurture self-compassion, and rejuvenate your mind as we bring the school year to a close.
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Staff COVID-19 Testing Clinic |
We will continue offering our rapid COVID-19 testing clinic for staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon until further notice. While case rates are still low in this area, we know this has been a valuable resource and are pleased to be able to continue providing it for staff.
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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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