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February 28, 2022
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SELECT UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH

1
6:30 p.m.

2
Read Across America Day

9:30 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

3
1 p.m.

3-5
7 p.m.

4
No School Student/Staff Support Day

7 p.m.

5
2 and 7 p.m.

6
7 p.m.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the many contributions that women have made to the fabric of American History. 
 
Women’s History Month was first celebrated in 1981 as Women’s History Week but became a month-long observance in 1987. We celebrate to remind ourselves of the accomplishments of women and to reflect on the trailblazing women who led the way for change. Studying the tenacity, courage, and creativity of historic women provides a sense of strength, value, and identifiable role models for all of our students. 
 
This March, we encourage you and your family to plan activities throughout the month that promote learning about unique women who have made tremendous impacts on our history. We also encourage you to learn more about women’s history, accomplishments, and experiences;  commemorate women’s stories; and celebrate women’s achievements. 
 
Older students should also take this opportunity to dive a little deeper into the role played by intersectionality. While women from all racial and ethnic backgrounds have contributed significantly to women’s equality, their experiences cannot be equated with one another’s. White women’s history in the U.S. looks different from that of Black women’s history, which is different from that of Latina women, Asian women, American Indian women, and so on. The same is true for women of varying abilities, gender identities, sexualities, etc. Taking the time to examine the circumstances and the context within which important women in history have operated will lead to a richer understanding of where we are today. 
Featured Event: Classified Employee Appreciation Week
The week of March 7 through 11 is Classified Employee Appreciation Week! We are thrilled to have this opportunity to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to all of our amazing classified staff members - from bus drivers, to kitchen staff, to instructional assistants, to administrative assistants, to facilities and groundskeeping staff, to custodians, and many more. We truly appreciate how hard you work every day on behalf of our students, schools, district, and community!
NEWS
Student/Staff Support Day
There will be no school for all students on Friday, March 4, 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, March 7.
Kinder Registration Opens March 1
Just a reminder that Kindergarten registration opens on Tuesday, March 1...
ES29 Groundbreaking, March 2, 9:30 a.m.
The community is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new ES29 building in South Hillsboro. Come celebrate the final large project for the 2017 Bond and be part of the history of the district’s newest elementary school! ES29 is located at 7201 SE Kinnaman Road, Hillsboro. Keep track of the project at hillsboro-bond.org. 
Read Across America Guest Reader Videos
Wednesday, March 2, is Read Across America Day and we are fortunate to have two video book readings from City of Hillsboro special guests - one from Mayor Steve Callaway, and one from Water Department staff member Jessica Dorsey and mascot Dewey! Thank you so much for supporting this special day and celebrating the joy of reading!
Google Classroom Tutorial for Families
HSD’s Family Engagement team is hosting Google Classroom Tutorials in English and Spanish on Wednesday, March 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Google Meet. See this flyer for more information.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions
Families interested in learning more about COVID-19 vaccines are invited to attend one of two upcoming virtual Vaccine Information Sessions hosted by OHSU. First is a session in Spanish from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3; next is a session in English on Tuesday, March 15. 
Adolescent & Young Adult Town Hall on Vaccinations
Youth and young adults (up to age 26) are invited to attend a virtual town hall on the topic of COVID-19 vaccinations among the Adolescent & Young Adult population (AYA) on Thursday, March 3, at 1 p.m. The event will be facilitated by several members of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Program’s (AMCHP’s) Youth Voice Amplified committee. Register here.
Hip2BSquare 2022
Sequoia Gallery + Studios is getting back on its normal schedule for the popular Hip2BSquare art show. Students in grades K-12 can get one free wood panel for their 2D or 3D art from the gallery at 136 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro. Submissions are due by March 26, but can be turned in as early as the week of Mar. 14. The show will be on display during the month of April.
Hillsboro Schools Foundation Grants
The 2022 Hillsboro Schools Foundation Innovative Grants Program is open! Mark your calendars for the optional grant writing workshop on Thursday, March 3, and submit your application for projects taking place in the 2022-23 school year by Monday, April 18…
District Seeks Student Representatives to School Board
Rising juniors and seniors at Century, Liberty, and Hillsboro Online Academy are eligible to apply for Student Representative positions on the School Board by Friday, April 1…
Oregon High School Graduation Requirements
In 2021, the state legislature directed the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to review state high school graduation requirements. As part of that work, ODE is gathering input from stakeholders via an online survey and a series of community conversations…
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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