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Weekly
News & Updates
May 29, 2023
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2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians | |
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On Thursday, May 25 we had the privilege of gathering and celebrating HSD’s ninety-two Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians at a luncheon event at Hidden Creek Community Center. Superintendent Mike Scott, Mayor Steve Callaway, Chamber President Deanna Palm, Hillsboro Schools Foundation Executive Director Aron Carleson, and School Board Chair Mark Watson were all on hand to congratulate our highest achievers and wish them well on their journey beyond high school.
Students’ plans include attending colleges and universities in Oregon, across the U.S., and even abroad. Regardless of their next steps, they have all learned some valuable lessons along the way and took a moment to share their words of wisdom for incoming 9th graders. Way to go, Vals & Sals! You make us Proud to be HSD!
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Congratulations are in order for The Toast Lads - Century High School’s game design team - for winning Best in Show at the Oregon Game Project Challenge. The event was held at Western Oregon University on Saturday, May 20 and brought together forty-two high school teams from around the state to showcase their game design under the theme of “Breaking Conventions.” The Toast Lads team, made up of junior Jason Pelkey and sophomores Josh Harrison, Aiden Jungels, Levi Kelson, and Jake Pelkey, have been working on their game “SENSE” - a horror-based strategy game - since mid-November. SENSE is a multi-level escape game with a variety of monsters the player is trying to avoid. The player begins with all five senses, but the game “gets harder as the senses and gadgets that keep you alive are taken one by one from you by a dark and wispy figure.” Awesome job and way to represent HSD, Toast Lads!! | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Bond Update: Liberty Open House Recap
On Thursday, May 25, the community had an opportunity to tour Liberty High School’s sustainable agriculture/design building and solar array canopy, constructed via the 2017 Hillsboro School District Bond, and view the seniors’ project presentations...READ MORE
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Congratulations Retirees!
On Wednesday, May 24 we were pleased to honor fifty retiring staff members at the District Retirement Celebration, held at South Meadows Middle School. Collectively, our retirees have dedicated hundreds and hundreds of years to HSD students and we couldn’t be more grateful for their service…READ MORE
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Air Show Collaboration
On Friday, May 19, in conjunction with the Oregon International Air Show, several hundred HSD students took a field trip to the Hillsboro Airport to learn more about the wonders of aviation. Learn more and see pictures…READ MORE
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Hillsboro Online Academy Tenth Anniversary
Hillsboro Online Academy - the first non-charter public online school in Oregon - is celebrating its tenth anniversary from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 2! The event will feature student work, music, food trucks, and activities for all to enjoy. Learn more here.
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HCU Book Giveaway Event
All HSD families are invited to stop by the Poynter Middle School cafeteria between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jun. 3 to pick out FREE books for their children. Thousands of new books were awarded to Hillsboro Classified United through a grant, and they are now making those books available to students. This is a great way to kick-start summer reading!
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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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Parenting and Mental Health Event
On Saturday, Jun. 3 HSD will partner with NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Washington County to host a Parenting and Mental Health event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Orenco Elementary School. The event will feature stories of healing and coping, a panel discussion with local community professionals, presentations, and more. Please see this flyer for additional information and a registration link.
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Pride Party
June is Pride Month, and the City of Hillsboro is kicking off the festivities with their annual Pride Party from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jun. 3 at Jerry Willey Plaza. This is a free, family-friendly community celebration featuring a variety of vendors, live music and entertainment, food, community resources, and activities for all ages.
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Native Youth Wellness Warrior Conference & Powwow
The Native Youth Wellness Warrior Conference & Powwow takes place on Saturday, June 3 at the Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro. The Powwow will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is open to all ages. The Powwow will include Native American drumming and dancing, art and craft vendors, and ceremony…READ MORE
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Hillsboro WORKS Summer Internships
Hillsboro WORKS offers a variety of paid summer internship opportunities that include project-based work and professional development for youth ages 16-24. Learn more on the Washington County Chamber’s website and apply by Jun. 4.
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Latino Cultural Festival
The 17th Annual Latino Cultural Festival takes place from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jun. 4 at Ron Tonkin Field. This free event features a colorful parade, entertainment, food, a bustling art village, and an electrifying futsal tournament with over 200 players competing for glory. Join them for an unforgettable celebration of Latin culture and community!
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Summer Reading at Hillsboro’s Public Libraries
Students who don’t read over the summer risk losing the knowledge and skills they learned the previous school year. Fight “summer slide” and sign your student up for the Summer Reading Program at Brookwood Library or Shute Park Library - or online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/SummerReading. The program begins Jun. 1.
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Spraygrounds
Did you know there are six “spraygrounds” across the city? Spraygrounds are water playgrounds providing a fun, free, and accessible way to cool off on a hot summer day. As of May 26, all spraygrounds are now open! Learn more on the City’s 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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