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STAFF
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District

May 10, 2021
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SELECT UPCOMING EVENTS

May 11
Board Meeting
5:15 p.m.

May 12
10 a.m.

4 p.m.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “You are not alone.” The goal of the national campaign is to promote a shared vision of a nation where anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of care to live a healthy, fulfilling life - a nation where no one feels alone in their struggle. We will use this time to focus on the healing value of connecting in safe ways, prioritizing mental health, and acknowledging that it is okay to not be okay. 

All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, allies, and community members alike will unite to promote mental health awareness across the country. While mental health and wellness is important to address year-round, the month of May provides dedicated time to come together with collective strength around this topic.

Now more than ever, it is important to have honest conversations about mental health and wellness, because just one conversation can change a life. Everyone is encouraged to learn more about how we can help those around us and connect people to resources. Click here to learn more.
Featured Event: Glencoe Theatre Presents “Spotlight”
High school theatre students have been working very hard all year to continue creating, expressing, and performing despite the considerable challenges of the pandemic. For example, at Glencoe High School, the advanced theatre classes (Theatre 3, Theatre 4 and Tech Theatre 2) have created five original podcast re-imaginings of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. Each podcast is of a different genre and done in radio-style. Next up for the students is Spotlight on Thursday, May 13. Spotlight celebrates the work of Glencoe’s advanced artists and features original short films directed by students, artwork by seniors, and student musical compositions. Learn more here.
NEWS

Bond Update: Butternut Creek Construction
Work has started on the Butternut Creek Elementary campus to prepare for pre-summer construction, including removal of the portables to make way for a new, permanent modular building. View updates for this and other bond projects at hillsboro-bond.org.
District Newsletter: A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools
HSD’s bi-annual newsletter, A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools, will be mailed to every household in our attendance area this week. Keep an eye out for it in your mailbox! A Spanish version will be mailed directly to households of students who have indicated Spanish is their home language by the end of the month. Click here to see the electronic version.
Wellness Resources
See the Staff News page of our website for the latest wellness resources and upcoming webinars for employees...
Latino Parent Advisory Meeting
HSD’s Latino Virtual Parent Meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m.; all families of students identifying as Latino and/or Mesoamerican Indigenous are welcome to attend...
School Board Elections
Four positions on our School Board are up for election on Tuesday, May 18! Please remember to vote! For more information, please see the Washington County Elections website.
Administrative Announcements
On Thursday, May 6, Superintendent Scott announced several administrative changes for the 2021-22 school year; see our website for more information...
Equity in Mathematics Summer Institutes
K-5 Educators and Instructional Leaders from HSD and other local school districts are invited to apply to participate in one of two 24-hour virtual professional development institutes this summer that will provide them with an opportunity to examine inclusive, culturally-responsive practices in math teaching...
Liberty FalCon Comics, Games, and Nerd Culture Event
Liberty High School's Strategy Games Club is hosting their 4th Annual Liberty FalCon, a comics, games, and nerd culture event, on Friday, May 14. Game designers, D&D writers, and more will be available for themed Q&A sessions, and there will be online Cosplay and Art competitions with prizes! Everyone in the HSD community is welcome to attend...
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Liberty High School hosts the Best Buddies Friendship Walk in support of students and community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to noon…
COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities
There are several upcoming opportunities for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, if you are interested and still in need of vaccination...
COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall Hosted by YAC
To address vaccine concerns and better educate community members, Hillsboro’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is hosting a virtual Town Hall event on Friday, May 14, at 6 p.m...
OHSU Brain Awareness Lecture Series
This week’s OHSU Brain Awareness Lecture is “Psychedelic Therapy: The Science and Safety of Psilocybin”...
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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