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

February 7, 2022
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National School Counselors Week & CTE Month
In the Hillsboro School District, we are committed to all students graduating career and college ready. Not only is it the district’s mission, it’s our passion and commitment to students and the broader community. Our school counselors and career and technical education teachers play an integral role in the achievement of this mission each and every day.  
 
February 7 through 11 is National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). The theme this year is “School Counselors: Better Together.” The purpose is to highlight the unique contribution of school counselors within our school buildings, and the tremendous impact counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. We are proud of our school counselors and thankful for the impact they have on our students, families and community!
 
February is also National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education. It is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs and educators across the country. We have much to celebrate in our Hillsboro community, as we continue to expand and grow our CTE opportunities for our students. The vision and passion of our CTE staff is the reason why the Hillsboro School District is recognized across our state for excellence in the area of Career and College Pathways!  
Featured Event: Pathways Center
Grand Opening
After nearly a year of construction, students, staff and community members celebrated the opening of the new Pathways Center building on the Oak Street Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The 8,400 sq. ft. building consolidates career and college readiness resources and is open to all students in a centrally-accessible location in downtown Hillsboro. Click here to learn more about what district and community leaders said about the Pathways Center’s impact, click the image above to watch a video of the groundbreaking event, and click here to take a virtual tour.
NEWS
Immunization Exclusion Day and SBHC Vaccination Events
Immunization Exclusion Day is Wednesday, Feb. 16. By this date, students must have received all required immunizations or have a valid exemption to avoid being excluded from school. Our school-based health center (SBHC) will offer vaccines to students on a walk-in basis Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that the COVID-19 immunization is not yet required for school attendance and will likely not be offered at the SBHC; click this link to see the immunizations required by grade level.
Family COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Lincoln Street Elementary School will host its second family COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. Vaccines will be available for ages 5 and up…
Love the Bus Month
Love the Bus Month is an opportunity to thank each of our school bus drivers and transportation staff for their tireless efforts to get our students to and from school safely each day! Visit LoveTheBus.org to download coloring sheets and cards that your students can personalize and give to their drivers. Remember to say thank you in person and share shoutouts on social media using #LoveTheBus & @Hillsboro_SD @CityOfHillsboro.
Liberty Fit
Liberty Fit is a community-based running program that was started in 2007 as a way to engage students not involved in a spring sport and give them a positive outlet for their energy as they train to complete a half-marathon. A student and family information session will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the LHS library, with practice starting the next day. Community members interested in running a couple of miles with the students and cheering them on are encouraged to meet at the District Administration Center at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19. 
10th Avenue Visioning Project & Survey
City of Hillsboro staff are engaging stakeholders to develop a forward-looking vision for 10th Avenue and they encourage you to get involved! The vision will inform future conditions of the corridor and will identify potential unintended consequences that must be avoided. Learn more about the effort on their website, and take the 10th Avenue Community Vision Survey to share your feedback.
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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