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Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
March 7, 2022
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Listen to the HSD Hot News Podcast on one of the following platforms! |
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Featured Event: Engineers Week |
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On Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24 and 25, more than 1,500 HSD fourth-grade students in 60 classrooms participated in a virtual hands-on learning opportunity with the help of more than 150 Intel volunteers to celebrate Engineers Week. Students used basic household supplies to build and test their version of a Lunar Lander that could safely return astronauts back to earth... |
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Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
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HSD is hiring! If you are looking for a job as a teacher, speech language pathologist, nurse, or other licensed position, we want to meet you at our Virtual Licensed Job Fair on Saturday, March 12.
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On Wednesday, March 2, the District held a ceremonial groundbreaking to commemorate the start of construction for the new ES29 elementary school building. Speakers stressed the importance of schools as centers of the community… |
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Student Wellness Series: Substance Use and the Nature of Dependence |
Join us for a virtual information session on Wednesday, March 9, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom where we will explore substance use, trends and prevalence in Washington County. We will also cover the role of the brain, and the significance of trauma when it comes to the development and continuation of use disorders. Learn more in this flyer. Spanish session coming soon!
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Spring Series of Family COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics |
HSD and OHSU have teamed up to provide another round of family vaccine clinics at our schools. The first two will be held on Monday, March 14, at Quatama Elementary School; and Wednesday, March 16, at Rosedale Elementary School. Learn more on the Vaccines page of our website.
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South Meadows Chess Tournament |
All HSD students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the South Meadows Chess Tournament on Saturday, March 19. Cost is $6 to cover awards and pizza. Learn more in this flyer and register at this link.
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Application Deadline Extended for HSD Early College
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The deadline for submitting applications to HSD Early College has been extended to Friday, March 18. Interested students should begin their application right away, as it may take up to a week to complete all sections. Contact HSD Early College TOSA Anya Hershberger with any questions. We look forward to welcoming our new 2022-23 cohort!
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Pamplin Media, owners of the Washington County News-Times, is calling for nominations of outstanding young people for their annual Amazing Kids special publication. Learn more on their website and make your nomination by Monday, March 21.
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Community Pen Pal Opportunity |
Local business Just Create Community is launching an eight-week Community Pen Pal program with Ms. Costa’s 6th grade class at Eastwood Elementary School on Tuesday, April 5, and they’d like you to volunteer! The students are learning how to write biographies and Pen Pals will help support them in their efforts…
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Walking to school with friends can be really fun! In fact, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, nearly 900 HSD students participated in Winter Walk and Roll to School Day! Have you ever thought about starting a Walking School Bus at your school? This is where a group of students and volunteer adult leaders walk along a planned route together and collect more students as they go… |
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Options for Future Shelters |
Washington County has a goal to provide 250 year-round shelter beds to serve people experiencing homelessness as they work to achieve long-term, stable housing. Join one of their upcoming community events or share your feedback in their survey.
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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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