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August 28, 2023

Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year

The time has come to kick off a new school year! We are so excited to have teachers here preparing to welcome students back next week. 


Visit the friendly link on our website: hsd.k12.or.us/backtoschool to access electronic versions of back-to-school packets, supply lists, and more. For the academic calendar, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/calendar


Busing information is available on the “MyBus” app. Please note that as students continue to register for school, route times will be adjusted. Please check the app frequently through the first week of school for the most current information. 


Later this week and primarily on Friday, Sept. 1 staff will be reaching out to families to make connections and to see if there are any supports they or their students may need to have a successful year. 


The first day of school for students in grades 1-6, 7 and 9 is Tuesday, Sept. 5. Students in grades K, 8, and 10-12 will join them on Wednesday, Sept. 6. 


Keep in mind that on Wednesdays, all schools follow an “academic seminar” schedule. This schedule shortens the regular school day by 30 minutes so that staff have time to collaborate, analyze data, learn, and plan. For students in elementary school, this means their school day ends 30 minutes earlier than normal; for students in middle and high school, this means their school day begins 30 minutes later than normal. 

Tamarack Elementary School Grand Opening

On Wednesday, Aug. 23 HSD held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tamarack Elementary School - its 27th elementary school and final major project of the district’s $515 million 2017 capital construction bond. More than 600 community members, staff, students, contractors, community partners, and elected officials were in attendance for the festivities. U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined Superintendent Reiman, Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway, School Board Chair Mark Watson, and Principal Christy Walters in delivering remarks. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees were welcomed into the school for tours, celebratory cake, photo opportunities, and meeting teachers. Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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WED, AUG 30

MON, SEP 4

FRI, SEP 1

TUES, SEP 5

WED, SEP 6

Back-to-School Immunization Event

8:00 a.m.


Youth Contact Parent Group for Spanish on Zoom (Grupo De Padres)

6:30 p.m.

No School - Labor Day

Family Connections and Transitions (K-12)

First Day of School for grades 1-6, 7 and 9

First day of school for K, 8, 10-12


Academic Seminar: Elementary released 30 mins early; Secondary start 30 mins late

NEWS

Superintendent’s Welcome Message



Superintendent Reiman shares a bit about his background and what excites him about the year ahead in this welcome video.

Back-to-School Immunization Event


Our school-based health center at Century High School is hosting a back-to-school immunization event from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30…READ MORE

School Meals


All HSD schools offer breakfast and lunch options for students. Read on for current pricing, schools with free meals for all students, and information about applying for free or reduced-price meals…READ MORE

Fall Internships


HSD High School students are encouraged to check out the variety of fall internship opportunities available to them. All positions are either paid, or offer a scholarship or elective credit. Think you might want to be a teacher someday? Consider applying to be an Elementary Mentor! Applications for those positions are due by Sept. 15 as placement would impact your class schedule. 

Change in Protocols for High School Cell Phone Usage


Over the summer, our high school principals worked to standardize their approach to cell phone and personal device usage…READ MORE

High School Football Games


As we enter the fall sports season, we want to remind families that elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at varsity football games…READ MORE

Budget and CCAC Openings



The Hillsboro School District is currently accepting applications for its Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (deadline: 9/15/23) and Budget Committee (deadline 11/1/23)…READ MORE

Integrated Pest Management Annual Notification


From time to time, it may be necessary to use herbicides and/or pesticides to treat pests on our school or district grounds…READ MORE

Hillsboro Opens First Inclusive Park and Playground


Say hello to Oro & experience Hillsboro’s first fully inclusive park & playground: Hidden Creek Park West! Now open at 225 NE 53rd Avenue, next to the Hidden Creek Community Center.

SHARC Updates


Enjoy summer recreational swims at the Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center (SHARC) through Labor Day! Then, be aware that SHARC will be closed for annual maintenance Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 17, and will reopen on Monday, Sept. 18.

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