Thanksgiving week is traditionally when we talk about the potential for inclement weather and remind families about where they can find information on modified bus routes, the process for making decisions about delaying or closing schools, how we communicate changes to the normal school day, and so on.
And while inclement weather is still an important topic that needs to be addressed, because all students are currently engaged in Comprehensive Distance Learning the impacts are slightly different.
Hazardous road conditions are typically the determining factor in whether or not we will delay or close schools (or the entire district). However, with students and teachers engaging with one another remotely, the learning process can continue even during times of bad weather - assuming electricity and internet service are uninterrupted.
What could be affected by hazardous road conditions is our buses’ ability to access their normal meal delivery routes. Therefore, if there are days when our buses cannot travel safely throughout our district, we may activate inclement weather bus routes in some areas.
Our Transportation department has divided our district into zones. In some of these zones, there are inclement weather bus routes that are different than regular bus routes. Check themapon ourInclement Weather webpageto identify your zone, and see the list of inclement weather bus routes for each zone. If the zone in which your home is located is not listed, your bus stop for meal pick-up will remain the same, even if inclement weather bus routes are activated.
We will announce inclement weather bus route activations on FlashAlert Newswire, on our website, and on our social media sites if they are necessary. Please contact Transportation with any questions, 503-844-1123.
Featured Event: High School Athletics and Activities
Under strict guidelines, defined protocols, and daily health checks, high school students involved in athletics and activities have been able to start meeting in small cohorts outdoors for workouts, conditioning, and other non-contact activities. The Governor’s two-week freeze does not affect these activities, and students, coaches, and advisors are thrilled to have the opportunity to safely return to the pursuits they love. Click here for a gallery of photos.
NEWS
Thanksgiving Week
There will be no school for all students on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday; two meals will be provided to children on Wednesday, Nov. 25…
This month, construction of new gyms has started at Ladd Acres and McKinney Elementary Schools, and will begin in early 2021 at Jackson, adding to several others built by bond funding. Keep up to date athillsboro-bond.org...
Many of the organizations that typically support families through the holidays have run out of funds and supplies. If you would like to make a donation to support students and families in need, or if you’d like to sponsor an entire family for the holidays, please fill out this brief formindicating the type of support you can provide...
Oregon’s December 2020 Economic and Revenue Forecast was released on Wednesday, Nov. 18, visit the Budget Matters page of our website for highlights...
The Winter Village ice rink had to be canceled this year, due to COVID, but the City instead invites you to experience Lightopia - a half-mile journey of holiday lights at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex opening Friday, Nov. 27...
Washington County is considering three options for a new regional trail that will connect Aloha to neighboring communities and run parallel to TV Highway. They need your help to determine which option best serves the community...
Oregon’s new child care referral database, “Find Child Care Oregon,” got a new look and update on Nov. 16, 2020. The database aims to increase access to child care information and expand support for families across the state...
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.
