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Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
October 11, 2021
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Featured Event: Walking School Bus |
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International Walk+Roll to School Day was Wednesday, Oct. 6, and McKinney Elementary celebrated by hosting a walking school bus from McKinney Park to the school. Several students participated in the event and received a raffle ticket and a sticker; four lucky students won a reflective prize kit. Oregon’s Safe Routes to School program encourages all schools to select a day in October where they will promote using alternate modes of transportation. Mooberry will celebrate on Thursday, Oct. 21. If your school is interested, please contact our local SRTS coordinator Bernadette Le by email or at 503-681-5294.
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Due to low student ridership in certain areas and our current driver shortage, multiple bus routes have been adjusted or eliminated, effective Monday, Oct. 11. The changes affect approximately 3,000 of our 10,000 regular riders; if you are impacted, information was mailed to you in hard copy. If you are unsure, please continue reading for more information... |
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2020-21 School and District Report Cards |
On Thursday, Oct. 7, ODE released At-A-Glance Profiles and Accountability Details for schools and districts. These report cards are much more streamlined than in past years as a result of the pandemic, primarily providing information on student and teacher race and ethnicity, on-time graduation rates for the class of 2020, and college-going rates for the class of 2018…
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Bond Update: MEC ‘Pathways Center’ Construction |
Construction is moving along at the new “Pathways Center” being built on Miller Education Center-West’s campus. Painting and concrete floor polishing are underway as electrical work continues. Ceiling grid, floor tiles and casework installations are coming up next. Track progress at hillsboro-bond.org.
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October is Hillsboro Arts Month |
An initiative of the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council, Hillsboro Arts Month was designed to highlight local artists and cultural organizations, as well as express the ways the arts make our lives and community richer. Visit hillsboroartsmonth.org to learn more and see upcoming events.
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The Hillsboro Wishing Tree is a weeping Camperdown elm at the northwest corner of Main St. and NE 2nd Ave. in downtown Hillsboro. Throughout the month of October, it is a place of community building and artistic demonstration where the community comes together to share wishes and hopes for the future. Learn more at downtownhillsboro.org/wishingtree.
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HillsDOer Day is about coming together, taking ownership of our community, and embracing our hometown pride. Through volunteer projects, everyone is encouraged to give back and get involved! There are several activities taking place in October; learn more on the City’s website.
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The Great Oregon ShakeOut takes place on Thursday, Oct. 21. It is part of International ShakeOut Day where individuals, families, schools, organizations, and municipalities around the world test their earthquake preparedness. Participating in drills like these helps ensure you are ready to survive and recover quickly from emergency situations.
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The Healthy Columbia Willamette Collaborative (HCWC), an alliance of our region’s hospitals and health systems, is conducting a 10-minute survey to better understand community health needs. Results will help them leverage their collective resources to improve the quality of services they provide. Learn more about the effort here, and click here to take the 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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