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Weekly
News & Updates
September 16, 2024
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HSD recognizes the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance learning for students and increase efficiency for educators. AI can empower students by aiding research, fostering idea development, and promoting engagement with schoolwork. For educators, AI's automation of time-consuming tasks enables a greater focus on instruction, mentorship, and building strong relationships with students. This rapidly evolving technology is already integrated into our daily lives, powering voice assistants, tailoring streaming recommendations, and curating social media feeds. AI's transformative power extends across diverse professional fields, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and the creative arts, reshaping how we work and live. Understanding AI's capabilities and ensuring its responsible use is crucial to unlocking its full potential in education and preparing students for the future. Visit our website to learn more. | |
Congratulations are in order for eleven students from Glencoe High School, Hillsboro Online Academy, Liberty High School, and Oak Street Campus who completed their graduation requirements this summer! They were awarded their diplomas at a ceremony at Hidden Creek Community Center in mid-August in front of a full house of guests that included family and friends, Board members, and principals from the represented schools. Way to persevere, students! You make us Proud to be HSD! See Photos | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Elementary Vision Screening
Starting in late September, HSD will conduct vision screenings for students in grades K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 in partnership with the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation…READ MORE
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Special Menu Days
HSD cafeterias will be recognizing two special menu days this week: National Cheeseburger Day on Wednesday, September 18, with every school offering cheeseburgers; and National States and Capitals Day on Friday, September 20, where every student will receive a Dick & Jane™ educational cookie pack with their meal. Click here or download the Linq Connect app for the full menu.
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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can save lives. Reach out to those around you to start real, non-judgmental conversations about suicide and mental health…READ MORE
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Signs of Distress and Chronic Stress in Students
Children and adolescents increasingly report feeling the effects of stress in their lives. The Oregon Department of Education’s Mental Health team has created resources to recognize the signs and provide practical strategies for offering help and support…READ MORE
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Important Information About Naloxone and Opioid Safety
Student safety and wellbeing are at the heart of the work we do in HSD. Fentanyl and opioid drugs are harming people in our community, and in an effort to protect students, we have plans in place to respond to suspected overdose in our schools…READ MORE
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HSF Fun Run
The Hillsboro Schools Foundation invites you to join the inaugural HSF 5K Fun Run/Walk at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, at Orenco Station. Your participation helps raise money to fund innovative grants and other programs that benefit HSD students. Learn more and register at hsfonline.org.
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Community Resource Fair
Shute Park Library will host a Community Resource Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, to connect people with essential services and support organizations in our area.
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Register to Vote
If you would like to vote in the November General Election, you must register by Tuesday, October 15. To register to vote in Oregon, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Oregon, and at least 16 years old (18 to actually vote). Learn more on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website.
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OrenKoFest
Hillsboro’s Harvest Festival, OrenKoFest, takes place on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Jerry Willey Plaza in Orenco Station. The event features vendors and artisans, live music all day, children’s activities, and more!
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Hillsboro Library Fall Events Guide
Check out the wide variety of events and activities offered at Hillsboro Public Libraries in their Fall Events Guide.
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Meet Kate Whitman: Hillsboro Public Library Student Success Librarian
Kate is eager to expand connections with HSD staff, students, and families, and to highlight resources such as Student Library Cards, inclusive programming, and the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) online homework and research tools. Read more here.
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Hillsboro Police Community Advisory Group
The Hillsboro Police Department invites people 18 or older who live or work in the City of Hillsboro to apply for their Police Community Advisory Group. Members will learn more about and provide feedback on policing, programming, community outreach, and more at monthly meetings. Applications are due by Monday, September 30.
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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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Hillsboro School District Communications Department
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503.844.1500
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