Hillsboro School District Graduation Rates on the Rise
After experiencing a “pandemic dip” along with many other districts in 2021, the Hillsboro School District is once again on a trajectory of increasing its on-time graduation rates with the class of 2022. Districtwide, 86.27% of students who first entered high school in the 2018-19 school year graduated in four years. This represents an increase of 3.61 percentage points from 2021, is less than one percentage point away from the District’s all-time high of 87.07% in 2020, and is 4.93 percentage points above the state average.
Gains were seen at each HSD high school, with Hilhi experiencing the largest increase of 5.03 percentage points for a graduation rate of 86.06%. Perhaps most encouraging are the increases seen among many of our historically marginalized students. Students identifying as Hispanic/Latino had higher graduation rates at every high school in 2022 versus 2021, as did Former English Learners and Students with Disabilities…READ MORE
Featured Student: Oregon Kid Governor Cabinet Member Avah McAdams
PMG Photo: Jaime Valdez
Congratulations are in order for Indian Hills fifth-grader Avah McAdams! She was recently sworn in as a member of the Oregon Kid Governor cabinet. Avah has a goal and platform of addressing racism, which she and her family have experienced firsthand. Learn more about Avah and her fellow Washington County cabinet members in an article by Lauren Bishop and Troy Shinn in the Hillsboro News-Times.
First semester ends on Thursday, Feb. 2. There will be no school for all students on Friday, Feb. 3 and Monday, Feb. 6 as teachers prepare to transition to second semester, which begins on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Bond Update: Rosedale Community Reviews Boundary Proposal
On Thursday, Feb. 26 the Rosedale Elementary School community reviewed the current boundary adjustment proposal impacting their attendance area…READ MORE
Superintendent Search Survey
All HSD stakeholders are invited to share their feedback on the skills, qualities, and characteristics they would like to see in our next superintendent. Please complete this brief survey by Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Draft 2023-24 Calendar
At their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 the School Board was presented with a draft calendar for the 2023-24 school year. The Board will vote on the calendar at its next regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
College Financial Aid FAFSA/ORSAA Application Workshop
Current high school seniors who would like assistance applying for federal and Oregon student financial aid are invited to attend a FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop with their families from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the District Administration Center.
Bilingual Family Engagement Night
All HSD families are invited to join us from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to understand more about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and how it impacts the learning experiences of all students. Sign-up required by Tuesday, Jan. 31…READ MORE
Prospective School Board Member Information Sessions
In every odd-numbered year, a certain number of seats on our School Board are up for election. In order to provide prospective candidates with additional insight about the role and duties of a Board member, we will hold lunchtime information sessions on Feb. 13 and March 3…READ MORE
Hearing Screening
Starting in early February, the District will conduct hearing screenings for students in grades 1 and 3…READ MORE
OMSI Family Science Night with NAYA
The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) invites Native American/Alaska Native students and their families to an OMSI Family Science Night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
HSD Early College Information Sessions
Wondering if HSD’s Early College Program is for you? Attend an upcoming information session on Feb. 2, Feb. 13, or Mar. 2 to learn more.
Give Kids A Smile Free Dental Clinic
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Pacific University’s dental hygiene program is hosting a free Give Kids a Smileevent on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Hillsboro clinic…READ MORE
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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