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in the Hillsboro School District

November 29, 2021
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#Giving Tuesday
The holidays are upon us - a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection. Unfortunately for some, the season isn’t all about joy as uncertainty around resources increases stress and anxiety. The need in our community is great, so we encourage you to consider taking action on Tuesday, Nov. 30, for #GivingTuesday. 

Created in 2012 as a way to inspire people to do good, #GivingTuesday has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. 

It is held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, amid the traditional frenzy of consumer deals and sales. Nonprofit organizations like the Hillsboro Schools Foundation, Community Action Organization, Hillsboro Elks, Oregon Food Bank, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, and many others are working tirelessly to support HSD students and families, as well as others in need in our community. Please consider a donation to one or more of these organizations this Tuesday and beyond. Thank you!
Featured Staff Member:
Hilhi’s Martha Méndez Bolaños
Martha Méndez Bolaños is a true HSD success story. After immigrating to the U.S. with her family when she was just four years old, Martha began attending school in the Hillsboro School District and ultimately graduated from Hilhi. She then got hired by the District in 2012, and for the next seven years held positions at both the school and central office level while taking classes at PCC. After earning her Associate’s Degree in 2019, she made the difficult decision to leave her job and pursue a Bachelor’s degree at Pacific University full-time. Upon earning her degree in May of this year with a 4.0 GPA, Martha was hired by her alma mater as an English Language Development teacher. She is thrilled to be doing what she loves and giving back to her community. Read more about Martha’s amazing journey in the fall 2021 edition of Pacific University’s Pacific magazine.
NEWS
Updates to Outdoor Masking, Quarantines, and Testing
HSD is modifying protocols for outdoor masking and quarantines of unvaccinated close contacts in accordance with updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education. We also stand ready to implement a test-to-stay protocol upon receipt of full details, and when there is an ample supply of test kits for us to do so district-wide…
A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools
The fall edition of our district newsletter, A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools, will be mailed to all households in the District’s attendance area this week! Look for it in your mailbox, or access the digital copy on our website for all the latest news and information.
Returning to Your Neighborhood School from HOA at the Semester
Any students currently enrolled at HOA who wish to return to their neighborhood school at the start of second semester should start the process before Winter Break to ensure everything is in place for a Feb. 1 start. An In-District Transfer is NOT required to return to your neighborhood school. Please complete the form at hsd.k12.or.us/return for each student, to notify HOA, your neighborhood school, and the Transfers department of your intent to return.
Lightopia Reservations Open Dec. 1
Lightopia is a drive-through light show at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex featuring seasonal light vignettes ranging from funny to dazzling. Entry is free, but you must make reservations in advance. Reservations for Dec. 9-14 open on Dec. 1; reservations for Dec. 15-21 open on Dec. 8; and reservations for Dec. 22-31 open on Dec. 15. Learn more on the City of Hillsboro’s website.
Holiday Hustle 5K
Lace up your shoes, gather the family, and head over to Shute Park on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. for the Holiday Hustle 5K. Register on the Hillsboro Parks & Rec website for event #23335. Cost is $10 for adults; children 17 and under are free.
PSU EdD in SPED
HSD teachers who are interested in pursuing their doctorate are encouraged to apply for PSU’s Educational Leadership EdD in Special Education. Students accepted into the fall 2022 cohort will receive full tuition and fees paid for four years through a U.S. Department of Education grant. Application deadline is Jan. 10, 2022.
Licensed Listening Sessions
Superintendent Scott will hold a series of listening sessions for licensed staff members in the coming weeks. There will be two for high school staff, two for middle school staff, and four for elementary school staff, in addition to one virtual session. First up is a session for Glencoe, Liberty, and HOA high school staff at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, at Glencoe...
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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