Mask Clarification and Vaccination Opportunities for 12+
On Thursday, May 13, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people could go maskless indoors and outdoors, except in certain situations. This is great news as it relates to a return to some level of pre-pandemic normalcy, but has caused some confusion as well.
Please note that the guidance for educational institutions in Oregon has not changed, meaning masks must be worn both inside and outside in school settings. Here is an excerpt from statements made by Governor Kate Brown Thursday evening:
“Today the CDC issued new guidance for lifting mask and social distancing requirements for fully-vaccinated individuals...Starting today, Oregon will be following this guidance, which only applies to fully-vaccinated individuals...Nothing is changing for schools this school year, and I expect education staff and students to continue to wear masks and physically distance, as outlined in our Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance…”
We greatly appreciate everyone’s continued adherence to this guidance through the end of the 2020-21 school year.
And speaking of being vaccinated, it’s getting easier to find vaccination opportunities around the Portland-metro area for people as young as 12 years old. Please make sure you look for clinics offering the Pfizer vaccine if you are planning to vaccinate someone under 18, and know that there are special steps that need to be followed for anyone under 15, which is the age of self-consent for medical treatment in Oregon. Young people between the ages of 12 and 14 will need to have permission from a parent or guardian to get vaccinated, and will need to be accompanied by an adult. Additional information can be found at All4Oregon.org, Vaccinefinder.org, and Washington County’s Health and Human Services website.
Featured Student: Hillsboro Online Academy Fifth-Grader Ethan VanLeer
Recently, Hillsboro Online Academy held a virtual science fair and one of the standout presentations was made by fifth-grader Ethan VanLeer.Ethan’s projectcentered on weather and his hypothesis that he could accurately predict weather for 2021 based on data from 2020. This wasn’t his only weather-related project, by the way. Ethan also won the Down and Dirty Nova STEM award from Boy Scouts of America for making a weather vane, barometer, and anemometer out of common household items and keeping a weather journal for a week! Way to go, Ethan! You make us Proud to be HSD!
NEWS
Please Bring a Refillable Water Bottle to School
Students and staff are asked to please bring a refillable water bottle with them to school, if possible, to reduce waste from single-use water bottles. Thank you!
Bond Update: Century EIFS
Work will begin today, May 17, on replacing targeted areas of Century High School’s exterior insulation finish system (EIFS), otherwise known as the building’s siding, to ensure against water intrusion. Work will start in unoccupied areas of the building. View thesite plan for areas of work, upcomingproject updates and thehillsboro-bond.org website for other projects.
District Retirement Celebration
HSD will celebrate our retiring staff members at a virtual event on Wednesday, May 19, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please feel free to join us to congratulate and thank our retirees for their many years of service and dedication to HSD students and families.
LifeChanger of the Year Capstone Award
Do you know a retiring staff member who has made a significant difference during their career? Then nominate them for a LifeChanger Capstone Award by June 7 for a chance to win a $3,000 cash prize to share with their school and a fabulous (virtual) retirement party!
Black Village Family Advisory Committee Meeting
At this month’s BVFAC meeting, there will be an update on the school resource officer program at HSD and a presentation on the Student Investment Account/Continuous Improvement Plan...
High school seniors who aren’t sure about their post-graduation plans are encouraged to participate in the Todavía Sí Se Puede PCC Information Event on Monday, May 24, at 6 p.m...
Bag&Baggage Productions presents The Ballad of Aurelie the Bold: A Grimm Brothers Story of Iron & Gold - a virtual show for young audiences available on-demand May 22 through June 13...
Four positions on our School Board are up for election on Tuesday, May 18! Please remember to vote! For more information, please see the Washington County Elections website.
OHSU Brain Awareness Lecture Series
This week’s OHSU Brain Awareness Lecture is “COVID-19 and the Brain: What do we Know?”...
Oregon students still have time to apply for the Oregon Promise Grant, which pays for tuition at Oregon’s 17 community colleges; deadline is Jun. 1 for high school seniors and July 12 for GED® test graduates…
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.
