Starting Monday, April 19, we will welcome back students in grades 7-12 who have chosen to participate in the hybrid model. Their schedules are below for your reference.
Grades 7-8 Hybrid (start date of April 19, 2021)
Daily start time: 10:15 a.m.; daily end time: 2 p.m.
Four 40-minute class periods, plus advisory; 5 minutes between classes
Breakfast and lunch available
Grades 9-12 Hybrid (start date of April 19, 2021)
Daily start time: 10 a.m.; daily end time: 1:45 p.m.
Four 45-minute class periods, plus advisory; 5 minutes between classes
This Thursday, April 22, is Earth Day! And non-profit organization EarthDay.org is hosting a three-day event in its honor. First up will be the global youth climate summit on Tuesday, April 20; next is the Teach for the Planet: Global Education Summit on Wednesday, April 21; and last will be the Earth Day Live digital event, which will begin streaming at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Learn more atEarthDay.org/earth-day-2021. If you’re interested in making an impact locally, consider picking up trash in your neighborhood; renewing your commitment to reducing, reusing, and recycling at home; switching from single use plastic water bottles to reusable; and more - get creative and help reduce your environmental footprint.
NEWS
CDL Experience and Fall Planning Surveys
All staff and grades 4-12 students and families should have received a survey asking about their experiences with CDL and their preliminary plans for the fall; your prompt reply by April 22 is greatly appreciated...
One of the final three gymnasiums being constructed through the bond, the McKinney Elementary gym is progressing toward a scheduled August 2021 completion. Crews continue to work on the framing and exterior sheathing of the gym. Roof panels are expected to be delivered and installed soon. Renovations also started early in the building and are taking place in the evenings. Keep track of the progress atHillsboro-Bond.org.
State Assessment Plan
Despite the modified nature of the 2020-21 school year, Oregon schools are still required to administer state-level assessments to students; HSD’s testing window will run May 1 through June 11...
Our Student Services department welcomes everyone in the HSD community to attend a Disability Resource Fair on Thursday, April 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Zoom…
April 18 through 24 is National Volunteer Week - an opportunity to recognize the positive impact volunteer service has on our schools and communities...
The Black Village Family Advisory Committee will host a family engagement meeting on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m.; this month’s meeting will focus on school reopenings and Commemoration Project plans for the 2021-22 school year...
The Native American/Alaska Native Parent Advisory Committee meeting is on Wednesday, Apr. 21, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom; Heather Ferrin-Meyers from the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce will explain student opportunities for this Spring and Summer...
The Inukai Boys & Girls Club will be offering free drive-through COVID-19 testing at their location on Saturday, Apr. 24, from 11am-2pm. Registration is required.
Calendar Contests
There are two calendar contests currently open to HSD students: one for the City of Hillsboro Water Department, and one for Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom...
The Hillsboro Water Department offers a Virtual Clean Water Festival with six water-themed lesson plans to help students learn about water in our region...
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.
