On Tuesday, November 17, the District held its first
Schools Summit, at which a variety of community members were invited to learn more about the District and our vision for 100% of students to be engaged in their learning through real-world experiences, and to share their thoughts on how the broader Hillsboro community can help make that a reality. Click
here to watch the full video,
here to view exit ticket responses, and
here to watch a fun time-lapse video of students creating a mural that brought the Superintendent's vision to life.
HSD has a tradition of reviewing notification procedures for inclement weather events during Thanksgiving week, and this year the notification is coming just in time, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing this week. Click here to learn more about how we will notify you in the event of buses on snow routes, weather delays, and school closures.
One Warm Coat Project
Between now and Nov. 30, the Washington County Sheriff's Department is collecting clean, gently used coats of all sizes through their One Warm Coat project. These coats will be distributed to people in need by Family Resource Centers within Washington County.
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Many schools are holding food drives, adopt-a-family events, or are engaging in other activities to provide assistance to students or families in our community who are struggling. Click here for more information about activities and resources..
2016 Young Entrepreneur Awards
2016 Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college, or vocational/technical institute. Applicants must be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. Click here for full details.
Bag & Baggage Professional Theatre Opportunities for Students
Bag & Baggage Productions, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre troupe, has several exciting opportunities available for students. Their PASSPORT program allows for any high school student with a valid ID card to attend any production free of charge. They also offer paid internships during each of their productions, and they are once again providing a unique Pre-Professional Theatre program that will allow five young actors to join the cast of the troupe's March 2016 production of Orson Welles' "Moby Dick, Rehearsed."
Did You Know?
High school students with a valid student ID card can get into any Bag & Baggage production free of charge.
They would simply show their
identification at the ticket counter. See the article above for more information!
