FEATURED STUDENTS: Hilhi's Bilingual Cohort  
Hilhi's senior class cohort of Dual Language students recently completed panel interviews to highlight and celebrate what they have learned and accomplished in the Dual Language program. Pictured here are Hilhi Dual Language teachers Kellie Rosenberger and Elizabeth Roberson, along with students Erik Moreno, Madi Johnston, Rhianna Camacho and Emma Villaraldo Ojeda.  
 
November Superintendent Video Message     
  UPCOMING
EVENTS
November
Superintendent Scott recognizes staff for American Education Week and answers some frequently-asked questions about strategic planning and other current projects.

 

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Superintendent Coffee Chat (Spanish)
6 p.m.
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End of 1st Quarter

Century Fall Choir Concert
7 p.m.
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No School All Students

Century Blood Drive
8 a.m.
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Help us Design the High School of the Future!
The XQ Super School Project is inviting teams of innovators to design the high school of the future. Five winners will share a prize of $50 million to make their dreams a reality. What do you think the high school of the future should look like? Share your ideas with us!

 
College Application Week
Our high schools are celebrating college application week by hosting information nights, résumé-writing workshops, and application events with visiting colleges. Click here to watch a clip of Hilhi staff member Miguel Cholula's interview on Spanish-language TV station Univision, where he highlights Hilhi's upcoming parent night on Nov 10, the school's efforts to promote a college-going culture among all students, and the importance of attendance.
 
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Calendar Survey Reminder
Please remember to share your thoughts on whether school should begin before or after Labor Day next year and in future years by taking our calendar survey by this Friday, Nov. 6.

 
 
New rules for wood burning in Washington County go into effect this Friday, Nov. 6, in an attempt to protect the public's health by reducing wood smoke.


 
Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for a Fishman Prize
The Fishman Prize honors exceptional teachers in high-poverty schools with $25,000 and a unique summer residency. Nominate a great teacher today and encourage them to apply! The early application deadline is Nov. 24, 2015, and the final deadline is Jan. 5, 2016. Teachers do not need to be nominated to apply.  Applicants must: 1) be a current, full-time teacher who is responsible for teaching and assessing at least one class of students for a school year; 2) teach at a public school; and 3) teach at a school where at least 40 percent of all students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. 
  
Did You Know?
In Old English, November was "Windmonath" (wind month), which makes it an ideal month to promote winter weather awareness.  
 
Click here to access winter weather safety information from the National Weather Service. 
 
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