February 29, 2016
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT:
Crystal Apple Awards Dinner
Congratulations to the 19 staff members who were nominated for the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce's Crystal Apple Awards, honoring excellence in education. All nominees were recognized at the awards dinner on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Tuality Health Education Center, and nine were selected as recipients of the award. We are truly inspired by the excellent work all of you do in support of our students each day!
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Superintendent Video Message for March
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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In his March address, Superintendent Scott asks that people watch a short video about the new Strategic Plan and provide their feedback. He also invites those who are interested and available to attend
the upcoming Schools Summit on Tuesday, March 15, at the Hillsboro Main Library.
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Click here for the full calendar |
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Strategic Plan 2016-2021 Open House
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Stop by the Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, to view the District's draft Strategic Plan for 2016-2021, ask questions of staff, and share your input. Spanish interpretation will be available. If you cannot make it to the open house, please watch our three-minute Strategic Plan video, view the plan on our website, and respond to a brief survey. There will also be another open house opportunity offered in April. Please contact Communications Director Beth Graser with questions.
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Read Across America Day is March 2
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Grab your hat and read with a cat on Read Across America Day -- an annual reading motivation and awareness program celebrated on or around the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Several elementary schools are planning reading events, and interested community members are encouraged to contact their local school or Volunteer Coordinator Katie Willis (503-844-1770) to participate.
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Open Enrollment Window Opens March 1
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Hillsboro School District will once again be participating in "Open Enrollment," during which students who live in other districts are invited to apply for admission to HSD schools. The number and location of openings is posted on our website under Parents/Transfer Requests. Here, you can find additional information and forms associated with the process. Please note that for the first time, the District is offering 15 districtwide slots for incoming kindergarten students; placement for accepted students will be finalized in August along with other kindergarten transfer requests. Please contact Communications Specialist Marleen Zytniowski (503-844-1771) with questions.
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Hillsboro Students Win Awards at Science Expo
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Congratulations to the high school researchers from Hillsboro who competed at the Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo on Feb. 19. This year's most notable achievement was by Sarah Maazouz of Liberty who won a Best of Fair award and will compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona, in May. Click here to read more about the Expo and our students' award-winning projects.
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Interviewniversity
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On Thursday, Feb. 23, HSD and the City of Hillsboro collaborated on the second annual "Interviewniversity" event, in which students from Hilhi, Glencoe, Century, and Miller Education Center participated in résumé building workshops, mock interviews, and networking with local community partners such as Hillsboro Parks and Recreation and the Hillsboro Hops. This was an event of the Human Resources career learning area, one of six that have been defined as part of our College and Career Pathways work.
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Bus Drivers Needed
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The District currently has openings for eight bus drivers. These are six-hour-per-day positions offering 75 percent of district insurance benefits (approximately $843/month), paid sick leave, two personal days, six holidays, and summers off. Optional summer work may be available. Applicants must have a clean driving record. Training and assistance obtaining commercial drivers' license (CDL) is provided!
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Did You Know?
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Today, Feb. 29, is Leap Day!
Click here to read an interesting article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer that compiles several fun facts about leap day and its origins.
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What makes you proud to be a part of the Hillsboro School District? Tell YOUR story here.
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Published by the Hillsboro School District Communications Department
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503.844.1500
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