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Superintendent Video Message for March
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UPCOMING
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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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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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ODE Now Accepting Applications for ESSA Workgroups
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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is bringing together four central workgroups to help inform the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Standards and Assessment; Accountability; Educator Effectiveness; and School and District Improvement. Each workgroup will review Oregon's current system and make recommendations regarding areas of flexibility and opportunity. Application deadline is Sunday, March 6. Click here to learn more.
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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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