Awards and Grants Provide Needed Support and Meaningful Opportunities for Students
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UPCOMING
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Recently, HSD has received a
number of awards and grants that will help fund enrichment programs for students as well as needed infrastructure improvements at a variety of schools. Among them are a $12,500 grant from the Reser Family Foundation to Reedville Elementary School in support of their Playworks program, Family Zumba classes, and Girls on the Run afterschool program; and a $46,678 Farm to School grant to McKinney Elementary School to support agricultural education and afterschool garden clubs.
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January is School Board Appreciation Month
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January is the month where we take a moment to express sincere gratitude to our volunteer School Board members for their hard work and dedication on behalf of all HSD students and staff throughout the year. Remember that there is currently a
vacancy on the Board and if you are interested in applying, the deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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MLK Day of Service
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On Monday, Jan. 15, we will observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though there will be no school for students that day and no work for many adults, we are encouraged to honor Dr. King's legacy of service by making it a day "on," rather than a day "off," by volunteering. Several organized projects are listed online, but you can also simply help out a friend or neighbor in need or organize your own community service effort, if you like.
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HSF Innovative Education Grant Process is Now Open
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The Hillsboro Schools Foundation is now accepting abstracts for its
2018-19 Innovative Education Grants awards. This year, HSF staff put together a clever
video to describe what they're looking for and how to apply for the grants, and developed an
online form for the submission of abstracts, which should greatly streamline the application process. The deadline for submitting abstracts is Tuesday, Feb. 6; click here for the
scoring rubric.
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Extracurricular Programs Winter Newsletter
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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In his
winter newsletter, Director Rian Petrick talks about turf fields and elementary gyms that will be added as a result of the bond's passage, the new elementary track program that will launch at six schools this spring, and the addition of athletic trainer hours at each high school. Check out the newsletter and more on the
Athletics and Activities department section of our website.
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K-12 Classified Summit
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The District is pleased to announce the Spring 2018
K-12 Classified Summit on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hilhi. A variety of sessions will be offered to match employee interests, including small group student support, language, math, reading, behavior, supervision, data and systems, and more. Extended contract and lunch will be available; please sign up on
Serebra.
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Priority Window for In-District Student Transfers is Now Open
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The priority window for HSD students wishing to transfer to a different school within the District for the 2018-19 school year is now open through Monday, Jan. 22. Resident students interested in continuing a current transfer or requesting a new transfer for next school year are encouraged to apply during this window for the best chance at approval. Additional information and forms are available on the
Boundaries and Transfers section of our website.
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Crystal Apple and Teacher of the Year Nominations
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Nominations are currently being accepted for both the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce's
Crystal Apple Awards and the State of Oregon's
Teacher of the Year programs. Both have a deadline of Jan. 31, but the Chamber will only accept the first 50 Crystal Apple Award nominations, so don't delay!
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| Statewide Election on Measure 101 is Jan. 23 |
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Oregon will hold a statewide special election on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to allow voters to weigh in on Measure 101. A "yes" vote on the measure approves a law passed by the Legislature during the last session to levy temporary assessments on insurance companies, some hospitals, and other providers of insurance or health coverage; a "no" vote on the measure rejects the law. The measure has implications for the state's 2017-19 budget, so please take some time to read through your voter pamphlet and cast your ballot by Jan. 23!
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