Superintendent Scott Commends Students for Respectful Behavior

Last week, we heard reports of troubling incidents around the country, as well as in the Portland-metro area, in which students were targeting other students based on their race, culture, religion, or other factors. We are pleased to say that we did not see a measurable increase in that type of behavior, and would like to assure all of our families, students, staff, and community stakeholders that such actions will not be tolerated. Our schools are welcoming and inclusive spaces for all students and families, and our students' safe, respectful, and responsible behavior toward one another makes us incredibly proud to be HSD! 

Inclement Weather Notifications

We're approaching that time of year when we may experience inclement weather that impacts our ability to safely get to our buildings, transport students to school or hold school. Take a few minutes this week to make sure we have your current contact information in iVisions. Click here to learn more about inclement weather reporting for licensed staff, here for classified staff and here for administrative staff.

HSD Connected Tip of the Week: Help Me

Students indicate they are more engaged when they have choices. Ask them if they feel like they have choices that excite them when you present your next project. What ideas might they have to add to or increase choice in your classroom?

Inspired2Educate Awards

Who inspired you to become an educator? Share your story with Inspired2Educate for a chance to win $2,000. Each month, PeopleAdmin will award one person with $1,000 for professional development and $1,000 for their educational institution.

Superintendent Coffee Chats

Superintendent Scott will hold a series of Coffee Chats in the month of December, with the first two occurring on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Park Lanes Family Entertainment Center, and Dec. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Manaia Coffee House. These are casual, no-host events at which community members can learn more about important activities in the District and ask any questions they may have. Spanish interpretation is available by advance request.

CCAC Special Session and Student Panel on Nov. 28

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The Citizens' Curriculum Advisory Council (CCAC) will hold a special session on Monday, Nov. 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room, 3083 NE 49th Place, at which they will participate in a panel discussion with current high school students about their experiences with instructional grouping, and work to finalize their synthesis of results from the community values survey. At their regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 5, the CCAC will prepare a summary of their findings and some recommendations to the Board on best practices for instructional grouping.

W.L. Henry Receives Library Grant

Congratulations to W.L. Henry Elementary School for being one of just three schools in Oregon to receive a library grant from James Patterson and the Scholastic Reading Club. Library/Textbook Manager Becky Cisco will use this $4,000 grant to purchase new books and to create a makerspace for students.

21st Annual Turkey Trot

Youth up through 8th grade are invited to participate in the 21st annual Turkey Trot at Hare Field on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Winners in each category take home a turkey! This event is free and pre-registration is not necessary.

Hillsboro Holly Days

Welcome the holiday season in Hillsboro's historic downtown with the annual Holly Days event on Saturday, Nov. 26. The winter market begins at 1 p.m. and features artists, crafts, local food and drinks, and fresh winter produce, and the annual tree lighting ceremony takes place at 5:30 p.m.