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District Spelling Bee Winners
Top spellers gathered at the Administration Center on Wednesday, April 5, for the annual District Spelling Bee. The contest was held in two divisions: Division 1 for students in grades 3-5, and Division 2 for students in grades 6-8. Competition was fierce with spell-offs determining some of the results. Congratulations to all of the winners (pictured from left to right): Division 1 - 1st Place: Darrien Rogers (Quatama); 2nd Place: Erica Mann (Jackson); 3rd Place: Aiden Minthorne (Brookwood); Division 2 - 1st Place: Amy Miners (Lenox); Veronika Kempton (Patterson); and 3rd Place: Brenna Weisgerber (Free Orchards). They will now compete in the Regional Spelling Bee at the NWRESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, on Friday, April 28.
School is in Session on Friday, April 14
UPCOMING
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Please remember that Friday, April 14, is a school day! Though it was originally planned to be a no school day for students, a work day for elementary teachers, and a grade prep day for secondary teachers (as April 13 is the end of third quarter), it was converted to a school day as part of the inclement weather make-up plan approved by the School Board on Feb. 7.


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 Incoming Evergreen Student Parent Night (current 6th graders)
6 p.m.
11
 Homework Help at Shute Park Library
5:30 p.m.

Brown Become a Panther Night
6 p.m.

Poynter Choir Concert
7 p.m.
12
 West Union Kinder Orientation
2:30 p.m.

Multiple Perspectives Dialogue Session
5:30 p.m.
(see related article)

Bond Advisory Committee Meeting
6 p.m.

13
End of 3rd Quarter

Kinder Orientations:
Indian Hills, 3 p.m.
Groner K-8, 3 p.m.
Tobias, 6 p.m.

Indian Hills Spring Pictures

Brown MS Career Day
1 pm.

5:30 p.m.

HOA Science Fair and Talent Show
5:30 p.m .

Minter Bridge Father Daughter Dance
6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

14
 Regular School Day (see related article)

Lenox Jump-rope for Heart Event
17
 Hillsboro Big Picture Open House
6 p.m.
(see related article)

City of Hillsboro Cultural Arts Planning
6:30 p.m.
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Multiple Perspectives Dialogue Session
HSD welcomes your participation in this week's equity-focused dialogue session, Multiple Perspectives: An Interracial Dialogue, with a topic of: "Students Say the Darndest Things: A Panel Discussion-My Experience as a Student in HSD," on Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the South Meadows Middle School library, 4690 SE Davis Rd. RSVP to Patricia Ramirez by April 10 if you would like to attend.

 
Film Plastic Recycling Challenge Ending But Collections Continue
 
The TREX Film Plastic Recycling Challenge may be ending on April 15, but the event has been so popular that many schools will continue collecting film plastic for the rest of the year. The school that collected the most film plastic during the contest--announced on Earth Day, April 22--will win a TREX bench.

 
Hillsboro Big Picture Open House
 
HSD is excited to announce Hillsboro Big Picture as a new high school option for incoming ninth-grade students! Learn more about the program at an information session on Monday, April 17, 6 p.m., at Miller Education Center, 440 SE Oak St., Hillsboro. Dinner will be provided. RSVP required. If you have questions about the event, please call 503-844-1680. For more information about Big Picture Learning, please visit the Big Picture website.

 
Superintendent Coffee Chats
 
Please join Superintendent Scott at one of two upcoming Coffee Chats: Tuesday, April 18, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Insomnia, 317 E. Main St.; or Wednesday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the South Store Café, 24485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. Coffee Chats provide an informal opportunity for parents and community members to hear about what's going on in the district and ask any questions they may have. Spanish interpretation is available by contacting Sindy Avila at least 24 hours in advance.

 
Eco Fair, April 29
Please join us for a fun, family-friendly event on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lincoln Street Elementary School: our first annual Eco Fair! The Eco Fair is being held in honor of Earth Month and is hosted by HSD in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, Washington County Waste Management, the Hillsboro Library, and Artosaur. Featured activities include a tire collection, community art projects using upcycled materials, the Library of Things, beautification of the Lincoln Street grounds, and more!

Proud to be HSD Festival, May 13

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Mark your calendars for the third annual Proud to be HSD Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in downtown Hillsboro in conjunction with the Hillsboro Farmers' Market. We are currently seeking student performers for our performance stages, as well as community volunteers who can help out on the day of the event. If you are interested, please contact Marleen Zytniowski at 503-844-1771.

Cultural Arts Community Plan Feedback Sessions
The City of Hillsboro's Cultural Arts Program invites you to share your feedback about the types of arts and cultural resources, events and activities you would like to see in Hillsboro. Join them for one of their upcoming community conversations: Monday, April 17, at Century; Tuesday, April 18, at Glencoe; Wednesday, April 26, at Liberty; or Thursday, April 27, at Hilhi. All events are 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school's library. Free refreshments and children's activities provided; RSVP requested.

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