April 24, 2017
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT: Eco Fair & Tire Collection
Don't miss the Eco Fair and Tire Collection event on Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Street Elementary School, 801 NE Lincoln St. 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 featuring upcycled materials, the Library of Things, beautification of the Lincoln Street grounds, and more!
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2017-19 Budget Scenarios and Advocacy
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UPCOMING
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As the Oregon Legislature continues to wrestle with the state's 2017-19 budget allocations, districts are fast approaching the time when they need to present and approve their local budgets for the upcoming school year. Most indications are that the K-12 budget will result in significant cuts for schools, which means that the time is now to reach out to your elected officials and advocate for increased funding.
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Kindergarten Fair Reminder
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The second of two District Kindergarten Fairs takes place this Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Witch Hazel Elementary School, 4950 SE Davis Rd. Parents of incoming kindergartners are invited to attend and experience a real school lunch, participate in fun literacy and math activities, and gather information on kindergarten registration and community resources. Each incom
ing kindergartner will receive a free book! For information on kindergarten orientation events at each of our elementary schools, please visit the Kindergarten Registration page of the website.
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River Cohen Scholarship Opportunity
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River Cohen Giving is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a high school student graduating this year who has been accepted to an accredited college, university, trade or design school; or to a student currently enrolled in one of those programs. To apply, simply write a short essay (500 words or less) answering the question: "How can philanthropy change the world?" Additional information is available at RiverCohenGiving.com.
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Youth Advisory Council Recruitment Reminder
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High school students: do you ever wonder who the city Councilors in Hillsboro are? Are you interested in giving youth a voice in government? The City of Hillsboro is currently recruiting for the 2017-18 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is dedicated to planning inclusive activities, appreciating diversity, and increasing youth involvement local government. YAC meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Click
here to apply by April 28; contact
Jessica Chovanec with questions.
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Cultural Arts Community Plan Feedback Sessions Conclude This Week
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The final two community conversations about the types of arts and cultural resources, events and activities people would like to see in Hillsboro take place this week: Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Liberty High School; and Thursday, April 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Hillsboro High School. Feedback received at these meetings will help the City of Hillsboro develop a comprehensive Cultural Arts Community Plan. Free refreshments and children's activities provided; RSVP requested.
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici to Hold Town Hall
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Oregon's U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici is holding a series of town hall events this spring to talk about her work in congress and to hear from constituents about the issues they care about. If you missed her Hillsboro meeting on March 13, plan to attend her upcoming Portland-area meeting on Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m. at Lincoln High School, 1600 SW Salmon St., Portland.
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Students in grades K-6 are invited to attend the Junior Jags Track Day Camp on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Century High School. Students will do the same warm-up as the high school athletes, learn the basics of track and field, and have a chance to compete in a min-meet! $5 entry fee benefits Century Track & Field.
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