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Blood Drive Appointments Still Available

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Administration Center on Thursday, May 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. At press time, there were still several slots available. If you are willing and able to donate, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: "hillsborosd1j" or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.

Summer Learning Opportunity for Teachers

Pacific University has received funding from the USDOE to offer the following course to 15 HSD teachers free of charge: "Current Trends in ESOL Language Policy and Practice." The course runs June 19-July 14, 2017, is fully online, and is worth three semester credits. See the flyer for additional information. Those interested are asked to complete this survey as soon as possible.

   

Important Dates for Benefits Enrollment

Benefits open enrollment will take place mid-August through early September and there will be several opportunities to receive assistance with the process. Click here to see important dates and mark your calendars accordingly!

Remember to Vote! School Board Ballots Due Tuesday

Don't forget: Election Day is Tuesday, May 16. Four seats on the Hillsboro School Board are up for election and your vote matters! If you have not yet mailed your ballot, you will need to take it to one of the ballot drop-off locations before 8 p.m. on the 16th. We will announce our new Board members on Wednesday, May 17.

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Seeking S-Comm Team Members for 2017-18

We were thrilled with our first Student Communications ("S-Comm") Team, composed of students from each of our high schools, and now we're seeking applicants for next year's group. S-Comm is a hybrid club, internship, and career-related learning experience that provides students with a wealth of information about the District and the field of communications, as well as opportunities to hone their skills in public speaking, event planning and management, photography, marketing, design, videography and more. Applications are available online and are due by Friday, June 1, with selections announced on Wednesday, June 14.

TEDxYouth@LincolnStreet Tickets on Sale

Host an International Teacher

Host families are needed from August 2017 through June 2018 for Chinese teachers in residency at four of our schools: Jackson and Ladd Acres Elementary, and Brown and Evergreen Middle Schools. Host families benefit from the international exchange by learning about Chinese culture and language while sharing a slice of American life! They also receive a monthly stipend to help with costs. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Sonta Thompson, 503-844-1500.

Take the Block 67 Survey

The City of Hillsboro is seeking feedback on what types of spaces should be included in the build-out of "Block 67," the former Hank's property bordered by 6th and 7th Avenues and Baseline and SE Oak Streets. But hurry - the survey closes on Monday, May 15.

Click-It or Ticket Enforcement Blitz May 15-28

The Hillsboro Police Department, along with other Oregon law enforcement agencies, will pay particular attention to proper seat belt use during a nationwide traffic enforcement blitz May 15-28. Oregon crash data for 2015 shows lack of belt use in 27 percent of daytime and 50 percent of nighttime crashes. ODOT estimates that at least half of those who died unbelted, or 67 people, could have been saved if everyone used seat belts on every trip. Please be safe, buckle up and encourage your teenage drivers to do the same!