October 16, 2017
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT: Hillsboro Schools Foundation Donates $140,000 for STEM Kits
The Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF) presented the Hillsboro School District with a ceremonial check for $140,000 at the School Board meeting on September 26, 2017. This investment in support of elementary STEM kits, which included $132,000 in cash for the purchase of the kits, as well as 80 new microscopes from Vernier Software, represents the largest single contribution HSF has made to the District and was made possible by a multi-year effort that was supported by many donors. The kits will be packed with hands-on tools for the meaningful exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math, and correspond with the new elementary science curriculum that is being rolled out in classrooms this fall.
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2016-17 School and District Report Cards
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
OCTOBER
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School and district report cards for the 2016-17 school year were released on Thursday, Oct. 12, by the Oregon Department of Education. These report cards are posted on our website under About Us/Accountability. Click here to read Superintendent Scott's address to parents and community members about the information contained in the report cards.
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Hillsboro Schools Bond Would Provide a Modern Education for Every Student
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The Hillsboro Schools Bond contains more than $54 million in projects to ensure students have access to the tools, programs, and learning environments that will engage them and support their achievement. This includes technology infrastructure and devices, flexible classroom furniture, and the expansion of career-technical education programs in our high schools. Learn more at www.Hillsboro-Bond.org.
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Voter Registration Deadline and Ballots Mailed This Week
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If you have not yet registered to vote, please do so by Tuesday, Oct. 17, as that is the registration deadline for the November 7 election. If you need to register or update your voter registration information, you can do so online. Ballots will be mailed on Wednesday, Oct. 18, so please watch your mailbox and vote early!
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Great Oregon Shakeout is Oct. 19
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The Great Oregon ShakeOut will take place at 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, along with similar events all across the world designed to drill the appropriate response of Drop, Cover, and Hold On in the event of a major earthquake. Families can participate in the event as well, and use the day as an opportunity to evaluate their own readiness for a potential natural disaster.
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Reminder: Bus Driver Job Fair is Oct. 21
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HSD needs bus drivers! If you or someone you know might be interested, please attend the Bus Driver Job Fair on Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, to learn more. These are six-hour positions that offer benefits, paid training, coverage for all licensing and fees after successful completion of training, and hourly rates of $16.03-$21.64.
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Washington County Open Studios Tour
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October is Arts Month in Hillsboro, and one of the signature events is the Open Studios Tour. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to tour the studios of local artists (many of which are in their homes!), see their works, and talk to the artists about their process, inspirations, etc. This free event will take place on Oct. 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Climate Essay Contest
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High school students are encouraged to submit entries to the Washington County Climate Essay Contest. Entries can be in the form of an essay or video, and must focus on one contributing factor of climate change and the student's plan for addressing it in our area. Entry deadline is Jan. 5, 2018. Read the full details here. |
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What makes you proud to be a part of the Hillsboro School District? Tell YOUR story here.
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Published by the Hillsboro School District Communications Department
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503.844.1500
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