October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Creating safe and welcoming school environments is a top priority in HSD. At all levels of our system, there are programs and initiatives under way to help ensure that students are respectful, responsible, and safe in their behaviors and interactions with others. The value of student safety is shared across the country, therefore many schools and organizations observe National Bullying Prevention Month in October. The goal of the national campaign is to e ncourage communities to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying on children of all ages . For more information or ideas on how to implement bullying prevention efforts in your school or community, please see the Bullying Prevention page on our website.

Rescheduled National Emergency Alert Test Takes Place Oct. 3

Due to the Hurricane Florence response, the nationwide combined test of the Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert Systems was rescheduled from Thursday, Sept. 20, to Wednesday, Oct. 3. Please be aware that, at 11:18 a.m. this Wednesday, all cell phones and enabled mobile devices will receive a push notification of a test message. The same message will be repeated on broadcast media (televisions, radios, etc.) at 11:20 a.m. No action is necessary on your part.

HillsDOer Day & OrenKOfest

Hillsboro's fourth annual HillsDOer Day is taking place this Saturday, Oct. 6. HillsDOer Day is all about coming together and taking care of our community. Sign up to volunteer at one of several project locations around town, do great work, and receive a free boxed lunch for your efforts, courtesy of Sonrise Church. Afterward, check out Hillsboro's Harvest Festival, OrenKOfest, taking place from noon to 7 p.m. in the Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station. This free, family-friendly event features live music, food, art and craft vendors, kids' activities, and more!

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Legislative Event and Candidates Forum

Hillsboro's Brookwood Main Library is hosting two events this week that are designed to give voters more information about some of the measures and candidates they'll see on their Nov. ballot. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, following a meet and greet with candidates and representatives from local organizations from 4 to 5:45 p.m., a presentation and Q&A on Measures 103 and 104 will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Then on Thursday, Oct. 4, following a meet and greet from 4 to 5:45 p.m., candidates running for Hillsboro City Council, State Senate, and State House of Representatives will participate in a Candidates Forum from 6 to 8 p.m.

Superintendent Coffee Chats

Please join Superintendent Scott at one of his upcoming Coffee Chats. The first is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Starbucks in the Sunset Esplanade, 2521 SE TV Hwy. These casual, no-host, drop-in events are designed to give parents and community members an opportunity to learn more about the important activities going on in the District and ask any questions they may have. Spanish interpretation is available upon advance request.

Health Reminders

Cold and flu season is upon us! Two of the best ways to stay healthy are to wash your hands frequently and get a flu shot. According to GetaFluShot.com, flu shots reduce the risk of influenza by up to 90 percent. Physician offices, pharmacies, and even our own School Based Health Center at Century High School can administer flu shots. If your child does become ill, please follow these guidelines for when and how long to keep them home.

Take the Drive Less Challenge

Oregon's Drive Less Challenge is taking place Oct. 1-15. The challenge encourages people to walk, bike, carpool, or take mass transit to work, school, and other destinations during this time frame. Participants who register and log their trips will be eligible to win one of 55 prizes.