FEATURED EVENT:  Hillsboro Schools Summit
More than 60 people attended our Fall Hillsboro Schools Summit on Friday, Oct. 19. The event kicked off with a performance by the District's Una Voz Mariachi Band and sharing of information about the Mariachi STEAM Camp they participated in over the summer. Superintendent Scott then talked about summer bond work and gave special recognition to both Hillsboro Parks & Recreation and Inline Construction for their partnership and support. Next, a panel of student and staff speakers talked about valuable programming that took place over the summer and what those opportunities mean to students. Special recognition was given to our School Resource Officers and The Printory for their support of Connect Camps, and to the Washington County Early Learning Hub for their support of early learning programs. Pictures and a video of the event are available on our website .

Jackson Elementary Student Wins U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Contest
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EVENTS
Jackson Elementary School fourth-grader Brigette Harrington was announced as the  winner of Oregon's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest in a surprise announcement delivered by Governor Kate Brown on Monday, Oct. 15. For winning the contest, Brigette has earned an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., this December where she will serve as the official lighter of "The People's Tree," which is coming from Oregon's Willamette National Forest.

 

OCTOBER

23
7:30-8:30 a.m.

Work Session
5:15 p.m.
Regular Session
7 p.m.

5:30-
7:30 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

24
PSAT Day
(check with your school for event schedule)

3:30-5:30 p.m.


25
6-7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

26
Ladd Acres Fall Festival
6 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

27
CHS & GHS Marching Band Championships @ U of O
8 a.m.

9 a.m.

Century Harvest Bazaar
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

30 Ladd Acres Family Folk Dance Night 
3rd grade
6 p.m.
4th grade
7 p.m.

Liberty Fall Choir Concert with Poynter @ LHS
7 p.m.

Hilhi Fall Choir Concert with Mariachi Sangre Azul @ HHS
7 p.m.
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Glencoe Turf Ribbon-Cutting
Glencoe High School students and staff, District staff, Board and community members, and representatives from the Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball organization were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of Glencoe's new lighted turf field on Monday, Oct. 15. This project was made possible by the passage of the District's 2017 bond and a generous donation from the Hillsboro Hops Community Fund. Click here to read more and to view a video recap of the event.

Superintendent Coffee Chats
Superintendent Scott will hold three Coffee Chats this week: two in English and one in Spanish. The first will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Longbottom Coffee & Tea, 4893 NE 59th Ave.; and the second will take place on Friday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the South Store Café, 24485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. The Spanish-language chat will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Eastwood Elementary School, 2100 NE Lincoln St. Please join us to learn more about important activities in the District and to ask any questions you may have.

Anti-Bullying Month Focus: Getting to Know Your State and Local Resources
Some of the ways we support safe and welcoming school environments are by providing confidential opportunities to share concerns or report an issue, and fostering strong partnerships with community organizations and service providers. Did you know there are two ways you can report concerns anonymously? One way is by using the Hillsboro School District app, the other is by using the SafeOregon statewide tip line. Learn more about the resources available here.

 
Hillsboro Police Department Launches Body-Worn Camera Program
 
In 2016, the Hillsboro Police Department (HPD) secured a $217,500 federal grant for body-worn cameras. Since then, they have been getting feedback from the community, researching best practices, developing a policy and program, acquiring devices, and conducting training. Last week, they announced the program had officially begun and over the course of the next few weeks, all patrol officers will have a body-worn camera. Soon, these cameras will be worn by our HPD school resource officers as well. The cameras are intended to enhance safety, build trust, demonstrate transparency and accountability, and are called an "effective tool in modern policing" by Chief Lee Dobrowolski. For more information about the program, when the cameras will be in use, and protections in place for youth, please see this press release and FAQ.

Washington County Civic Leaders Project
The Washington County Civic Leaders Project, led by Adelante Mujeres in collaboration with Washington County, invites participants from communities of color and other underrepresented communities to complete a hands-on leadership training that will equip them to actively participate in the civic life of the county and to engage in county decision-making. Application deadline is Nov. 12.


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Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library Book Sale
The Annual Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library Book Sale begins Friday, Oct. 26, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 6. Over 60,000 items, such as children's books, cookbooks, mysteries, audio books, CDs, DVDs and more are available. For more information, please visit hillsborolibraryfriends.org .  

Hillsboro Events on 10/27
A lot is happening in Hillsboro on Saturday, Oct. 27! The final   Farmers Market of the 2018 season will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Hillsboro; a   Disaster Preparedness Fair is being held in the Civic Center, 150 E. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the Hillsboro Police Department will hold a Prescription Drug Turn-In event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Main Precinct, 250 SE 10th Ave.

MAX Blue Line Service Returns to Normal on 10/28
Work on the Hillsboro MAX Line will wrap up this week, meaning that regular service will return to the stops between the Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport Station and Hatfield Government Center Station on Sunday, Oct. 28. Shuttle buses were servicing those stops during the disruption.
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