Bond Update: Reedville Celebrates Final Completion

Reedville Elementary School is celebrating the final wrap-up of its bond-funded renovations with a school assembly on Thursday, Feb. 7, 1:45 p.m., followed by an open house for the community from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to check out how the school was modernized while retaining its historical architecture.

Newly Revised Science Assessment Coming This Year

This year, the mandatory science test for students in grades 5, 8 and high school is all new and fully aligned to the Oregon Science Standards (Next Generation Science Standards - NGSS), which were adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education in 2014. This is great news because we now have a test that is designed to assess the same learning standards that teachers are using in the classroom. The revised assessment will do a much better job of determining how well students are doing learning science concepts in our classrooms. Click here to read more.

Legislative Session Begins Tuesday

Elected officials will convene their Legislative Session on Tuesday, Jan. 22. One of the most important outcomes of the session will be the passing of the state's budget for 2019-21, which will include the allocation for K-12 education. The Governor has proposed $8.972 billion for K-12, but also has proposed a School Improvement Fund ( Senate Bill 217) to reduce class sizes in grades K-3 and lengthen the school year, among other investments. At the $8.972 billion funding level, HSD would be approximately $11 million short for the biennium, so we are advocating for a state-level allocation of at least $9.3 billion to maintain current service level. Visit our Budget Matters webpage for additional information.

Hearing Screenings

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Starting on Monday, Jan. 28, the District will conduct hearing screenings for students in grades 1 and 3. If you do not want your child to participate, please inform their teacher or the school office. For more information, contact HSD's Vision and Hearing Screening Team at 503-844-1533.

Project Homeless Connect

On Friday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Project Homeless Connect will bring together critical services and more than 60 agency partners to help those that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Dental, vision, chiropractic, foot care, massage, haircuts, clothing, breakfast, lunch, plus water and coffee all day. Volunteers are needed for client support, assistance, and intake; food preparation and serving; leading and assisting activities, and more. Click here for additional information or to sign up.

State of the City Address

The Hillsboro City Council invites all community members to attend the 2019 State of the City address with Mayor Callaway on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main St.

Art Scholarship Contest 

High school students are invited to participate in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works will be accepted and are due to VFW Hillsboro Auxiliary 2666, 310 SW Walnut St., Hillsboro 97123, by Sunday, Mar. 31. Click here for more information and a link to the entry form.