Fifty-Five Students Earn State Seal of Biliteracy

Congratulations are in order for 55 of our graduating seniors for earning the State Seal of Biliteracy. To obtain this honor, students must demonstrate academic proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in two languages. Fifty-four students earned the seal for reaching these standards in English and Spanish, and one student for reaching the standards in English and Italian. Each student will receive the seal on their graduation diploma and high school transcript. This accomplishment will ensure that future colleges and/or employers know that they are bilingual and biliterate. We applaud their significant accomplishments!

Century and Hilhi Leadership Teams Win Gold Council of Excellence Awards

Congratulations are in order for the leadership teams at Century and Hilhi for earning Gold Council of Excellence awards at both the state and national level. This is the 13th year in a row for Century, and fourth year in a row for Hilhi, to receive the prestigious awards. Click here to read more.

2017 Bond Construction Zones

Construction is already underway at several sites, and summer projects will be starting in less than a month. Vehicles, materials and crews will be moving in and out of these sites. Even if there doesn't seem to be activity at a site, the construction zone is still live and could be hazardous. Please be safe and stay out of fenced or taped-off areas. You can view project updates at hillsboro-bond.org.

District Retirement Celebration

Just a reminder that the District's annual Retirement Celebration is taking place this Thursday, May 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the South Meadows Middle School library, 4690 SE Davis Rd. Retiring staff members, colleagues, and guests are welcome to attend this fun event where we recognize and thank our retirees for their many years of dedicated service.

Middle School Recognition

On Thursday, April 25, the Hillsboro Optimist Club held its annual recognition event for middle school teachers and students. Hors d'oeuvres were made and served by Liberty High School Culinary students and entertainment was provided by the Hillsboro Indian Ensemble. Congratulations to all those who were honored.

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Election Day is May 21

Please remember to vote in our School Board election this Tuesday, May 21! Ballots have been mailed to you. Simply fill them out and drop them off by 8 p.m. on election night at one of several drop sites.

Local Beef Burger

Thanks to funds provided by Oregon's Farm-to-School Grant, HSD Nutrition Services was able to partner with Carman Ranch, located in the Wallowa Mountains in Eastern Oregon, to provide a 100 percent grass-fed beef burger to our school cafeterias this week. In fact, all of the ingredients for the burger are locally-sourced, including the bun from Dos Hermanos bakery in Portland and the cheese from the Tillamook Cheese Factory. The meal will even come with a side of macaroni salad from Reser's Fine Foods in Beaverton! Burgers will be served at Century High School on Wednesday, May 22, and at all other schools on Friday, May 24.

Students Sought for Ground Up Internship

Applications are now being accepted for the Ground Up marketing lab experience at First Tech Credit Union's Hillsboro Corporate Office near the District Administration Center for the 2019-20 school year. The opportunity is open to students who will be juniors or seniors, are in the Business and Marketing or Culinary pathways at their school, and have availability to work a block period in the morning before traveling to their school for classes. Three teacher recommendations are required; applications are due June 1, 2019. Contact Brooke Nova for more information.

City of Hillsboro Family-Friendly Pride Party

The City of Hillsboro will be holding its inaugural Pride Party on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 7 p.m., in the Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station. Celebrity Poison Waters will serve as emcee, with help from City leaders. Performers will include Portland's Frankie Simone, the Portland Pride Band and Color Guard, and Hillsboro's own Mexico en la Piel ballet folklorico. There will be a craft and artisan market, community resource booths, and art activities. Food and beverages will be available for sale.

53rd Avenue Community Center Groundbreaking

Come celebrate the start of construction on the new community center at 53rd Avenue at their groundbreaking event on Wednesday, May 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 333 NE 53rd Ave. Light refreshments will be provided.

Fish with a First Responder

Cabela's in Tualatin is hosting a free " Fish with a First Responder" kids' weekend event in their parking lot on Saturday, May 25, from noon to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, May 26, from noon to 4 p.m. Activities include a BBQ, crafts, giveaways, photos, demonstrations, and a catch and release pond.