May 13, 2019
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT: Proud to be HSD Festival
It was a hot one in downtown Hillsboro on Saturday, May 11, but that didn't stop the crowds from coming to our 5th Annual Proud to be HSD Festival. Attendees had a great time watching student performances, interacting with students in the STEAM Pavilion, learning more about high school career-related offerings in the Career and College Pathways area, experiencing a Dual Language classroom in our Proud to be HSD Trailer, admiring student art and exploring downtown businesses in the Art Walk, participating in the inaugural Youth Cornhole Tournament, visiting partner booths, and, of course, cheering on their favorite mascot in the Mascot Challenge! The Mascot Challenge was big this year, wi
th eighteen school and two celebrity
mascots represented. Three-time winner Barley from the Hillsboro Hops was celebrated with a retirement ceremony at the beginning of the event, and served as a judge instead of as a participant in the Challenge. In the end,
Captain Crimson from Glencoe High School
emerged victorious and will keep the prestigious Mascot Challenge trophy for the next year. Many thanks to all of our wonderful staff, students, volunteers, and others who made the event possible, and to everyone who showed up to support us. We had a great time and we look forward to seeing you next year!
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World Robotics Championships Follow-Up
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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HSD sent three robotics teams, comprised of students from all four of our high schools, to the World Robotics Championships in Houston, Texas, from April 16-20, 2019. Here is a
recap
of how they did.
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MAY
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Board Meeting
5:15 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
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9:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Lincoln Street Kinder Orientation
6 p.m.
BMS Band Concert
7 p.m.
GHS Farewell Choir Concert
7 p.m.
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8 a.m.
9 a.m.
Hillsboro Hops Fan Fest
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Election Day
Minter Bridge Kinder Orientation
6:30 p.m.
LHS Choir Finale Concert
7 p.m.
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Summer Camp Registration Now Open
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Pride Stride Registration
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Students, staff, family and community members who wish to show their support for our LGBTQ students and staff are encouraged to participate in the Portland Pride Parade on Sunday, June 16, along with the group from Hillsboro. Sign up online or via paper form by Wednesday, May 15, and select your t-shirt size ($10 each).
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Burn Ban in Effect
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On Thursday, May 9, the Fire Defense Board enacted a burn ban in Washington County. Restrictions include backyard burning, agricultural burning, and land clearing or slash burning. The ban does not include recreational burning (backyard/outdoor fire pits), but caution should be exercised.
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Saturday Fun in Hillsboro
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The City of Hillsboro has several fun things planned for this Saturday, May 18.
- Hillsboro Farmers' Market and Public Works Day - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Hillsboro. Aside from all of the great Farmers' Market offerings, attendees can climb into the seats of heavy equipment, play with interactive displays, complete educational activities and more!
- Healthy Hillsboro 5K - 9 a.m., Rood Bridge Park. This 5K run/walk is open to people of all ages. Cost is $5 for adults and free for those under 18. Strollers are welcome, dogs are discouraged.
- Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Open House - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Downtown Fire Station: 240 S. 1st Ave. Meet Hillsboro firefighters, enjoy a free hot dog and chips, and explore fire engines.
- Electric Avenue Grand Opening - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunset Esplanade Shopping Center. Celebrate the grand opening of Hillsboro's Electric Avenue - an electric vehicle charging station from PGE that will support charging for up to six vehicles at a time.
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of Hot News
HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
City's e-newsletter
Top News of the Week:
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Hillsboro Hops Fan Fest
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The Hillsboro Hops will be holding their annual Fan Fest event on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ron Tonkin Field. Free entry and hot dogs! There will be lots of activities for the whole family, including wiffle ball, inflatables, speed pitch, and more. You can also bring your glove and play catch on the Hops' field. Single game tickets for the 2019 season will be on sale at the box office.
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Latino Cultural Festival
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The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce's 15th Annual Latino Cultural Festival takes place this Sunday, May 19, from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Hillsboro. Several of our schools and students will be participating in the festival. Free admission, exciting performances, fun activities, delicious food, a variety of artisan booths, and more await you at this family-friendly event.
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Election Day is May 21
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Ballots and voter pamphlets have been mailed for the May 21 Special District Election. If you have not received your ballot, please contact Washington County Elections right away. This election will determine three of our seven Board members for the next four years. Please vote!
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Retail Bag Ordinance Begins June 1
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In November 2018, the Hillsboro City Council approved an ordinance to eliminate one-time use plastic shopping bags. The ordinance goes into effect on June 1, 2019, for retailers with more than 10 employees; and on January 1, 2020, for all other retailers, restaurants, and City-sponsored and permitted events. Consumers without their own bags will be charged a $0.05 pass-through fee for each paper bag they use; people who qualify for SNAP or WIC will have the fee waived upon their request at checkout. Click here for details.
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Teacher K-12 Health Forum
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HSD teachers are invited to a Health Forum on the current HSD K-12 Sexual Health and Violence Prevention curriculum from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the Brookwood Public Library Community Room, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy. The event will include a brief presentation on work done this year by teachers, community partners, and the Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC); and will be followed by an opportunity for staff to review, provide feedback, and ask questions about resources and curriculum samples at each grade level.
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Field Trip Opportunity at Bag&Baggage
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Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company, presents another installment of adapted Grimm fairy tales for young audiences (ages 6-10), premiering "The Helpful Little Fox Fixes the Forest Grimm" at the Vault theatre on Friday, May 31. B&B is currently scheduling private performances for field trip groups the week of June 3-7. Available times are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.; run time is approximately one hour and they can seat up to 110. Tickets are $5 each, but underwriting is available for field trip performances. Contact Cassie Greer, 503-345-9590 x4, for more information.
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Free Mulch for School Gardens
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S&H Landscape Supplies & Recycling is offering up to 10 yards of compost to schools for their gardens. Several schools have already benefited from this great opportunity. If you'd like to take advantage of their generous offer as well, please contact Brandy Kelly at 503-846-0881.
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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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