April 8
, 2019
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT: Century Turf Ribbon-Cutting
Century commemorated the opening of its new synthetic turf field and lights with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 1. The $2.63 million project allows for all-season and evening use, and fulfills the 2017 Bond's promise to replace an aging facility and provide an equitable environment for the Century community. Now, all high schools in the District have lighted turf fields. Speakers at the ceremony highlighted the impacts of the project on themselves and Century students. They also expressed their gratitude for the community's support and to the voters who approved the bond in November 2017. Click here
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No School Friday, April 12
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UPCOMING
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Third quarter ends on Thursday, April 11, so there will be no school for all students on Friday, April 12.
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HSD and Adelante Chicas Awarded $250,000 Intel Foundation Grant
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The Hillsboro School District and the Chicas Youth Development Programs of Adelante Mujeres are pleased to announce that their proposal, "El Camino," was awarded $250,000 by the Intel Foundation through its She Will Connect U.S. grant program. The grant will fund hands-on experiences for girls in grades 5-8 to foster interest in STEM-related career fields. Click here to learn more.
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District Spelling Bee Winners
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Students from across HSD participated in the District Spelling Bee on Monday, April 1, at the Administration Center. The contest was for grade-level winners from elementary and middle schools, and was divided into two divisions: Division I for students in grades 1-5, and Division II for students in grades 6-8. The Division I winner was Yasmine Othman-Gomez, fifth-grader at Orenco; and the Division II winner was Owen Hannon, sixth-grader at Orenco. These students will go on to compete at the Regional Spelling bee on Thursday, April 25, at the NW Regional ESD. Click here for more information and pictures.
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HSD Mariachi Una Voz Awards
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Congratulations are in order for HSD Mariachi Una Voz and its amazing and dedicated director, Dan Bosshardt! They have earned three notable awards recently:
- A Community Cultural Participation Grant from the Cultural Coalition of Washington County;
- the Community Partner Award from the Metropolitan Youth Symphony; and
- the Schnitzer Wonder Award from the Oregon Symphony.
Click
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District Receives $255,000 to Help Replace Buses
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HSD recently learned of its selection for funding under the EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Act School Bus Rebate Program. Our award of $255,000 for the current school year will be used to help offset 20 percent of the cost of replacing 13 of our buses that do not meet current emissions standards, moving us closer to compliance with the deadline of 2025 for ensuring all buses in our fleet are eco-friendly. Another 30 percent of the cost of these buses will be reimbursed by Volkswagen settlement money within the next two years. The buses - six full-sized clean diesel transit buses (flat-nosed), four full-sized clean diesel conventional buses (with hood), and three smaller propane buses - will be purchased this summer, in time for the start of the 2019-20 school year. We will continue to apply for EPA rebates to help us fund the replacement of the remainder of our bus fleet over the coming years.
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Disability Resource Fair
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On Wednesday, April 17, HSD will host community partners who work to support students with disabilities and their families at a Disability Resource Fair. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the District Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place. Informational booths will be presented by the NW Regional ESD, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation, FACT Oregon, Dental3, and more!
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Learn About Giftedness
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Dr. RubyDawn Lyman, Coordinator of Pacific University's Talented and Gifted Specialization Program and HSD teacher, will present four sessions about what it means to be gifted:
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April 8 - Profiles of Giftedness
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April 15 - Perfectionism and Anxiety
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April 22 - Managing Overexcitabilities
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April 29 - Introversion and Classroom Success
All sessions will run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South Meadows Middle School, 4690 SE Davis Rd. Adults only; no childcare provided.
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YAC Members Travel to Washington, D.C.
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Recently, eight Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members visited Washington, D.C., along with six Hillsboro City Councilors who attended the annual National League of Cities Conference. While there, the students met with youth delegates from other school districts as well as elected officials, and shared information about the Sustainable Shopping Initiative they worked hard to get approved by City Council. Click here to learn more about their trip.
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Local Legislators Hold Town Hall Event
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State Representatives Janeen Sollman, Jeff Barker, and Courtney Neron will hold a joint legislative town hall event on Saturday, April 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Century High School Library, 2000 SE Century Blvd. Moderated by Hillsboro School Board member Mark Watson, the event will allow community members to learn more about the current legislative session and ask any questions they may have.
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City Councilors Seek Input in City Manager Recruitment
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Hillsboro City Councilors are hosting three upcoming listening sessions to gather input from community members on the qualities they would like to see in our next City Manager. The first session will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy. And the final two sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Hillsboro Senior Center, 750 SE 8th Ave.; and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shute Park Library, 775 SE 10th Ave
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The State of Washington County
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Learn about the role, services, and initiatives of your elected Washington County Board members, Auditor, Sheriff, District Attorney, Circuit Court Presiding Judge, and Justice Court Judge at the State of Washington County presentation on Wednesday, April 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center, 9985 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton. The event is free, but registration is requested; free childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who register by April 10. Interpretation is also available to those registering by April 10 by calling 503-846-8685 or e-mailing [email protected].
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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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