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Hillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceBlock 67 in Downtown HillsboroMayor Pace is joined by City of Hillsboro Senior Project Manager Justin DeMello to discuss the Block 67 project in Downtown Hillsboro.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Block672025-07-1405 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHillsboro Rotary 4th of July ParadeMayor Pace is joined by Pat Robison, Chairperson of the Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade to discuss the annual parade in Downtown Hillsboro!2025-06-2707 min
Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News June 9, 2025 - Last Days of SchoolThe end of the 2024-25 school year has arrived, which means it’s time for learning a few final lessons, field days, yearbook signing, and looking ahead to summer vacation.After-school childcare and activities may be limited this week - please check with your child’s school for specifics - and the last day for students is Thursday, June 12. This will be an early release day, meaning students will get out of school three hours earlier than normal. Lunch will still be available at all sites prior to release. There are a variety of camps and a...2025-06-0708 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceJuneteenth Celebration in HillsboroLaTosha Wilson, the Chair of the Black Advisory Business Council with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, joins Mayor Pace to talk about Hillsboro’s Juneteenth Celebration, what the event means to her personally, and what she wants Hillsboro community members to experience when celebrating Juneteenth.2025-06-0406 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PacePride Month in Hillsboro & the Westside Queer Resource CenterMayor Pace sits down with Westside Queer Resource Center Board Member Amber Davis Ota to talk about:the importance of celebrating Pride Monththe impact that the Westside Queer Resource Center continues to make in serving Hillsboro community membersCity of Hillsboro Pride Month infoWestside Queer Resource Center info2025-06-0407 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la Semana, 2 de junio de 2025 - Celebrando a la Clase de 2025¡Esta es la semana de graduaciones del Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro! Es un momento para reflexionar sobre el pasado y mirar hacia el futuro, celebrando el arduo trabajo y los numerosos logros de nuestros estudiantes a lo largo de su trayectoria desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado, y anticipando los diversos caminos que emprenderán tras terminar su etapa en nuestro sistema escolar.A continuación se detallan las fechas, horarios y lugares de nuestras ceremonias de graduación:Academia en Línea de Hillsboro: Martes, 3 de junio, 6:00 p.m. en Hare FieldEscuela Prepar...2025-06-0209 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News June 2, 2025 - Celebrating the Class of 2025It’s graduation week in the Hillsboro School District! This is a time where we both reflect on the past and look forward to the future as we celebrate all of our students’ hard work and many accomplishments over their PreK-12 career, and anticipate the various pathways they will embark upon after leaving our system. Following are the dates, times, and locations of our graduation ceremonies:Hillsboro Online Academy: Tuesday, June 3, 6 p.m. at Hare FieldCentury High School: Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m. at Hillsboro StadiumGlencoe High School: Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m...2025-05-3009 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceSummer Reading in HillsboroHillsboro’s Student Success Librarian, Kate Whitman explains the value of Hillsboro Public Library’s Summer Reading program for children and parents.2025-05-2909 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News May 26, 2025 - HSD Student Councils Take Home GoldCongratulations are in order for the Leadership/Student Council teams at all four HSD comprehensive high schools! Each of them earned the prestigious Gold Council Award at the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC) Spring Leadership Conference in late April. The leadership programs begin by setting goals in the fall and actively participating in activities and events throughout the year. In order to receive the award, programs must create and encourage activities that promote inclusivity among all students and provide a series of events that include a variety of different areas/disciplines. Along with involvement in the s...2025-05-2308 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News May 19, 2025 - Oregon’s June Economic and Revenue ForecastOregon’s June Economic and Revenue Forecast was released on Wednesday, May 14. This is the final Forecast of the 2023-25 biennium. The report showed that Net General Fund and Lottery resources available for the 2025-27 biennium are down $798 million from the March 2025 forecast. It further showed that projected revenue from the Corporate Activities Tax, which is the funding source for the Student Success Act, is down $44.4 million. In addition, the state’s reserve accounts decreased by over $400 million and are currently projected to sit at $5.09 billion at the end of the 2023-25 biennium. What th...2025-05-1907 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceThe Hillsboro Film FestivalHillsboro Film Festival Organizer & Filmmaker Christi Dodge sits down with Mayor Pace to discuss what inspired her to start the Film Festival, how it expanded to three days, and how it lifts underrepresented voices.2025-05-1608 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News May 12, 2025 - Mental Health Awareness MonthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month! This month is a reminder that we all have mental health. It’s how we think, feel, connect with others, and handle stress. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as maintaining our physical health. Doing things like getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, spending time outside, and doing fun activities as a family are all ways to tend to our mental health. In HSD we encourage students, staff and families to:Learn more about mental health and protective factors. Speak respectfully and inclusively about...2025-05-1206 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News May 5, 2025 - National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher DayMay 5-9, 2025, is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 6, is National Teacher Day! All year long, but especially this week, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing teachers who give their best every day to ensure students receive a high quality, engaging education that prepares them for their next steps in life. A few words or a note of thanks would go a long way toward letting your favorite teachers know what a positive impact they’ve had on your life. If you’d like to share some of these kind words or a s...2025-05-0206 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News April 28, 2025 - Proud to be HSD FestivalOur 10th Annual Proud to be HSD Festival takes place on Saturday, May 10 in downtown Hillsboro in conjunction with the Hillsboro Farmers Market!Please join us to be inspired, educated, and entertained by our amazing HSD students. You can find our high school Career and College Pathway booths on the Civic Center Plaza, where students from our various career and technical education and career-aligned learning pathway courses will showcase their knowledge and skills. Next to them will be our STEAM tents, featuring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities hosted by K-8 students and high s...2025-04-2508 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News April 21, 2025 - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asians, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders of the United States. Originating after U.S. Congress action in 1997, this commemoration serves to highlight the vastness of the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, which spans more than 30 countries where over 100 different languages are spoken, and where the experiences are equally as varied. During the month of May and integrated into the curriculum throughout the school year, we celebrate our AANHPI community intentionally and honor their gifts, cultures, diverse h...2025-04-1909 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News April 14, 2025 - Volunteer Appreciation WeekApril 20 through 26 is National Volunteer Week - an opportunity to recognize the positive impact volunteer service has on our schools and communities! We could not do what we do without the help and support of our amazing volunteers, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts! To learn more about volunteering in Hillsboro schools, please visit the Volunteering page of our website or go to hsd.k12.or.us/volunteer . Generous volunteers and donors play an incredibly important role for our students and families. We recognize and deeply appreciate all you do, and encourage you to stay involved...2025-04-1105 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News April 7, 2025 - Crystal Apple NomineesCongratulations are in order for forty-two staff members who have been nominated for the coveted Crystal Apple Award, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Promoting excellence in education, the Crystal Apple Awards are now in their 20th year of recognizing outstanding staff members in the categories of licensed, classified, and administrative and supervisory/technical. The surprise reveals are now complete and you can see the full list of nominees along with pictures on our website.Check it out and consider purchasing a ticket to attend the Crystal Apple Awards Celebration on Th...2025-04-0706 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 17, 2025 - National Engineers WeekNational Engineers Week is February 16-22, 2025. For the eighth consecutive year, Intel and the Portland Metro STEM Partnership are partnering with the Hillsboro School District to bring hands-on engineering design learning to 4th grade classrooms across the district. On February 19, 20, and 21, volunteers from Intel and other AM-TECH partner companies will join classrooms to support students as they engage in an exciting engineering design challenge that aligns with grade-level science standards. The visits will include hands-on design time, volunteer discussions, and opportunities for volunteers to share their passion for engineering.Fourth grade is a pivotal time f...2025-02-2008 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la Semana, 3 de febrero de 2025 - La tasa de graduación del Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro alcanza su máximo históricoEl Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro logró la mayor cantidad de estudiantes graduados a tiempo de su historia en 2024, donde el 87.55 % de los estudiantes senior de todo el distrito lograron graduarse dentro de los cuatro años posteriores a su primer ingreso a la escuela preparatoria.
Dos preparatorias del distrito, Century y Glencoe, superaron el umbral del 90 % de graduación: un hito histórico para Glencoe y la segunda vez para Century desde que Oregón comenzó a utilizar el método de cálculo grupal en 2008-09.
La tasa de graduación del distrito es 5.8 puntos por...2025-02-0311 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 3, 2025 - Hillsboro School District Graduation Rate Hits All-Time HighHillsboro School District graduated more students on-time than ever in 2024, with 87.55% of seniors districtwide achieving graduation within four years of their first entry into high school. Graduation rates at two high schools, Century and Glencoe, crested the 90% threshold - a first for Glencoe and just the second time for Century since Oregon began using the cohort calculation method in 2008-09. The District’s graduation rate is 5.8 percentage points higher than the state average, and 1.37 percentage points higher than last year’s rate of 86.18%.
Sizable gains were made in the focal group categories of Migrant and Students Experiencing Pover...2025-02-0310 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News January 27, 2025 - National Career and Technical Education MonthFebruary is National Career and Technical Education Month, an annual public awareness campaign sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, which encourages us to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs and educators across the nation. Here in Hillsboro, we have much to celebrate as we continue to expand and enhance opportunities for students through our robust CTE and Career and College Pathway programs.
In HSD, our 37 CTE programs are an integral part of our larger Career and College Pathway system, which offers 65 programs across the district at the high school...2025-01-2408 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News January 6, 2025 - School Board Appreciation MonthJanuary is School Board Appreciation Month! We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our seven elected School Board members for their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community: Chair Ivette Pantoja, Vice Chair Mark Watson, and Directors See Eun Kim, Erika Lopez, Patrick Maguire, Nancy Thomas, and Monique Ward. We would also like to recognize and thank our three student representatives to the Board: Gwen Kondor from Century High School, Kal Sibbel from Liberty High School, and Abraham Staffa from Hillsboro Online Academy.
Board members put in countless hours overseeing an...2025-01-0607 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 25, 2024, Bike Helmet Giveaway at Lincoln Street Elementary SchoolRecently, brand new bicycle helmets were given to all students at Lincoln Street Elementary School, thanks to a collaboration between Lincoln Street P.E. teacher, Mrs. Saguchi, Glencoe High School Leadership, WashCo Bikes, the Hillsboro Police Department, and trauma nurses from Legacy Health. The donation was made in memory of a Lincoln Street 6th grader who was tragically killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bike last February. High school and adult volunteers helped fit the students with helmets and provided safety education. Coming up on Thursday, March 13, 2025, a Bike Rodeo will be held at...2024-11-2205 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 28, 2024 - Native American Heritage WeekNovember is Native American Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the beauty of indigenous cultures. Not only do we recognize the tremendous positive significance of Native people in this country, but we also remember the mistreatment of Native communities that continue to fight for recognition, equality, and peace.
We recognize that parts of the Hillsboro School District are located on the traditional lands of the Atfalati Kalapuya, the indigenous people of this area. According to Kalapuya tradition, the people were created here, and they have lived here since time immemorial. Indigenous people still live here today, h...2024-10-2507 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHow Hillsboro Water Rates Are Set
It’s the mission of the City of Hillsboro Water Department to provide community members with continued access to safe drinking water, while protecting public health.And it’s community members who advise Hillsboro Water’s leadership and the Hillsboro Utilities Commission, on setting the water rates for all customers.
In this episode, Mayor Callaway is talking about Hillsboro Water Rates, how they’re set, and how Hillsboro residents’ voices impact the decision-making.
Featuring:
Water Department Director Niki Iverson
Utilities Commission Chair David Judah
Community Advisory Panel member Jim Yent
2024-10-1617 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 14, 2024 - Budget Situation and Legislative AdvocacyIn mid-May of this year, school districts across the state received the final State School Fund reconciliation for the 2022-23 school year and revised assumptions for the 2023-24 school year.
For context, and to simplify a system that is quite complex, public schools in Oregon build their budgets on two primary things:
Revenue - money they project to receive from the Oregon Department of Education for the Average Daily Membership, or ADM, of enrolled students, as well as a variety of other calculations that take into account teacher experience, students requiring additional services, transportation reimbursement, ti...2024-10-1109 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 30, 2024 - October is National Bullying Prevention MonthKind and respectful behavior is expected and encouraged all year long, but we pay special attention to it in October during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Bullying is repeated, unwanted, and aggressive behavior where someone uses their power, real or perceived, to hurt someone or make them feel bad or intimidated. There are many different types of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying.
If bullying is happening, it is important for our students to communicate with the adults in their school or at least to report the behavior through anonymous tip lines provided by the Hi...2024-09-2708 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la Semana, 23 de septiembre de 2024 - Última convocatoria para presentar ideas para el Plan Hillsboro 2035Creado originalmente en el año 2000 como el Plan de Visión y Acción Hillsboro 2020, el Plan Comunitario Hillsboro 2035 es nuestra visión compartida para el futuro de Hillsboro y un plan de acción detallado para trabajar hacia esa meta colectiva. Las ideas del plan se basan en los aportes de miles de miembros de la comunidad, en cooperación con organizaciones locales que han aceptado compartir las responsabilidades de implementación. El plan fue desarrollado por un grupo de trabajo comunitario, compuesto por voluntarios que representan una amplia variedad de intereses para asegurar que la visión manten...2024-09-2306 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 23, 2024 - Last Call for Hillsboro 2035 IdeasOriginally created in 2000 as the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan, the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan is our shared vision for Hillsboro’s future and a detailed action plan for working toward that collective goal. The ideas in the plan are based on input from thousands of community members in cooperation with local organizations who have agreed to share implementation responsibilities. The plan was developed by a volunteer, community-led task force representing a wide variety of interests to ensure the vision retains a broad community focus.
Over the course of the first 15 years of the plan’s implementation - from...2024-09-2006 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceMaking a Neighborhood: The Story of South HillsboroHomes. Parks. Schools. Roads. Sidewalks. Sewers. Sustainability. Community. These are key ingredients to making a neighborhood from scratch. Has South Hillsboro matched the vision planned more than a decade ago? And what’s next for the neighborhood?
Find out in this episode of Community Conversations with Mayor Steve Callaway, recorded at Tamarack Park in the South Hillsboro neighborhood.
Featuring:
City of Hillsboro Economic & Community Development Director Dan Dias
Reed’s Crossing Community Manager Kylie Cook
Brookfield Properties Vice President of Operations Eric Peterson
2024-09-1631 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 16, 2024 - Responsible Use of AIHSD recognizes the potential of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, to enhance learning for students and increase efficiency for educators. AI can empower students by aiding research, fostering idea development, and promoting engagement with schoolwork. For educators, AI's automation of time-consuming tasks enables a greater focus on instruction, mentorship, and building strong relationships with students. This rapidly evolving technology is already integrated into our daily lives, powering voice assistants, tailoring streaming recommendations, and curating social media feeds. AI's transformative power extends across diverse professional fields, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and the creative arts, reshaping how we work and...2024-09-1406 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 9, 2024 - National Hispanic Heritage MonthNational Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is the period from September 15th to October 15th, where we pay particular attention to the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the United States, and celebrate the group’s rich heritage and diverse cultures. This timeframe encompasses the independence days of several Latin American countries: Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Students who identify as Hispanic or of Latinx heritage comprise 41 percent of our population in HSD, which is the largest of any demographic group. We are proud to serve these students through a variety of...2024-09-0605 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 2, 2024 - Attendance Awareness MonthSeptember is Attendance Awareness Month! Regular, on-time attendance is essential to students’ education. Too many absences - excused or unexcused - can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. Did you know that missing just two days of school per month means a student loses 10% of their instruction for the school year? Learn more about the importance of attendance, download an attendance tracker, and see support strategies on our website. Of course, attendance does not take priority over your health! If you are ill, please follow the too sick for school guidelines and stay home until you ar...2024-08-3006 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, June 10, 2024 - Last Days of SchoolThe end of the 2023-24 school year has arrived, which means it’s time for learning a few final lessons, field days, yearbook signing, and looking forward to summer vacation.
There will be limited after-school child care and activities all week - note that Boys & Girls Club has closed for the year; please check with your child’s school for specifics on site-based programs - and the last day for students is Thursday, June 13th. This will be an early release day, meaning students will get out of school three hours earlier than normal. Lunch will still be a...2024-06-1007 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la Semana, 3 de junio de 2024 - Celebrando la graduación de la Clase de 2024¡Es la semana de ceremonias de graduación en el Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro! Este es un momento en el que reflexionamos sobre el pasado y vemos hacia el futuro mientras celebramos el arduo trabajo de todos nuestros estudiantes y sus muchos logros a lo largo de su trayectoria educativa desde PreK hasta el grado 12, y anticipamos los diversos caminos que emprenderán después de dejar nuestro sistema.
A continuación se detallan las fechas, horarios y lugares de nuestras ceremonias de graduación:
Hillsboro Online Academy: Martes, 4 de junio a las 6:00 p.m. en...2024-06-0307 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, June 3, 2024 - Celebrating the Class of 2024It’s graduation week in the Hillsboro School District! This is a time where we both reflect on the past and look forward to the future as we celebrate all of our students’ hard work and many accomplishments over their PreK-12 career, and anticipate the various pathways they will embark upon after leaving our system.
Following are the dates, times, and locations of our graduation ceremonies:
Hillsboro Online Academy: Tuesday, June 4th, 6 p.m. at Hare Field
Glencoe High School: Wednesday, June 5th, 7 p.m. at Hillsboro Stadium
Hillsboro High School: Thurs...2024-05-3107 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, May 27, 2024 - HSD Aerospace Career DayOn Friday, May 17th, more than 1500 HSD students - including third-graders from sixteen elementary schools and eighth-graders from Poynter and Evergreen Middle Schools - participated in an Aerospace Career Day during the Oregon Air Show at the Hillsboro Airport. The event was co-created by HSD’s Elementary Career and College Pathways and the Oregon Air Show Charitable Foundation as a way to engage students in hands-on aviation, science, and engineering activities led by pilots, aviation mechanics, and jet engine engineers.
High school students in HSD’s Oregon Aerospace Careers for Everyone - or O-ACE - program, along with...2024-05-2407 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District WEEKLY HOT NEWS, MAY 20, 2024 - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTHMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to prioritizing and promoting open conversations about our social and emotional wellbeing. Mental health encompasses how we manage stress, connect with others, and make healthy choices. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. We can support our mental health by focusing on self-care, establishing a routine, maintaining healthy social connections, developing positive coping strategies, and having open conversations about mental health needs.
In HSD, we encourage students, staff, and families to:
Learn more about mental health and protective...2024-05-1806 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, May 13, 2024 - Ten Years of Career and College PathwaysTen years ago, HSD launched the Career and College Pathways project with a bold vision: to forge clear and viable educational paths for all students. Today, we proudly reflect on the growth and success of this initiative. Over the past decade, we have developed more than 60 CCPs, including 34 state-approved Career and Technical Education programs. This milestone underscores the relentless commitment and invaluable contributions of our partners across various career sectors.
At our spring CCP Steering Committee meeting on April 16th, we brought staff leaders together with partners from local industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to celebrate...2024-05-1307 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, April 15, 2024 - Proud to be HSD FestivalOur 9th Annual Proud to be HSD Festival takes place on Saturday, May 11th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Hillsboro Farmers Market.
This unique and special collaboration highlights the talents and achievements of HSD students and is always filled with energy and inspiration.
Here are some of the main activities:
Performance Stage on the Washington County Courthouse Lawn - See performances from our middle and high school bands and choirs.
STEAM Pavilion on the Civic Center Plaza - Student groups from several schools will demonstrate their in...2024-04-1306 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHillsboro’s Supplier Diversity ProgramMayor Steve Callaway discusses Hillsboro’s Supplier Diversity Program which ensures that women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses are included and participating in economic opportunities.
Danny Morato, Supplier Diversity Program Administrator for the City of Hillsboro
Diana Delgado, Part-Owner of CE Engineers
Paris Wahlstrom, Co-Owner of Beyond Uniforms and Apparel
2024-04-1124 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, March 18, 2023 - 2024 Crystal Apple Award NomineesCongratulations are in order for twenty-nine staff members who have been nominated for the coveted Crystal Apple Award, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Promoting excellence in education, the Crystal Apple Awards are now in their 19th year of recognizing outstanding staff members in the categories of licensed, classified, and administrative and supervisory/technical.
As each surprise nomination reveal takes place, names of the nominees and pictures are being added to our website. By Friday, March 22nd, the list will be complete!
Check it out and consider purchasing a ticket to attend the Cr...2024-03-1506 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceFood & Farmers’ Markets in HillsboroGreat things are growing in Hillsboro with our hometown values and agrarian roots.
In this episode, Mayor Callaway is talking about food and farmers’ markets in Hillsboro with special guests:
Hillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn
Sinclair, founder of Eat Drink Washington County and The Green Fork Initiative.
Mindy Crosato, owner & Baker of Downtown
Hillsboro’s Decadent Creations and Collective Kitchen, and the 2015 champion of
the show Chopped.
Krista Olsen-Rahf, President of the
Hillsboro Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, and the owner of Mountainside
Herbal Nursery.
2024-03-0935 min
I Blame My ShelfHillsboro Reads 2024 - An Interview with Author Thien PhamThien Pham is a graphic novelist, comic artist, and educator based in Oakland, CA. He is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Family Style and Sumo and did the art for the middle-grade graphic novel Level Up, written by Gene Luen Yang, and is an ongoing comic contributor to Eater SF. Currently Pham is working on his next graphic novel, teaching, and eating. A lot. His graphic memoir Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam is the Hillsboro Reads 2024 selection for young adults. Find Family Style in the catalog here: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/r...2024-03-0635 min
I Blame My ShelfHillsboro Reads 2024 - An Interview with Author Cindy BaldwinCindy Baldwin is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Where the Watermelons Grow, Beginners Welcome, The Stars of Whistling Ridge, and No Matter the Distance (a Junior Library Guild selection). Her book Where the Watermelons Grow is the Hillsboro Reads 2024 selection for young readers. Find Where the Watermelons Grow in the catalog here: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C3312070 Hillsboro Reads 2024 runs from March 10th-14th. Learn more about Hillsboro Reads selections and events here: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/library/events-and-programs/hillsboro-reads2024-03-0427 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, February 26, 2024 - Intel Celebrates Engineers Week with HSD Fourth-GradersIntel and the Portland Metro STEM Partnership once again celebrated National Engineers Week by connecting with fourth-grade students in the Hillsboro and Beaverton School Districts to spark their imagination and interest in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) fields with an engaging, hands-on activity.
On Thursday and Friday, Feb. 22 and 23, over 350 Intel volunteers visited 90 fourth-grade classrooms in the two districts to conduct the Pop Fly activity, which uses the same design thinking and methodology as the world’s top innovators.
In this activity, students worked in small groups with their adult mentors to crea...2024-02-2407 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, February 19, 2024 - Free Meals to All Students Starting March 1Thanks to a change in certification requirements for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, all HSD students will now be able to receive school breakfast and lunch at NO COST as of Friday, March 1st. Adult meals will still be available for purchase: $3.25 for breakfast and $4.75 for lunch.
Previously, under the CEP program, approximately one-third of HSD schools were eligible for free meals. However, the certification HSD reached just prior to winter break will allow a mid-year certification of all schools that will remain in place through the 2026-27 s...2024-02-1607 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHillsboro 2035 Community PlanLearn about Hillsboro's 2035 Community Plan update with special guests:
Jorge Cano: 2035 Community Engagement Committee Member
Dacia Bakkum: 2035 Program Lead
Simone Brooks: Assistant City Manager
Share your ideas for the 2035 Plan update at www.Engage.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/2035Update
2024-02-1522 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, February 12, 2024 - Spring High School PlaysOur high school thespians have been hard at work on their spring plays and cordially invite to join them for an upcoming performance.
Liberty High School’s Peregrine Productions presents All in the Timing, a short, seven-scene comedy about the absurdity of life. Shows on February 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th at 7 p.m. Also watch for more information about The Little Mermaid, which will run the last two weekends of April.
Glencoe High School will perform Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, the story of an extraordinary young girl who shakes up her school and h...2024-02-1009 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, February 5, 2024 - National School Counseling Week & CTE MonthIn the Hillsboro School District, we are committed to all students graduating career and college ready. Not only is it the district’s mission, it’s our passion and commitment to students and the broader community. Our school counselors and career and technical education teachers play an integral role in the achievement of this mission each and every day.
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated from February 5th through 9th, 2024 to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems, as well as how students are different as a result of wha...2024-02-0207 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 29, 2024 - Graduation Rates Hold SteadyThe graduating class of 2023 was the first “full pandemic” cohort, meaning they lost the last quarter of their freshman year to the beginning of COVID and spent their entire sophomore year in distance and hybrid learning. Despite this significant challenge, 86.18% of students districtwide graduated in four years. This represents a very slight decrease of 0.09 percentage points from 2022, is less than one percentage point away from the district’s all-time high of 87.07% in 2020, and is 4.86 percentage points above the state average.
Disaggregated data shows gains in eight of ten categories of traditionally underserved populations, with the largest overall growth...2024-01-2607 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 22, 2024 - Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month, and while we do study and celebrate the diversity and contributions of Black/African/African Americans during this time, these conversations and lessons are not limited to the month of February - they take place throughout the entire year. When our students’ diversity is appreciated and visible, they all thrive from learning about one another. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that help shape our country's history, present and future.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of life stories, achievements, and triumphs by Black/African/African Am...2024-01-1906 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 15, 2024 - HSD Awarded CTE Revitalization GrantThe Oregon Department of Education recently awarded HSD a $248,000 Career-Technical Education Revitalization Grant for the 2023-25 biennium! With these funds, HSD aims to grow its existing Health Sciences Programs of Study to ones of high quality, expanding certifications and courses at all four comprehensive high schools in areas such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and more.
In partnership with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Services, OHSU, and Century Dental, the HSD Health Sciences programs will rebuild internship opportunities post-COVID, and connect students to work-based, career-connected coursework and certifications with culturally and linguistically diverse p...2024-01-1908 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 8, 2024 - School Board Appreciation MonthJanuary is School Board Appreciation Month! We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our seven elected School Board members for their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community: Chair Mark Watson, Vice Chair Ivette Pantoja, and Directors See Eun Kim, Erika Lopez, Patrick Maguire, Nancy Thomas, and Monique Ward. We would also like to recognize and thank our three student representatives to the Board: Hadley Brathapan of Hilhi, RJ Panlilio of Glencoe, and Aliannah Shalikar of Oak Street Campus.
Board members put in countless hours overseeing and providing community voice to...2024-01-0605 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 1, 2024 - Happy New Year!Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope all of you had a safe, restful, fun, and restorative holiday break. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Here are a few for your consideration to help finish out first semester strong:
Attend on-time, every day. Unless your child is too sick for school, it is very important that they show up each day so they are able to fully access their instruction. Regular, on-time attendance is a key measure of academic success.
Stay healthy. Colds, flu, COVID, and RSV are still circulating. Practicing good heal...2024-01-0206 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHousing & Economic Growth in HillsboroAs the fifth largest city in Oregon, Hillsboro has spent decades at the forefront of our region’s housing and economic growth.
How do we thoughtfully plan for future growth and keep Hillsboro an attractive and thriving community?
How do we maintain our small town feel while also providing diverse housing options?
How do we sustain a vibrant economy?
Mayor Callaway leads this panel discussion of how planning for housing and economic growth in Hillsboro leads to a complete community, as well as how we can continue to create opportunities for all of Hillsboro’s diverse population — now an...2023-12-1931 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, December 11, 2023 - Preparing for Breaks and Transitions with Care and ConnectionBreaks and transitions in the academic year can be welcome and wonderful, and they can also be challenging. It is important to understand that not everyone experiences these times in the same way - and that people may feel differently from one day to the next. Making time and space for care, connection, grace, and patience are vitally important to nurturing health and well-being now and throughout the school year.
Children, adolescents, and adults often find comfort in predictable routines. So interruptions to regular activities during the holidays and breaks can be anxiety-provoking. If there are financial c...2023-12-0805 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, December 4, 2023 - Budget Update and State Revenue ForecastThe month of November was dominated by talk about the inadequacy of state funding for K-12 education in Oregon. It was a primary reason cited by Portland Public Schools as they navigated negotiations with their teachers’ union, and also by Salem-Kaiser as it announced SKPS would be enacting $30 million in reductions immediately.
School funding is a very complex issue, so it’s not surprising that it is one where solutions can be a bit elusive. Governor Kotek has committed to deeply studying and bringing more transparency to how Oregon funds schools in the coming year, which is welc...2023-12-0407 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 27, 2023 - Giving TuesdayNow in its eleventh year, GivingTuesday is a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity amid the traditional post-Thanksgiving frenzy of consumer deals and sales.
Many nonprofit organizations have lined up matching funds for donations that come in on Tuesday, Nov. 28, so it’s an ideal time to support the causes that are important to you. Local organizations like the Hillsboro Schools Foundation, Centro Cultural, Adelante Mujeres, Bienestar, the Oregon Food Bank, Community Action Organization, Latino Network, Boys & Girls Club, Assistance League, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, Hillsboro Elks, Hillsboro Optimis...2023-11-2206 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 20, 2023 - The Weather IssueIt’s Thanksgiving week, which means it’s time for our annual ‘weather issue’ of Hot News! This is where we like to remind families about how we make inclement weather decisions and how those decisions are communicated. Our district is very large - spanning 204 miles - and within our boundaries are elevations ranging from 140 feet to more than 1500 feet! That means the weather conditions can vary greatly from one area to another. Our goal is always to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff - be they our 10,000+ bus riders, student drivers, walkers, bike riders, or those...2023-11-1805 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 6, 2023 - Native American Heritage MonthNovember is Native American Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the beauty of indigenous cultures. Not only do we recognize the tremendous positive significance of Native people in this country, but we also remember the mistreatment of Native communities that continue to fight for recognition, equality, and peace.
We recognize that parts of the Hillsboro School District are located on the traditional lands of the Atfalati Kalapuya, the indigenous people of this area. According to Kalapuya tradition, the people were created here, and they have lived here since time immemorial. Indigenous people still live here today, h...2023-11-0306 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 23, 2023 - Seasonal Events and Safety RemindersAs October draws to a close, we start wrapping up lingering summertime activities and preparing for seasonal celebrations.
The final Hillsboro Farmers Markets of 2023 take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 28th and 29th in downtown Hillsboro and Orenco Station, respectively. Join them to pick up local farm-fresh produce and handmade goods, visit the food trucks, and enjoy the special activities of Harvest Fest! There will be games, photo ops, and more for all to enjoy.
Also taking place are several family-friendly Halloween events, including The Great Pumpkin Hunt and Haunted Teen Night on Friday, Oc...2023-10-2007 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 2, 2023 - October is National Bullying Prevention MonthKind and respectful behavior is expected and encouraged all year long, but we pay special attention to it in October during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Bullying is repeated, unwanted, and aggressive behavior where someone uses their power, real or perceived, to hurt someone or make them feel bad or intimidated. There are many different types of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying.
If bullying is happening, it is important for our students to communicate with the adults in their school or at least to report the behavior through anonymous tip lines provided by the Hi...2023-09-3007 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 18, 2023 - Celebrating Hispanic and Latina/o/x Heritage MonthNational Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15, where we pay particular attention to the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the United States, and celebrate the group’s rich heritage and diverse cultures. This timeframe encompasses the independence days of several Latin American countries: Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Students who identify as Hispanic or of Latinx heritage comprise 41 percent of our population in HSD, which is the largest of any demographic group. We are proud to serve these students through a variety of programs...2023-09-1506 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, August 28, 2023 - Back to SchoolThe time has come to kick off a new school year! We are so excited to have teachers here preparing to welcome students back next week.
Visit the friendly link on our website: hsd.k12.or.us/backtoschool to access electronic versions of back-to-school packets, supply lists, and more. For the academic calendar, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/calendar.
Busing information is available on the “MyBus” app. Please note that as students continue to register for school, route times will be adjusted. Please check the app frequently through the first week of school for the most...2023-08-2607 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceAffordable Housing in HillsboroMayor Callaway discusses affordable housing in Hillsboro with:
Erica Calderon: Director for Bienestar
Steve Messinetti: President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
Chris Hartye: City of Hillsboro Senior Project Manager
2023-07-1927 min
I Blame My ShelfSummertime at the Hillsboro Public Library 🌞📚For this month's episode, we have library programming and outreach coordinators Rocío and Stacy on the podcast to talk about what is going on at the Hillsboro Public Library this summer. They discuss how to participate in our summer reading program and highlight some of the programs and events we have going on, both inside and outside our library branches. HPL's Summer Reading Program Hillsboro Public Library Summer Calendar Library on the Loose website 2023-06-2610 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceTourism in HillsboroWine tasting, professional baseball, concerts in the park, and so much more! Mayor Callaway discusses tourism in Hillsboro with:
Deanna Palm: President, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Dave Parulo: President, Washington County Visitors Association
Angela Gray: General Manager, Aloft Hillsboro Beaverton
2023-06-2133 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, May 29, 2023 - Vals, Sals, and RetireesOn Thursday, May 25th we had the privilege of gathering and celebrating HSD’s ninety-two Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians at a luncheon event at Hidden Creek Community Center. Superintendent Mike Scott, Mayor Steve Callaway, Chamber President Deanna Palm, Hillsboro Schools Foundation Executive Director Aron Carleson, and School Board Chair Mark Watson were all on hand to congratulate our highest achievers and wish them well on their journey beyond high school.
Students’ plans include attending colleges and universities in Oregon, across the U.S., and even abroad. Regardless of their next steps, they have all learned some valua...2023-05-2707 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceJobs at the City of HillsboroWhat's it like working for the City of Hillsboro? What advice do City employees have about the hiring process?
Mayor Callaway discusses in-demand jobs and tips for getting hired with:
Brian Wilber, Police Commander
Yohana Parra, Special Events Supervisor
And Noah Benjamin, Senior Recruiter
2023-05-1725 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, May 15, 2023 - Mental Health Awareness MonthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health refers to our emotional and social wellbeing and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a key role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life.
Like physical health, mental health is a spectrum along which each of us is traveling. At times, things may arise that require additional attention and intervention to assist us in returning to the good-to-great end of the spectrum; and some may experience chronic issues that necessitate ongoing and regular care. In short, our mental h...2023-05-1207 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, May 8, 2023 - Proud to be HSD FestivalIt’s time for our annual Proud to be HSD Festival and you don’t want to miss it! This showcase of student achievement and talent takes place during the Farmers Market in downtown Hillsboro from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th.
Here are some highlights:
Performance Stage on the Washington County Courthouse Lawn - See performances from our middle and high school bands and choirs.
STEAM Pavilion on the Civic Center Plaza - Student groups from several schools will demonstrate their innovative science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects - many o...2023-05-0807 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, May 1, 2023 - New SuperintendentAfter a months-long and nationwide search facilitated by one of the premier superintendent search firms in the country, McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, the Hillsboro School District Board of Directors has selected HSD Assistant Superintendent Travis Reiman as the next superintendent of the Hillsboro School District. Mr. Reiman’s term as superintendent will begin July 1, 2023 following Superintendent Mike Scott’s retirement.
The vetting and interview process was extremely rigorous. After initial interviews and video presentations, the three finalists were each taken through a full day of meetings, school visits, interviews, and Q&A sessions with various stakeholder groups. Participants were...2023-04-2808 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, April 24, 2023 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders of the United States. Originating after U.S. Congress action in 1997, this commemoration serves to highlight the vastness of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, which spans more than 30 countries where over 100 different languages are spoken, and where the experiences are equally as varied. From the migration stories to their stories of colonial resistance, the work of prominent figures such as Dr. Haunani Kay Trask, Carlos Bulosan, Yuri Kochiyama, Grace Lee Boggs, Pauline Park and Justice Mary Yu...2023-04-2108 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHillsboro's Youth Advisory Council (YAC)Mayor Callaway discusses Hillsboro's Youth Advisory Council with:
Michaela Canete, City of Hillsboro YAC Coordinator
Marian Monroy Gonzalez, YAC Co-Chair & Century HS Student
Naim Ferris, YAC Co-Chair & Early College Student
2023-04-1429 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHSD Podcast de la semana, 10 de abril de 2023 - los finalistas para el puesto de superintendenteDespués de un proceso que duró algunos meses y que involucró a una compañía consultora externa para una búsqueda a nivel nacional, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro presentó a sus tres finalistas para el puesto de superintendente: Jon Franco de Portland Public Schools; Rita Raichaduri, más recientemente de Kalamazoo Public Schools en Míchigan; y Travis Reiman del Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro.
Nuestro evento destacado es la ceremonia de inauguración del nuevo Centro de Descubrimiento JA de Junior Achievement en el Centro de Hillsboro. El martes, 4 de abril los miembros d...2023-04-1110 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, April 10, 2023 - Superintendent search, Liberty solar arrayAfter a months-long process involving an outside consulting firm and a nationwide search, the Hillsboro School Board has announced its three finalists for the Superintendent position: Jon Franco of Portland Public Schools; Rita Raichoudhuri, most recently of Kalamazoo Public Schools in Michigan; and Travis Reiman of the Hillsboro School District.
Please see our website for additional information about the candidates’ scheduled meetings and their full biographies. The Board anticipates announcing the new Superintendent the week of April 17th.
Third quarter ends on Thursday, April 13th and there will be no school for all students on Frid...2023-04-1009 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, March 20, 2023 - Community Conversations, Spring BreakThe City of Hillsboro launched a monthly dialogue series, Community Conversations with Mayor Steve Callaway, in September 2022. Each month, the Mayor hosts a discussion of up to 30 minutes with different panelists, including City employees and community partners.
The March edition of the series features HSD Superintendent Mike Scott; Director of Student Support Networks and Career and College Pathways Brooke Nova; and Equity, Access, and Engagement Officer Francesca Sinapi.
Their conversation reflects on top accomplishments of Superintendent Scott’s career; Career and College Pathways development; top equity priorities, including social-emotional learning; increases in on-time graduation rates; the...2023-03-1709 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, March 13, 2023 - Mask Changes, Read Across AmericaOn Friday, March 3rd the Oregon Health Authority announced that as of April 3rd, it will rescind provisions in Oregon law that require workers in health care settings to wear masks. This means that those working at or visiting school-based health centers, and school nurses or staff members providing service under the direction of a school nurse, will no longer be required by the state to wear a mask when providing services in a school health care setting.
However, as has been the case with previous revisions to masking regulations, school districts are allowed to adopt additional...2023-03-1308 min
Hillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHillsboro School District in 2023Learn about the latest programs and initiatives of the Hillsboro School District from HSD guests:
Mike Scott, Superintendent
Brooke Nova, Director of Student Support Networks and Career and College Pathways
Francesca Sinapi, Equity, Access, and Engagement Officer
2023-03-1031 min
I Blame My ShelfHillsboro Reads: Highlights from Renée Watson’s Keynote AddressThe Hillsboro Public Library is so fortunate to have Renée Watson deliver the keynote address for the 2023 Hillsboro Reads Local Authors Celebration. Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Her books have sold over one million copies. Her young adult novel, Piecing Me Together (Bloomsbury, 2017) received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. Her children's picture books and novels for teens have received several awards and international recognition. She has given readings and lectures at many renown places including the United Nations, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Em...2023-03-0920 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News March 6, 2023 - Revenue Forecast, Author Visit, Classified Appreciation WeekOregon’s March Economic and Revenue Forecast was released on Wednesday, February 22nd. The forecast showed another surge in tax collections and an improvement in the state’s budget position with a projected additional $714.6 million in general fund and lottery resources available to spend in the 2023-25 biennium.
Net general fund and lottery revenues are up a combined $6.653 billion for the 2021-23 biennium since the legislature adjourned in 2021, resulting in record projected personal and corporate kickers and significant budget reserves for the state.
Although the additional revenue for the 2021-23 biennium is good news, the appr...2023-03-0307 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceHillsboro's Cultural Arts DistrictMayor Steve Callaway discusses Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District with featured guests:
Bridie Harrington, Cultural Arts District Manager for the City of Hillsboro
Raziah Roushan, Executive Director of Tualatin Valley Creates
Salvador Mayoral IV, Public Art Program Manager of the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC)
2023-02-1029 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, February 6, 2023 - School Counseling Week, Love the Bus monthFebruary 6 through 10 is National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association. The theme this year is “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big.” The purpose is to highlight the unique contribution of school counselors within our school buildings, and the tremendous impact counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Please join us in celebrating the nearly 90 HSD school counselors, school-to-career specialists, support and wellness counselors, care coordinators, Youth Contact counselors, and their district supporters during National School Counseling Week!
February is also National Career and Technical Education or CTE Mont...2023-02-0306 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastEl Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro Podcast de la semana, 30 de enero de 2023 - las tasas de graduación para la clase de 2022, miembro del gabinete del gobernador de Oregón KidDespués de experimentar junto con muchos otros distritos una «disminución debido a la pandemia» en 2021, el Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro está nuevamente en camino de aumentar sus tasas de graduación a tiempo con la clase de 2022. A nivel distrito, el 86.27 % de los estudiantes que ingresaron a la escuela preparatoria en el año escolar 2018-19 se graduó en cuatro años. Esto representa un aumento de 3.61 puntos porcentuales desde 2021, lo cual es menos de un punto porcentual por debajo del máximo histórico del distrito de 87.07 % en 2020 y 4.93 puntos porcentuales por encima del promedio estatal. Se observar...2023-01-3007 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 30, 2023 - High School Graduation Rates, Oregon Kid Governor Cabinet MemberAfter experiencing a “pandemic dip” along with many other districts in 2021, the Hillsboro School District is once again on a trajectory of increasing its on-time graduation rates with the class of 2022. Districtwide, 86.27% of students who first entered high school in the 2018-19 school year graduated in four years. This represents an increase of 3.61 percentage points from 2021, is less than one percentage point away from the District’s all-time high of 87.07% in 2020, and is 4.93 percentage points above the state average.
Congratulations are in order for Indian Hills fifth-grader Avah McAdams! She was recently sworn in as a member of the...2023-01-2805 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, January 9, 2023 - School Board Appreciation Month, Butternut Creek restorationJanuary is School Board Appreciation Month and we'd like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our seven elected School Board members for their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community: Chair Mark Watson, Vice Chair Nancy Thomas, and Directors Lisa Allen, See Eun Kim, Erika Lopez, Patrick Maguire, and Monique Ward. We would also like to recognize and thank our three student representatives to the Board: Ivette Alonso Garcia of Liberty High School, V Godoy of Century High School, and Cailey McGuire of Hillsboro Online Academy and Liberty High School.
Butternut Creek...2023-01-0607 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, December 5, 2022 - Superintendent Scott retiring, Airplane donation for O-ACE studentsAt the November 15th Board meeting, Superintendent Mike Scott announced he would be retiring at the end of this school year. It was the news we knew would come someday, but secretly - and selfishly! - hoped we could avoid. When he completes his employment at the end of June 2023, Scott will have served in the Oregon public school system for thirty-six years as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. The fourteen years he has spent in his current role make Scott one of the longest-serving and most respected superintendents in Oregon.
Our...2022-12-0206 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 28, 2022 - Giving Tuesday, Recognizing a Great Bus DriverThe holidays are upon us - a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection. Unfortunately for some, the season isn’t all about joy as uncertainty around resources increases stress and anxiety. The need in our community is great, so we encourage you to consider taking action on Tuesday, November 29th, for #GivingTuesday. Created in 2012 as a way to inspire people to do good, #GivingTuesday has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. It is held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, amid the traditional frenzy of consumer de...2022-11-2507 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 14, 2022 - American Education Week, Community ActivitiesIt’s American Education Week - a time for us to celebrate our public education system and all of the people who work hard every day to ensure our young people are informed and prepared to succeed in life after graduation.
Congratulations are in order for Liberty High School junior Ivette Alonso Garcia! She has been named Oregon’s Title IC Migrant Student of the Year! Her selection was announced at an event in Salem on Friday, November 4th. Ivette runs Track, plays Varsity Tennis, participates in the O-ACE program for future pilots and aviation mechanics, is invo...2022-11-1008 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 17, 2022 - Safe learning environment, digging up fossils, coffee chatsThe value of all kids feeling safe in their schools and in their communities is one shared across the country. And no matter where the learning is taking place, creating safe and welcoming educational environments is a top priority in the Hillsboro School District.
Therefore, in recognition of October being National Bullying Prevention Month, we invite all students and families to get to know our state and local resources.
Our Featured Event is Fossil Fun! Last year, fossils were found while boring the Willamette Water Supply Program pipeline tunnel under the Butternut Creek area in...2022-10-1509 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PacePublic Safety & Outreach with the Hillsboro Police DepartmentMayor Callaway is joined by Hillsboro Police Chief Jim Coleman, Officer Ernesto Villaraldo, and Earleen Reimann to discuss public safety and community engagement at the Hillsboro Police Department. 2022-10-1320 minHillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Beach PaceIntroducing 'Engage Hillsboro'Mayor Callaway discusses the Engage Hillsboro online platform and the City’s prioritization of community engagement with:
Assistant City Manager Simone Brooks
Economic & Community Development Department Public Information Officer Lauren Scott
Public Works Department Public Information Officer Krista Snell
2022-10-1016 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 10, 2022 - Help build the strategic plan, Liberty High School has a farmPlease join us on Wednesday, October 12th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Brookwood Public Library for the first of two Strategic Planning Community Forums.
It has been more than ten years since the Hillsboro School District went through a comprehensive strategic planning process, and we want to ensure all voices are heard as we develop the goals, objectives and metrics that will provide the strategic direction for our district over the next four years and beyond.
This in-person session will feature language support in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Somali. If you need support in...2022-10-0709 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, October 3, 2022 - October Community Events, Quatama's Recycled Art Project, National Principals MonthOctober is one of those months that’s packed with themes and activities. Three of those are Hillsboro Arts Month, HillsDOer Month, and the Annual Hillsboro Wishing Tree.
Our Featured Project is Recycled Bottle Cap Art at Quatama Elementary School! Since the spring of 2021, students at Quatama Elementary School have been collecting bottle caps of various sizes to use for a school-wide art project that is nearly complete. Quatama has long been known for combining art and environmental sustainability, and their Recycled Bottle Cap mural project is a perfect example of those efforts. Inspired by a grant th...2022-09-3007 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, September 26, 2022 - Career and College readiness, ES29 update, Oregon Teacher of the Year finalistThe latest expansion of our Career and College Pathways work is ensuring that elementary students are exposed to and gain awareness of the opportunities that await them as they progress through their PK-12 experience. Over the next three years, this will be accomplished by providing every elementary school with age-appropriate career kits for each grade level. Included in the kits are activities related to the career, culturally-relevant texts with diverse characters, and career-related realia. The Hillsboro Schools Foundation is partnering with HSD to make these kits a reality, and are calling their fundraising effort ¡Imagina Tu Aventura! Or Imagine Y...2022-09-2407 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News September 5, 2022 - Suicide Prevention Month, Back-to-School photosSeptember is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, when mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness across the country. Suicide Prevention Month provides a dedicated time to come together with collective strength around a difficult topic and educate ourselves on how we can help those who may be struggling.
Our Featured Staff Member is Olga Acuña, HSD’s executive director of federal programs and family engagement. She was honored with the Latina Leadership Award during the Adelante Mujeres Fiesta of Hope event on Saturday, August 27th, in...2022-09-0207 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News August 29, 2022 - Back to School, Security Upgrades, New Apprenticeship ProgramThe 2022-23 school year is almost here and we can’t wait to get started!
If you missed your child’s back-to-school packet or would simply like to access an electronic version, you can find it on the Back-to-School page of our website.
The first day of school for students in grades 1-6, 7, and 9 is Tuesday, September 6th. The first day for students in grades K, 8, and 10-12 is Wednesday, September 7th. Please note that Wednesdays are Academic Seminar days, which means that middle and high schools will start their day 30 minutes later than normal, and...2022-08-2708 min
Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastWeekly Hot News Podcast, May 9, 2022Proud to be HSD Festival
It’s time for the Proud to be HSD Festival! After a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled to be back in person at the Hillsboro Farmers Market in downtown Hillsboro from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
We have so many fun and amazing things planned to celebrate our schools and showcase student learning, achievements, and talent:
School Spirit 5K Fun Run. Free, all-comers family fun run/walk originating at 53rd Avenue Park (300 NE 53rd Ave., Hillsboro) and ending at 2nd & Main in downtown Hillsboro. Arrive at th...2022-05-0706 minHillsboro School District Weekly Hot News PodcastWeekly Hot News Podcast, February 1, 2021Forty-five years ago, President Ford declared February “Black History Month” in a commemorative speech where he urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
At their meeting on Tuesday, January 26th, the Hillsboro School Board read a proclamation recognizing Black History Month. Here is an excerpt:
The Hillsboro School District honors and acknowledges the central role of Black Americans in U.S. history. The Hillsboro School District is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and rejects the long history of insti...2021-02-0108 min