Oregon released its December Economic and Revenue Forecast on Wednesday, November 20. The forecast showed significant surges that are projected to generate an additional $982.5 million in Net General Fund and Lottery Resources for the 2023-25 biennium, compared to the September 2024 Forecast. The projected personal kicker jumped to $1.792 billion (…

Recientemente, se entregaron cascos de bicicleta nuevos a todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Lincoln Street, gracias a una colaboración entre la maestra de Educación Física de Lincoln Street, la Sra. Saguchi, el grupo de liderazgo de la Escuela Preparatoria Glencoe, WashCo Bikes, el Departamento de Policía de Hillsboro y los enfermeros es…

Recently, 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 …

This is the second of two episodes focused on discovering internal growth pathways for employees at HSD. Employee growth is a broad topic and it can include participation in degree programs that help elevate you to new positions and access to funding opportunities to support your goals, but it can also encompass unique employee directed initiatives…

¡Del 18 al 22 de noviembre se celebra la Semana de la Educación Estadounidense! ¡Este es un momento en el que destacamos y celebramos el rol fundamental que desempeñan todos los miembros del personal de HSD al brindar una experiencia educativa en la que cada estudiante sea conocido, valorado y empoderado para que logren alcanzar sus sueños! Durante…

November 18 through 22 is American Education Week! This is a time where we highlight and celebrate the critical role all HSD staff members play in providing an educational experience in which every student is known, valued, and empowered to achieve their dreams! Over the past few weeks, we have been asking students to share information about who th…

Los estudiantes del programa de Ciencias Veterinarias de Hilhi pusieron en marcha recientemente un innovador Laboratorio de Cuidado Animal bajo un modelo de empresa escolar como parte de su nuevo curso de Laboratorio de Cuidado Animal. Diseñado para emular un salón de acicalado profesional para mascotas, el laboratorio permite a los estudiantes apl…

Students in the Veterinary Science program at Hilhi recently launched an innovative grooming lab in a school-based enterprise model as part of their new Animal Care lab course. Designed to emulate a professional pet salon, the lab allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in a practical, hands-on environment, moving from theory to real-wor…

It’s election week, as we have all been reminded multiple times by political ads, flyers, emails, texts, and front porch visits. Everyone who is eligible to vote is encouraged to do so by the deadline of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5. We are also aware that political divides are deep and have led to contention around the country. As much as we may …

Noviembre es el Mes de la Herencia Indígena Estadounidense, un momento para celebrar la belleza de las culturas indígenas. No sólo reconocemos el importante impacto positivo de los pueblos indígenas en este país, sino que también recordamos el maltrato a sus comunidades que aún continúan luchando por obtener el reconocimiento, la igualdad y la paz.…

November 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 Hi…

Del 20 al 26 de octubre de 2024 se celebra la Semana de Escuelas Seguras en Estados Unidos. Durante este tiempo, destacamos el extenso sistema compuesto por adultos, elementos estructurales, esfuerzos educativos y protocolos en HSD que trabajan en conjunto para asegurarse de que nuestros estudiantes, miembros del personal y escuelas estén lo más se…

October 20-26, 2024 is America’s Safe Schools Week. This is a time where we highlight the extensive system of adults, structural elements, educational efforts, and protocols at HSD that work together to ensure our students, staff, and schools are as safe as possible. One thing to highlight is the significant work that was done through our 2017 capi…

The next two episodes will be focused on discovering internal growth pathways for employees at HSD. Employee growth is a broad topic and it can include participation in degree programs that help elevate you to new positions and access to funding opportunities to support your goals, but it can also encompass unique employee directed initiatives. You…

A mediados de mayo de este año, los distritos escolares de todo el estado recibieron la conciliación final del Fondo Escolar Estatal (SSF, por sus siglas en inglés) para el año escolar 2022-23 y el presupuesto modificado ​​para el año escolar 2023-24. Para poner en contexto y simplificar un sistema que es bastante complejo, las escuelas públicas de…

In 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 …

Comienza esta época del año, ¡la temporada de obras teatrales de otoño! Por favor, marque su calendario para venir y apoyar a nuestros actores de las escuelas preparatorias mientras muestran sus muchos talentos y semanas de arduo trabajo. El grupo teatral y cinematográfico de Glencoe le da la bienvenida al público y lo invita a su producción Trap, …

It’s that time of year again - fall play season! Please mark your calendars so you can come out and support our high school thespians as they showcase their many talents and weeks of hard work. Glencoe Theater + Film welcomes audiences to its production of Trap on October 25, 26 and 31, and November 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Liberty Theatre presents Rid…

El comportamiento amable y respetuoso es esperado y fomentado durante todo el año, pero lo enfatizamos aún más durante el Mes Nacional para la Prevención del Acoso Escolar que se celebra en el mes de octubre. El acoso escolar es un comportamiento repetitivo, no deseado y agresivo en el que alguien usa su poder, real o percibido, para lastimar a otr…

Kind 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 type…

Creado 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 orga…

Originally 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 agree…

We are kicking off the 24/25 school year season today with the topic of “new beginnings”. We are excited to share insight and stories that encourage you all as we start a new school year, new positions, and new relationships with each other. Episode Host: Kona Lew-Williams Featured staff: Jeremy Corwin — Principal, J.W. Poynter Middle School Ivana …

El Distrito Escolar de Hillsboro reconoce el potencial de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y aumentar la eficiencia de los educadores. La IA puede ayudar a los estudiantes en la investigación, fomentar el desarrollo de ideas y promover el compromiso con las tareas escolares. Para los educadores, la auto…

HSD 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, mento…

El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y Latina se conmemora del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, durante este tiempo nos tomamos un momento para reconocer las contribuciones de los hispanos y los latinoamericanos a los Estados Unidos, además de celebrar su herencia y su cultura. Este periodo incluye las fechas de independencia de varios países d…

National 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 countrie…

¡Septiembre es el mes de concientización sobre la asistencia escolar! La asistencia regular y puntual es esencial para la educación de los estudiantes. Demasiadas ausencias, ya sea justificadas o injustificadas, pueden dificultar el éxito de los estudiantes en la escuela y en la vida. ¿Sabía usted que faltar solo dos días de clases al mes significa…

September 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…

¡Ha llegado el momento de comenzar un nuevo año escolar! Estamos muy emocionados de tener a los maestros de regreso preparándose para dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes la próxima semana. Visite el enlace en nuestro sitio web: hsd.k12.or.us/backtoschool para acceder a las versiones electrónicas de los paquetes informativos sobre el regreso a clase…

The 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. Bus…

Ha llegado el final del año escolar 2023-24, lo que significa que es hora de aprender algunas lecciones finales, tener los días de campo, firmar el anuario escolar y esperar con ansias el receso de verano. Habrá actividades y servicios de cuidado infantil limitados después del horario escolar durante toda la semana (Boys & Girls Club ya ha cerrado …

This month is the final episode of our 2023-24 podcast season, and we are ending the school year by sharing a collection of answers from our guests responding to the prompt “In one word, what does HSD mean to you?” As you listen to the montage of these words and stories, we hope that you can identify what HSD means to you too! We will be taking a b…

The 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…

¡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 camin…

It’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, …

El viernes, 17 de mayo, más de 1,500 estudiantes de HSD, incluyendo los estudiantes de tercer grado de dieciséis escuelas primarias y estudiantes de octavo grado de las escuelas secundarias Poynter y Evergreen, participaron en un Día de las profesiones aeroespaciales durante el Oregon Air Show en el aeropuerto de Hillsboro. El evento fue creado con…

On 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…

Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, dedicado a priorizar y promover conversaciones honestas sobre nuestro bienestar social y emocional. La salud mental incluye cómo manejamos el estrés, nos conectamos con los demás y tomamos decisiones saludables. Cuidar nuestra salud mental es tan importante como cuidar nuestra salud física. P…

In this episode we discuss the topic of commitment with three guests who have had different roles and long careers of service within HSD. We hope you feel inspired by what you hear today and that it leads you to find renewed and ongoing commitment in the work you do each day, both inside and outside of HSD! Featured staff: Carol Hatfield — Executiv…

May 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 ment…

Hace diez años, HSD lanzó el proyecto de Caminos a la Profesión y a la Universidad (CCP, por sus siglas en inglés) con una visión audaz: forjar caminos educativos claros y viables para todos los estudiantes. Hoy, reflexionamos con orgullo sobre el crecimiento y el éxito de esta iniciativa. Durante la última década, hemos desarrollado más de 60 CCP,…

Ten 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. …

¡Del 6 al 10 de mayo de 2024 celebramos la Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Maestros, y el martes, 7 de mayo es el Día Nacional de los Maestros! Durante todo el año, pero especialmente esta semana, nos gustaría expresar nuestro más profundo agradecimiento a los increíbles maestros que dan lo mejor de sí todos los días para asegurarse de que …

May 6th through 10th is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 7th, 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…

Como es de conocimiento público, HSD ahora ofrece comidas gratuitas a todos los estudiantes, independientemente de sus ingresos, gracias a un cambio en los requisitos de certificación de la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP, por sus siglas en inglés) del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos y Desayunos Escolares. La certificación permanecerá v…

As you know, HSD is now offering free meals to all students, regardless of income, thanks to a change in certification requirements for the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. This certification will remain in effect through at least the 2026-27 school year. During this time, starting in the 20…

Mayo es el mes de la Herencia Asiática-Estadounidense y de las islas del Pacífico (AAPI, por sus siglas en inglés) dedicado a celebrar los logros y las contribuciones de los asiáticos y los isleños del Pacífico que residen en Estados Unidos. Esta conmemoración, que se originó después de la acción del Congreso de EE. UU. en 1997, sirve para resaltar…

It is officially the spring season, so for today’s episode, in the spirit of spring cleaning, we want to focus on the great work being done to take care of our school facilities and environments. We are excited to talk with our three guests about how they support our schools in this unique way! Featured staff: Shelley Grimsrud — Imlay Custodian Ray…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) 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 3…