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With the recent statewide election to determine the fate of Measures 66 & 67, it became evident that there was a lot of confusion around the role of those tax dollars in the overall state budget. Due to strict laws that prohibit advocacy for or against measures during an active election, the Hillsboro School District was not able to put out much in the way of reference material for the community. Now that the election is over, however, we’d like to provide some information on where we’ve been with our budget, where we stand now—after the passage of Measures 66 & 67—and some things we’re looking at in the future that will determine not only how we plan and budget for next school year, but also how we can best position ourselves for financial stability over the long term. To review the budget materials, click here. If you have any questions, please contact the District's Chief Financial Officer Adam Stewart.
Each spring our schools open their doors to the new students who will be joining them in the fall—incoming kindergarten, 7th and 9th grade students. These orientation/information/curriculum nights give both students and parents an opportunity to visit their new school, get assistance with registration, meet the staff and learn more about the academic and extracurricular programs that are offered. To make it easier for parents to keep track of when these events are taking place, we’ve compiled the information into one document, which you can access by clicking here.
Requests to transfer students to schools outside of their attendance area in the 2010-2011 school year must be submitted to the District Administration Center no later than Friday, February 12, 5 p.m., to receive priority consideration. This window is only for students who will be in Grades 1-12 in fall 2010; the window for incoming kindergartners opens on June 11.
Students currently on one-year-only transfers for the 2009-10 school year need to renew their requests to stay at their current school. Students on academic level transfers at their current school do not need to submit requests unless they wish to advance to or request a new school outside of their attendance area.
Click here for more information and transfer forms. Forms also are available at your school. Please read all information carefully and note that submission during this priority window does not guarantee approval. Approved transfers will be granted on a one-year-only basis.
The Proposed 2010-11 School Calendars were presented to the School Board for initial review at the January 26, 2010 board meeting. Highlights of the proposed calendars include:
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The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 7, 2010, (following Labor Day)
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Christmas vacation is December 20, through December 31, 2010.
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Spring break is the week of March 21 through March 25, 2011, and aligns with the state system of higher education schedule.
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The last day of school for students is Thursday, June 16, 2011.
The Board is scheduled to take action on the school calendars at the February 23 board meeting. To view the calendars, click on the links below:
On Saturday, January 23, 2010, Century High School hosted the 6th annual TAG, You're It event. Approximately 100 TAG students in Grades 6-8 attended the workshop, which provided middle school students the opportunity to explore a single topic in-depth or gain a variety of experiences in several topics.Options included: a four-hour session in Broadcast Journalism, 3-D Art or Mask Making. Others selected three options from the following menu: photography, cake decorating, creative writing, 2-D art, guitar or song writing. Each high school will host a similar event this spring on the following dates: March 13 at Hilhi; April 10 at Glencoe High School; and May 22 at Liberty High School.
 On Thursday, February 18, in a free public performance, Hillsboro High School students will be featured in cameo roles in Rebecca Martinez’ play, American Sueño, produced by Teatro Milagro. The students will undergo three weeks of preparation for the performance through a “Journeys” anti-bullying residency created by Teatro Milagro which addresses individuality, civil rights and unity.
Written and directed by Ms. Martinez, American Sueño tells the stories of four marginalized individuals in pursuit of their version of the American Dream. The play describes a hopeful journey in search of acceptance of their individuality and the sacrifices they make to achieve their dreams.
The special Hillsboro-Teatro Milagro production will take place in the Hillsboro High School Auditorium on February 18, at 7 p.m., with support from The Standard.
Click here for more information about the production and the "Journeys" workshop.
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