Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News Podcast

Breaks 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...

Durante el mes de noviembre, se destacaron las conversaciones sobre la insuficiencia de financiamiento estatal para la educación de los grados K-12 en Oregón. Fue una de las razones principales citadas por Portland Public Schools mientras llevaban a cabo las negociaciones con su sindicato de maestros, y también por Salem-Kiezer cuando anunció que implementaría reducciones de $30 millones de manera...

The 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 i...

Ahora en su undécimo año, Giving Tuesday es un movimiento global que inspira a cientos de millones de personas a donar, colaborar y celebrar la generosidad en medio del entusiasmo tradicional de ofertas y ventas para los consumidores posterior al Día de Acción de Gracias. Muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro se han registrado para participar con el fin de proporcionar fondos para igualar las d...

Now 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...

¡Estamos en la semana del Día de Acción de Gracias, lo que significa que es tiempo para nuestra «publicación anual sobre el clima» de Noticias de la Semana! En este tiempo nos gusta recordarles a las familias cómo tomamos las decisiones acerca de las inclemencias climatológicas y cómo comunicamos esas decisiones. Nuestro distrito es muy grande, abarca 204 millas, y dentro de nuestros límites hay e...

It’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 g...

In this episode we are diving into the topic of “thanking and appreciating our staff.” As you listen to what our guests have to share, we hope you can identify ways that you like to be appreciated and ways that you can express thankfulness to those you work with too!  Featured staff: David Nieslanik — Executive Director of High Schools Megan Nace — Director of Technology Services Juliet Hong — Pri...

¡La Semana de la Educación Estadounidense la celebramos del 13 al 17 de noviembre! ¡Este es un momento en el que destacamos y celebramos la función fundamental que desempeñan todos los miembros del personal de HSD al proporcionar una experiencia educativa en la que cada estudiante es conocido, valorado y empoderado para que logren alcanzar sus sueños! Durante las últimas semanas, hemos estado soli...

November 13th through 17th 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 their staff heroes are and we have received AMAZ...

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. Reconocemos que algunos predios del Distrito Esco...

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 Hillsboro School District are located on the tradit...

Nuestro Plan Estratégico 2023-2027 es el quinto bajo el cual HSD ha operado desde la unificación a finales de los años 90. Estos planes estratégicos expresan nuestra misión, metas y áreas de enfoque mientras nos esforzamos por aumentar el rendimiento de todos los estudiantes. Un plan claro y enfocado es fundamental para comunicar nuestras prioridades a todas las partes interesadas, sirve como hoja...

Our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is the fifth HSD has operated under since unification in the late 1990s. These strategic plans articulate our mission, goals, and focus areas as we strive to increase the achievement of all students. A clear and focused plan is critical to communicating our priorities to all stakeholders, serves as a roadmap to success, and helps align efforts toward a common, student-...

A medida que octubre llega a su fin, nos preparamos para concluir las actividades pendientes del verano y adentrarnos en las celebraciones de temporada. El último Mercado Agrícola de Hillsboro de 2023 se llevará a cabo el sábado y domingo, 28 y 29 de octubre en el centro de Hillsboro y en Orenco Station, respectivamente. ¡acompáñelos para adquirir productos locales frescos y artículos hechos a man...

As 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 activiti...

In this episode we will be taking a journey with our guests as they describe what a typical day looks like for their work and the ways they approach things “one day at a time”. As you hear their stories we hope you learn something new about the work being done around HSD to support our community! Featured staff: Nathan De Pinto — Fiscal Planning Specialist Saideh Haghighi Khochkhou — Operations Of...

Del 15 al 21 de octubre se celebra la Semana de Escuelas Seguras en Estados Unidos. Durante este tiempo, destacamos el extenso sistema de 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 seguros posible. Es importante destacar el trabajo significativo que se...

October 15th through 21st is America’s Safe Schools Week. This is a time when 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.  Learn more about all of the ways we work to ensure safety, such as bullying prevention, threat assessments, partnerships with...

Comienza esta época del año, ¡la temporada de obras teatrales de otoño! Por favor, venga y apoye a nuestros actores de las escuelas preparatorias mientras muestran sus muchos talentos y semanas de arduo trabajo.   El grupo teatral de Glencoe le da la bienvenida al público y los invita a su producción Love of a Pig los días 20, 21, 26, 27 y 28 de octubre a las 7:30 p.m. El grupo teatral de Liberty...

It’s that time of year again - fall play season! Please come out and support our high school thespians as they showcase their many talents and weeks of hard work.    Glencoe Theatre welcomes audiences to its production of Love of a Pig on October 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7:30 p.m.  Liberty Theatre presents The Stinky Cheese Man on October 27th & November 3rd at 7 p.m., and October 2...

El comportamiento amable y respetuoso es esperado y fomentado durante todo el año, pero prestamos especial atención en octubre durante el Mes Nacional para la Prevención del Acoso Escolar. Si están sucediendo conductas de acoso escolar, es importante que nuestros estudiantes se comuniquen con los adultos de su escuela o al menos informen sobre el comportamiento a través de los sistemas para compar...

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 types of bullying, including verbal, physical, social...

Del 22 de septiembre al 1 de octubre se celebra la Semana Nacional de la Conducción de Vehículos Eléctricos , una celebración a nivel nacional para crear conciencia sobre los numerosos beneficios de los automóviles, camionetas, motocicletas y más, totalmente eléctricos e híbridos. En caso de que no haya tenido oportunidad de leer nuestro artículo en el verano ¡HSD ahora cuenta con dos autobuses es...

September 22nd through October 1st is National Drive Electric Week - a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.  In case you missed our article over the summer, HSD now has two electric school buses in its fleet! The electric bus purchases were made possible by a $250,000 award from Portland General Elect...