HOA Happenings
Spring Break edition
Planning ahead for 2023-2024
Are you returning to HOA for 2023-2024? Please be sure you've submitted your transfer request! You can do that easily at https://hsdtransfer.hsd.k12.or.us/Request/ExtensionRequest
HS FORECASTING: Mrs. Snyder has met with current 8th-11th grade students to discuss choosing classes for next year. Choose your classes by filling out our online forecasting form: https://hillsboroschools.wufoo.com/forms/20232024-high-school-forecasting-hoa/
MS FORECASTING: Mr. Ollis will meet with current 6th & 7th grade students after Spring Break to discuss class options for next school year! Students can make their course selections using our online form: https://hillsboroschools.wufoo.com/forms/20232024-middle-school-forecasting-hoa/
Hotspot Checks Required to Avoid Service Interruption
All HSD students have access to a district-issued Chromebook for the purpose of receiving instruction and completing coursework. The district has assisted families with home internet service for these devices by either issuing hotspots or connecting them with discounted service through Comcast Internet Essentials or Hillsboro HiLight Bridge.
If your student has a hotspot they are currently using, it must be checked by HSD staff prior to Friday, Mar. 24, to ensure continuity of service. You may bring the hotspot to your school where a staff member will inspect the device and return it within 0-3 days. You may also leave a message with the student help desk at 503-886-8956 and we can complete the check over the phone.
Service will be turned off to any hotspots not checked by March 24.
Thank you very much for your assistance and prompt attention to this matter.
Need a Spring Break activity? Help with Tree Inventory!
The Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, we love trees! Shade, beauty, and fresh air are just a few of the benefits of a tree, but to Hillsboro residents they are an environmental asset that contribute to the overall livability of our community. The Hillsboro Downtown Partnership is working to increase not only the number of street trees in Downtown Hillsboro, but the canopy cover of our district.
Making improvements always begins with figuring out where we are starting out. And this is where you come in! They are looking for tree lovers to help inventory and assess the health of all of the existing street trees.
You don't have to be an expert to help, you just need a mobile phone with a data plan and fill in as much all the information you observe and then upload that info into our online collection form. Get more information at https://www.downtownhillsboro.org/trees/
OnPoint Community Credit Union is now accepting nominations for the 2023 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. This year, they will award $193,000 to local educators and schools, which includes:
- Educator of the Year - Four educators will each have their mortgage or rent paid for one full year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school for resources and supplies. One educator from each category below will be chosen:
- Grades K-5
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 9-12
- Gold Star: A new category that recognizes an educator who is a pre-kindergarten teacher, school counselor, substitute teacher, librarian or school administrator.
- Educator of the Year Runners-up -Four educators, one from each of the above categories, will receive a $5,000 cash award and a $1,500 donation to their schools for resources and supplies.
Community Builder - Four schools will each receive $2,000 for a special project of their choice. A fifth school, selected by community votes, will receive $5,000 for a special project of their choice.
OnPoint will accept applications until 11:59 PM on April 11, 2023! ANYONE can nominate an educator!
To make your nomination, visit https://www.onpointcu.com/onpoint-prize/educator-of-the-year/
Office Hours during Spring Break
During Spring Break, our office will be open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Teachers will not be available - they'll be on break too!
Be an ODS Student Leader!
Student Leaders — mostly high school students and some college students — live in cabins at overnight Outdoor School with the 6th graders and teach fun, hands-on outdoor field study activities relating to plants, animals, water, soil, and the ocean.
Being a Student Leader is one of the most fun, inspiring and rewarding experiences you can ever have! Student Leaders learn valuable leadership , teamwork, communication and teaching skills.
Get more information & sign up at https://www.nwoutdoorschool.org/student-leader-information1.html
How to Volunteer with HSD
Volunteers make a big difference to the educational experience of our students. Because the safety of students is of primary importance, there are a few steps required in order for a volunteer application to be fully approved.
- Complete the district-wide volunteer application OR update/renew/check the status of your current application by clicking this link: volunteer application*
*The information you provide will be used to complete background checks through the state's criminal records system and the Oregon Department of Education's sexual misconduct database. - 24-hours after completing the volunteer application, CLICK HERE to complete the vaccine survey and upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination, per the Governor’s vaccination mandate, or indicate you intend to request a medical or religious exception.
- Begin the fingerprint background clearance process AT ANY TIME by clicking HERE.
- CHECK YOUR VOLUNTEER STATUS by clicking HERE.