Hillsboro School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Hillsboro? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

$6 Million Grant To Hillsboro School District (If Capital Bond Measure Passes)

The state matching grant will only be awarded if voters approve the $408 million capital construction bond in the November election.

Hillsboro School District Receives National Sustainability Award

For promoting recycling in its schools, the Hillsboro School District was honored by Trex, the world's largest producer of plastic decking.

Hillsboro School Board Approves $408 Million Bond Proposal

Hillsboro taxpayers will now get to vote on the bond package in the November 2017 election.

New Board Members Elected To Hillsboro School District

​The four new board members are expected to be sworn in July 11 at the board's first meeting of the new fiscal year.

Hillsboro School District Bond Proposal to Cover $408 Million in Projects

The bond would cover a wide range of upgrades and improvements to schools throughout the district, according to HSD officials.

Hillsboro School District: South Meadows Middle School, Witch Hazel Elementary on Lockout

(UPDATED) Students are currently safe and classes are continuing as usual while police investigate a social media threat Tuesday, April 18.

Hillsboro Student Invited to State-level National Geographic Bee

Quatama Elementary's Colby Jones one of only a few thousand to reach state-level competition nationwide

Hillsboro Schools: Board Votes To Extend The Year

Board's plan to make up for school days involves extending the year and keep late starts and early releases.

Hillsboro HS Graduation Rates Rise 1.26 Percent, Outpacing State Rate

The district posted a graduation rate of 81.86 percent last year.

UPDATED: Hillsboro School Officials Say Freezing Rain Means No Classes on Tuesday, Jan. 17

District officials initially delayed the school day's start on Tuesday, but made the call this morning to cancel them, instead.

Hillsboro Schools to Santa: You are Welcome Here

School district clarifies a memo that went out about decorating classroom doors.

Former Coach at Liberty High School Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex Abuse

Stevens Hyppolite pleaded guilty in October.

Hillsboro Schools Completes Lead Testing - Most Locations Fine

More than 6,000 samples were taken from more than 3,500 outlets. Only 22 tested positive on both the first test and follow-up.

Hillsboro High School Football Coach on Leave

The school is investigating an incident that allegedly happened drung the game against Milwaukie High School.

Hillsboro High Students Reject Homecoming Court

Students question wisdom of the homecoming court - saying they are based exclusively on popularity.

High Times for Glencoe High's Newspaper

The Glencoe High School Crimson Times picks up 41 awards in the Oregon Student Media Olympics.

Hillsboro School District Announces Staffing Changes

Two new assistant principals at Hillsboro High School among the changes.

Extra Police at Liberty High School After Scrawled Threat

A threat on a bathroom wall said there would be violence Thursday.

Hillsboro School Board Says No to Contraceptives in High School

Vote came after much emotional discussion, consideration of alternatives.

Three New Principals for Hillsboro Elementary Schools

The school district announced promotions for three while an assistant principal at Glencoe High School steps aside.

Legendary Hillsboro Track Coach Elden Kellar Dies

Kellar, who coached at Hillsboro High and Glencoe High Schools, had battled Parkinson's.

Hillsboro Schools, Police Plan Emergency Drill for Students and Parents

Hundreds will take part in drill on Friday.

Hillsboro Schools Get Grant for Summer Camp

The grant will help Spanish speaking students by exposing them to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Hillsboro Teen Going to National Spelling Bee

After a second-place finish last year, Vipanchi Mungara takes the title and wins a trip to the finals

Hillsboro's Liberty High School Second in the State

Liberty High School ended triumphant season as second best in the state.

Hillsboro's Quatama Elementary Hosts Governor

Attention to the school's STEAM program picks up steam from the White House to the Governor's mansion.

Hillsboro School Dates to Know Before Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is a few months away. See which dates you need to mark on your calendar in the meantime.