Hilhi Happenings
Boletín informativo para familias de la Preparatoria: Hilhi.
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September 18/18 de Septiembre del 2023
Message from the Principal
Dear Hilhi Families,
We've had an amazing first few weeks of school! Our students and teachers are getting to know each other and learn the expectations for the year. Students are diving into content and practicing learning routines, critical thinking and collaboration.
One of our school goals this year is to improve student attendance. Please help us by regularly making sure your student is at school on time unless they are Too Sick for School. We open campus 30 minutes before school and encourage students to arrive by 8:20 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 8:50 on Wednesdays. You can see your child's attendance, including tardies, in ParentVue. Thanks for partnering with us to get kids here as often as possible.
On Monday the 25th, we have no school for Professional Development.
We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, September 27th from 6:00-8:00, at our annual Back to School Night. Parents are invited to learn more about opportunities at Hilhi and have a chance to meet teachers and see classrooms.
Enjoy this beautiful fall weather!
Cary Meier
Principal
September is Attendance Awareness Month
9th Grade Team
Our 9th Grade Level Team is here to serve you and your students. If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to reach out to us!
MariaEugenia Olivar, Vice-Principal
olivarm@hsd.k12.or.usNoemi Canales, Graduation Coach
canalesn@hsd.k12.or.usMarla Lyle, School Counselor (Last names A-G)
lylem@hsd.k12.or.usRalph Medina, School Counselor (Last names H-P)
medinar@hsd.k12.or.usAnita Siller, School Counselor (Last names Q-Z)
sillera@hsd.k12.or.usStephanie Anderson, School Counselor (ELs)
- andersos@hsd.k12.or.us
Activities
Club Kick Off is Friday, September 22nd during both lunches. Hilhi has over 20 student-led clubs and we hope your student decides to join one! They can sign up at Club Kick Off or via the QR code posted in their Advisory Google Classroom. Check out the Virtual Club Kick Off slide deck here.
Come join us at the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 6th. The parade starts at Lincoln Street Elementary School at 6pm and ends at Hare Field for the football game. This is a fantastic family event (there is so much candy from the floats!) and it’s one of Hilhi’s most treasured traditions.
The “City of Roses” Homecoming Dance 2023 is on Saturday, October 7th from 8-11pm in the Hilhi Commons. Tickets are available starting September 26th during lunches in the Commons and are $15 with an ASB sticker and $18 without an ASB sticker. Tickets are $20 at the door the evening of the event. Dress is semi-formal. Student ID card is REQUIRED for entry, no exceptions.
College and Career News
Paying for College/Community College/Trade Schools - What is Financial Aid? When do I apply for Financial Aid this year?
Students and their families should complete either the FAFSA or ORSAA to be eligible for federal, state and college/university aid.
The Free Application for Student Aid or FAFSA is the form for US Citizens and Eligible Non Citizens. The completion of this form opens the opportunity for students and their families to receive financial aid from both the federal government and the state government along with college and university aid - This can be a great first step in paying for college - grants and work study.
The Oregon Student Aid Application or ORSAA is the form for Oregon residents who have undocumented status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, and/or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Though students will not be eligible for federal government aid (information from the ORSAA is not shared with the federal government), they are eligible for Oregon State aid and college and university aid.
Both student aid applications will open in December 2023. This is a change from the traditional October 1 opening. Both the FAFSA and ORSAA applications are going through an extensive revision to make the forms easier to complete (down to just over 40 questions from over 100 questions in previous years).
Students and families can register for accounts now (FAFSA registration ORSAA Registration) and be ready to apply in December
All students and their families considering education after high school (college, university, community college, trade schools) should fill out either the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible when it opens in December.
Not sure which form to fill out for your situation - check here
Paying for College Webinars
Attending college in the next few years? Do you need help understating your option when it comes to paying for and attending college? Join the experts from ECMC’s The College Place Oregon, the Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and colleges actress Oregon as we explaining the financial aid process
English Zoom Session: October 24, 2023 6:30 PM. Register at this link
Spanish Zoom Session: October 26, 2023 6:30 PM. Register at this link
College Rep Visits
Seniors - There will be many college and university presentations this fall at Hilhi throughout the school day. Dates will be published once they are confirmed. You will receive a pass on the day of the presentation to attend. Please sign up for any that you are interested in attending. Use this link to sign up. Google form sign up is also available in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom.
Currently Scheduled College Rep Visits (More to be added when confirmed):
9/29 - Oregon State University
10/10 - Southern Oregon University
10/11 - Portland State University
10/12 - University of Oregon
10/16 - Portland Community College
10/23 - Linfield University
10/25 - Lewis and Clark College
10/26 - Portland State University
11/6 - Portland Community College
Scholarships
Seniors - Looking for scholarships for education after high school. There are many scholarship search engines that can be helpful. (www.Fastweb.com, www.Scholarships.com, www.scholarshipsamerica.com)
The College and Career Center keeps a database of scholarships that we know about; check out the 2023-24 HHS Scholarship List (linked here) to see many national, regional, and local scholarship opportunities. This list is updated weekly. This link is also in the class of 2024 Google Classroom.
Check on a consistent basis see scholarships that are currently open and scholarships that will open throughout the school year
Family Fall College Readiness Series - In person Help in Spanish on the College Process
Families and students are invited to join the HSD Family College Readiness Series throughout October. The information sessions will be in person. Join our conversations on how to pay for college based on family status, requirements for college, and receiving help with the Oregon Promise Application
***ALL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS WILL BE IN SPANISH***
Hillsboro High School District Administration Center
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR
Requirements for Applying to College
Date: Wednesday October 4, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Paying for College (Process Overview of FAFSA/ORSAA) + Oregon Promise Workshop
Date Wednesday October 11, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
OSAC Scholarships
Date: Wednesday October 18, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Contact Information - David Pascual Matias 971-333-8001 pascuada@hsd.k12.or.us
Register Here for all or any of the event series
Questions about next steps after high school or need help please email Tim Kasper at kaspert@hsd.k12.or.us
Dates to Know/Fechas para marcar en sus calendarios
Monday, September 25 - No School, Professional Development
Wednesday, September 27 - Back to School Night, 6:00-8:00
Monday, October 2 - Picture retakes
Friday, October 6 - Homecoming Parade and Game
Saturday, October 7 - Homecoming Dance
Friday, October 13 - No School - Statewide Inservice Day
Wednesday, October 18 - Pre-ACT test for all 10th graders
Thursday, November 9 - No School, Grade Prep
Friday, November 10 - No School, Veteran's Day Observed
November 20-24 - No School - Staff Development, Conferences & Thanksgiving Holiday
December 18-January 1, 2024 - Winter Break, No School
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Graduation @7:00p.m. Hillsboro Stadium
See the calendar on our website for updated events.
2024 Grad Party
The 2024 Graduation Party Committee is busy planning fundraisers to throw an epic all-night grad party! We could use your help to make this year a success.
Contact us at:
https://sites.google.com/view/hilhigradnight/home
Facebook: Hilhi Class of 2024
All School Upcoming Events:
Saturday September 23rd Hilhi Car and Motorcycle Show
Tuesday September 26th Mod Pizza Night
Saturday December 2nd Hilhi Holiday Bazaar