Dear Hillsboro ISD Families and Staff,

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and meaningful Thanksgiving Break with family and friends. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what you are grateful for. At Hillsboro ISD, I am thankful for our students, staff, families, and community members who work together to achieve our mission of preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world.

The next three weeks are focused on important learning check-ins, including End-of-Course (EOC) Exams, Midterms, and Curriculum-Based Assessments (CBAs). These help us gauge where students are in their learning journey and identify areas for growth. Consistent attendance is crucial to ensure students stay on track and are prepared for what’s ahead.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the calendar feedback survey. The results will be shared with the District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) this week and will help guide discussions about next year’s academic calendar.

We appreciate your continued support of Hillsboro ISD and look forward to finishing the year strong.

Sincerely,

Darrell G. Brown, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools

December 5th - 7th

• Hillsboro Classic - Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament

December 6th

• Student Holiday and Staff Development Day

December 9th

• HISD Board of Trustees Meeting

December 10th

• English I EOC at HHS

December 11th

• English II EOC at HHS

December 13th

• Student & Staff Holiday

December 16th

• HHS Christmas Band Concert

December 17th

• HJH Christmas Band Concert

December 19th

• Student Early Release Day

December 20th

• Student & Staff Holiday

December 23rd - January 3rd

• Winter Break

U.S. News and World Report named Hillsboro Junior High (HJH) a U.S. News Best Middle School. This achievement is only possible due to our dedicated educators and students willing to learn. We are honored HJH is being recognized across the country.

Please use the link below to learn about the school’s ranking!

Hillsboro Intermediate School recognized students with perfect attendance during the second 6 weeks of the school year with a basketball-themed celebration. Students entered a raffle for a chance to win a brand-new basketball, and three lucky winners took one home! Congratulations to all our students with perfect attendance.

This month’s perfect attendance winners at Hillsboro Junior High hit it out of the park by showing up every single day. All students with perfect attendance for October were entered into a drawing, and two lucky winners were selected. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work!

Just before Thanksgiving Break, Hillsboro Intermediate School students explored a variety of career opportunities during the annual Career Day event. Dozens of professionals and local businesses volunteered their time to introduce students to fields such as optometry, culinary arts, fire services, zoology, and more.

Please follow this link to view more photos: https://bit.ly/4g1Oqzq.

Hillsboro Junior High proudly hosted the 34th Annual Hill County Veterans Ceremony on Monday, November 11th. The event featured inspiring remarks from Hill County Judge Justin Lewis, Hillsboro Mayor Scott Johnson, keynote speaker Henry Alderson, and Vietnam Veteran Dave Mojica. The ceremony also featured performances from First Baptist Christian School students and the Hillsboro Junior High Band. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring and celebrating our veterans’ service and sacrifice.

More photos can be found here: https://buff.ly/3O0AOYN.

Hillsboro Elementary School hosted its first Turkey Bingo Family Night! Families and students had an evening of fun and friendly competition. 16 students went home with a turkey just in time for Thanksgiving!

Please follow this link to view more photos: https://buff.ly/3V0X8oN.

At this year’s Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon, Hillsboro ISD served 423 meals with the help of Junior Sesame and Chartwells, the district’s food service provider. Meals on Wheels also participated by delivering meals to community members who couldn’t attend. The luncheon was a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, catch up with friends, and connect with some of our amazing students.

Please follow this link to view more photos: https://buff.ly/3CnPazO.

This school year, we are recognizing our incredible industry partners who are helping our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway students grow and explore potential careers. In November, we had the privilege of highlighting two outstanding businesses:

KHBR

• The local radio and newspaper company is mentoring a Hillsboro High School student in the Digital Communications CTE Pathway of Study. Several times a week, the student visits the station to observe the morning radio show and learn the process of creating a live broadcast. This partnership offers a meaningful look into the world of radio broadcasting.

Sage Blooms

• A Hillsboro High School student in the Plant Science CTE Pathway of Study is honing her floral design skills at Sage Blooms. From crafting bouquets and centerpieces to learning the daily operations of a floral shop, she is gaining hands-on knowledge of this creative industry. The Plant Science pathway leads to exciting opportunities in fields such as floral design, landscaping, plant science, and biological technology.

Fabiola Prieto received a letter of recognition from Representative Jake Ellzey, a member of the United States Congress, for her achievement in qualifying for the 2024 State Cross Country Meet.

Four Hillsboro High School Volleyball players earned 4A Region 2 District 12 All-District honors. Congratulations to:

• 1st Team All-District: Valeria Garcia
• 2nd Team All-District: Madelyn Patton
• Honorable Mention All-District: Lacy Forns
• Honorable Mention All-District: Kimora Rose

11 Hillsboro High School Volleyball players earned the 4A Region 2 District 12 Academic All-District title! These student-athletes excelled on the court and in the classroom, demonstrating dedication, hard work, and the ability to balance academics and athletics. Congratulations to:

• Lacy Forns
• Madelyn Patton
• Camille Singleton
• Valeria Garcia
• Emma Spigener
• Natalie Monroy
• Nakira Blacknall
• Blaire Tucker
• Camryn Balderas
• Olivia Cornelius-Mathis
• Amelia McGregor

Camryn Balderas and Olivia Cornelius-Mathis earned the title '2nd team Academic All-State' in volleyball from THSCA!

ESC Region 12's Stellar Counselor of the Month for November is Hillsboro High School Counselor Karen Schroeder. She was selected for her dedication to helping students find their paths after high school, whether it's college, the military, a trade, or a career. Mrs. Schroeder is every student's biggest cheerleader, and we are very fortunate to have her.

Congratulations to Ms. Quiros!

Congratulations to Mrs. Diaz!

Congratulations to Coach Rodriguez!

Congratulations to Sheila Vess!

For information on our district non-discrimination policies, please click the link below:

https://www.hillsboroisd.org/families/nondiscrimination

Para obtener información sobre las policies de no discriminacion de nuestro distrito, haga clic en el enlace a continuación: https://www.hillsboroisd.org/families/nondiscrimination