Hillsboro Highlights - August 2024

Dear Hillsboro ISD Families and Staff,

I am pleased to share some significant achievements. The district received state recognition for our recent STAAR results, a testament to the efforts of our students and staff. Furthermore, we are proud to announce a Hillsboro High School student earned national recognition for their outstanding GPA and state testing performance. These accomplishments demonstrate our district's ongoing dedication to help every student reach their full potential.

In addition to our academic achievements, we are excited to announce the completion of renovations at Dr. John P. Erwin Stadium. We invite you to experience the changes firsthand on Friday, September 6th, as the Hillsboro High School Varsity Football Team competes against Troy High School.

Thank you for your continued support of Hillsboro ISD. We look forward to building upon these early successes throughout the academic year.

Sincerely,

Darrell G. Brown PH.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Friday, September 6th

• Hillsboro Elementary School's Grandparents' Day

Monday, September 9th

• Hillsboro ISD Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 11th

• Honoring 9/11

Friday, September 13th

• Student Holiday & Staff Development Day

Sunday, September 15th - Tuesday, October 15th

• National Hispanic Heritage Month

Tuesday, September 17th

• HIS Family Fun Night
• Constitution Day

Friday, September 20th

• Student & Staff Holiday
• Homecoming Football Game vs West

Monday, September 23rd

• Education Technology Day

Tuesday, September 24th

• HES Nachos and Numbers Event

Friday, September 27th

• Student Holiday & Staff Development Day
• HES & HIS Parent-Teacher Conferences
• National Teaching Assistants' Day
  

On Friday, August 30th, Hillsboro ISD hosted a dedication ceremony of Dr. John P. Erwin Stadium. Dr Erwin Jr. served the Hillsboro community in numerous capacities:

• 20 years on the HISD School Board
• 12 years as HISD School Board President
• 12 years as team physician for our beloved Hillsboro Eagle Football Team
• 2 years as a member of the Hillsboro City Council
• 5 years as mayor of Hillsboro

The evening was a chance to celebrate a community leader who embodies the spirit of Hillsboro - one of service, progress, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.

Thank you, Dr. Erwin Jr. for your contributions to Hillsboro, TX.

Please click here to view more photos from the ceremony.

Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro Intermediate School are anticipating an 'A' rating based on students' outstanding performance on STAAR tests. We are beyond proud of our students and staff members. We truly are achieving our vision, “The Choice for Student Success.”

Four Hillsboro ISD students achieved a perfect score on their STAAR Math Test, correctly answering every question! Congratulations to the following students on this excellent accomplishment:

Hillsboro Intermediate School

• Lucas Marshall (6th Grade Math)
  

Hillsboro Junior High School

• Ana Andrade Perez (7th Grade Math)
• Braylen Green-Grogan (7th Grade Math)
• Daniel Tanguma (7th Grade Math)

Eric Chaire, a senior at Hillsboro High School, recently received three prestigious academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. To earn these awards, students must maintain a GPA of B+ or higher and showcase outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams.

His three awards are:

• National First-Generation Recognition Program
• National Hispanic Recognition Program
• National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program

Click here to learn more about the College Board National Recognition Program.

Please click here to view more photos from the first day of school.

HISD staff members attended their first Staff Development Day on Friday, August 30th. A variety of professional development opportunities were available including I-Ready training, Dyslexia training, and training with a Region 12 Reading/Language Arts coach. Teachers also received planning time to prepare for the upcoming school weeks.

Hillsboro ISD has a new office for Admissions & Records to better to serve our families. Please visit the team at 119 E. Franklin Street for assistance on the following topics:

• Student Enrollment
• Student Withdraw
• Student Records
• General Questions Regarding Registration

You can also reach the department by calling 254-582-8585 or emailing admissionsandrecords@hillsboroisd.org.

Hillsboro Elementary and Hillsboro Intermediate schools are the first two schools in Texas to be Certified Choose Love Schools.

For six years, students and staff have embraced the Choose Love Formula: Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion in Action!

• Varsity Football: Beat McGregor High School on Friday, August 30th. Current standing is 1-0.
• Varsity Volleyball: Beat Connally High School on Tuesday, August 27th. Current standing is 8-9.
• Boys Varsity Cross Country: Placed 3rd at Burleson Elk Run on Friday, August 30th.
• Girls Varsity Cross Country: Placed 2nd at the Burleson Elk Run on Friday, August 30th.

Hillsboro High School soccer is coming soon. Follow our new Hillsboro ISD Eagles Soccer Facebook page to learn about important dates and information. If your high school student is interested in playing soccer please complete one of the following forms:

• Girls Soccer Form
• Boys Soccer Form

Please click here to view more photos from the event.

Hillsboro ISD is using ParentSquare to communicate with our families. We recommend downloading the app to stay connected to your student's teacher and classroom. The app allows you to send private messages to staff members and interact with posts shared by your student's campus or teacher. Please click here to visit our website for more information regarding ParentSquare.

HISD is excited to announce all students can continue to eat free for the 2024-2025 school year. The district will operate under the community eligibility provision (CEP), allowing us to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to every enrolled student.

There is no need to submit a meal application. You may still need to add funds to your student's account if they choose to purchase extra items, second meals, or anything a la carte. Funds can be added to your student's account at EZSchoolPay.com.