Back To School Newsletter

Dear Hillsboro ISD Families and Staff,

I am pleased to welcome our families and staff back for the 2024-2025 school year. This summer, campus principals, administrators, and teachers worked diligently to prepare for the upcoming school year, including the transition to 4-day school weeks. I extend my gratitude to the team members who contributed to the planning of a successful year.

As we begin this school year, I have three primary goals: student and staff safety, student achievement, and delivering excellent customer service. The safety and well-being of everyone at our campuses is my top priority. To be prepared for emergencies, students and staff will participate in several drills, including fire, secure, lockdown, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and severe weather procedures. Student achievement saw significant growth last year, and I am eager to continue that progress. Finally, the district is here to support and assist you. Please contact your campus or the administration office for any help you may need this school year.

Sincerely,

Darrell G. Brown, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Online registration for returning students is currently open. Please login to your Skyward account to complete registration before Saturday, August 3rd.

Click here for instructions on how to complete online registration. Spanish is available on page two.

If you do not have internet or need help, please visit any campus or administration office Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Hillsboro Elementary: 7:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Hillsboro Intermediate: 7:45 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
• Hillsboro Junior High: 7: 50 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
• Hillsboro High: 8:00 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.

**Doors will open at 7:10 a.m. for Hillsboro Elementary and 7:20 for Hillsboro Intermediate, Hillsboro Junior High, and Hillsboro High School.

Hillsboro High teachers will provide school supply lists for students during the first week of school.

Good To Go From Head To Toe

Hillsboro ISD is hosting its annual back-to-school event called 'Good To Go From Head To Toe' on Saturday, August 3rd from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Historic City Hall, 127 E. Franklin Street. Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and community resources will be available for all Hillsboro ISD students.

Chrome Pick-Up Days and Times*

• Hillsboro Intermediate:
• Monday, August 5th: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
• Monday, August 5th: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 5th: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (During Meet The Teacher)
• Hillsboro Junior High:
• Friday, August 2nd: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 6th: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Hillsboro High School:
• **9th Grade: will have the opportunity during Fish Camp on Friday, August 2nd.
• 10th -12th: Friday, August 2nd 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 9th - 12th: Tuesday, August 6th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

*Incoming 6th, 9th, and new students will be required to make a one-time deposit of $25 (cash or check) for a Chromebook.

**9th-grade students will not be able to check out a Chromebook until the HHS BRIDGE Program Checkbook User Agreement is completed by a Parent/Guardian.

7th & 9th Grade Orientation Events

• 7th Grade Camp: Friday, August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Hillsboro Junior High School.
• 9th Grade Fish Camp: Friday, August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Hillsboro High School.

Open House/Meet The Teacher Events

• Hillsboro Elementary: Monday, August 5th from 4:30 -6:30 p.m.
• Hillsboro Intermediate: Monday, August 5th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Hillsboro Junior High: Tuesday, August 27th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• Hillsboro High: Tuesday, September 3rd from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please contact the administration office with questions on how to use the software at 254-582-8585.

Parents/Guardians must complete a Bus Rider Acknowledgement Form to request bus transportation for their students. The form is available for returning students during online registration or in the new student registration packet.

Important Dates

Wednesday, July 29th: The last day for paper/online bus rider request forms to be submitted for a student to be eligible to ride the bus on the first day of school.

Wednesday, July 29th after 10:00 a.m. - Friday, August 9th: A paper bus rider request must be filled out and submitted to the proper school campus office. Forms submitted by 10:00 a.m. each day will allow a rider to start bus ridership three days later.

Bus route information including pick-up and drop-off times is coming soon.

All Hillsboro ISD students can 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 to every enrolled student.

You may still need to add funds to your student's account if they choose to purchase extra side items, second meals, or anything a la carte. Funds can be added to your student's account at EZSchoolPay.com

Hillsboro ISD welcomes parents and community involvement at our campuses. You may volunteer for one event or on a regular basis.

Please visit our How To Volunteer at HISD Webpage to complete the required form.