Hilhi Happenings

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Dear Hilhi Families,

April is a month of much learning, as we dig into the heart of the semester, while keeping an eye on the end of the school year. Our students and teachers are working hard to expand their knowledge, dig deep into concepts and prepare for the end of the school year.

At last week's assembly we celebrated the many spring sports and activities we have at Hilhi. With lots of ways to get involved, we encourage all Spartans to join a sport or club, or attend after school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Spring is also a time of distraction. Please take time to check in with your student to ensure they are attending class, doing their work, and getting the help they need. Be sure to connect with teachers or counselors if you are not sure how to support your child. Partnership with families helps ensure their success!

We've been able to add additional days to summer school, which is now June 17-July 3. All students who are not on track to graduate will be selected for summer school, and notified in the next two weeks. Attending these sessions allows students to get back on track to graduate and hone their skills for the next year.

As always, thanks for your support.

My Best,

Cary Meier

Principal

• 2023-2024 Family Engagement Calendar: Please see the upcoming PAC and Family Engagement Dates.

Nutrition Services is Hiring! Part time work is available in school kitchens! Vacancies are currently posted. Kitchen positions can offer a little extra income and the convenience of working on the days kids are in school.

To apply, go to https://hillsboro1j.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx and type “nutrition” in the Job Listings search box.

OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center residents are reaching out to students at Hillsboro High School, providing hands-on medical experiences and mentorship. Read the full article here.

Now’s the time to make necessary FAFSA corrections

The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)’s window for making corrections is open! Do you need to edit or update your FAFSA information? Now you can.

Making corrections to your FAFSA ensures accurate financial aid.

This is also your opportunity to fix any issues or problems that might have resulted in a rejected FAFSA submission.

Who should make corrections?

You may need to make corrections if:

• Your initial FAFSA submission had incorrect information.

• A technical glitch prevented you or a contributor from signing the FAFSA.

• The Office of Student Financial Aid emailed you last week about your rejected FAFSA and you haven’t submitted a correction.

Check your FASFA submission status on your FAFSA Dashboard at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Or review your FAFSA Submission Summary, sent to the email address included on your FAFSA

Instructions for making corrections

For step-by-step instructions on how to access your FAFSA and make corrections, please download our PDF guide here. This guide will walk you through the process, making it easy to update any necessary information.

Important reminder – don’t wait to make changes

Don’t delay. We want to emphasize the importance of making corrections promptly. If your FAFSA status is currently marked as “rejected” this is especially important. A rejected FAFSA is not be eligible for federal and state financial aid, or some scholarships.

The form should be fairly easy to do, but if you need help come see us in the College and Career Center

Not sure which form to fill out for your situation? - check here

Seniors,

Are you going to PCC or is it still an option you are considering? Meet with PCC representatives in April in the Hilhi College and Career Center to confirm your application, find out about placement testing, when to register for fall classes, etc. - Fill out this Google Form to make sure you are invited to a session in April.

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

A number of local scholarships have recently opened (all can also be found on the HHS scholarship linked above or in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom):

• Margaret Fry Scholarship For well-rounded Hilhi students involved in community and school
  
• Heinz Tuebner Scholarship For advanced language students with contributions to the community and Hilhi.
• Gene Doty Scholarship For someone majoring in STEM that is a "renaissance" man/woman at Hiihi
• Elden Kellar Track and Cross Country Scholarship Hilhi Track and Field or Cross Country participant during high school.
• Alpha Upsilon Scholarship This scholarship is for a graduating senior that has overcome an obstacle or challenge which has made reaching education goals more difficult or challenging.
• Trevor Peterson Memorial Scholarship for Siblings of Students with Special Needs This scholarship is for a graduating senior in the Hillsboro School District who has a sibling with special needs that is currently on, or has been on, an IEP or 504 plan
• Trevor Peterson Memorial Scholarship for Student with Special Needs Must be a graduating senior or equivalent student in the Hillsboro School District that is currently on or has been on an IEP or 504 plan
• Ross Mathews Scholarship Have a 3.3 unweighted Grade Point Average majoring in human health or mortuary science.

OSAC Scholarship Application is Open!

The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships. See a list curated by the College and Career Center for Hilhi Students here

April 1, 5pm PST: Final Deadline.

11th Grade

Complete a CRLE this year for part of your career development credit.

10th Grade

Start thinking about your Career & College Pathway

9th Grade

Start thinking about your Career & College Pathway

Senior Project Night | May 20, 2024

Student Check In at 4:30, Presentation of Projects 5-7, This is a mandatory event for all seniors (senior project is a graduation requirement)

Senior Awards Night | May 30, 2024 6-8 PM in the Hilhi Auditorium

Awards include College and Career Pathways, National and Academic Organization Awards, Chancellor’s Diploma, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, IB Diploma Candidates, Honors Graduates, Athletic Awards, Local Scholarships, First Generation High School Graduates and More. Students will be notified a few days before if they are receiving awards.

April

• Friday, April 26 | Virtual Elections Assemblies by class during Advisory

• Saturday, April 27 - Dia de los Ninos celebration

• Tuesday, May 7 - Hilhi hosts HSD Dual Language Celebration, 6:00-8:00pm

• Saturday, May 18, 8-11pm | Prom

• May 20-24 | May Fete Week

• Monday, May 20 | Class Assemblies, Senior Exhibition Night, Community Assembly 7-8pm

• Tuesday, May 21 | Hilhi Takeover Night @ the Hops Game

• Monday, May 27 | No School, Memorial Day

• Thursday, May 30 | Senior Awards Night

• Friday, May 31 (tentative) | Talent Show

• Tuesday, June 4 | SpartQuake & Seniors Last Day

• Wednesday, June 5 | Senior Breakfast & Graduation rehearsal

• Thursday, June 6 at Hillsboro Stadium | GRADUATION!

• Thursday, June 13 | Last Day, grades 9-11, early release, end semester 2

• Friday, June 14 | Last Day for Licensed Staff - Grade prep and check out

See the Hilhi Calendar for updated events.

The Hilhi Sports Marketing class is partnering with the Hillsboro Hops for a HILHI takeover night! The class will also be helping design and lead the in-game activities. Come join us on May 21st for a fun and exciting night! Click the image above to get your tickets now!

SPIRIT WEAR SALE!

Limited time sale on Spartan Spirit Wear Sale. Shirts, hoodies, quarter zips, polos, vests, sweats, jackets, caps, water bottles, cell phone cases, blankets, and slides.

Tuesday, April 23

Softball vs Wilsonville

• Varsity 4:30 @ Wilsonville
• JV 6:30 @ Wilsonville

Baseball vs Milwaukie

• Varsity 5:30pm @ Lake Rd Fields
• JV 5:30pm @ Rowe Middle School

Tennis vs Centennial

• Girls | 4pm @ Centennial
• Boys | 4pm @ Home

Lacrosse

• Girls | 7pm vs Southridge
• Boys | 7:30pm @ Aloha

Wednesday, April 24

Softball vs La Salle

• Varsity 4:00 @ La Salle
• JV 6:00 @ La Salle

Baseball vs Milwaukie

• Varsity 5pm @ Hare Field
• JV 5pm @ Hare Field

Track vs Parkrose/Centennial

• 4:15/4:45pm @ Hare Field

Thursday, April 25

Tennis vs Parkrose

• Girls | 4pm @ Home
• Boys | 4pm @ Parkrose

Friday, April 26

Softball vs Hood River

• Varsity 4:00 @ Home
• JV 6:00 @ Home

Baseball vs Milwaukie

• Varsity 5:30pm @ Lake Rd Fields
• JV 5:30pm @ Rowe Middle School

Lacrosse vs Liberty

• Varsity Boys | 7pm @ Liberty
• JV Boys | 6pm @ Liberty

Track - Elden Kellar Invitational

• 4:00/5:30 pm @ Hare Field

Congratulations to our March Athletes of the Month:

Charlie Smith (Swimming)

Flint Brandrup (Wrestling)

Congratulations to our Spring Varsity Academic All State Teams

All of our teams including non-OSAA teams have cumulative GPA’s averaging 3.0.

Baseball (3.09), Softball (3.59), Boys’ Golf (3.02), Boys’ Tennis (3.23), Girls’ Tennis (3.8), Boys’ Track (3.55), Girls’ Track (3.52), Symphonic Band (3.49), Concert Choir (3.26), Boys’ Lacrosse (3.01) and Girls’ Lacrosse (3.41)

Welcome to our new Volleyball Coach, Jenny Campbell.