Hilhi Happenings

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Dear Hilhi Families,

Thank you to the many families who took time to attend parent conferences. We value your partnership in ensuring your student is finding success at Hilhi. Please continue to communicate with teachers and counselors should you have additional questions or need support for your student.

Winter Sports are in full swing, with competitions starting this week. Our performing arts department has some upcoming shows including a Mariarchi concert on Tuesday, 12/3 and our choir singing at The Grotto on Saturday, 12/14. If you have never been there, the acoustics are incredible! And, our Winter Choir Concert on 12/17 and Band Concert on 12/19 are certain to bring joy.

Finally, don't forget that tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the Library until 5:00. All students are invited to drop in for a snack and study help, or just to enjoy a quiet place to work.

Go Sparts!

Cary Meier

Principal

Find more information about this years grad party below under Class of 2025 Grad Party

Hillsboro School District encourages all 10th grade students to participate in a post-secondary education preparatory testing experience. The Pre-ACT is scheduled for December 10th (subject to change) and all 10th grade students are automatically registered. If you want your student to opt out of the Pre-ACT then please fill out this form

HHS 9th Grade Level Team meets weekly to focus primarily on attendance and students’ individual barriers to improve their attendance to school and their classes. We follow the guidelines and research from the Chicago University to support our students to stay On Track for their High School Graduation from the beginning in grade 9. Here is an interesting article on this topic: Why does attendance matter in High School?

If your student will be absent due to illness, a medical appointment, or any other reason, please call Mrs. Nuria Pence our attendance secretary or leave a message in our attendance line 503.844.1990.

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, 9th grade Administrator | olivarm@hsd.k12.or.us

• Anita Siller, School Counselor | sillera@hsd.k12.or.us

• Alejandra Lopez Sanchez, Graduation Coach | lopezsaa@hsd.k12.or.us

• Nuria Pence, Attendance Secretary | pencen@hsd.k12.or.us

Shelter, Food, Health, Legal, Clothing, Work, Transportation, etc. Hilhi is here to help.

Resources in English

Resources in Spanish

Winter break is a great time to take the knowledge test, now offered in more languages.

Taking the knowledge test is a productive way to pass the time during winter break and cross an item off your list before the New Year. Students preparing to get their instruction permit can save a trip to the DMV by taking their knowledge test online in the comfort of their home. The knowledge test can now be read and heard in the following languages online and in DMV offices:

• Arabic
• Chinese (simplified Mandarin)
• English
• Japanese
• Korean
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

How to take the test

• Customers who need to take the knowledge test can complete the requirement at home before visiting a DMV office. Students need a laptop or a desktop computer with a webcam, keyboard, mouse and reliable internet. A mobile phone or tablet will not work.
• Students under 18 will need someone 21 or older to supervise them taking the test.
• After students pass the test online, they will need to come into an office with their identity documents and pass a vision screening. They will then be issued a permit or be eligible to schedule a drive test, depending on their age. They do not need to schedule an appointment.

Visit the online test webpage for details. View our toolkit for schools for communication materials you can copy and paste into your regular communication channels. These include articles for parent newsletters, student newspapers and weekly announcements.

Hello!

This is just a reminder and a recommendation for you. It is cold and flu season. We are seeing higher cases of staff and student absences.

Please:

Wash your hands for 20 seconds frequently throughout your day

AND Use hand sanitizer between times you wash your hands

Distance yourself from those who may be sick

Clean your work area frequently

Wipe down surfaces and commonly used supplies (pens, keyboards, doorknobs, desks, phones, etc)

Feel free to Wear a mask

DO NOT COME TO WORK or SCHOOL if you are sick or not feeling well

Parents can now report full day absences via ParentVue. We are working on ways to enter partial day absences, but that is not yet available. With full day absence reporting, you can easily let us know when your child is absent for a full day.

Directions for Parents | English

Directions for Parents | Spanish

Fall and Holiday breaks are a great time to complete tasks for your plans for next year. Check out the info on Applications, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

If you are interested in attending a 4 year school next year and have not applied to schools yet remember that most schools (who don’t have rolling admissions) will have a final deadline for application in January or February (check each of the schools you are interested in)

Linked here is a google doc with key information about Xello and your applications (to request transcripts, common app reports, etc

We have started our PCC and Oregon Promise application Workshops this last week and have 150 students complete. We will continue after we return after fall break to connect with another 100 or so on our list.

If you have already applied to some schools (Early Action) you may have already received some admission decisions and possibly some merit based (based on your grades) scholarships. Check your emails from schools that you have been accepted to to find that university’s school based scholarships and start applying. Many of these will have January and February deadlines.

Be sure to continue to check our Google Sheet for scholarships that are open. The OSAC scholarships are now open (can apply to multiple scholarships with one application). December 1 the Ford Family Foundation Scholarships are open. This is for students who intend to go to college in Oregon and have significant barriers to attending (financial or otherwise). This scholarship pays up to $40,000 of unmet need (so essentially a full ride) and also provides a mentor. The foundation awards 130 of these each year and most years more than one Hilhi student will be awarded.

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) is now officially open! It came early this school year and students and their families are already starting to complete applications. ORSAA (for students without social security numbers should open in the first few days of December (next week).

Before you start your FAFSA form, here are some ways you can get ready:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).

• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.

• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.

• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

We will offer an evening help session in January and can meet 1 on 1 with families during the school day by appointment. So as I tell the students - “If you get stuck, don’t stay stuck”, please reach out for assistance.

Complete Your Career Related Learning Experience this Year!

You need to complete a CRLE this year for part of your career development credit.

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has just released its most recent events - use this link or come to the College and Career Center to register

Here are events for December/January:

FBI Careers | Weds. Dec 4th, 10:00am-12:00pm, Location: Virtual (Zoom Meeting) or Live at Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Air Traffic Controller | Thurs. December 5th, 2-3pm, Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Judicial Systems | Tues. Dec 10, 10:00am-12:00pm, Location: Washington County Courthouse

Professional Photography | Tues. Jan 7 10:00am-12:00pm, Location: Virtual (Zoom Meeting) or Live at Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Game Design Careers | Thurs. Jan 9, 2-3pm, Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Financial Services | Tues. Jan 14, 1-3pm, Location: Virtual (Zoom Meeting) or Live at Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Our largest fundraising event for the Grad Party is the Hilhi Holiday Bazaar coming up this Saturday, December 7, from 10am-4pm. There are many areas at the bazaar where we need assistance including Concessions, Raffle Table, Gift Wrapping Station, Textile Drive, Can & Bottle Drive, tear down and set up the day before after school. Remember, these events do not happen without the help of volunteers like you. Students can sign up on Sign-Up Genius. Parents can sign up here. Performances by the Hilhi Choir, Mariachi and Jazz Band.

Bring your bottles and cans in for our Bottle & Can Drive this Saturday during the Bazaar. We will also be collecting items for a Textile Drive. Please bring in your clothing, bedding, linens, towels, pillows, stuffed animals, jewelry, hats, belts and purses.

Follow the newly created Instagram account! Parents and seniors are welcome to join.

December

• Tuesday, December 3 | Mariachi Concert 7pm - Hilhi Auditorium
• Saturday, December 7 | Hilhi Holiday Bazaar 10am-4pm - Hilhi Commons & Cafeteria
• Tuesday, December 10 | PreACT testing for all 10th graders
• Saturday, December 14 | Hilhi Choir at the Grotto - 8pm
• Tuesday, December 17 | Winter Choir Concert 7pm - Hilhi Auditorium
• Thursday, December 19 | Winter Band Concert 7pm - Hilhi Auditorium
• Thursday, December 19 | Virtual Principal Chat 6:00-6:45 in English, 7:00-8:00 in Spanish
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3, 2025 | Winter Break

January

• Monday, January 20 | No School - MLK Holiday
• Thursday, January 23 | Credit Crunch - Hilhi Library 3:45pm-8pm
• Thursday, January 30 | End of Semester 1
• Thursday, January 30 | Virtual Principal Chat 6:00-6:45 in English, 7:00-8:00 in Spanish
• Friday, January 31 | No School - Teacher Grading Day

February

• Monday, February 3 | No School - Teacher Prep Day
• Saturday, February 8 | Winter Formal
• Thursday, February 13 | Mariachi Valentines 7pm - Hilhi Auditorium
• Monday, February 17 | No School - Presidents' Day
• Thursday, February 20 | Virtual Principal Chat 6:00-6:45 in English, 7:00-8:00 in Spanish

Full calendar available on our website.

Water Polo State & League Awards

State:

• Braelyn Hutton - First Team

All League:

• Braelyn Hutton - First Team (Voted #2 overall)
• Carter Dickinson - First Team
• Cason Strickland - Second Team
• Gabriel Jensen - Third Team
• Kara Dickinson - Honorable Mention
• Sean Barber - Honorable Mention

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY UNTIL 5:00PM

In an effort to support all students with their academic needs, Hillsboro High School supplies after-school tutoring for all students on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:45-5:00pm. During this time, they will receive help from a variety of staff and teachers on campus who specialize in many different areas. A snack and activity bus are provided. For activity bus services, please fill out the listed form 2 weeks in advance. [Activity Bus Form]

School Bell Schedules

Volunteer at Hilhi!

Community Event Flyers

Resources for Families

Immunization Rates

Bus Information - Log in to see your bus stop or request a change in transportation.

Back to School Information - Bilingual

ParentVue Instructions

Hilhi Webstore - Purchase a yearbook, buy a parking pass, pay fees.

Hilhi Website

9th grade - Anita Siller - sillera@hsd.k12.or.us

10th grade - Carl Almquist - almquisc@hsd.k12.or.us

11th grade - Ralph Medina - medinar@hsd.k12.or.us

12th grade - Stephanie Anderson - andersos@hsd.k12.or.us

College & Career Specialist - Tim Kasper - kaspert@hsd.k12.or.us

Support & Wellness - Aleja GrahamUbadoPaz - grahamua@hsd.k12.or.us

New Students, CCPs & Volunteering - Marla Lyle - lylem@hsd.k12.or.us

Milk-only and Fruit-only transactions are not a benefit of the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program. Milk and Fruit are included in the purchase of a complete meal (3 of the 5 food groups).

When purchasing only 1 or 2 food group items, you may purchase a milk or fruit for 75¢. Please add money to student accounts by either:

• Bringing Cash or Check to School (debit/credit are NOT accepted)
• Pay online at Linqconnect.com

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Plan: Students receive one free lunch a day, meal must include 3 of the 5 food groups, to count as a free lunch. One fruit or one veggie required with every meal, every day.

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