Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 4, 2024 - Family Today, Family Tomorrow

Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News Podcast

It’s election week, as we have all been reminded multiple times by political ads, flyers, emails, texts, and front porch visits. Everyone who is eligible to vote is encouraged to do so by the deadline of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5.

We are also aware that political divides are deep and have led to contention around the country. As much as we may try to shield our children from the controversy, we know that our schools reflect the thoughts and beliefs of the broader society. This is one reason why we are intentional about building community in our schools, classrooms, and district as a whole - reminding ourselves and the students we serve to be kind and respectful to one another, and that our commonalities far outweigh our differences.

The outcome of the election may not be known the night of November 5, the next day, or even the following week. This could lead to heightened tensions and emotions. Please seek out credible news outlets that utilize fact-checkers and adhere to editorial standards for updates on the progress, and avoid the temptation to focus solely on statements posted to social media or that lack citation from a trusted source. Learn more about media literacy, digital literacy, and digital citizenship in the K-12 context at commonsensemedia.org.

Once the outcome is known, some people may feel great joy and hopefulness, while others may feel disappointment and fear. In a diverse community like ours, we will not always agree, but we can and must continue to treat each other with dignity and kindness. For additional information and resources, please see Safe and Welcoming Schools, Keeping Students Safe, and Student Health and Wellness Resources on our website.

HSD is a family, united in the common goal of educating our students and providing them with the experiences, opportunities, and skills they need to graduate and take their desired next steps in life. Focusing on that and leaning into the relationships we have fostered with one another will see us through any challenges that come our way.

Our Featured Event is the Oak Street Campus clean-up. Students, staff, and invited guests braved the rain to clean up David Hill Community Garden as well as the rest of Oak Street Campus from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, October 30. Many thanks to everyone who helped out!

There will be no school for all students on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. School resumes on Tuesday, November 12.

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