The time has come to kick off a new school year! We are so excited to have teachers here preparing to welcome students back next week. 
Visit the friendly link on our website: hsd.k12.or.us/backtoschool to access electronic versions of back-to-school packets, supply lists, and more. For the academic calendar, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/calendar. 
Busing information is available on the “MyBus” app. Please note that as students continue to register for school, route times will be adjusted. Please check the app frequently through the first week of school for the most current information. 
Later this week and primarily on Friday, September 1st staff will be reaching out to families to make connections and to see if there are any supports they or their students may need to have a successful year. 
The first day of school for students in grades 1-6, 7 and 9 is Tuesday, September 5th. Students in grades K, 8, and 10-12 will join them on Wednesday, September 6th. 
Keep in mind that on Wednesdays, all schools follow an “academic seminar” schedule. This schedule shortens the regular school day by 30 minutes so that staff have time to collaborate, analyze data, learn, and plan. For students in elementary school, this means their school day ends 30 minutes earlier than normal; for students in middle and high school, this means their school day begins 30 minutes later than normal. 
Visit our website for a welcome back video message from our new superintendent - Travis Reiman. 
Our Featured Event is the grand opening and dedication of Tamarack Elementary School that took place on Wednesday, August 23rd. Tamarack is the District’s 27th elementary school and final major project of its $515 million 2017 capital construction bond. More than 600 community members, staff, students, contractors, community partners, and elected officials were in attendance for the festivities. U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined Superintendent Reiman, Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway, School Board Chair Mark Watson, and Principal Christy Walters in delivering remarks. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees were welcomed into the school for tours, celebratory cake, photo opportunities, and meeting teachers.
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