National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15, where we pay particular attention to the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the United States, and celebrate the group’s rich heritage and diverse cultures. This timeframe encompasses the independence days of several Latin American countries: Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Students who identify as Hispanic or of Latinx heritage comprise 41 percent of our population in HSD, which is the largest of any demographic group. We are proud to serve these students through a variety of programs - some of which serve them specifically, others of which are accessible to students of all linguistic backgrounds. 
Our feature this week is our Career and College Pathways - or CCP - Shuttle! A record number of high school students - over 250! - from across the district utilized our shuttle the first two days of school. The CCP Shuttle provides students an opportunity to access unique and specialized Career and Technical Education programs that are not replicated at each high school, including Aerospace, Automotive Technology, Bioscience Technologies, Fire Science, the Ground Up Marketing Lab, Machine Welding, Veterinary Science, and our newest program: Diesel Service Technology. Learn more about that program in the fall edition of our District Newsletter, A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools, coming in November. The shuttle would not be possible without the support and dedication of the HSD Transportation team and the drivers of the shuttle routes.
There will be no school on Monday, September 25th for a staff development day. School resumes for all students on Tuesday, September 26th. 
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