October 15th through 21st is America’s Safe Schools Week. This is a time when we highlight the extensive system of adults, structural elements, educational efforts, and protocols at HSD that work together to ensure our students, staff, and schools are as safe as possible. 
Learn more about all of the ways we work to ensure safety, such as bullying prevention, threat assessments, partnerships with law enforcement, and much more, by visiting hsd.k12.or.us/keepingstudentssafe. 
Our Featured Event is Farmington View Elementary School’s recent recognition as a Gold Certified Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math - or STEAM - school by the Portland Metro STEM Partnership. Farmington View has been a STEM-focused school for more than 10 years, and in the last two years has partnered with PMSP to not only refine their STEAM practices, but also to provide evidence of the great work they have been doing for years. PMSP has provided staff professional development and funding in order to improve programming at Farmington View, which includes after-school STEAM clubs such as Garden Club, and integrated STEAM lessons throughout the school day. Congratulations and way to go, Farmington View! You make us Proud to be HSD!
Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠ to stay informed about what’s happening in our district and schools.