News 2008-2009May 2009Parent conferences date changed to May 12th - 5:30PM to 7:30PM!Parent conferences have been changed to May 12th - 5:30PM to 7:30PM in the Commons. Be sure to update your calendar. Hilhi plant saleDon't miss the annual Hilhi plant sale on May 9, 2009 10:00AM-3:00PM and May 11-13, 2:30PM-5:30PM at Hillsboro High School, 3285 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, Oregon. Read more-->
Hilhi student, Elizabeth Dobbin, places 2nd in state viola solo competition!Elizabeth Dobbin, Hilhi Junior, competed in district music competition and made it all the way to the state competition at the University of Oregon on Friday, May 2. Lizzi competed against 13 other state finalists on the viola. She was judged on musical stage presence, tone, music selection and overall performance. Congratulations Lizzi for taking second place in this category of musical talent! A special thank you to Kelly Dobbin, Lizzi's mother, for being Lizzi's piano accompanist for both her. Read More--> Senior showcase for focused programsThe upcoming showcase will feature students from the following focused programs:
Industrial and Engineering Systems:
Congratulations to Hilhi Student Leadership!Hilhi Student Leadership was one of six student councils in the state of Oregon to win an Honor Council award from the Oregon Association of Student Councils for the 2008-2009 school year. In order to earn this award, Hilhi Leadership demonstrated multiple qualities of an effective student council as determined by OASC. This is the second year Hilhi has received Honor Council recognition, and the 4th year it has received an award from OASC. Congratulations Hilhi student leadership! Hilhi's National Honor Society is Accepting Applications for Membership
All current freshmen, sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are encouraged to attend. April 2009Ace of Cakes a success at Hilhi!In a school-wide effort to begin incorporating more project based learning activities into our classes, Ms. Stevens and Ms. Grether created a project for their geometry students modeled after the Food Network's "Ace of Cakes" competition. Themes for the cakes included weddings, music, sports, birthdays, quinceañeras, and other celebrations. Groups were required to design and build a model of their cake. Most of the groups designed a cardboard model, but some groups chose to bake a real cake. Students then used volume and surface area calculations to figure out how many people their cake would serve and how much frosting they would need to decorate it. Carmen Taplin wins essay contest!Congratulations to Carmen Taplin, winner of the Colonial Dames of America Washington Worskhops Congressional essay contest. The Leadership 2 course entered the contest by writing essays on the topic "Over the course of history which American leader has provided the greatest visionary leadership?" Carmen's essay on Martin Luther King, Jr won her a coveted trip to Washington DC to participate in a week-long congressional leadership seminar. Carmen is the sole Oregon contest winner, and will attend the workshop with high school students from across the country this summer. Contest runners up were Katy Newton and Tori Graf. Congratulations to Carmen, Katy and Tori on their accomplishment!
Hilhi students win FTC competition!On February 22, 2009, Hillsboro High School's rookie robotics team took home two first place trophies in the statewide First Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competition. The teams won first place trophies for Innovative Design and Winning Alliance. The team has been invited to the FTC World Championships in Atlanta, GA and will be competing on April 15th to the 18th. Hilhi Student Leadership Wants You!Hilhi Student Leadership wants you! Applications for class officer positions are now available in the activities office, and are due Monday 4/6. There are also openings for ASB Senate and Executive Board positions. Please see Ms Ryan or a current leadership student if you have questions. Spring Fling Dance CancelledThe Spring Fling dance scheduled for Saturday, April 4th has been cancelled. Please keep an eye out for future activities! Only 250 Yearbooks Left!Yearbooks are now $50 and there are only 250 left. If you have not ordered your yearbook, now is the time. You may make payments to the bookkeeper, Alice Hart to hold your book. March 2009
Hilhi senior citizens breakfast March 20, 2009The annual Hillsboro High School Senior Citizens' Breakfast was a resounding success with over 60 local seniors in attendance. The Sound of Music themed breakfast was coordinated by Hilhi Leadership students who look forward to the event every year. The sophomore class leaders arrived at 6:30am on their day off to cook pancakes and slice fruit, the freshmen washed dishes and the junior and senior class members served the meal and sat with the senior citizens. Breakfast was followed by students Jake Leonetti and Darren Hicks performing a comedy routine and Kitty Tibbals, Stephanie Ennes, and Will Schreiner performing a dance routine. Food not served during the breakfast was donated to Family Bridge Day Shelter. Hilhi Students Win at Science FairWe had a great day Friday at the Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo. If you have any of these students in class please congratulate them for their hard work. Read More--> What is May Fete?This Spring (April 24 through May 1) the Hilhi community will celebrate our 44th annual May Fete. What is May Fete, you ask? It is a celebration of student achievement marked by a week of fun events. Courts of students are selected from each class based on scholarship, service, and character. The week begins with a formal assembly for student recognition. During the week, student talent is highlighted through one-act plays, an art show, a talent show, the Elden Kellar track meet, an acoustic showcase called unplugged, and a car show. The week ends with a celebration called Spartquake. At Spartquake, clubs creat carnival-type booths that line the pit offering food and activities for students and staff to enjoy. Pitstock also takes place Friday, where student bands perform in the pit. This year's theme will be Indiana Jones. For more information contact Amanda Ryan at Email Amanda Ryan. February 2009Order Your Spring Spartan ApparelOrder your Spring Spartan apparel now. The deadline is March 9th. Order Form -->
Hillsboro High School Students Speak to Crowd of 5,000 at Stand For Children Presidents Day RallyDavis Sam and Kyle Carnes, seniors in the student leadership program at Hillsboro High School, addressed a crowd of over 5,000 at the Stand for Children Rally for Education on the steps of the State Capitol building in Salem on February 16th. They encouraged Oregon State legislators to remember the importance of adequate education funding as they meet to balance the budget this week. Over 60 Hilhi students attended the rally, along with teachers Amanda Ryan and Kim Bliss. View Slideshow --> January 2009
Hilhi 2009-2010 Course Catalog is ReadyHillsboro High School's Course Catalog is not only a course listing but it also includes other helpful information such as:
View Course Catalog/Academics Page May Fete Court ApplicationsApplications to be on May Fete court have been sent out to all qualified (3.5 cumulative gpa or higher) students. Completed applications are due on February 6th and courts will be announced on February 27th. There will be an application question and answer session during Spartan Time on February 5th in the activities office. Please see Ms Ryan if you did not receive an application or have questions. Hilhi Art Students HonoredCongratulations to the following Hilhi Art students for their recognition in the Scholastic Art & Writing awards! All Honorable Mention, Silver Key and Gold Key students will be recognized at the Scholastic Exhibition reception. Honorable mention work will be displayed in a power point. The reception will be held at Pacific Northwest College of Art on January 15th, 2009 from 6 - 8 pm. There is a speaker (Rose Bond) and a program. The program starts promptly at 6:30. The work will be on display until the end of the month. Read More-->
Hilhi wins can drive!Despite the snow, Hilhi was able to collect over 14,000 cans of food for the Hillsboro Elks Club - the highest total of the four high schools. As a district we collected over 35,000 cans for families in need in our community. A huge thank you to everyone who participated! November 2008
Purchase a Tree and Help the 2009 Grad Night PartyHelp with the Grad Night Party 2009. Simply purchase a #1 Noble or Douglas fir tree from NW Conifers LLC and 20% of the total cost is donated for the party. October 2008
Hilhi Baseball Team Poinsettia SalePrice: $12.00/plant Holiday Wreaths for SaleThe Hilhi Grad Night Party 2009 Committee is currently selling wreaths and greenery to raise money for the Alcohol and Drug free all-night party. If you would like to order and support the 2009 senior class for this party then please e-mail your choices to Email Grad Night Party 2009 or drop your order off to the Grad Night Box in the main office at Hilhi with a check made out to Hilhi Grad Night Party 2009. We really appreciate your support to help make this a lasting memory for the class of 2009. View the wreaths here: Holiday Wreaths
Cow Pie Bingo a Success!Last night the Equestrian Team hosted Cow Pie Bingo. Congratulations
to Hilhi's Mrs. Bennett who was the lucky winner of the grand prize, $500.00. Highlights of the event included a Cow Pie throwing at a Jaguar, Cow Pie eating contest, and of course the Cow Pies to determine our winners.
Hilhi Flags for Sale!The Grad night 2009 parent committee is selling flags as a fundraiser. They are $10 apiece and we will be selling them at tomorrow's game and on Thursdays during both lunches. Be sure to buy yours soon so that everyone has one by homecoming on the 24th! Show your Spartan Pride and display your flag! Homecoming Week, Havana Nights, October 20-25, 2008Monday October 20th Formal Assembly 9:39-10:19 Yearbooks for SaleOrder your yearbook today for $45.00. After December 1st they will be $50.00. Please bring your check to Ms. Hart in Bookkeeping. Parents of seniors: Order a senior message by January 15th (Paperwork coming home soon). Hilhi Football Beats Wilsonville 20 to 17!Hillsboro High School beat Wilsonville 20 to 17! View the game on OregonLive.com September 2008Hilhi's Marching Band Takes 1st Place in Single A Division at Sunset Classic!
Hilhi Weather Station now Part of UrbaNet!Hillsboro High School has been chosen to be a weather reporting station for the UrbaNet meteorological program. This program is a product of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and private enterprise. It seeks to develop an extensive data base of weather data in urban areas in order to improve weather forecasts in these areas. The Portland urban area has just been added to the program. Read More-> Spartan Apparel has Arrived!Please pickup your Spartan apparel in the front office. You may order your new Spartan apparel by Sept. 26th. Order forms are in the office at the front counter or download the form.
Leadership Teams Climbs High!The Leadership 2 class spent a summer day climbing at Broughton Bluff thanks to climbing instructor and auto shop teacher Glenn Campbell. National Honor SocietyAny Sophomore, Junior, and Senior with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher is qualified to apply to become a member of Hillsboro High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society. This organization recognizes and encourages excellence in academic achievement, character, leadership, and service. Membership in NHS is an honor which requires student commitment to uphold these qualities at school, in the community and within the NHS organization. Hillsboro High School Awarded $1.2 Million Smaller Learning Communities Grant from the U.S. Department of EducationEarlier this month, Hillsboro High School (Hilhi) was awarded a $1.2 million grant to continue to strengthen and provide an academically rigorous learning environment that prepares all students in grades 9-12 for success in high school and post-secondary education and careers. Hilhi was one of approximately 50 schools nationwide to receive this award from the U.S. Department of Education. Read More-> |
Saturday, September 27th marked the opening of Marching Competitive Season. Hilhi Band placed 1st in preliminary competition in the Single A division also earning recognition for High General Effect and the High Visual Award. The marching band and 10 member Auxiliary took the field to perform their 2008 season show Entitled “X” consisting of 3 movements. X-ageration, X-haustion and X-plosion. The Spartans placed 8th over all of 12 bands in the Open finals competition.
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