Nov. 2020 - an article in the fall issue of "A Look Inside" highlights the results of the fiber optic project and impacts of bond investments in technology.

Feb. 5, 2020 - The District and City jointly commemorate the first connections to the HiLight fiber network service at an event held at Evergreen Middle School.

March 2019: construction is slated to begin on the City's dark fiber ring backbone.

Feb. 19, 2019 - City of Hillsboro signs intergovernmental agreement with HSD to formalize its fiber optic network partnership.

Aug. 27, 2018: Hillsboro School District, City of Hillsboro agree to partner on internet connectivity. By the spring of 2020, bond funding will enable every school in the District to be connected to the City's upcoming fiber optic network construction. Read article

Jan. 22, 2018 - first rollout of student technology (Chromebook carts) to schools is implemented, continuing through April 2018.