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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Community

Announcements

The Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community will be on:

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Location: HSD Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, Room 218C 2nd Floor .

Please join us on April 1st from 5:30-7:00 pm at HSD's Administration Center room 218C for our next NHPI family gathering. We will be featuring the works of a Native Hawaiian artist, Brandon Naihe, as well as being guided by him to create our own Hawaiian art pieces. 

 


HSD Cultural Heritage Celebration Events
HSD is honoring and celebrating cultural heritages throughout this school year. Please mark the dates for these upcoming commemorative events. We hope to see you there! Commemorative Cultural Events

Community Events

OPICPacificPowerMixerFlyer (PDF)

Pacific Power Mixer
April 3 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


AloHā Resource & Community Center - KALOHCC
9725 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Ste. 115,
Beaverton, OR 97005

OPIC is a community organizing space for Pacific Islander (Melanesian, Micronesian, and Polynesian) people in Oregon. We are a space run by Pacific Islanders, for Pacific Islanders and are working to provide the health, education, and power building resources our people deserve.

>> Flyer

 

Community Gathering on March 4, 2026

Community Gathering on February 4, 2026

We had a wonderful evening with many students, their families, School Resource Officers and staff. Jolie Jessie from KALO, made a special appearance, sharing the great work they're doing with Pacific Islanders throughout the Pacific Northwest. It was amazing to see our students playing a friendly game of Kōnane, an ancient Hawaiian board game. A special thank you to our Century High School Pacific Unity club for being part of this monthly gathering! A hui hou, (until we meet again)!

NHPI Family Gathering Night - Dec. 3

Aloha everyone! On Wednesday, December 3rd, many of our NHPI families and allies came together to learn about what our students and families wanted for family engagements based on our collaborative work from previous gatherings. So many were energized to see ways our NHPI ohana could grow. We had a great time making our own Spam musubis for dinner that night

NHPI Family Gathering Night - Nov. 5

Aloha Kakahiaka! Thanks to all who came out to West Union Elementary School on Wednesday, November 5 for our Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander family gathering - it meant a lot that you were there in community with us with some inspiring ukulele playing! We were excited to welcome Hillsboro School District Superintendent Travis Reiman, and Assistant Superintendents - Audrea Neville and Brooke Nova. Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo! 

Overview

In our schools and classrooms, we take time to explore the rich history and culture of people who are NHPI.  We work to rebuild our classroom communities as we elevate the stories, contributions, and experiences of the NHPI communities with love, empathy, and inclusivity. Thank you to our Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Hillsboro School District students, staff, families, and community members who continue to join us in the efforts to build and sustain a culture of belonging. We admire you and we’re incredibly thankful for your talents, advocacy, and brilliance. 

Contact

Francesca Sinapi

Francesca Sinapi
Equity, Access & Engagement Officer

Susan Acosta
Education TOSA

Contact Us

Administration Center
3083 NE 49th Place #122
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-6009
Phone: 503-844-1500 ext. 70047
FAX: 503-844-1782

Events Calendar

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Family Engagement Meetings are in-person gatherings to provide opportunities to build community and strengthen relationships. All meetings will be from 5:30-7:00 pm. 

Date

Location

9/24/25

RA Brown Middle School- Library Room

10/22/25

Ladd Acres ES - Library Room

11/5/25

West Union ES- Library Room

12/3/25

Century High School - Library Room

01/7/26

RA Brown Middle School- Library Room

02/04/26

Ladd Acres ES - Library Room

03/04/26

HSD Administration Center - Room 218C, 2nd floor

04/1/26

RA Brown Middle School- Library Room

05/6/26

Century High School - Library Room