Hiking the  Post Pandemic “Ups and Downs” 

July 28th Update

Have you ever been on an extended hike where it seemed like the trail continually goes up….and then goes down…..and then goes up...and then goes down...it  sounds like a rollercoaster or a yo-yo….or the world recovering from Covid-19..or not!

In June, we all looked forward to the new school year ahead in September!  Numbers of new cases of Covid were in decline, the sun was shining, the planets and stars aligned…..and we fully anticipated a return to online curriculum, enriched with a  full schedule of on-site activities, and opportunities  with masks optional at school!

Now at the tail end of July, it seems that the school year ahead is still not a given “return to school as we knew it”, pre-covid. What does school at Hillsboro Online look like for September?   We do not have it 100% nailed down yet, but the following are what we do know! 

• We are staffed to meet the number of students enrolled

• All staff are HSD teachers with previous experience teaching online at HOA

• Our school is housed at 452 NE 3rd Street

• We have two new modular buildings….a total addition of 4 classrooms

• Our whole 1948 gymnasium has been seismically upgraded and a new ADA compliant bathroom has been built...thank you taxpayers!!!!

• Our core curriculum is Florida Virtual for grades K-12….no more Odysseyware

• Our Learning Management System is Canvas from Instructure

• Brand new electives are available for middle school and high school students through eDynamic Learning.

• High school students will be able to take some electives in their neighborhood school if there is space available

• We will be holding some opportunities and activities in-person!

Check back for new information.  We expect additional information soon.  Please know that we are here ready to answer any questions you may have…..if we have the answers! Give us a call at 503-844-1050 or email me at harringl@hsd.k12.or.us!