Project Updates
Project Updates
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.
Feb. 19, 2019 - City of Hillsboro signs intergovernmental agreement with HSD to formalize its fiber optic network partnership.
March 2019: construction is slated to begin on the City's dark fiber ring backbone.
Jan. 22, 2018 - first rollout of student technology (Chromebook carts) to schools is implemented, continuing through April 2018.
Milestones
Aug. 31, 2020 - the final connection is made at Groner K-8; all 44 existing buildings are now online.
Feb. 5, 2020 - District and City officials jointly commemorate the first connections.
Feb. 19, 2019: City-HSD partnership formalized with signing of intergovernmental agreement.
Aug. 27, 2018: District and City enter into partnership to construct fiber optic network.
Jan. 22, 2018: first phase of technology rollout begins.