Staff News

The latest edition of HR’s High Five Podcast is all about Oak Street Campus (OSC), an HSD learning center that provides students with unique resources, career exploration opportunities, college preparation, and more. In this episode, you will hear from staff members Sho Shigeoka and Jem Wong about the services and programs they support. Listen on our website.

Optional Section 125 Benefits Enrollment for the 2025-26 plan year will begin on Monday, April 28. Enroll to maintain or open accounts to cover health or dependent care expenses, illness and accident insurance, and more. Learn more and schedule an appointment on American Fidelity’s website.

HSD and the University of Portland have joined together again to offer teachers an in-district program leading to an ESOL endorsement. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, you are invited to join a Zoom information session at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 28. To RSVP, or for more information if you are unable to attend, contact Kim Bayer.

Teachers interested in earning their Special Education Generalist endorsement are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions hosted by Lewis & Clark: Wednesday, April 30 or Wednesday, May 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The next 10-month program will begin in July 2025.

Western Oregon University is hosting an information session, via zoom, for those interested in becoming teachers who support students with disabilities. The program includes options for those working toward their initial licensure, as well as a master's degree option and can also accommodate current licensed staff seeking to add the SPED endorsement. The session is Thursday, May 8 at 4:30 PM via Zoom. For more information, contact Kim Bayer