Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News August 31, 2026 - Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year

Another school year is upon us and we are so excited to get started! Here are some important reminders and resources.  Please remember that HSD schools are safe and welcoming places for all students, staff, family and community members. If your family has questions about student supports, available community resources, or other topics, please visit the Safe and Welcoming Schools page of our website, reach out to your school-based Family Outreach Liaison, or contact the district office. We can connect you with trusted partners to provide guidance, language support, and other resources to help your family feel safe, informed, and supported.  Visit the back-to-school page of our website to access electronic versions of back-to-school packets, supply lists, and more. For the academic calendar, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/calendar.  Busing information is available on the “MyBus” app. Please note that as students continue to register for school, route times may be adjusted. Please check the app frequently through the first week of school for the most current information.  The first day of school for students in grades 1-6, 7 and 9 is Tuesday, September 1. Students in grades K, 8, and 10-12 will join them on Wednesday, September 2.  Keep in mind that on Wednesdays, all schools follow an “academic seminar” schedule. This schedule shortens the regular school day by 30 minutes so that staff have time to collaborate, analyze data, learn, and plan. For students in elementary school, this means their school day *ends 30 minutes earlier* than normal; for students in middle and high school, this means their school day *begins 30 minutes later* than normal. Our featured video is from Superintendent Travis Reiman, welcoming students and families to the 2026-27 school year with a brief recorded message that can be accessed on our website. In it, he asks students to do three main things: attend school on-time, every day; try your best; and be kind! We hope you have a wonderful year! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what’s happening in our district and schools.