Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 17, 2025 - National Engineers Week

National Engineers Week is February 16-22, 2025. For the eighth consecutive year, Intel and the Portland Metro STEM Partnership are partnering with the Hillsboro School District to bring hands-on engineering design learning to 4th grade classrooms across the district. On February 19, 20, and 21, volunteers from Intel and other AM-TECH partner companies will join classrooms to support students as they engage in an exciting engineering design challenge that aligns with grade-level science standards. The visits will include hands-on design time, volunteer discussions, and opportunities for volunteers to share their passion for engineering.Fourth grade is a pivotal time for STEAM learning because research shows that one-third of students lose interest in science by the fourth grade and that a child’s interest in STEAM is largely formed by the time they reach upper elementary and middle school. The same research also finds that early exposure to STEAM, especially for girls, makes students more likely to succeed in science and pursue STEAM fields in college. To that end, there is a specific day designated for girls during Engineering Week: Thursday, February 20 is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! Learn more and access resources in the flyer on our website. Look for pictures of this popular and engaging event in next week’s Hot News. Our featured events took place at Oak Street Campus and Hillsboro Online Academy’s high school program. Oak Street Campus serves HSD students through age 21, with the goal of supporting their journey to complete and receive a high school diploma. Sixteen OSC students had their artwork displayed at the Hillsboro Civic Center Gallery from January 7 to February 14, 2025. Showcasing emerging creativity and unique perspectives, the wide range of styles, media, and imagery feature works with themes as varied as self-portraits, cityscapes, flora and fauna, and landscapes. Each artwork represents a step toward self-understanding and self-expression. Meanwhile, their campus-mates at Hillsboro Online Academy hosted a Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Service Night on Wednesday, January 29. This special event was arranged by Social Studies and Criminology CCP teacher Dee Moore, and featured a panel discussion with professionals from various career fields who shared their insights and experiences with students. Learn more and see pictures on our website. 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.