Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News February 9, 2026 - National Career and Technical Education Month

February is National Career and Technical Education - or CTE - Month, an annual public awareness campaign sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, which encourages us to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs and educators across the nation. Here in Hillsboro, we have much to celebrate as we continue to expand and enhance opportunities for students through our robust CTE and Career and College Pathway programs.In HSD, our 36 CTE programs are an integral part of our larger Career and College Pathway system, which offers 65 programs across the district at the high school level. These programs provide students with hands-on learning experiences that connect them to high-demand careers in more than 13 industry sectors. Additionally, our Career and College Pathway system supports students K-12 through targeted career exploration and postsecondary planning initiatives, ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their future.This month, we proudly recognize the contributions of our 48 dedicated CTE educators, whose pivotal role in shaping our students’ futures cannot be overstated. Through engaging, career-connected learning, our educators help bridge the skills gap, foster innovation, and empower students to explore their passions while building a strong foundation for their postsecondary success.Join us in celebrating the incredible work of our CTE educators and the opportunities they provide to students throughout Hillsboro School District!To learn more about CTE and Career & College Pathways in HSD, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/ccp.  Our featured students are on our high school girls Bowling teams that have qualified for the State High School Championships! At the district tournament held the weekend of January 24, the Hilhi girls performed the National Anthem and placed 4th overall - qualifying for State for the third year in a row. The combined Forest Grove/Liberty High School team took first, and Glencoe’s team took 2nd. Century girls, who compete on a combined team with Aloha, took 5th and just missed a chance to qualify for post-season play. Hilhi coach Sandi Ferretti expressed great pride for all our HSD teams and said: “Our Bowling clubs rush in the fall and go from October to February. We’d love to see more girls participate! They are all down there encouraging each other and have made some amazing connections, even though they are competing with each other.” The State tournament takes place at Park Lanes in Hillsboro on February 28 and March 1. Best of luck to our HSD bowlers!There will be no school on Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents Day. School resumes for all students on Tuesday, February 17. 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.