Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News May 18, 2026 - Gold Council Awards of Excellence

Congratulations are in order for the Leadership/Student Council teams at all four HSD comprehensive high schools and R.A. Brown Middle School! Each of them earned the prestigious Gold Council Award at the Oregon Association of Student Councils Spring Leadership Conference on April 27 - an accomplishment achieved by just 25 high schools and 8 middle schools across the state!The leadership programs begin by setting goals in the fall and actively participating in activities and events throughout the year. In order to receive the award, programs must create and encourage activities that promote belonging among all students and provide a series of events that include a variety of different areas/disciplines. Along with involvement in the school, they must also demonstrate that they are gaining valuable leadership and professional skills that they can take with them outside of the classroom. OASC Executive Director Cameron Broome notes: “This recognition program is far more than a simple trophy; it is a rigorous framework designed to help students serve, learn, invest, and grow alongside their school communities. What is truly inspiring is the unwavering commitment these students show to servant leadership. They do not just participate, they lead with heart.”Way to go, Century, Glencoe, Hilhi, Liberty, and R.A. Brown! Your hard work and dedication exemplifies what it means to be Proud to be HSD!Our featured event is our Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage celebration, which took place on Friday, May 8, at R.A. Brown Middle School. This all-community event brought together more than 300 students, families, staff, and community partners. Attendees enjoyed a diverse array of cultural demonstrations, including Vietnamese Fan and Umbrella Dances, a Bollywood celebration, and a Chinese Lion Dance. The evening, which also featured hands-on activities and a shared Japanese meal, concluded with Hula and Fire Dancing performances, elevating our Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. We extend our sincere gratitude to the volunteers and participants who helped make this joyful event possible. Your presence supports our ongoing commitment to foster welcoming environments where every family feels connected, valued, and seen.There will be no school for all students on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. School resumes on Tuesday, May 26. 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.