School District of Hillsboro

The next school board superstar we'd like to feature for School Board Appreciation Week is Lindsay OHair! Lindsay and her husband, John, came to Hillsboro in 2012 with their five children to be closer to family and get out of the city and it was one of the BEST decisions they ever made! Lindsay works as a business analyst, however, she enjoys reading, playing piano and spending time with her children whenever she has free time. When asked about her time on the school board, this is what she had to say: "I have been on the Hillsboro School Board for one and a half years. I really enjoy collaborating with the team to set strategic goals so that we can have a sustainable school where students come first. I chose to serve as a board member because I wanted to be a part of making sure ALL our kids have a positive environment where they can grow and learn. With such great teachers and staff, who bring their best every day, you can really see the positive effect it's having on the kids and the community. It's so exciting!" Thank you for all your hard work, Lindsay! We are so grateful to have you serve as one of our amazing board members! #HSDGoTigers #TigerProud #CelebrateSchoolBoards

The "Energy in Foods" lab was a hit last week! #HSDGoTigers #SCIENCE

Just a reminder that there is a Referendum Informational Meeting tomorrow night at 7pm. This meeting will be held at the Hillsboro Middle/High School library. #FutureOfHillsboroSchools #HSDGoTigers

We are now hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional at Hillsboro Elementary school! Applications are being accepted for one full-time (7.5 hrs/day) and one part-time (28 hr/per week) paraprofessional. Applicants are required to have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate's degree (or higher), or high school graduation and knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. Successful experience in working with elementary-aged students, ability to use technology, and certification (or certifiable) by DPI as a Special Education Paraprofessional. Duties and responsibilities include: - Support and individualize the teaching and learning process - Assist teachers or other certified personnel working with students with special education needs in a special education classroom, regular education settings, and/or small group settings - Assist in the educational and social development of students - Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for students - Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom - Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, occupational and physical therapists - Support students with emotional or behavioral needs and assist them in developing appropriate social skills - Supervision and behavior management of students - Assist students with personal hygiene, diapering, and toileting - Other duties as assigned Please contact Elementary Principal, Missy Herek at Hillsboro Elementary Office or visit www.hillsboroschools.org for an application. Application deadline is October 18, 2018.

School Board Appreciation Week continues today and we will be featuring the amazing Jo Peterson! Jo Peterson and her husband, Steve Peterson, have four children and three grandchildren. The three older children have graduated from Hillsboro Schools and their youngest daughter just entered second grade. Jo graduated with her Master Degree in Business and is currently working in Mauston at Mile Bluff Medical Center as a Database Support Specialist. When asked about her time as a school board member, this is what she had to say: "I have been on the Hillsboro school board for about two months. It is early for me, but I enjoy seeing the other board members and school administrations drive to make sure the schools are doing the best for the students. I chose to serve as a member because I feel being a parent to both graduates and a current student gives me a perspective that can positively impact the board. I see so many exciting things going on in our District everyday! The early childhood and 4k rooms look AMAZING! The Plus One program continues to be a great program (and I know our 2nd grader loves it!). We follow the Tiger Way not only at school but at home as well. It is a big deal to earn those Tiger Paws!" Thank you so much for all the positive energy you bring to our school board, Jo! We are very lucky to have you! #HSDGoTigers #TigerProud #CelebrateSchoolBoards

Heath Revels (HS Head Track Coach and METCO employee) was busy repairing the jump pits so they’re ready for spring! A big thank you to METCO for letting him use the equipment to help improve our school’s facilities! #HSDGoTigers

VOTER INFORMATION | All polling places will be open at 7 am and close at 8 pm on Tuesday, November 6th. All voters will be required to provide photo identification at polling locations prior to voting. Can get to the polls on November 6th? Follow the steps below for absentee ballot information! #FutureOfHillsboroSchools #HSDGoTigers

We are excited to see that the creative work of our elementary students was featured on the National Art Education Elementary Facebook page! #HSDGoTigers #TigerProud

We are going to kick School Board Appreciation Week off with a bang by featuring some of our amazing school board members! Today we will be featuring Jenny Hynek! Jenny is a native of Reedsburg, but has happily lived in Hillsboro for nearly 16 years. She is married to Steve Hynek and they are the parents of three sons. Thomas and Jack are freshman and Samuel is in 6th grade. She has a BA from Luther College and an MA in Education from Viterbo University. This year marks her 25th year as a public school educator in the School District of Reedsburg! When asked about her time as a Hillsboro school board member, this is what she had to say: "I am in my third term (9 years) on the Hillsboro school board. I enjoy celebrating successes in our school district as well as enjoy the challenge of problem solving and the opportunity to provide excellent educational experiences for our students. I see serving on the board as a natural extension of my passion for public education. All kids are deserving of the very best strategies, resources, and teachers possible. The most exciting thing happening in HSD these days and everyday is the amazing work of our teachers and their students. There is incredible learning and achievement happening in Hillsboro schools. Go Tigers!" Thank you so much for everything you do Jenny. You're truly a blessing! #HSDGoTigers #TigerProud

There's nothing more fun than a science lab! #HSDGoTigers #SCIENCE

Mrs. Olson's US History 9 classes attempted their first Breakout Box of the year titled Historical Mastermind! Students had to work in groups to save the world by solving several puzzles to open a variety of locks. A few groups successfully "saved the world" when they opened the last box that contained the key, stopping the machine from ending the world! #HSDGoTigers #Creativity

Thank you to H-Club for purchasing Homecoming T-shirts for all the high school students! Everyone looked awesome! #HSDGoTigers

Nick Stekel did an amazing job representing the Hillsboro FFA at the Vernon County Fair Carcass Evaluation Banquet! Nick was presented with awards for Spirit of the Show and the Reserve Champion Carcass Award! (Carl Zube of the Vernon County Fair is pictured presenting the awards.) Way to go Nick! #HSDGoTigers #TigerProud

STAFF SHOUT OUT We want to shine a light on all of our amazing staff members! This week we want to recognize sixth grade teacher, Dan Green. Thank you for all you do, Dan! #HSDGoTigers #TigerProud

The Hillsboro Bike Shop has a few bicycles for any children in need of one! Please contact greg.johnson@hilllsboroschools.org if you're interested. #HSDGoTigers #BikesOfTheWeek

Keep an eye out for the referendum mailer we recently sent out! #HSDGoTigers

2-4-6-8 who do we appreciate? Hillsboro! #TBT #HSDGoTigers

Our Middle School FBLA Officers have been hard at work this year! They have been getting ready for the Middle School Fall Formal this Friday and then their focus will be on The Leadership Conference in Madison taking place October 12! These #HSDGoTigers will attend special presentations and workshops that will focus on leadership skills to get the chapter pumped and ready for the new year! Then, before the month of October gets away, the middle school students will be assisting the high school FBLA members with a Haunted Maze to raise money for our local food pantry. Stay tuned for more details! If you're interested in joining, students should see Mrs. Gibbons or an officer for a membership form before November 1st.

Flu shots are scheduled for Nov 8th! Forms will be going home at the end of October so keep an eye on your mailbox! #HSDGoTigers

Let the fundraising begin! The sixth through twelfth graders will be participating in a friendly competition this week called penny wars. The objective is to bring in as much loose change as possible by the end of the week and the class with the most change wins! All the proceeds will be donated to local flood victims and Brunners will match the total amount that is raised! #HSDGoTigers #GivingBack