COVID-19 Update (#21)September 16, 2020 Dear Hillsboro Students and Families, I never imagined writing what is now “COVID-19 Update 21”. But, here we are. The 2020-21 school year has begun. I want to thank everyone for the continued support and encouragement during this time. Seeing students and staff back in school has provided a much-needed lift to all... READ MORE >

Fall Sports Announcement: After much discussion and thought, Hillsboro has decided to move forward with all fall sports in the regular fall season. Since the Scenic Bluffs Conference has moved football and volleyball to the alternative season in the spring, Hillsboro will be playing with Ridge and Valley Conference for football and volleyball only. Cross country... READ MORE >

Dear Hillsboro Families, I would like to begin by sincerely thanking our families and district community for their patience, support, and encouragement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving students and keeping them, their families, and our staff safe remains at the center of our mission. We know that there are many questions and concerns as we approach our... READ MORE >

March 16, 2020 Our administrative team met and has determined that while there are not any local reports of the COVIC-19 virus, the Hillsboro Schools will be closing at the end of the day on Monday, March 16 rather than continuing to stay open until the state mandated closure at 5:00pm on March 18. School staff will continue to work throughout the closure to... READ MORE >

This semester 3rd Graders have started the PurposeFull People program, which is the newest component of the CharacterStrong curriculum. This part of the program is geared toward Kindergarten- 5th Grade students. It offers ten traits for classrooms to focus on during the school year. Students and parents were invited to a family night on January 16 to learn... READ MORE >

Hello again Tiger Nation News. My name is Bronson Borchardt, and I will be your tour guide as we review what is happening in the class of 2020’s road to graduation. Several 2020 grads have been working diligently on filling out college applications, requesting letters of recommendation, and filling out FAFSA forms. I sent a questionnaire email to my fellow... READ MORE >

Hillsboro High School has made some progressive changes for the betterment of the student body this year. One of the major changes implemented into the high school was the creation of an Honors Study Hall. In this study hall, students will be able to relax in the comfortable seating of the library and enjoy the use of their cell phones. The standards to qualify... READ MORE >

Starting in 2019-2020, Hillsboro High School students will have the option of taking AP Computer Science Principles. This course is a full-year, entry-level course that introduces high school students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers a broad range of foundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the Internet, big data, digital... READ MORE >

What a busy and musical end of the school year it was! Thank you to all students for their hard work, parents and community for your support and bringing students to the many events, and the Hillsboro staff for their support and flexibility with all the events we have had in the past two months. In April, we had our Large Ensemble and District Solo and... READ MORE >

Starting the 2019-20 school year, Hillsboro Elementary School will be starting a new breakfast program: Universal Free Breakfast! Breakfast will be available at no charge to all elementary students, regardless of their household income. It is very important that families continue to fill out the free and reduced applications even if you think you do not... READ MORE >

WHAT IS BALANCED LITERACY? Balanced literacy came along in response to the more extreme teachings of whole language and heavy phonics-based instruction. In the whole language approach, literacy skills were mostly taught IN the context of real reading and writing. Phonics-based instruction swung the opposite direction to teach literacy skills mostly out of the... READ MORE >

I learned what I wanted to do for the rest of my life throughout the course of freshman year. Literature has been a big part of my life and my interests for as long as I can remember. With that said, Forensics provided me with an opportunity to express my passion, as well as practice my craft for whatever the future holds for me. Though, throughout the high... READ MORE >

Hillsboro Schools has always lent a helping hand whenever help has been needed. This year specifically, Hillsboro Schools has been involved with many different events to help raise awareness for different illnesses. The Hillsboro FBLA sponsored and put together the 8th Annual Pack the Gym Night which raises awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. The event also helps raise... READ MORE >

Each year school board members and school administrators from across Wisconsin converge in Milwaukee for three days of interactive sessions. This January, six members of the Hillsboro School Board/Administrator team attended. Here are some key insights we brought back: Teaching Empathy and Character We are committed to keeping character in our schools and... READ MORE >

As the 2018-19 school year winds to an end, it is a good time to reflect on the year. The weather would probably get votes as the most talked about topic due to the 12 days of the year that we had to close school as a result of flooding, snow, ice, or the Polar Vortex. However, there are other successes that should really be what we remember from this... READ MORE >

Project UpdateFinal bid documents for both the elementary school and the high school were released as a single package in mid-April. The contractor bids were returned early May and fell within the original referendum budget.Work has begun on the roofing projects at both schools, with the old roof ballast being removed and replaced by a new adhered roof system. This... READ MORE >

We’re so excited to announce Hillsboro School District’s full transition to our app! It’s everything Hillsboro in your pocket. With the app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app now. Android: http://bit.ly/2IPejnc iPhone: https://apple.co/2IohWA8 To unsubscribe from Remind, please... READ MORE >

November 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians, On behalf of the school board, administration, staff and students, I want to begin by thanking you for the vote of support with our recent referendum. The ability to maintain programming for our students and make some necessary improvements to our facilities is greatly appreciated. As a district, we are continually... READ MORE >

HILLSBORO, WI – Voters served by the School District of Hillsboro approved two referendum questions on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The “unofficial results” for the District’s operating question were 857 YES to 507 NO. The District asked the community to authorize exceeding revenue limits by $500,000 per year for the next four years to maintain district facilities... READ MORE >

On November 6, 2018, the School District of Hillsboro will have two referendum questions on the General Election ballot. The first question that will appear on the ballot asks voters to authorize exceeding revenue limits by $500,000 per year for the next four years. This question is a renewal of a prior referendum approved by voters, which if approved again,... READ MORE >

Hillsboro is a great place to live and raise a family. The support our community provides to our school district is second to none. While we are proud of our successes, we know that there are challenges ahead, including renewing our operating referendum to ensurewe are able to maintain the quality of educational programs our students and families have come to... READ MORE >

1968 – 2018…50 years! The Hillsboro Class of 1968 celebrated its Golden Anniversary in August and they left a ‘gift of gold’ to support their Alma Mater. It was definitely a ‘Walk Down Memory Lane’ for many as they gathered to reminisce. There were conversations about the supportive community, the active involvement of parents, and the progressive school... READ MORE >

Hillsboro Board of Education Adopts Two Questions to be Placed on November Ballot HILLSBORO, WI – On August 13, 2018, the School District of Hillsboro’s Board of Education unanimously approved two referendum resolutions, which is the official action taken to place referendum questions on the November 6, 2018, General Election ballot. The first question... READ MORE >

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel today announced 23 schools and school districts that combined will receive $1,583,821 from the first round of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) School Safety Grant program. Recently, Attorney General Schimel announced plans for a second round of grant funding by utilizing the approximately $45 million in... READ MORE >

Wonders: A Guaranteed and Viable Literacy Curriculum, It’s no Wonder Our Students Are Growing Missy Herek | Elementary Principal What are our community of learn- ers saying about our new resourc- es? We asked a number of individuals what they thought about our new resources and here is what they had to say: Kindergarten Team: “We love hav- ing such a rich,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 HHS National Honor Society membersSeniorsJames AndersonLydia BenishDrew BisarekCourtney FantaPaul-Andrew GriffinAnnaliese HaasJack HoltheSydney JohnsonCarly KrajcoAshton MislivecekCarlee OnsagerBrandt ParkerPaige RynesTyler WeberJuniors*Payton AuelDane BachLauren BankerBrookelyn BorchardtJacob Brockwell*Erin HacklHope HuffmanElle... READ MORE >

Unique Opportunity for Hillsboro StudentsBarbara OlsonThe United States Holocaust Memorial Museum defines the Holocaust as “the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.” In 1933, when the Nazis came to power in Germany, there were over nine million Jews living in Europe. Twelve... READ MORE >

Art painting new canvasat Hillsboro ElementaryBy TIM EVANSSentry-Enterprise EditorHillsboro Elementary School Principal Melissa Herek thinks she’s found something special in hiring Ellen Scharfenberg as the elementary school art teacher last year.A first-year teacher, Scharfenberg is not only innovative, but is changing the way students in the school think about... READ MORE >