Congrats to the Hillsboro 7th & 8th grade boys basketball teams on their wins over the Blackcats tonight. Special shout-out to Herky’s #42 Lennington for his big bucket!
Due to the shortened holiday week, there will not be district A+ tutoring on Nov 23 & 24. We expect to resume tutoring services after Thanksgiving.
RE: New guidance from Gov. Parsons
November 12, 2020
Today, Governor Parson, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced new guidance for schools regarding close contacts and quarantines. - https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-announces-changes-states-k-12-school-quarantine-guidance - We are communicating with the Jefferson County Health Department to get further clarification on the new guidance.
The message is clear that masks are considered an essential mitigation strategy. This new guidance could help reduce the number of quarantines as staff and students are required to wear masks in school when social distancing is not possible. Yet, it won’t help with close contacts that occur outside of school that might lead to quarantines.
Respectfully,
Dr. Jon Isaacson
Superintendent
The deadline to elect 100% online instruction for second semester has been extended to November 30, 2020. The district will be unable to make adjustments after the deadline. If you are electing the 100% online education option, please fill out the below link by November 30, 2020.
Click here for the 2nd Semester 100% Online Learning Letter and Link -> https://5il.co/mr2v
Letter to parents/guardians and the greater Hillsboro R-III Community (Nov. 12, 2020) - regarding preparation for the future possibility of a short-term move from the hybrid schedule to full virtual learning for students - https://5il.co/n0m8
Just posted the accomplishments made by our JH Fall Sports. Regardless of records, I am always most proud of our team GPAs and academic success. These are on display in the gym foyer.
Our STUCO, under the direction of Mrs Hassell, does a great job of doing the little things that give our school a positive climate! Here are locker signs that they make for their classmates.
It took us a long time, but we finally received our Teacher of the Year poster for Mr. Kiehne. He will be on the wall for the next four years. Thanks for all you do for our kids Mr Kiehne!
We are proud to be a POW/MIA Designated Campus here at Hillsboro R-3. Mr Readnour brought the table and empty chair to be displayed for our kids at the JH today and tomorrow.
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 6pm in the Auditorium for the purpose of requesting approval to pause our planned return to a 4-day week for grades K-6. The recommendation will be to maintain our current Hybrid schedule through the 1st semester and re-evaluate prior to January 19, 2021.
The health data in our schools and community continue to trend in a more negative direction with some of the highest levels we have seen to date. There has been a significant increase in the number of cases locally that is impacting our schools, including both students and staff.
To read the 11/06/2020 letter from Dr. Isaacson, please click the link - https://5il.co/mu7h
Some more pictures of our JAG Initiation Ceremony at the Hillsboro Farm. Congrats to Brody Barton as he was elected to be President!
Congrats to Mrs Laiben and her JAG students who were initiated at the Farm today.
Here is a link to the JH Missing Assignment Policy, which is moving to a 2-week past due limit.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LlDZ0NfeyLnP0gq3Qqe8Tt77O3MoA1J0CIPX9Rb9M9U/edit?usp=sharing
Parents and Students of Hillsboro Junior High,
Coach Gronborg would like to inform you that the Archery season is just around the corner. The HJH Archery Team is a state championship team that competes across the state. All students, including all-virtual, are welcome to tryout for and become part of the team. The first open range date is next Tuesday. For more information about the archery team and the schedule, visit Coach Gronborg's website. Go to "Archery", "Jr. High Archery", and scroll down. https://sites.google.com/hsdr3.org/danielgronborg
Just sent an update from the JH on 10/23 using Infinite Campus email, here is a social media copy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KXshKPuRFFHOlkRAIQ-TdZCWT2tguUOTzMiqEFDDKwI/edit?usp=sharing
7th Grade Football
Hawks - 38
Raiders - 0
Finished with a 4-1 record.
Conference Champs
We are starting JH tryouts for the Winter Season.
PLEASE make sure your student knows times/dates
& has their BLUE TRYOUT CARD.
TRYOUT INFO- (changes to 7th grade boys bb)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvJWmU2SjKotqQImEvxoTXGINR9UmvuBgNlfwWxF0ms/edit?usp=sharing
Coach Gronborg is holding meetings today and tomorrow to talk with kids about trying out for his state champion Archery Team.
Veteran's Day is fast approaching and here at Hillsboro Jr. High, we like to really celebrate our veterans and let them know that we appreciate their dedication and sacrifice. This year, due to Covid-19, we sadly cannot have our traditional Veterans Day Tribute Assembly. So we are going to celebrate our veterans in our community virtually instead. There are a couple of ways that you can add to our tribute.
1. If you know a veteran who would like to share some of their experiences with our school and what it means to be a veteran, then please click on the link to record a Fligrid video interview: https://flipgrid.com/01fb333b Guest Password: Veterans2020. More details are on the flyer attached.
2. We still want to thank our veterans for their sacrifice and for their service. Please help us say "Thank You" or send a personal tribute to a specific veteran by clicking on the link to record your tribute in a Flipgrid video interview: https://flipgrid.com/e8d0965d Guest Password: Thankyou2020.
Look at the attached flyers for more information. If you have any questions or issues, please contact Mrs. Maerli maerli_kristen@hsdr3.org or call at (636)789-0000 ext. 2118. Please help us celebrate the veterans in our families and communities.
Veteran Interview Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdqEZgml2VJUqbwWFSnWsTeD8oDdHV-co8arWRaDIEw/edit?usp=sharing
Thank You Tribute Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdU03q5JI-ZuKVrUI2tl_qx8seiWQ5wsYjIGjRkgVEE/edit?usp=sharing
Registration for our Hillsboro Instructional Basketball League for grades K-2. These 5 sessions are for basic instruction and a little fun. Paper copies will be coming home from the Primary.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDTPN8Rz3YprejiFijRkBF0oK6E4ra5K/view?usp=sharing