
Honor Society will be hosting a Blood Drive on March 3rd at HHS. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Just one donation can help save multiple lives. If you are eligible and willing, please consider signing up to donate. Scan the QR code from the poster or visit the link below to schedule your appointment.
Blood Drive Sign up


Please consider attending the Burro Village "Fight the Frost" event at the end of the month! See the attached flyer for more information.
Thanks,
Spencer Ruebke


Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, February 17, from 3:30–8:45 PM at both the High School and Elementary School.
High School: Conferences will be open house style — stop by anytime to visit with teachers about your student’s progress.
Elementary School: If you haven’t scheduled a conference time yet, please reach out to your child’s teacher to do so.
📚 Don’t forget to stop by the Scholastic Book Fair at the Elementary School while you’re there! It’s a great opportunity to pick up new books and support our school.
We’re looking forward to seeing all of our families tomorrow!

We are excited for the book fair tomorrow! If you're going to set up an eWallet for your child, we ask that you please do that tonight. Thanks!









Please consider attending the Burro Village "Fight the Frost" event at the end of the month! See the attached flyer for more information.
Thanks,
Spencer Ruebke


Attached is book fair information for Tuesday, February 17th.
Thanks,
Spencer Ruebke

We all want to save time and money. The city, county, and water board are the same. If you haven't responded to the survey about water pipes coming into your home and taken a picture, please click on the link and follow the directions so the water board won't have to send someone to your home. Here is the link: https://bit.ly/ECRWDpipes

We’re off to a great start this second semester! Students have been working hard toward reaching their goals, and we’re proud of the effort we’re seeing in classrooms every day. As we move through February, here are a few important dates to keep on your radar:
- February 11 – Early Release Day: Students will be released early at 1:40 while our staff participates in professional development. We’re excited to keep learning new ways to support our students’ success.
- February 17 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: We’d love to see all of our parents and guardians join us! Staying connected with your student’s teachers is a great way to stay involved in their learning. When you attend conferences, it shows your student that you care about their education—and that makes a big difference.
- February 20 – No School: Enjoy a long weekend! State Wrestling is this weekend too!
- February 24 – NAEP Testing: Our 8th graders will be taking the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test.
We’ve also noticed that more students (and staff!) are catching colds and the flu lately. Please remind your student to take care of themselves—get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, wash their hands often, and stay home if they’re not feeling well. A healthy student is a happy, focused student!
If you haven’t had a chance to ask your 9th, 10th, or 11th grader about their tour of the Career Impact Academy in Grand Forks, I encourage you to. If they are interested in taking a course at CIA tell them to reach out to Mr. Morehart or myself.
Finally, a quick reminder that being at school and on time for class each day is one of the best ways for students to stay on track academically. We truly appreciate your support in reinforcing good attendance and punctuality at home—it makes a big difference.
Thanks for your continued partnership in helping make Hillsboro High a fantastic place to learn and grow!
With gratitude,
Dr. Carly Theis
Principal, Hillsboro High School


We recently reached our 100th day of the school year! Our last school assembly had a “kindness” theme and students learned at the assembly different ways they can show kindness in the school. Our next assembly will happen in February and the students will learn about “perseverance.” The assemblies are fun ways to get together as a school and celebrate students’ hard work. We will have a slideshow of fun pictures from the last six weeks, a skit put on by teachers where they demonstrate the word perseverance, and class awards are given out. I also want to put a reminder in the February newsletter about reading. Please encourage your child to read every night at home. We want as many students as possible to find enjoyment in reading and to improve their fluency and comprehension in reading. Coming up in the month of March, we are going to try something new at the school called, “One School, One Book.” Look for more information on that in the coming weeks.
Important February dates:
February 11th- early dismissal, 1:35 at the elementary
February 17th- Parent teacher conferences
February 20th- No School
Parent Reminder- We will be outside for recess as much as possible. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. If you’re missing clothing items, encourage your child to look through the lost and found items located in the hallway near the elementary office.
Important contact information:
Elementary School phone number- (701) 636-4711
Brenda Muller email- Brenda.Muller@k12.nd.us
Spencer Ruebke email- Spencer.Ruebke@k12.nd.us
Thank you,
Spencer Ruebke










The Hillsboro High Art Club is selling Valentine bags filled with sweet treats—perfect for friends, crushes, or just making someone’s day a little sweeter 🍫💝
🗓 Orders taken Feb. 9–12
⏰ Last day to order: Thursday, Feb. 12 @ 3:00 PM
📦 Delivered Friday during 8th hour or sent home with students
✨ Choose from fun Valentine cards
✨ Add chocolates, candy, drinks, and even a single rose 🌹
✨ Write a personalized message (anonymous option available!)
👨👩👧 Parents & guardians: You can purchase Valentine bags for your students too! Just mark the form to have it sent home or delivered at school 💕
Thank you for supporting the Hillsboro High Art Club—we appreciate you! ❤️🎨



We are incredibly proud to announce that our own high school art teacher, Jamie Worden, has been named the 2026 North Dakota Art Teacher of the Year by the North Dakota Art Education Association!
This prestigious honor recognizes excellence in art education and celebrates educators who have made significant, lasting contributions to the profession—and Jamie exemplifies that every single day.
Jamie will receive her award this March at the National Art Education Association Convention in Chicago, where she will represent North Dakota and be considered for National Art Educator of the Year.
We are so proud to have such an inspiring, talented, and dedicated educator at Hillsboro High School. Congratulations, Jamie! 🖌️🎨💙
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