Hello Hillsboro families,
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’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
Hello Parents and Staff of Hillsboro Public Schools. Here is a link to a Housing Study being conducted by Traill County. The study will provide information about housing in our community and county. If you check your email you will also find printable copies of the survey in English and Spanish. Please take a few moments and help our community understand housing needs better. Thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Traill
Hello,
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
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
A huge thank‑you to the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy for hosting our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders today. Our students had an incredible opportunity to explore the wide range of hands‑on classes available to them next year, including auto mechanics, precision agriculture, culinary arts, nursing, sports medicine, building trades, aviation, and so much more. 🔨🚜🍳🧰✈️🩺
We’re grateful for the chance to help our students discover new interests, explore future career paths, and see what’s possible. Experiences like this make a real impact, and today was no exception.
Thank you for inspiring our students and opening the door to so many exciting opportunities!
Attention High School Students & Parents:
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! ❤️🎨
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! ❤️🎨
🎉 Congratulations to Jamie Worden! 🎉
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! 🖌️🎨💙
#HillsboroHighSchool #ArtTeacherOfTheYear #ProudToBeBurros #ArtEducation
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! 🖌️🎨💙
#HillsboroHighSchool #ArtTeacherOfTheYear #ProudToBeBurros #ArtEducation
🎨 Celebrating Student Talent & School Pride! 🎨
We are so proud to highlight the incredible work of our senior artists, who recently completed two stunning murals on the walk down to the high school gym!
The first mural features a powerful message “Be the I in Kind,” reminding us all of the importance of kindness in our school community. The second mural proudly showcases the Burros, representing all of the different activities we offer at our school. 🏀🏈🏐🏃🏼♀️🏃♂️🎤🎭🥎⚾️🏒🎼📚🎨
Thank you to our talented artists for sharing their creativity with us and leaving a lasting mark on our school. We love how this beautiful artwork adds character, pride, and inspiration to our space.
💙 Go Burros! 💙
Burro Village has their meeting tonight at 7:00pm!
🔹️They meet in the high school library. Enter through the main doors, take a right and the library will be at the end of the hallway.
🔹️There are no membership fees! Any parent, guardian or caregiver of a Hillsboro student is encouraged to attend!
🔹️Check out their Facebook page for more info!
Good evening parents, students, and staff. This is a reminder that the school will be closed tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Teachers will be participating in Professional Development. Thank you.
Hillsboro School and buses will be one hour late today. Please remind your children that if they get into a white out area to have their flashers on and stop. Take it slow.
3 on 3 Tournament Information!
🎉 Academic Challenge Success! 🎉
Congratulations to the Hillsboro Academic Challenge teams on an outstanding performance at their meet in Casselton today, earning 5th and 6th place finishes! 📚🏆
We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication to academic excellence. Way to represent Hillsboro with knowledge, determination, and Burro pride!
👏 Great job—keep up the amazing work!
Hello,
The elementary school staff recently finished a book titled The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. The book looks at the rising anxiety and stress levels among kids and adolescents and connects the fact that technology and social media may be contributing. Here are a few ideas and themes that stood out to us as a staff:
Kids need real-world experiences. One major takeaway was the importance of play, problem-solving, and face-to-face interaction. These everyday experiences help children build confidence, resilience, and social skills in ways that screens can’t replace.
Independence builds confidence. Children grow when they are trusted with age-appropriate responsibility—things like solving small conflicts, taking safe risks, and learning from mistakes. Struggling a little is often part of learning!
Connection matters more than ever. Strong relationships with caring adults and peers are one of the best ways to combat anxiety. Feeling known, supported, and safe at school makes a real difference.
Technology is powerful, and needs boundaries. The author talks about something many of us already feel: technology isn’t all bad, but it works best when paired with limits, balance, and guidance from parents and teachers.
The discussions and reflections we had as a staff were helpful from a teacher lens as well as a parent lens, and it’s a book I’d recommend!
Important January dates:
January 19th: No School for students- teacher professional development day
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 elementary school staff recently finished a book titled The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. The book looks at the rising anxiety and stress levels among kids and adolescents and connects the fact that technology and social media may be contributing. Here are a few ideas and themes that stood out to us as a staff:
Kids need real-world experiences. One major takeaway was the importance of play, problem-solving, and face-to-face interaction. These everyday experiences help children build confidence, resilience, and social skills in ways that screens can’t replace.
Independence builds confidence. Children grow when they are trusted with age-appropriate responsibility—things like solving small conflicts, taking safe risks, and learning from mistakes. Struggling a little is often part of learning!
Connection matters more than ever. Strong relationships with caring adults and peers are one of the best ways to combat anxiety. Feeling known, supported, and safe at school makes a real difference.
Technology is powerful, and needs boundaries. The author talks about something many of us already feel: technology isn’t all bad, but it works best when paired with limits, balance, and guidance from parents and teachers.
The discussions and reflections we had as a staff were helpful from a teacher lens as well as a parent lens, and it’s a book I’d recommend!
Important January dates:
January 19th: No School for students- teacher professional development day
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
Here are some pictures from our January assembly where we talked about kindness!
📢 ACT Registration Reminder!
Students & Parents — don’t miss these important deadlines for the ACT at Mayville State:
🗓 First Registration Deadline: January 9
⏰ Late Registration Deadline (late fees apply): January 23
✏️ ACT Test Date: February 14
Register on time to avoid extra fees! ✔️
Students & Parents — don’t miss these important deadlines for the ACT at Mayville State:
🗓 First Registration Deadline: January 9
⏰ Late Registration Deadline (late fees apply): January 23
✏️ ACT Test Date: February 14
Register on time to avoid extra fees! ✔️
🎓 Juniors Take the ASVAB! 🎓
Yesterday, our juniors at Hillsboro High School had the opportunity to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test.
The ASVAB is a career exploration and planning tool that helps students identify their strengths and interests. It measures skills in areas such as math, science, reading, and technical knowledge, and provides valuable insight into potential career paths—including military and civilian options.
We are proud of our students for taking this important step in exploring their future opportunities and learning more about their abilities! 👏
Seniors Tyson Leshuk and Sawyer Owens were mentor students in PE for both 5th grade classes for the first semester! Great role models!
Hillsboro Public School will not have school or activities tomorrow, Thursday, December 18th. The blizzard warning is going to make travel tomorrow very difficult. We will not be distance learning tomorrow. We will simply have a regular storm day. Thank you.
The Hillsboro Band and Choir Concert scheduled for Thursday is being moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th at 1:30 in the afternoon at the HEC. We know this won't work for everyone and I'm sorry about that. Music is so important to me. We hope you can join us!
🎥 Movie Day is Coming Up! 🍿
Parents, please remember to send $9 with your student to the front office by Wednesday, December 17. This cost covers the movie ticket, drink, and popcorn. If money is an issue, please reach out to Dana at the front office!
If your student does not plan to attend the movie on Friday, please contact the front office so we can ensure an accurate count.
We appreciate your support!
