Hillsboro Public Schools

Hello, My name is Spencer Ruebke and I am the Elementary Principal at Hillsboro Elementary. In the month of April, we wrapped up all testing. Many classrooms are nearing the end of their textbooks and curriculum. As we get into May, field trips will be happening. Fun activities in the classroom will occur. The weather is getting nice and classrooms may find time throughout the day to do a lesson or activity outdoors. We will have people coming in from the county’s public health department to talk to the older grades about a variety of topics on a couple different days. There will be puberty education happening for the older classes as well as vaping education. Elementary track and field day and Elementary Fun Day will be held towards the very end of the school year. We will keep our eyes on the weather forecast if we have to shift those dates around. All library books are due into the Elementary Library on Wednesday, May 14th. All lost or damaged book fees are due by the last day of school. Replacement cost for a book is $20. Let’s finish the year strong with good attendance and positive attitudes! Thank you. One more addition... The library will be open a few hours per week over the summer. More information on that will be released in the next couple of weeks. Important May dates: May 8th- early dismissal May 9th- Vaping education 5th/6th grade May 14th- Deadline to return library books May 15th- Elementary Track and field day (May 14th is the backup if forecast looks bad) May 19th/20th- Elementary Fun Day/Movie Day- the nicer weather day will be Fun Day Parent Reminder- The last day of school is May 21st. We will dismiss students at 11:00 that day. Thank you! 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

This week we will be posting a few Senior Spotlights each day. Today we are featuring Sarah Luithle, Aylin Garza, Sadie Gallagher, and Benjamin McRitchie. Thank you for your dedication to Hillsboro High School and our community!

Parents, we need your help tonight. We have so much lost and found. We need you to look through it and take it home. Thank you. The concert begins at 7:00 and the VFW will be serving ice cream after the concert.

North Dakota Association of Honor Society inducted new members on Monday night. Congratulations to all new members. Thank you Mr. Schill. Thank you to Bonnie Mueller for 30 years of service to Hillsboro Honor Society.

Hillsboro student council along with Mr. Schill toured Amazon on Tuesday. Students had a great experience.

Honor Society and Student Council were busy cleaning ditches today. Thank you!!

Please give our school's newest organization a follow! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rMJwWrCY/

There were 479 people that voted on the mill levy question. 328 voted yes for an increase in 12 mills. 151 voted against it. 68.5% voted for it. We needed 55%. That means the measure passed.

Today is bus driver appreciation day. Thank you to our Hillsboro bus drivers. You safely get our students where they need to go!

Just a reminder that tomorrow the voting public has the opportunity to vote at the Hillsboro High School library on whether the district can raise the general fund mills by 12 for the next ten years. Voting will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 7:00 PM.

Our 2nd graders have been moo-ving through an exciting journey with the Discover Dairy “Adopt a Calf” program! They've been learning all about the growth, health, and care of their adopted calf, along with the ins and outs of the dairy process. To top it off, we had the amazing opportunity to tour Waukon Dairy between Ada and Mahnomen, MN! The students got a firsthand look at how a dairy farm operates—from the milking process to how the cows are cared for each day. And the cherry on top? Getting to meet and cuddle the sweetest baby calves! A huge thank you to Waukon Dairy for hosting us and giving our students such a memorable and educational experience! What an incredible operation! #DiscoverDairy #FutureFarmers #ThankYouWaukonDairy #HandsOnLearning #AdoptACalf

There will be a Burro Village - Family Teacher Organization meeting today at 7:30pm in the high school library. Please come help us plan our first event! If you can not make it and would like to be added to the email list, please reach out to chelseashutt@outlook.com.

Regional Speech is happening today at the Hillsboro Event Center and Elementary School. Come out and support the Speech Team and hear speeches in various categories. There are three rounds of each event and it will end with an awards ceremony between 3 and 4 this afternoon.

Hillsboro HS instrumental and vocal groups performing at region large group contest at Mayville State University.

VCSU handed out t-shirts to Hillsboro dual credit students taking classes through VCSU dual credit program.

Good morning. Today- Thursday, April 10th is an early release day for teacher professional development. Thank you!

The Fire Department was at the school today providing the kids with education and a tour of their equipment. Thank you!

In the month of March, we celebrated reading month. Here are a few highlights from the month.

It is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day today and our Elementary school has the best paras. Thank you for all your help each and every day!

Hello, My name is Spencer Ruebke and I am the Elementary Principal at Hillsboro Elementary. In the month of March, we participated in DEAR reading, dress up days, and book drawings. These were fun ways to celebrate reading month. We will begin our final round of testing in the month of April. With testing, I always like to encourage students and families to have a healthy breakfast and get in a good sleep routine. Various field trips will take place as the weather gets nicer this month. The fire department is coming in to teach the students and give brief tours of the trucks and equipment. Thank you HFD. More fun things like elementary track and field day will be coming in May, which we have tentatively planned for May 15th. Please continue to have your child read every night at home. We look forward to the fun and busy times that spring brings at the elementary school. Thank you so much! Important April dates: April 4th- Fire department education April 10th- early dismissal April 18th- no school April 21st- 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