Don't miss out on the FBLA Boogie Ball happening now at the HEC! Grades 7-12 are welcome! $12 to get in! Prizes for best costume! Doors close at 9:00!
Both first grade classes had their annual, Pumpkin Day, today! 🎃 Students worked on various math activities with friends and volunteers. They predicted, estimated, counted by 10’s, measured, weighed, etc! 🙌🏻 Then, they got to try the roasted seeds, thanks to Stevie!!





Five FFA members have been attending National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this week. They have attend sessions, the Expo, tours, concert, rodeo and much more. Friday morning one of biggest supports walked across the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium to receive her Honorary National FFA Degree.
CONGRATULATIONS Lindsey Abentroth 👏 💙💛
Thank you to the donors and sponsors of the FFA that helped make this learning event possible.
Valley Plains Equipment
Hillsboro Vets CluB
HCV Booster Club
Aggie Foundation
American Crystal Sugar
Ag Country Hillsboro




The 1st graders in Mrs. Podoll's class got to learn about the leaves changing colors and do an experiment with worms last week!










Some 5th grade science fun from a few weeks ago!










Wednesday, October 29th, we encourage all Hillsboro staff and students to wear pink to show support for breast cancer survivors and raise awareness in our community. Thanks!

Top 20 finishers: Kayla Moch - 7th place, Caroline Anderson - State Runner-up - 2nd, Claire Grinde - State Champion - 1st! Niko Zink finished 16th in the Boys race! Coach Zink received Coach of the Year honors and Niko was a nominee for Senior Athlete of the Year! Go Burros!





Huge day for Burro Cross Country! The Girls Team finished in first place and the boys team got fifth place at the state meet. Congratulations to all of our runners!


Our 10th graders had a blast at the Northern Valley Career Expo in Grand Forks at the Alerus Center on Wednesday, October 22! They explored exciting career opportunities and enjoyed engaging with vendors. 🚀
#CareerExpo #FutureReady






🏃♀️ **RALLY THE COMMUNITY!** 🏃♂️
Our HCV Cross-Country Team is heading to STATE TOMORROW!
Today, they walked the halls as students cheered them on with epic energy – the support was ELECTRIC! 🔥
Come show your pride and cheer them to victory:
- **Girls Race:** 2:00 PM
- **Boys Race:** 2:45 PM
Let's pack the course and bring the noise! 💥 Who's coming? Tag a friend & spread the word!
#HCVXC #StateBound #GoHCV










This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, October 24th in Hillsboro. The State Cross Country Meet will be in Jamestown. The girls run at 2:00 and the boys run at about 2:45. Go Burros!

🎉 **HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our student heroes!** 🦸♂️🦸♀️
**ALL 7th graders** + **HALF our 8th graders** + **HALF our 9th graders** are now officially **CPR, First Aid, and AED trained!** 💪❤️
Thanks to the incredible team at **Sanford Clinic in Hillsboro** for making this life-saving training possible! The other half of our 8th and 9th graders will be trained in the spring when they are in PE class! Huge shoutout to Mr. Gieske for arranging this training for our students!
These kids are ready to save lives – our future first responders! 🚀
#StudentHeroes #CPRCertified #SanfordClinic #HillsboroProud #LifeSavers









There will be a Burro Village meeting tomorrow October 21st, at 8pm. *Please note the later start time to accommodate the concert. Please join us when it is done!* 😊
🔹️We 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.
🔹️ If you have an idea, let us know and we can add it to the agenda!
🔹️There are no membership fees to participate! Any parent, guardian or caregiver of a Hillsboro student is encouraged to attend!

Today, October 16th, 2025 is National Boss's Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible superintendent, Jon Dryburgh, for your unwavering leadership and dedication to Hillsboro Public Schools! Today he presented at the NDCEL conference on "The Right Time and Place to Be an Educator". Your vision and commitment inspire our students, staff, and community every day. Thank you for all you do! 🙌 #BurroProud #ThankYou

📣 Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Tuesday, October 14th from 3:45–8:45 PM!
We invite all parents and guardians to stop by, connect with teachers, and discuss your child’s progress.
Elementary parents sign up through signup genius. High School parents stop in whenever it works for you! State assessment results are in!
We look forward to seeing you! 👋
We invite all parents and guardians to stop by, connect with teachers, and discuss your child’s progress.
Elementary parents sign up through signup genius. High School parents stop in whenever it works for you! State assessment results are in!
We look forward to seeing you! 👋

A giant “thank you” to the Sundae Brew crew! First graders were able to enjoy cookies and juice, while listening to a story. This was to celebrate the first graders making their first reading goal! 💙📚








This is a reminder that we have an early out today for staff professional development. The elementary dismisses at 1:35 and the high school at 1:45.

In case you weren't hungry enough from the last food post... We have also received cucumbers from Bill Schumacher and Darcie Leeseberg, corn from Bill Cotton and family, and apples from Bonnie Mueller. Thank you!!!



Hillsboro Elementary School is a great place to work!

🎶 Join us to cheer on our Hillsboro band and choir Burros at the HEC on October 21st at 7 PM for their fall concert! 🎵 Enjoy an evening of amazing performances by our talented students. Bring your family, friends, and community to support our Burros! 🐴 #HillsboroMusic #BurroProud

