Hillsboro Public Schools

Hillsboro Elementary School is HIRING!

Congratulations to Julia!! Julia qualified for the Academic All-State Bronze team. Excellent Job Julia!!

Parents and Guardians, Please take a good look at these items in our lost and found at the elementary school. Please stop by and take what is yours.

Join our leadership team‼️

Mrs. Nagel’s first graders spent some time writing appreciation letters to the wonderful staff in the elementary building this last week. Today, students were able to hand deliver the valentines 💌 and spread some love/smiles to our staff. 🙌🏻#BurroPride

A Message to Hillsboro School Patrons:

Join us for a PEP FEST for State Wrestling!

Congratulations to Carter, Ross, Bridger and Wyatt for their 1st place finish in today's Traill County Math Counts competition.

Reminder to Parents and Guardians: There will be no school this Friday, February 16th!

📣 Announcement:📣 The Hillsboro School Board is pleased to announce Mr. Jon Dryburgh as the new Superintendent of the Hillsboro School District beginning July 1, 2024. Mr. Dryburgh is currently the elementary principal for Hillsboro Elementary and has been with the district for 11 years. Before this role, Mr. Dryburgh was a sixth-grade teacher and 8th grade girls’ basketball coach at Grafton Public Schools for ten years. Prior to that he taught in Grand Forks Public Schools for seven years. Mr. Dryburgh received his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and Spanish minor from Valley City State University in 1996. Mr. Dryburgh is a current member and the past president of the ND Association of Elementary School Principals (NDAESP). Jon was raised in Fordville, ND and graduated from Fordville-Lankin High School in 1990. His wife, Jennifer Dryburgh, is a sixth-grade teacher at Hillsboro Elementary School and they have six children and three grandchildren. Jon has a passion for reading, relationships, and data. 📚 Locally, Mr. Dryburgh is a member of the Hillsboro Economic Development Corp, the Hillsboro Community Foundation, and the community choir. He also serves as a lay-pastor of Skjeberg and Drayton Lutheran Churches in Drayton, ND.

The Hillsboro School Board is pleased to announce Mr. Jon Dryburgh as the new Supt beginning July 1. Mr. Dryburgh is currently the elem. princ. for Hillsboro Elem. & has been with the district for 11 years. Jon is married to Jennifer & they have 6 children & 3 grandchildren.

🏫 Aging school facilities alert! 💔 In 2022, a facilities assessment revealed it'll cost up to $18 million over 10 years to fix our two school buildings. The elementary, built in 1959, has had renovations in 2000, 2003, and 2014. 🛠 A portion of the HS was built in 1894 with additions to the school in 1949, 1954, & 1965. Portions of our buildings have inefficient heating/cooling along with ADA and fire code issues. Despite efforts, a $12 million new build and renovation referendum in 2023 fell short of the needed 60% voter approval, with YES votes at 54.9%. 🗳️ The struggle with older facilities impacts our ability to attract and retain families and teachers. 💼 Let's work together for a brighter future! ✨

Here is the media link to the WDAY story: https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3524231-190808/f819a059-b391-49f4-886c-fb62c8d323a9/KMCY_01-29-2024_22.15.38.mp4 This story highlights Charleigh Ferguson a fifth grader here at Hillsboro Elementary. If you want tickets, read picture.

Reminder to Parents/Guardians: We will have an early out on Thursday, February 8th. Elementary students will be dismissed at 1:35PM and HS at 1:45PM.

Come check out the February books featured this month in the Hillsboro School & Public Library! 📚🤓

Hillsboro School District Superintendent interviews were set today at a Special School Board Meeting. Frank Justin, HS Principal at Park River Area will interview on Monday, Feb. 5th at 3pm. Jon Dryburgh, K-6 Principal at Hillsboro Elementary will interview on Tuesday, Feb. 6th at 3pm. Benjamin Hannasch, PK-12 Asst. Principal at Lake Park-Audubon, MN will interview on Wednesday, Feb. 7th at 4pm. All interviews are open to the public and will take place in the Hillsboro High School Library.

🌟 Embracing Community Spirit in Hillsboro! 👋 Our students shine in volunteering with service groups making a positive impact! 🎓 Our community sponsors the HHS Students of the Month and supporting Academic Book Awards and Dollars for Scholars. Together, we're investing in bright futures! 🎭 From Veterans Day programs, community trainings, and the community fitness center, we're a social hub of togetherness. Our staff extends beyond school walls, actively contributing to the community's growth. 💪 Psst! Our community fitness center, open 24/7, is a gem for all ages to stay fit! Join the celebration! #BurroPride

🌟 We celebrate Hillsboro Dollars for Scholars! 🌟 🚀H-509 Scholarships are up for grabs, encouraging our HHS seniors to achieve a post-secondary education! 💵 Did you know the H-509 Board hit a record-breaking total of $116,500 in scholarships? That's an average of $4,500 per senior who applies! What an incredible opportunity our community provides! 🕰️In 1987 a single $200 scholarship was offered to a graduating senior. 🤩 Is your name ready to appear on the donation board located at the HEC? Join today and let's celebrate success! #BurroPride

Special thanks to Sanford Health and the Fargo Force players for joining us today and recognizing Charleigh Ferguson as the 2024 Children's Miracle Network North Dakota Champion for Sanford Children's Hospital. WDAY will do a feature story on tonight's 10:00 news program.

Who doesn't like to celebrate? We strive to celebrate successes at the HPS. Because of our high expectations we strive for consistency by our administrators, staff, and students. We have had the luxury of longevity in our staff and that creates a positive culture that students and staff want to be a part of.