News from around school and around the cluster
Hillsboro’s homecoming football game will be played on Thursday, October 24, and there will be a tailgate before the game in the courtyard from 5:00 to 6:30! Make plans now to come out and cheer on the Burros as they take on Glencliff (tickets on GoFan as usual). If you can lend a hand at the tailgate, please sign up to volunteer HERE.
Step into the dystopian world of Urinetown, where water is scarce, and rebellion is brewing! The Hillsboro Players are seeking performers for their upcoming production of Urinetown, the satirical musical that blends humor with a bold commentary on societal issues. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a newcomer, we want to see you at auditions!
Audition Dates: October 28th & 29th
Callback Date: November 1st
Location: Hillsboro Auditorium
Prepare: Click HERE!
Come ready to showcase your voice, movement, and personality as we explore themes of justice, freedom, and the hilarious absurdity of it all. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience! For more information, visit our Instagram page (@hhsplayers) or contact Mrs. Butler (kristin.butler@mnps.org)!
Keep a piece of Hillsboro history by ordering this year’s yearbook! We hear it will be the best yearbook yet, with a projected arrival date of May 3, 2025. Click HERE for all the info you need to order your copy, place an ad to honor your favorite Burro, or submit photos. It’s all at the link, but remember that the cost goes up the longer you wait, so don’t wait! (Note: the code for HHS is 1535,)
- $60 if you order by October 31!
- $65 if you order by December 31!
- $70 if you order by January 27, 2025!
- $75 if you order by April 1, 2025!
Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend Hillsboro’s College & Career Night on Thursday, October 17. We already have ten colleges committed to being here, and the list is still growing, plus we will have representatives from TSAC and TN Achieves present helpful information about the FAFSA process.
In the meantime, here are a few helpful links that might make for good conversation starters about college:
- Planning for college as a 9th and 10th grader
- Planning for college as an 11th grader
- Planning for college as a 12th grader
Our own college and career readiness coach, Ms. Angela Gilmore, has recorded a few targeted videos about college readiness. You can view them HERE, and HERE are links for students to register for in-school college visits. Ms. Gilmore has also released a schedule of upcoming in-school college visits, which you can download HERE.
The Burro Get Down is back, y’all! This always memorable night of fun, community, and live karaoke will be on November 22, at Exit/In. You don’t want to miss it! To purchase tickets or submit a song request, click HERE.
Need homework help? Hillsboro teachers to the rescue. Overtime tutoring in the library starts Tuesday, September 10. It will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 in the library. Doors will lock at 2:15, and students must stay the full hour.
IBDP coordinator Kelley Carr will be hosting two upcoming meetings for parents of juniors and seniors in the CP, DP, and STEM pathways. Ms. Carr will be presenting information about the programs and give parents a chance to ask any questions they may have.
- IBCP/STEM meeting: September 4 at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria
- IBDP meeting: September 11 at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria
All students will report to their “alpha homeroom” first thing Tuesday morning. This is a temporary assignment based on the student’s last name and is typically only used on the first day of the semester. Alpha homeroom lists will be posted around the school Tuesday morning, and staff and parent volunteers will be available to help students figure out how to find their alpha homeroom. After attendance is taken and schedules are handed out, students will proceed to their first class.