Hillsboro News and Notes for October 24, 2025

In This Issue
HHS Players Present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow … Teacher Appreciation Lunch … PIcture Day … Invest Update … Parnassus Fundraiser … Burros Going International … Congrats, Fall Sports Teams!

Hillsboro Players Present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Opening night is TONIGHT! Join the Players for an evening of mystery, humor, and haunting folklore as the townspeople of Tarrytown bring Washington Irving’s classic tale to life with inventive puppetry, folk music, and a richly atmospheric ensemble performance. This will be the perfect addition to your Halloween season event lineup, so get your tickets now!

Performances are:

Friday, October 24 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 PM
Monday, October 27 at 7:00 PM

Tickets are available now through the Hillsboro Players website and at the door. Student tickets are $10 and adults are $18. Step into the Hollow; heads will roll!

Teacher Appreciation Chili/Soup Lunch

There are just a few slots still available for our annual teacher appreciation chili and soup lunch on Wednesday, October 29. We are looking forward to providing the faculty and staff with a delicious lunch! Click HERE to see the sign up.

PIcture Day

Picture Day for 9-11 graders and faculty/staff will be on Tuesday, November 4! You can place your order HERE using our Picture Day ID: EVTZTJBJ6. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only at mylifetouch.com.

INVEST Update

As of October 23, we have raised $72,519 of our $100,000 goal. Please give today if you haven’t done so already. Also, we are looking for more businesses and community sponsors, so if you know of any prospects, please have them email us at ptso@wearehillsboro.com!

Coming in December: Hillsboro Night at Parnassus Books

Stock up on holiday gifts and raise money for the PTSO at the same time! Parnassus will donate 10% of pre-tax sales made during special shop hours on December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Student Travel: Multiple Destinations to Choose From!

Ms. Claassen will be taking members of the Class of 2027 on a trip to Ireland and Scotland in the spring of 2027. This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. Be sure to attend the informational meeting if you are interested! The meeting will be on Tuesday, October 28, in the library at 6:00 PM. Click HERE to RSVP!
Mrs. Banks and Ms. Plumb are sponsoring a trip to Greece in May 2027. Please click HERE for more information. You can also email Mrs. Banks or Ms. Plumb if you have any questions. They would love to travel with you!
Mr. Bryant and Ms. Barton will be leading a trip to Europe in summer 2027. This 13-day trip will begin on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, and visit the Italian Riviera; Monaco; Avignon, France; Barcelona; and Madrid! The interest meeting for this trip will be on Tuesday, November 4, at 6 PM in room 3048. A link to RSVP will be sent out closer to the date.

Congrats, Fall Sports Teams!

The Lady Burros varsity volleyball team closed out the season after clinching both the regular season District 11-AAA and tournament championships. They defeated Overton 3-0 on October 8 to win the district tournament before falling to Gallatin in the regional tournament October 14. They achieved an impressive 13-1 record in the district and 21-11 overall. The freshman volleyball team won the city championship for the second year in a row, defeating Lawson 3-0 on October 5.

Congratulations to the Lady Burros soccer team for winning the AAA District 10 championship for the third year in a row! On October 2, they beat Overton 2-0 to close out the district tournament with an undefeated record of 7-0 and an overall record of 13-6. They then played Gallatin on October 21 in the first round of the regional tournament, resulting in a tough loss. The team is very proud of their accomplishments this year and will be back again on the turf next fall!

And last but definitely not least, this has been an amazing season for boys cross country as well as individual performances across the board. Boys XC won four regular season MNPS meets, MNPS city championship, and Beyond the Badge. The coaches are extremely proud of their hard work and dedication!