Hillsboro News and Notes for January 4, 2026

In This Issue
School Start Times … Marching Band Christmas Tree Pickup Fundraiser … Spring Semester Fundraisers … Volunteers Needed … Become a Host Family

Hard to believe winter break is almost over! We will see everyone back at school at 7:05 AM on Tuesday (January 6)!

School Start Times

…Speaking of 7:05 AM, did you see the communication from MNPS that they have narrowed the options for school start times down to three? Click HERE to read about the three models being considered and to learn how you can participate in this district-wide discussion. In addition to virtual meetings, there will be an in-person town hall meeting at Sevier Park Community Center on Wednesday, January 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.

Marching Burros Christmas Tree PIckup Fundraiser

LET BURRO BAND MEMBERS HAUL AWAY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE! Hillsboro Marching Band members will pick up your Christmas tree on Sunday, January 11, and drop it at one of the Metro Christmas Tree Recycling sites. Hassle free; just leave your tree curbside by 9 AM that morning and they’ll take it from there! No tinsel or flocked trees accepted. Serving all Davidson County addresses. Click HERE to make your donation and reserve your pickup. To pay by check or cash: mail to P.O. Box 158264 Nashville TN 37215. Checks payable to HHS Marching Band Boosters. For questions or more info, email burropresident@gmail.com.

Spring Semester Fundraisers

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Hillsboro PTSO fundraisers! Thanks so much to these businesses for supporting Hillsboro:

Little Gourmand on January 24
Green Hills Grille on March 2
Sage Refill Market on April 18

Volunteer Needs

Workers are needed for concessions AND spirit wear sales during every home basketball game. Please click HERE and sign up for a shift if you can! If you are the parent of a Hillsboro athlete, your volunteer shift counts toward PTSO support of your child’s sport (senior banners, access to Burro athletic funds if needed). Hot tip: corral a few of your friends and sign up to work a shift together!

Volunteers are also needed to bake/purchase and hand out cookies and treats at the Friday Cookie Table during lunch this semester! Click HERE to sign up for a shift or to donate a batch or two of treats (the sign up contains dates for the whole school year, so scroll down to find second semester). Handout slots fill up quickly, but we always need more cookies, so please consider donating to keep this beloved Hillsboro tradition going strong!

Become a Host Family for an Exchange Student

Have you ever considered hosting an exchange student in your home? When you become a host family, you invite the world into your home and community. Hosting brings people from different parts of the world together to share their language, culture, and traditions. It is an opportunity to expand your horizons and discover the world without the need to travel long and far. Click HERE to see a few profiles of students who are interested in spending time here in Nashville.

Families that are interested can visit THIS LINK to learn how to apply to become a host family. If you have any questions or just want more information, please email Alejandra Vargas, STS Foundation: alejava1008@gmail.com.