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Amazing Burros Doing Amazing Things!

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Scholastic Art Awards
Congrats to the following students for being recognized in this year’s Scholastic Art Awards: 

  • Gold Key
    Rose Majett
    Ava Thorsen (2 Gold Keys)
    Ella Torode (American Visions Nominee)
  • Silver Key
    Mallory Pittman
    Ava Thorsen (2 Silver Keys)
    Clara Thorsen
  • Honorable Mention
    Jia Peng Howell
    Rose Majett (6 Honorable Mentions)
    Harper McDowell
    Serenity Safeeullah
    Ava Thorsen
    Ella Torode (2 Honorable Mentions)
    Xavier Truitt

These students’ works will be on display at Cheekwood February 4-26. A note from Ms. Hyatt: “I have been participating in this contest for 14 years and I have never had this many students win in one year.  This is a true testament to how amazing our current student body is. I have never been more proud to be an educator.” Way to go, Burros!

Midstate and State Swim Meet Qualifiers
Hillsboro’s swim team recently competed in their division invitational against Hume Fogg, MLK, Lipscomb, USN, and FRA. The following students qualified for the Middle TN championship meet:

  • Eleanor Cushing-Dye
  • Madie Calvert (also qualified for state championship meet)
  • Kate Cleghon (also qualified for state championship meet)
  • Hayes Keleher
  • Eli Robinson
  • Rowan Norton

Congrats, Burro swimmers! (By the way, the swim team is always looking for new members! If you are interested in joining the team next year, talk to Mr. Bahan.)

Caden Herron: Inspiring His Teammates and the Community

Last August, senior Caden Herron was severely injured in an automobile accident. Click HERE to read an incredible article about Caden, his recovery, and the important role he has played in the basketball team’s success so far this season.

This Burro Is Baking Up a Bright Future for Herself and Others

Rosie Pittman is in her final year at Hillsboro, and she and her mom own a business making and selling delicious sweet treats. SweetAbility Bakery’s mission, stated on their website, is “for people with disabilities to have fun, create, and be empowered.” Rosie and her mom, Chelle, were recently profiled on NewsChannel5, and they also made an appearance on Local on 2.

Spring Semester Wish Lists

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Now that spring semester has started, we want to make sure our teachers have everything they need to hit the ground running. So the PTSO is sponsoring two separate restocks this month.

  • It’s time to help restock the teachers’ lounges! Let’s help our teachers finish the year caffeinated and ready to teach. Click HERE to sign up, and bring your items to the main office (or send in with your student before school) on Friday, January 20. 
  • Everyone came through at the beginning of the year to make sure teachers had all the supplies they needed. Well, we are halfway through the year, and the cabinets are looking a little bare. Click HERE for a new Amazon wish list, and please consider purchasing one or two items for our teachers and staff. If you wish to have your items sent directly to our coordinator, make sure they are shipping to Hillsboro Teacher Supply Drive HBRO C/O NICOLE KELLER, 6109 ELIZABETHAN DR, NASHVILLE, TN, 37205-1219. (Amazon doesn’t make it easy to send wish list items to a central location.) You can also purchase items yourself and bring them to the office if you prefer.

Juniors! Free MasteryPrep ACT Boot Camp Being Offered at Hillsboro Saturday, January 28

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Juniors—to help you prepare for ACT testing on March 7, a FREE MasteryPrep boot camp will be offered at HHS on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You must sign up to attend; check your MNPS Outlook account for an email with a sign-up link.

  • Lunch will be provided, but students must arrange their own transportation.
  • This event is limited to 100 Hillsboro High School juniors.
  • The deadline for signing up is January 24, 2023.