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20240920.HHS News and Notes

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PTSO Meeting … INVEST UPDATE … Senior Photos … Bowling Team Tryouts … Hillsboro PTSO Night at McDougals's … Much Ado About Nothing … Burro Get Down Returns 11/22 …NHS Dues Due Soon … Overtime Tutoring  … College and Career Night 11/17 … UniCycle/One Stop Burro Shop … Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities … PTSO Teacher Supply Closet … Friday Cookie Table

September PTSO Meeting

Our next monthly PTSO meeting will be this Monday, September 23, at 6:00 PM in the library. Please make plans to join us as we discuss what's happening in the busy fall season and beyond. (Note:the calendar in the previous issues of this newsletter mistakenly said the meeting was the 26th; we apologize for the error!)

$$$ INVEST UPDATE $$$

Thanks to the families who have already donated, we are currently at about $48K. We still have a long way to go! Remember that without your INVEST donations, everything the PTSO does at Hillsboro couldn't happen, because INVEST makes up pretty much our entire operating budget for the year. So why not make your donation today by clicking HERE. You can make a one-time donation or make convenient monthly payments if you prefer.

Senior Photos

All seniors should make an appointment for a formal photo to be taken on September 24, 25, or 27 at Hillsboro during school hours (click HERE; you'll need to scroll down to find an open slot). This photo will be used for the yearbook and will look like these examples. This is free of charge if the student does not take other pictures. Bring a strapless tank top for the drape picture or a clean white T-shirt for the tux. It is possible to have additional photos taken during this appointment (i.e. in graduation cap and gown or in casual clothes), but a sitting fee will be required on the day of the photography. It is also possible to have photos taken at the Prestige studio in Franklin; click HERE for more information. 

Bowling Team Tryouts

Last call for Burro bowlers! Final tryouts for the Hillsboro bowling team will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 and 25, from 3 to 4:30 at Tusculum Lanes, 5315 Nolensville Pike. Sports physicals need to be submitted through Final Forms. Final Forms is the new process for all sports physicals at Hillsboro. 

Directions to Final Forms are here
Access to Final Forms is here.

For more information, including a schedule of matches, click here: Hillsboro Bowling Team (smore.com) . Any questions can be sent to:

Coach Claassen (Girls)

Joyce.Claassen@mnps.org

Coach Harris (Boys)

Ryan.Harris@mnps.org

The Hillsboro Players Present Much Ado About Nothing

Prepare to witness the transformation from foes to flames in the Hillsboro Players' fall play, Much Ado About Nothing! Our production is set at Leonata’s desert oasis, the Messina Motel, following the Vietnam War, where wit reigns supreme and love is a battlefield. This tale follows two sworn enemies whose witty sparring masks a deeper attraction. Amidst a backdrop inspired by the feminist movement, these unlikely lovers rebel against the very notion of romance, only to find themselves irresistibly drawn together. Join us in Hillsboro’s courtyard for our third installment of “Bard in the Yard,” as we bring this tale of love’s rebellion to life, promising a delightful journey from adversaries to allies in our groovy production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing!"

All performances begin at 7:00 PM, but the experience opens at 6:00 PM, with food trucks and live pre-show music! Performance dates: 

  • September 26
  • September 27 
  • September 28  
  • September 29  
  • September 30 

Note: We will have stadium-style seating available, but audience members are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Because this is a ticketed event, clear bags are required. Tickets are on sale now at www.hillsboroplayers.com. 

Get Ready to Get Down!

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! Ticket sales will begin in early October, with song sign-ups starting right after fall break. 

National Honor Society Dues

Every year, NHS collects dues of $10 per student. This money helps pay induction ceremony expenses and various other expenses, allowing the organization to maintain an official chapter at Hillsboro. Dues for the 2024-25 school year will be collected primarily during the second and third quarters this year and will be collected electronically only (no cash) through SchoolCash Online within the next few weeks. Exact dates for the dues collection window will be shared to all students through their MNPS email once all required approval measures have been met. Questions? Contact Mr. Nettles at joseph.nettles@mnps.org.

Overtime Tutoring

Need homework help? Hillsboro teachers to the rescue! Overtime tutoring in the library started this week, and teachers are available to help with any subject. The times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15. Doors lock at 2:15, and students must stay the full hour. 

College and Career Night

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:  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.

One Stop Burro Shop: Donate Gently Used School Clothes

UniCycle is a school clothing recycling program that collects and distributes “outgrown, not worn out” items to MNPS students. Some awesome volunteers and partners from UniCycle and Belmont United Methodist Church have been working to get the One Stop Burro Shop cleaned up and out, organized, and ready for action! We are now accepting donations of gently used clothing that students wear to school: jeans, joggers, t-shirts, hoodies, and more. Donations can be dropped in the donation bin in the main lobby and will fill our school's One Stop Burro Shop for use by any student at any time; extras will go to the HERO Program to support students in unstable housing or be sent to another UniCycle school. What can you donate? Any clothing that meets dress code requirements! Clean out your closets – it will all be put to use by students citywide who will start their day with comfort and confidence.

  • School spirit wear!
  • Jeans, joggers, athletic or other shorts
  • T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies
  • Leggings and belts
  • School uniform items, to send to another school. (khakis, solid-color polos, etc.) ALL SIZES
  • Unopened packages of new underwear! (All sizes; all kinds)

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Concessions 
    Fall sports are in full swing and we need helping hands at the concession stands. This is a fun job that is even more fun if you corral some friends and sign up together! Click HERE if you can help! We also need team leads for each game. If you are interested or want more information, HERE is the sign up.
  • Spiritwear Sales
    The PTSO sells spiritwear during various events, including football games. We need parent volunteers to help with this. If you are able, please sign up HERE!
  • Prospective Family (and Alumni) Tours
    Want to help show off our beautiful building and campus to prospective families? Click HERE to sign up and help us give tours on Saturday mornings throughout the fall. And be sure to let interested families know they can sign up for tours at wearehillsboro.com/tours!

PTSO Teacher Supply Closet


Thank you to everyone who has purchased items for our PTSO teacher supply closet. The teachers are so grateful for this resource. We plan on keeping the list open throughout the school year to allow for restocking. Click HERE to view the list. As always, you can have items shipped directly to the school (choose Hillsboro's address during checkout), or you can drop supplies off in the front office if you prefer. 
 

Friday Cookie Table
Cookie Fridays are one of Hillsboro's most beloved traditions. A few times a month, parents stand at a table during lunch and hand out baked treats. The "price" of a cookie? Students must tell a good thing about their day or their week. We hear all kinds of good things: my older brother is home from college this weekend, I got a 100 on my math test, I got my driver's license, etc. If you can contribute baked goods for volunteers to hand out, please sign up HERE, and thank you!

September 23

PTSO meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

September 24, 25, 27

School pictures for seniors

September 26

McDougal's spirit night

September 26-30

HHS Players Present
Much Ado About Nothing

October 4

No school

October 7-11

Fall break

INVEST 2024 #6 Clubs and Extracurriculars

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DECA is a business club dedicated to helping young adults become career and college ready. The club helps to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management, helping them learn about everything it takes to run a business. Hillsboro DECA students have a history of success. Competing at the state, national, and international levels, they have travelled to California, Georgia, Florida, and New York.

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Burro Bash TODAY … INVEST Update … Volunteers Needed … Academy/Pathway Parent Meetings … Football Live Stream from A/V Dept … PSAT/NMSQT Registration … Clear Bags and Bottles … Stock the Supply Closets … Friday Cookie Table
Time for Burro Bash!
Come on out and celebrate the start of another great year at Hillsboro from 4:30 to 6:30 PM TODAY, and then stick around to watch the Burros take on Overton (tickets at gofan.co). Burro Bash will include a clubs fair, games, and other fun surprises. In addition to hot dogs and snacks provided by the PTSO, food trucks will be available: thanks to Smokin' Buttz, The Pepper Pott, and Rolled 4Ever Ice Cream for coming out! We need lots of parent helpers, so please click HERE to sign up for a shift or just come help! 

INVEST UPDATE
Thanks to the families who have already donated, we are currently at about $20K. That's one-fifth of the way to our goal, and it's a great start. But we need to keep going! Remember that INVEST donations fund almost everything the PTSO does at Hillsboro, and we do A LOT! Just take a look at the INVEST emails that are going out during the campaign to get an idea of what your dollars can do. Want to go ahead and make your donation today before the holiday weekend hits? Click HERE, and thank you!

Concessions Volunteers Needed

Fall sports are in swing and we need helping hands at the concession stands. This is a fun job that is even more fun if you corral some friends and sign up together! Click HERE if you can help! We also need team leads for each game. If you are interested or want more information, HERE is the sign up.

Spiritwear Sales Volunteers

The PTSO sells spiritwear during various events, including football games. We need parent volunteers to help with this. If you are able, please sign up HERE!

Prospective Family (and Alumni) Tours

Want to help show off our beautiful building and campus to prospective families? Click HERE to sign up and help us give tours on Saturday mornings throughout the fall. And be sure to let interested families know they can sign up for tours at wearehillsboro.com/tours!

Academy/Pathway Parent Meetings

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

Football Live Stream

Can't make it to the game but want to keep up with the Burros? Listen to the live stream from the Hillsboro A/V department HERE. Click HERE to subscribe to their channel!

Last Day for Juniors to Register for the PSAT/NMSQT

Registration for the PSAT, which is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program, ends today for juniors. The test will be given at Hillsboro on Saturday, October 26. Students who wish to register must bring $20 in cash to the ATLAS Academy (formerly AIBDP) office. More information about the exam can be found HERE, or scan the QR code on the flyer (full-size version HERE). Ninth and tenth graders who wish to take the test as practice can contact Dr. Carter (susan.carter@mnps.org) beginning September 3 to inquire about available spots. 

Reminder: Only Clear Bags and Bottles at Ticketed School Events

A reminder that MNPS has instituted a clear bag policy for all school events at which tickets are sold. Bags must be no more than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. (Clear bags with the Hillsboro Power H can be purchased in the spiritwear booth for $10!) Small clutch purses, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (the size of the palm of your hand), with or without a handle or strap, are also allowed but are subject to search at the gate. Also: No opaque water bottles will be allowed (no insulated bottles like Stanley or Owalla), and no juice boxes or pouches. 

Stock the Supply Closets


Please consider purchasing supplies from the PTSO's Amazon wish list to help our teachers stock their classrooms and avoid having to buy items with their own money. Click HERE to view the list. You can have items shipped directly to the school (choose Hillsboro's address during checkout), or you can drop supplies off in the front office if you prefer. 
 

Friday Cookie Table
Cookie Fridays are one of Hillsboro's most beloved traditions. A few times a month, parents stand at a table during lunch and hand out baked treats. The "price" of a cookie? Students must tell a good thing about their day or their week. We hear all kinds of good things: my older brother is home from college this weekend, I got a 100 on my math test, I got my driver's license, etc. If you would like to participate in this wonderful tradition by either handing out cookies or baking (or buying) them and sending them into the office, sign up HERE (to give everyone a chance, please sign up to hand out cookies no more than twice per semester).

August 30

Burro Bash – 4:30-6:30 PM
Football home opener vs. Overton – 7:00 PM

September 4

IBCP/STEM parent meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

September 11

IBDP parent meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

September 18, 19

School pictures for grades 9-11

September 24, 25, 27

School pictures for seniors

September 26

PTSO meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

September 28

McDougal's spirit night

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Fundraiser at Jeni's 12South TONIGHT … August PTSO Meeting … Burro Bash … Wrestling …. Tenor/Bass Choir … PSAT/NMSQT Registration … Clear Bags and Bottles … Stock the Supply Closets … Friday Cookie Table … Green Hills YMCA for Teens

Get Your Scoop on at Jeni's 12South TONIGHT

First PTSO Meeting Is Next Wednesday

Please make plans to attend our first PTSO meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. This year, we will be varying the days of the week for our monthly meetings to give parents who always have a conflict on a certain night the opportunity to attend. You can see the meeting schedule for the whole school year HERE.

Burro Bash Is Back!
Next Friday, August 30, we will have our annual back-to-school party, Burro Bash, which will also serve as a tailgate before the football game that evening versus Overton. The bash will be from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, and kickoff for the game (which will be football senior night too!) is at 7:00. Burro Bash will include a clubs fair, games, and other fun surprises. We will need lots of parent helpers, so please click HERE to sign up for a shift!

Still Time to Register for the PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT, which is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program, will be administered at Hillsboro on Saturday, October 26. Registration for the exam starts August 12 and ends August 30; students who wish to register must bring $20 in cash to the ATLAS Academy (formerly AIBDP) office. More information about the exam can be found HERE, or scan the QR code on the flyer (full-size version HERE). 

Reminder: Only Clear Bags and Bottles at Ticketed School Events

A reminder that MNPS has instituted a clear bag policy for all school events at which tickets are sold. Bags must be no more than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. (Clear bags with the Hillsboro Power H can be purchased in the spiritwear booth for $10!) Small clutch purses, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (the size of the palm of your hand), with or without a handle or strap, are also allowed but are subject to search at the gate. Also: No opaque water bottles will be allowed (no insulated bottles like Stanley or Owalla), and no juice boxes or pouches. 

Stock the Supply Closets


Please consider purchasing supplies from the PTSO's Amazon wish list to help our teachers stock their classrooms and avoid having to buy items with their own money. Click HERE to view the list. You can have items shipped directly to the school (choose Hillsboro's address during checkout), or you can drop supplies off in the front office if you prefer. 
 

Friday Cookie Table
Cookie Fridays are one of Hillsboro's most beloved traditions. A few times a month, parents stand at a table during lunch and hand out baked treats. The "price" of a cookie? Students must tell a good thing about their day or their week. We hear all kinds of good things: my older brother is home from college this weekend, I got a 100 on my math test, I got my driver's license, etc. If you would like to participate in this wonderful tradition by either handing out cookies or baking (or buying) them and sending them into the office, sign up HERE (to give everyone a chance, please sign up to hand out cookies no more than twice per semester).

Green Hills YMCA

The Teen Program at the Green Hills Y is a community resource where Hillsboro students can come after school. This year, they are hoping to offer lots of fun opportunities:

  • Group Drumming Programs
  • Culinary Classes
  • Community Garden Workshops
  • Makers Space Arts and Crafts that include Cricut Makers, Laser Cutters, and Heat Presses
  • YMCA Leaders Club
  • YMCA Achievers program (College and Career readiness, Leadership Development)
  • One-on-One Tutoring
  • ACT Prep Workshops
  • FASFA Workshops

This program is open to all teenagers in the area with a membership (click HERE to see membership options). A limited number of scholarships are available for Hillsboro students with demonstrated financial need. Students who attend will also have access to a hot meal every day and can make full use of the facilities of the YMCA.

August 23

Fundraiser night at Jeni's 12South

August 28

PTSO Meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

August 30

Burro Bash – 4:30-6:30 PM
Football home opener vs. Overton – 7:00 PM

September 4

IBCP/STEM meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

September 11

IBDP meeting
6:00 PM in the cafeteria

INVEST #1 2024 Kickoff

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Due to limited funding from MNPS, there is always a sizable gap between the public funding Hillsboro receives and what it needs to offer a world-class education for every student. That’s where the PTSO comes in. As we mentioned last night at the Meet the Teachers event, your INVEST dollars have supported our school in some very visible ways this year, including new seating and landscaping in the inner courtyard, new stadium wraps that really enhance the football stadium, and new graphics in some hallways inside. Thank you for YOUR help in making these awesome purchases possible!

But now that we've spent that money, it's time to build up our annual fund again, so we are asking for your support today. The dollars you INVEST help support critical needs such as:

  • Advanced academics
  • International Baccalaureate program
  • College prep services
  • Teacher appreciation & faculty support
  • Sports & athletics
  • World-class visual and performing arts programs
  • Facility improvements
  • Clubs and extracurricular programming (e.g., SGA, Youth in Government, DECA, HOSA, and more)
  • Student and community events

Your dollars make a huge difference! Together, let’s make sure Hillsboro remains one of the best high schools in the city!

Thank you for making your INVEST donation today!