Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
5:15 PM Board Meeting
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Wednesday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM HSD Latino Virtual Parent Meeting
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Native American/Alaska Native Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
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Thursday
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cafe Virtual con los directores de SMMS y Hilhi
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February 1, 2021
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February 9, 2021
5:15 PM Board Meeting Work Session
Announcements
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Our current Character Dare is for students to look for something new and positive in their world. Actively looking for good and beauty helps us stay healthy and positive!
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Check out our Virtual Back to School Event! Take your time to explore on your own. We recommend you use a computer or Chromebook to see the links more clearly.
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The 19/20 yearbooks have arrived! Please come pick them up between 9:00 and 3:00 on the week of July 20th through July 23rd. You can also pick up yearbooks on Monday, July 20th, from 5:00 to 6:00pm. If you are not sure if you ordered one, please contact Mr. Cook. His email is cookb@hsd.k12.or.us If you are unable to pick your up, we'll have it waiting for you at school next year, or sent to Hilhi if you are a 9th grader. Thanks!
Principal's Message
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Dear Community of South Meadows Middle School,
I am elated to have the opportunity to serve you and your students as principal of South Meadows Middle School. As the parent of a future SMMS Hawk, I have firsthand knowledge of the great things going on at South Meadows and look forward to adding my own passion and energy to the successful work being done, as well as offering new opportunities to benefit our students and community.
Before I moved to Hillsboro in 2014, I began my path as an educator at Linfield College and had my first teaching job in Utah (where I was born and raised). After teaching for several years, I had the opportunity to serve as the assistant principal in a middle school and I truly love working with students at this age. In fact, I have experience gaining status as a National School to Watch for maximizing student advisory time as well as enrichment and intervention. My successful experience as a middle school administrator will give me insight into how to build upon the great things happening at SMMS, such as its robust Dual Language Program, AVID implementation, academic growth, attendance improvement, and student wellness.
From 2014 to 2019, I had the privilege to lead W. Verne McKinney Elementary School as the principal where we enjoyed immense success! At McKinney, we have been recognized as a Nationally Distinguished Title I School and have annually received praise as one of the top-achieving Title I schools in all of Oregon. This success comes from students, families, teachers, and community partners uniting together under a common vision. As principal, I have leveraged many resources to not only meet the needs of our students, but to help them thrive. I will continue to build community partnerships and outreach at South Meadows so that our students have many opportunities to reach their highest potential.
I look forward to serving you at South Meadows Middle School for many years to come. In that time, you will see that I model the values I hold dear in educating our children: that I believe in building upon strengths (and South Meadows has many!), that all students can collaborate and learn at high levels, and that engaging the community is crucial to a school's success. Your involvement as an active member of the school will be critical to ensure that all children attending South Meadows are successful in their middle school years and beyond. Contact me at any time so we can work together in our goal of making South Meadows the best possible school for your child and all the children of our community.
Humbly yours,
Justin Welch
District News
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Return-to-School Planning Update for Jan. 20, 2021
New recommendations allow for a return to in-person instruction for elementary at higher case rates...
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Hillsboro School District Graduation Rate Tops 87 Percent
On-time cohort graduation rate for the class of 2020 reaches 87.07 percent...
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Featured CTE Program: Oregon Aerospace Careers for Everyone (O-ACE)
Video: Learn more about the collaborative partnership between HSD and the Hillsboro Airport...
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First Semester Ends and No School Days
No school for all students on Friday, Jan. 29, and Monday, Feb. 1...
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School Board Appreciation Month
For their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community...
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Latino Youth Program Expands to Middle School
supporting Latino young men in HSD to be college, career and life ready...
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Bond Update: North Plains Gym Completed
Principal Becky Rios hosts a virtual tour of the gym at North Plains Elementary...
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Creative Careers Workshop for Teens
For teens who are interested in careers in the arts on Sat., Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m...
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Stress Relief: Make Your Next Walk a More Mindful One
Reduce your stress, calm your mind, and increase your focus for work and school projects...
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2021 Crystal Apple Award Nominations
The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations, deadline is March 12...
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Opportunity with Greater Than and Lincoln Street Elementary School
Position to create systemic supports for students that will help them thrive in school, college, and career...
Quick Links
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