Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News, November 6, 2023 - Native American Heritage Month

Hillsboro School District Weekly Hot News Podcast

November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the beauty of indigenous cultures. Not only do we recognize the tremendous positive significance of Native people in this country, but we also remember the mistreatment of Native communities that continue to fight for recognition, equality, and peace.

We recognize that parts of the Hillsboro School District are located on the traditional lands of the Atfalati Kalapuya, the indigenous people of this area. According to Kalapuya tradition, the people were created here, and they have lived here since time immemorial. Indigenous people still live here today, having persevered through war, displacement, genocide, and oppression. We humbly honor the ancestors of the indigenous peoples for being the original stewards and protectors of this land.

We want to take this opportunity to recognize and highlight the rich and diverse cultures of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities this month and beyond. Visibility Saves Lives (Visibilidad Salva Vidas) can be seen as the first step to establish and maintain relationships with our Native students and staff. Our educators have access to lessons and resources to help them integrate and elevate Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous cultures year-round.

Our featured event is our HSD Unified Soccer team bringing home the Bronze from the Special Olympics UCS Regional Tournament at Wilsonville High School on Saturday, October 21st! A special thank you goes out to Head Coach William Johnson and Assistant Coach Barbara Zuercher, and to the Glencoe Athletic Department for their support of another great season. Our team has also been invited to play at the UCS Fall State Games on Saturday, November 18th at Providence Park, so show your support and let’s be Fans in the Stands! Want to get involved? Reach out to HSD Unified Sports Director Brigette Brown. Registration is now open for Unified Basketball Season. Go to your high school’s Athletics registration webpage to sign up.

First Quarter ends on Wednesday, November 8th. There will be no school on Thursday, November 9th for an elementary work day and secondary grade prep.; and no school on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day. School resumes and Second Quarter begins on Monday, November 13th.

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