Making connections.
Putting in the work.
Showing up every single day.
Serving others and answering the call.
Leading with heart.
Congratulations to Ashley McNail and Justin Lawson on being named Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Person of the Year. Your impact makes a difference across Hillsboro R-3.
Ashley McNail is an English and Language Arts teacher at the Junior High School and Justin Lawson is an HVAC Technician in the Maintenance Department.
#BoroBuilt
If your student plans to attend Summer School, now is a great time to get ready.
Programs are available for students entering K–12, and registration will be completed online.
Before you sign up, here are three quick things to know:
✔️ Choose the correct grade-level form (the grade they will be during the 2026-2027 school year)
✔️ Complete a form for each student
✔️ Double-check your information before submitting
🔗 Link to more information and grade level sign-ups: https://www.hsdr3.org/article/2788293
Congratulations to Mr. Brandon Holthausen for being named our March Staff Member of the Month!
This month’s theme was "Humorous." It sounds like Brandon delivers that and so much more 😄.
From “hilarious comebacks and stories” to being described as “the funniest guy around,” it’s clear he brings joy to those around him every single day.
But what stands out even more…
💙 His positivity
💙 His connection with students
💙 His genuine care for staff and kids
That combination is what makes a lasting impact.
👏 Brandon, thank you for keeping the office smiling, supporting students, and making Hillsboro a better place to be.
Our March Student of the Month winners as well as the Level Up Award Recipients. 👍#BoroBuilt
Have you completed your student’s Annual Online Registration yet?
We’re off to a great start, but we still need families to finish up before the deadline.
🗓️ Deadline: May 1
Each week, families who still need to complete registration will receive a reminder email through Infinite Campus. If that’s you, take a couple minutes today and get it checked off your list ✔️
💻 Log into Infinite Campus to complete your registration
This step is important to make sure your student is ready for the upcoming school year.
If you’ve already completed it: Thank you! 🙌
If not, now’s the perfect time.
Your feedback is the secret ingredient to making our school meals even better 👇
We want to hear from students AND families
What do you love? What could be better? What should we add?
📲 Take 1 minute to share your thoughts
✔️ Click the link
Link: https://qrflash.me/a/Q7G4r5
Your voice helps shape what’s on the menu every day. Let’s make it even better together!
👉That means tickets are on sale now.
It'll happen Saturday, May 2nd.
Here's the details on how students can buy tickets:
🎟 Tickets: $70 each
Tickets will be sold April 7th–April 17th in Room 306 during A-Shift HawkTime.
🚫 No ticket sales on Wednesdays
🚫 No tickets sold after April 17th
💳 Important: Tickets must be purchased in person at school (credit, cash, or check payable to Hillsboro High School).
Credit card payments will NOT be accepted online.
👗 Juniors & Seniors only may purchase tickets.
Outside guests must complete required forms before tickets can be purchased.
📄 Prom Agreement and Guest Forms will be available outside Room 306.
📧 Questions? heitert_cyndi@hsdr3.org
📅 Hillsboro families, there will be no school from Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6. District buildings will be closed during that time.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and time with family.
2026 Summer School Registration is now underway! Please make sure to read the forms carefully before you try and sign-up your student or students. All of the information on when class begins and ends each day for each grade level is also included in the google forms. Please be sure to choose the grade level your student will be in during the 2026-2027 school year.
You can find links below:
Kindergarten-4th Grade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScObCMaFbYHAekiGFqdN_mEvPnXkOGUezG-QVOePVZQZJUhDg/viewform
5th-12th Grade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQpHhRbMN2AQolBLref-pQHwdwuzd_cqk4pzVIclejdgxNxg/viewform
***Driver's Ed will not be offered this summer****
Turn them into new ones.
Bring gently used books to your school library by April 23 and join us for the Hillsboro Book Swap on April 25.
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Intermediate Boardroom
💬 Are you more into mystery, sports, or fantasy books?
More dates will be posted at a later date.
2026 Summer School Registration is now underway! Please make sure to read the forms carefully before you try and sign-up your student or students. All of the information on when class begins and ends each day for each grade level is also included in the google forms. Please be sure to choose the grade level your student will be in during the 2026-2027 school year.
You can find links below:
Kindergarten-4th Grade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScObCMaFbYHAekiGFqdN_mEvPnXkOGUezG-QVOePVZQZJUhDg/viewform
5th-12th Grade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQpHhRbMN2AQolBLref-pQHwdwuzd_cqk4pzVIclejdgxNxg/viewform
***Driver's Ed will not be offered this summer****
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Orlando Gardens – St. Louis
🎟 Tickets: $70 each
Tickets will be sold April 7–April 17 in Room 306 during A-Shift HawkTime.
🚫 No ticket sales on Wednesdays
🚫 No tickets sold after April 17
💳 Important: Tickets must be purchased in person at school (credit, cash, or check payable to Hillsboro High School).
Credit card payments will NOT be accepted online.
👗 Juniors & Seniors only may purchase tickets.
Outside guests must complete required forms before tickets can be purchased.
📄 Prom Agreement and Guest Forms will be available outside Room 306.
📧 Questions? heitert_cyndi@hsdr3.org
Families in the Hillsboro R-3 School District can now start using the Annual Online Registration page for the 2026–27 school year.
Here is the link to sign-up: https://www.hsdr3.org/page/annualregistration
The registration window opens March 23 and runs through May 1, giving parents and guardians of current students, time to review and update important information for their students before the next school year begins.
Do you love literature, writing, and helping students find their voice? Hillsboro High School is looking for a passionate English Language Arts teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year.
Here’s what you should know:
🍎 Position: High School ELA Teacher
📍 Location: Hillsboro High School
💰 Starting Salary: $45,500 + full benefits
📅 Start Date: 2026–2027 school year
📖 Certification Required: Missouri State Teaching Certificate – English
At Hillsboro R-3, our teachers inspire students to think critically, communicate effectively, and grow both academically and personally. This role is an opportunity to help shape students’ love of reading, writing, and learning.
⭐ Why Hillsboro?
• A very supportive school community
• Opportunities to mentor and inspire students
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Collaborative team of educators
If you’re ready to make a difference in the classroom and in students’ lives, we encourage you to apply.
Link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/hsdr3/onlineapp/default.aspx...
