Join our Intermediate drama group for a fun and engaging performance on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 PM in the high school theater.
🎟️ Tickets: $5 for adults | $3 for students
Come out and support our talented young performers—you won’t want to miss it!
Link to purchase tickets: https://hillsborointermediate.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200526240&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRVZ1UlZURUZFdkZJQXFJU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR58O5tA5pVaaNAs50liVPcA5n0YPIfUdCX8UR2Z_bmZVQiHIwEZoRWA_-1DDA_aem_vEgHdFseuOH9mWQKJo2pSA
Have you been to the Art Expo yet?
It showcases art found in every school in the Hillsboro R-3 School District.
There is still time tonight and tomorrow, night at the Civic Center! 🎨
Hours are 4pm to 7pm.
1️⃣ Students are getting ahead
Real-world certifications, college credits, and hands-on learning are setting our students up for success after graduation.
2️⃣ We’re investing in our schools:
Facility upgrades and new opportunities are creating even better learning environments for our students.
3️⃣ Results you can be proud of 🏆:
From state championships to academic success, our students are achieving at a high level across the board.
4️⃣ Learning looks different here:
Engaging, real-world experiences are happening in classrooms every day across the district.
This is Hawk Nation in action. It’s worth your time.
👉 Read the full issue here: https://www.hsdr3.org/article/2847910
Our bus drivers are often the first smile our students see in the morning and the last wave they get in the afternoon. They safely transport what matters most to us, and they do it with care, patience, and consistency that doesn’t go unnoticed.
On Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we want to say THANK YOU to our Hillsboro R-3 drivers for everything you do for our kids… every route, every mile, every day. 💙🚌
✈️This one is personal. We recently learned a student in our district has a grandfather heading on an Honor Flight next month.
Let’s help send him and others like him.
Hillsboro High students are raising money to sponsor a veteran for an Honor Flight and they’ve already hit $500+ toward their $800 goal.
📅Now the challenge has been extended to May 4 to give our community one more shot to step up.
💙 Donate to a class or just give what you can
🏆 Winning class gets a movie on May 8 + bragging rights
💪Let’s finish strong.
#HonorFlight #BoroBuilt
This proactive decision is being made to ensure that all students and staff are able to arrive home safely before conditions worsen. Due to the geographic size of the district, bus routes require several hours to complete, and releasing early allows us to avoid travel during potentially hazardous conditions.
Please note: There will be no afternoon Early Childhood classes on Monday.
Any additional changes or cancellations related to activities and athletics will be communicated tomorrow.
We understand that schedule changes can be challenging, and we appreciate your flexibility as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Please continue to monitor district communication channels for any additional updates.
Thank you for your support.
Dr. Jon Isaacson
Superintendent
Today at the Jefferson County Special Olympics in De Soto, our athletes gave it their all. But just as powerful were the smiles, the high-fives, and the pure joy shared between competitors and their buddies.
This was not just about events or medals. It was about encouragement, connection, and celebrating every moment together.
You could see it in every race, every cheer, every hug. A reminder that sometimes the biggest wins are not measured at the finish line.
#BoroBuilt
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
😀We want to take a moment and salute Hillsboro Junior HIgh School ELA Teacher, Ashley McNail.
🏆She was surprised on Friday to receive the honor of Hillsboro R-3 School District Teacher of the Year!
During the visit, students also paid their respects at the grave of Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Blassie, placing a Challenge Coin, POW/MIA bracelet, the American Flag, and the POW/MIA flag in his honor. It was a powerful moment that showed just how much they understood the importance of service and sacrifice.
We are proud of our students not only for what they learned, but for how they represented our district throughout the day.
👏 Thank you to Mrs. Luster and Mrs. Stephenson for creating such a meaningful experience for our students.
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!
📅 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?
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****
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.
😀We have school Monday and Tuesday.
👩🏫🧑🏫Teachers will be on a Professional Development Day on
👉Wednesday, March 18th.
🙌Spoiler Alert: This means no school for students on March 18th!
👉Thursday, March 19th & 20th: Students and Teachers will be on Spring Break.
🏖️Relax. Be Safe. Have Fun.
Here is a link to the website where you can register students: https://www.hsdr3.org/page/annualregistration
Annual Online Registration is required for all returning students and is completed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. During the process, families will verify and update items such as contact information, emergency contacts, health information, transportation details and required district agreements.
One of the most important steps families should prepare for ahead of time is providing a current proof of residency. The document must be from the current billing cycle or within the last 30 days, and it can be uploaded directly into the system as a photo or PDF.
Families who do not currently have proof of residency in their own name and are living with another household in the district will need to complete a District Affidavit of Residency form, which requires notarized signatures and supporting documentation.
