School District of Hillsboro

NEW STAFF PROFILE | Help us in welcoming yet another new staff member, Zachary Bartsch! Zach, our new Instrumental Music Teacher, graduated with a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His hobbies include playing music, watching cartoons and random TV shows he finds on Netflix, playing video games, traveling whenever possible, hiking, biking, reading and writing his own music, stories, and poetry. Zach writes a lot of his own music and much of his inspiration comes from his nature walks and adventures. He is very passionate about mindfulness and mental wellness which are great qualities to have! Zach grew up in Cameron, WI and when asked why he is excited to teach in Hillsboro, this is what he said: "I can't wait to be a Hillsboro Tiger! I am very excited to work with the great students, staff, and community at Hillsboro and I can't wait to play music with them every day!" Welcome, Zach! We are very lucky to have you join our team! #HSDGoTigers

The first of summer professional development started for this group of Hillsboro staff! This four day training program will help further their knowledge of positive behavioral intervention and supports(PBIS). Our students are always taught to behave the "Tiger Way" by being respectful, responsible and safe. #HSDGoTigers

Attention all 7-12 graders: Are you planning on playing sports this fall? Now is a great time to get your required physical done! If you aren't sure if your child needs one, please contact Chris Koopman or Hilary Stanek, they are more than willing to help you out! #HSDGoTigers

Teamwork at its finest! Lauren and Kirk did a phenomenal job dissecting a squid last month! #HSDGoTigers

Who doesn't love a good throwback Thursday photo?! Does anyone recognize these #HSDGoTigers? #TBT

Help us congratulate Karen Theis on her 2018 retirement! Karen has been with the District for 41 wonderful years as the Middle School and High School secretary. Thank you for all you've done, we couldn't have done it without you! #HSDGoTigers

Mrs. Fisher’s 5th Graders and Mrs. Revels’ 1st Graders partnered up for reading buddies this past school year and celebrated the end of the year with recess together and popsicles! #HSDGoTigers

Congratulations and Happy Retirement to Mr. Tom Schraufnagel! Tom has been the Tech. Ed. Teacher for an impressive 30 years! Help us wish him luck and comment below with your favorite memory of him! #HSDTigers

Everyone loves spending time with Bailey, the school therapy dog! #HSDGoTigers

Dissection can be intimidating for some, but these #HSDGoTigers handled it like professionals! Devon, Lauren and Dane are seen identifying the different vessels that connect to a pig's four heart chambers.

NEW STAFF PROFILE | Help us in welcoming one of our new staff members, Samantha Levy! Samantha is a Hillsboro native who graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. She loves reading and spending time with her family. She likes to stay active and also lifeguards at Dutch Hollow during the summer months. When asked what she is most looking forward to as a Hillsboro teacher, this was her response: "I look forward to being part of such a wonderful staff who are committed to making a positive learning environment for all students. Also, because I am from Hillsboro and this community has done so much for me, I am so excited to be able to give back to the community in this way." Welcome back Samantha, we're excited to have you! #HSDGoTigers #NewStaffMember

Royal Bank spent time visiting the elementary school last week to talk to these #HSDGoTigers as part of the Teach Kids to Save program! Every student, grades 1-5, had the opportunity to enter a coloring contest to win a piggy bank filled with some goodies. Here are the winners! Pictured left to right: Josie Wells (5th grade), Joseph Lueck (4th grade), Luke Manke (Royal Bank), Lila Baldwin (3rd grade) and Tarynn Barreau (2nd grade) (not pictured Vida Chute - 1st grade)

Today is officially the last day of school! Summer is a great time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. #HSDGoTigers

Thanks to book donations from teachers, community members, Title Reading, and Hillsboro C.A.R.E.S, the elementary students were able to each pick out two books to take home today! Happy summer reading! #HSDGoTigers

These middle school and high school students worked hard on the elementary school courtyard yesterday for their service learning day! #HSDGoTigers

The Tigers fall 4-3 vs. Royall. #HSDGoTigers

UPDATE | The Regional Baseball Game for this evening has been postponed until tomorrow, May 31 due to the weather. The game will still begin at 5 pm at Royall. Thank you! #HSDGoTigers

Here's a quick reminder of the Regional Baseball game tonight at Royall! The game starts at 5 pm, good luck Tigers! #HSDGoTigers

Fifth grade leadership students enjoyed a celebration of their hard work with lunch at the Hillsboro Drive In and swimming at the Hillsboro Hotel! #HSDGoTigers

HHS will have a community cleanup this Friday. Email chris.koopman@hillsboroschools.org if you have any chores you'd like help with.