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Our 9th Annual Proud to be HSD Festival takes place on Saturday, May 11th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Hillsboro Farmers Market. 

This unique and special collaboration highlights the talents and achievements of HSD students and is always filled with energy and inspiration. 

Here are some of the main activities:

• Performance Stage on the Washington County Courthouse Lawn - See performances from our middle and high school bands and choirs.

• STEAM Pavilion on the Civic Center Plaza - Student groups from several schools will demonstrate their innovative science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects - many of which have interactive elements.

• Career and College Pathways area on the Civic Center Plaza - High school students in various career pathways will share what they are learning in the hands-on classes that prepare them for life after graduation.

• School Mascots - Watch for your favorite school mascot walking through the Festival. Give them a wave, take a picture, and maybe even start a little dance-off!

• 5K Fun Run - For the third year, we are including a free 5K Fun Run to kick off the day. Anyone who is interested in participating should meet in the Lincoln Street Elementary School Parking lot by 8:15 a.m. to sign in and get ready for the run/walk to begin at 8:30 a.m.

• NEW Battle of the Bands - Student “garage” bands are invited to sign up for our inaugural Battle of the Bands! Less of a “battle” and more of a fun showcase, this is an opportunity for student bands to have a concert-like experience playing a couple of songs in front of a cheering crowd from their own stage.  

And much more! 

Please mark your calendars, come celebrate with us, and see why we’re Proud to be HSD!

Our Featured Staff Member is Century High School Biology and AVID teacher, Jason Baca! He was recently featured in a special Pamplin Media publication recognizing Amazing Educators. Jason has worked at Century for the past twenty-four years, teaching Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and AVID. He enjoys connecting with students both inside and outside of the classroom - making sure they have the curriculum they need to be engaged and successful, and supporting their interests as individuals. Read the full article from the link on our website. Congratulations, Jason!

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