Hillsboro News and Notes for April 4, 2025

In This Issue
Restaurant Nights ... Prom ...Volunteers Needed for IB Testing ... Last PTSO Meeting of the Year ... Middle School Survey ... Online Spirit Wear Store ... Summer 2026 Italy Trip ... Elementary School Reunions for Class of 2025 ... Percy Priest Alumni Reception ... Summer Job Opportunities

Restaurant Fundraising Nights
We've got two fundraising nights coming up in April at local restaurants. We're so grateful for their support of our school. Each will donate a portion of sales that evening to Hillsboro, so be sure and take the night off from cooking dinner and grab some delicious food at the following spots:

April 11: Waldo's Chicken and Beer (the location at the 70/100 split)
April 28: Taco Bamba

Prom 2025
Tickets to the Hillsboro prom, which will be April 19 with the theme Enchanted Garden, are now available. They can only be purchased with cash during lunch. Students should have received an email with details.

Hillsboro Parents: IB Testing Proctors Needed
It is that time again! The school needs parent (and community) volunteers to serve as proctors for IB exams starting on April 29 and continuing until May 21. Tests are administered off campus at Woodmont Baptist Church, located at 2100 Woodmont Blvd. (right down the street from HHS). Proctors help with monitoring the restroom, monitoring testing rooms, and distributing and collecting materials. Please do not sign up to help on a day when your student will be testing, as IB does not allow parents to be in the testing room with their student. Click HERE to sign up. Questions? Email Kelley Carr at kelley.carr@mnps.org.

Last PTSO Meeting of the School Year
Parents, we need to see you on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria as we vote in the new PTSO board members and vote to approve next year's budget! It's our last time to gather for the year; we hope to see you there!

Vanderbilt Student Doing Middle School-Related Research
Dan Miller is a student at Vanderbilt University who has partnered with Maura Sullivan (COO of MNPS) on a research project looking to gain a better understanding of parents' priorities as they choose between middle school options for their kids. He has come up with a survey for parents in Davidson county in an attempt to get direct feedback on this issue. Click HERE to take the survey or scan the QR code.

Online Spirit Wear Store
Just a reminder that you can always shop online at https://hillsborospiritwear.com/ for Hillsboro swag. In addition to the standard fare, the site offers fun extras like fleece blankets, tote bags, backpacks, and more. There are always rotating weekly specials (sometimes free shipping!) so check back often!

Summer 2026 Italy Trip
Mrs. Banks is taking a group of students to Italy in May of 2026. Parents are also welcome to travel. If you are interested or have any questions, please email Mrs. Banks at lesa.banks@mnps.org. Please note: this is not a school-sponsored trip.

Elementary School Reunions for Class of 2025
Heads up, seniors who attended Percy Priest or Glendale. Reunions with your elementary school classmates are planned for May 3; see below for details. (If your elementary school has a reunion on the calendar, please email ptso@wearehillsboro.com so we can share it here and in the Senior News!)

Percy Priest Alumni News
Speaking of Percy Priest, the school opened its doors to 1st through 8th grade students in September 1957, making the building nearly 67 years old. On Sunday, April 13, there will be a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to honor the school’s rich history and say goodbye to the current building before it is demolished in June. Alumni are invited to walk through the halls one last time and reconnect with fellow former students. Questions? Email percypriestalumni@gmail.com

Summer Job Opportunities Through POWER Youth
The POWER Youth program (previously known as Opportunity NOW) provides career exploration and work experience activities for youth 14 to 24 years old. Click HERE to see what opportunities are available and to register.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

April 18
No School

April 19
Prom

April 29
PTSO Meeting

May 8
Choral Concert

May 13
Band Concert

May 16
Burro Bonanza

May 29
Graduation
Municipal Auditorium
6 PM

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

QUICK LINKS

PTSO Burro Box

PTSO Website

PTSO Calendar

HHS Counseling Website

MNPS Website

Hillsboro Alumni

MNPS Tech Support Page