Podcasts about Liberty High School

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Congratulations are in order for forty-two staff members who have been nominated for the coveted Crystal Apple Award, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Promoting excellence in education, the Crystal Apple Awards are now in their 20th year of recognizing outstanding staff members in the categories of licensed, classified, and administrative and supervisory/technical. The surprise reveals are now complete and you can see the full list of nominees along with pictures on our website.Check it out and consider purchasing a ticket to attend the Crystal Apple Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 15, at The Venetian in downtown Hillsboro. Guests 21 and over can select a VIP ticket for $50, which includes entry to the VIP reception and one drink ticket; guests of any age can select a ceremony-only ticket for $25. Our featured student is Liberty High School senior Adrian Gomez-Donato. Adrian earned a spot at the International Science and Engineering Fair, taking place May 10 through 16 in Columbus, Ohio, after becoming a finalist at the Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo in March. He will also compete in the Northwest Science Expo on Friday, April 11. His project, Microcontroller-Based Memcapacitor Emulating Platform, explores the usage of hardware as a “short-term memory”-style system that is similar to how humans access short-term memory. According to his teacher Steffan Ledgerwood, who will be accompanying him to both upcoming competitions, It has theoretical applications in industries that utilize Artificial Intelligence, and could possibly be used as a way to store memory during a power outage. Way to go and best of luck, Adrian! You make us Proud to be HSD!Third quarter ends on Thursday, April 10. There will be no school for all students on Friday, April 11 as teachers have a work day and prepare grades. School resumes and fourth quarter begins on Monday, April 14. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

President & CEO of Mon Health Systems, Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health System David Goldberg and Ashok Aggarwal, Chief Strategy Officer at Intermed Labs on their expanded partnership. Mon EMS Executive Director Forest Weyen on upcoming public forums across the county. Laura Wiiliams from the American Lung Association and Breanna Cutright, junior from Liberty High School on Tobacco Free Day in Charleston  

April is Earth Month, and what a perfect time to celebrate as the onset of spring brings the first glimpse of nature's fresh vibrancy! While every day could technically be considered Earth Day, April 22 bears the official moniker and is a call to action. With a theme of “Our Power, Our Planet,” each of us is encouraged to determine what this means to us and how we will put our ideas into action. The possibilities are endless and each action toward environmental stewardship makes a difference. HSD embraces and demonstrates conservation practices throughout the year. In the month of April, the days get longer, the grass is greener, and temperatures are more moderate. Earth Month is a perfect time for buildings to take advantage of these conditions to conserve natural resources through efforts like water management, daylight harvesting, and bringing outside air into buildings. This year, HSD is also running a Resource Conservation Challenge that is open to all teachers and administrators, which encourages conservation while at school, work, home, or traveling. Students - ask your teachers about this challenge! For those who are motivated by gamification, try the Earth Month BINGO card! This activity is designed to bring awareness and prompts for more sustainable practices. Print it out and post it on a refrigerator or classroom bulletin board for full family and/or classroom participation, or take the conservation one step further and keep it handy on a phone or computer. The topics listed on the card are simply a guide. The most effective actions - and the ones you're likely to stick with - come from topics that interest you. Have fun!For more ideas and inspiration, visit our Resource Conservation webpage and earthday.org. Our featured event is Liberty's HVAC and boiler replacement project. Even though Liberty High School was just 21 years old in 2024, its proprietary and unique-to-that-building HVAC direct digital control - or DDC - system was at the end of its life. Additionally, three of the school's five boilers had either already failed or were failing. These factors were contributing to poor system performance, high energy usage, and occupant discomfort. The time had come to replace the failing equipment, but with an overall price tag of $2.2 million the District was left wondering how the project could be completed. Energy Services Company. Willdan was hired to assist. Willdan's team worked with the Energy Trust of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Energy to find funding opportunities. With tremendous success, the total Energy Trust incentive awarded was $636,000, which is the largest ever awarded for a single HVAC project. The balance of the project cost was covered by the Department of Energy's SB 1149 Public Purchase Charge program. We now have upgraded DDCs for Liberty's HVAC system, and four new high-efficiency boilers instead of five, which are anticipated to result in an annual energy savings of $140,000. A representative from Willdan presented the School Board with a ceremonial check for the Energy Trust incentive at the February 25 Board meeting. Many thanks to our Facilities team and Resource Conservation Manager Mia Hocking for all of their hard work and dedication to seeing this important project through to its completion. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

In this special mini episode, Victor is joined by Andreas Custer, Decision Point Colorado Director, to discuss a concerning situation at Liberty High School. A student-led outreach event faced resistance despite being legally protected. We emphasize the importance of prayer, respectful dialogue and engaging with the school administration to ensure students' legal rights are upheld. As we highlight the troubling rise in teen suicide rates in the area, we talk about the need to bring hope and support to students, protecting their freedoms and encouraging them to stand firm in their faith.Go to Decisionpoint.org/colorado to get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February is National Career and Technical Education Month, an annual public awareness campaign sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, which encourages us to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements of CTE programs and educators across the nation. Here in Hillsboro, we have much to celebrate as we continue to expand and enhance opportunities for students through our robust CTE and Career and College Pathway programs. In HSD, our 37 CTE programs are an integral part of our larger Career and College Pathway system, which offers 65 programs across the district at the high school level. These programs provide students with hands-on learning experiences that connect them to high-demand careers in more than 13 industry sectors. Additionally, our Career and College Pathway system supports students K-12 through targeted career exploration and postsecondary planning initiatives, ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their future. This month, we proudly recognize the contributions of our 46 dedicated CTE educators, whose pivotal role in shaping our students' futures cannot be overstated. Through engaging, career-connected learning, our educators help bridge the skills gap, foster innovation, and empower students to explore their passions while building a strong foundation for their postsecondary success. Join us in celebrating the incredible work of our CTE educators and the opportunities they provide to students throughout Hillsboro School District! To learn more about CTE and Career & College Pathways in HSD, please visit hsd.k12.or.us/ccp.   Our featured student is Liberty High School senior Ryan Howard. A field trip to the Portland Black College Expo transformed into a life-changing opportunity for Ryan when he joined fellow members of the Black Student Union at the Tony Hopson Sr. Center for Self Enhancement on Thursday, January 16. There, he received an unexpected full-ride scholarship to Langston University - Oklahoma's only Historically Black College and University, and the westernmost public four-year HBCU in the United States. The Expo provided students with a unique opportunity to explore academic options and connect directly with representatives from HBCUs and other colleges. The event featured workshops, financial aid information sessions, and one-on-one interactions with college representatives. Ryan's success story exemplifies the opportunities available through such networking events. Congratulations and way to go, Ryan! You make us Proud to be HSD! First semester ends on Thursday, January 30. There will be no school for all students on Friday, January 31 and Monday, February 3 as teachers prepare grades. School resumes and second semester begins on Tuesday, February 4. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

1/23/25 Hour 2 Vince takes a phone call from Jonathan, a January 6th prisoner who just got his charges dismissed by Donald Trump. Jonathan describes what he was charged with, the two-tiered justice system, and how he found out about his pardon. Donald Trump takes questions after signing multiple executive orders. Vince speaks with Matthew Hurtt, Chairman of the Arlington GOP, about how Arlington Public Schools and Elected Officials knew about sex offender, Richard Cox exposing himself to women in the Washington and Liberty High School but told women to find alternative restrooms. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Matthew Hurtt, Chairman of the Arlington GOP, about how Arlington Public Schools and Elected Officials knew about sex offender, Richard Cox exposing himself to women in the Washington and Liberty High School but told women to find alternative restrooms. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January is School Board Appreciation Month! We'd like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our seven elected School Board members for their voluntary service to the District and to the greater Hillsboro community: Chair Ivette Pantoja, Vice Chair Mark Watson, and Directors See Eun Kim, Erika Lopez, Patrick Maguire, Nancy Thomas, and Monique Ward. We would also like to recognize and thank our three student representatives to the Board: Gwen Kondor from Century High School, Kal Sibbel from Liberty High School, and Abraham Staffa from Hillsboro Online Academy. Board members put in countless hours overseeing and providing community voice to District operations, as well as advocating for the resources and opportunities students need to be successful. For all you do, School Board members, we thank you! Our Featured Staff Member is Poynter Library/Media Assistant Kim Parrett. Walk into her library and you instantly feel a sense of welcome and calm. With soft music playing, spotless organization, inviting displays, and a multitude of soft seating options, you definitely feel like you've entered an oasis. That atmosphere is something Kim has worked hard to achieve. Not only that, but through a variety of purposeful actions - from grant writing to surveying students about the books they want to read - she has grown her library's collection with $15,500 worth of high interest, age-appropriate, and culturally and linguistically diverse books! Kim is quick to give credit to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation and local businesses for a majority of the infrastructure changes she's been able to make. Many of the books she's added are because of HSF grants and gifts, and much of the furniture was thanks to pass-through donations HSF received from organizations in the area. In addition, Kim received a $1000 HSF grant this year to enhance a makerspace that she converted from an old storage area off of the main library. Learn more about the amazing things Kim is doing over at Poynter and see pictures on our website. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Send us a textOn this episode, we talk with London Praytor, the 6'11 forward from Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, about his rise on to the scene and his commitment to to the University of Toledo. We also discus our 6A boys preseason top10  6-10 and some league changes in the 6A level Support the show

Send us a textOn this episode of the Colorado high school basketball podcast our guest, Aaron Thomas, head coach at Liberty High School and 17U coach for 7070 Athletics reveals his dynamic approach to training that shuns traditional models, focusing instead on skill development and individualized attention. You'll learn about their remarkable summer achievements and standout players like Bryce Real and London Praytor, all while discussing the ripple effects of the transfer portal on college recruitment. Aaron's insights into their strategy of running the ball and shooting threes showcase how they captivated audiences on the independent circuit.Get ready to follow the whirlwind journey of Liberty High School's London Praytor and commitment to Toledo. Coach Thomas also gives us insight into rising stars Cam Cunningham and Evan Trinidad. These players are turning heads with their skills and dedication, overcoming initial skepticism to attract interest from notable college programs. Our conversation highlights how a strong support network and well-timed opportunities can catapult young athletes into the spotlight, challenging traditional expectations and showcasing the transformative power of talent and determination.7070 Athletics ELEVATE YOUR GAME this program will take your game to new heights! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In mid-May of this year, school districts across the state received the final State School Fund reconciliation for the 2022-23 school year and revised assumptions for the 2023-24 school year.  For context, and to simplify a system that is quite complex, public schools in Oregon build their budgets on two primary things:  Revenue - money they project to receive from the Oregon Department of Education for the Average Daily Membership, or ADM, of enrolled students, as well as a variety of other calculations that take into account teacher experience, students requiring additional services, transportation reimbursement, timber funds, local property tax collections, and so on.  Expenditures - money they expect to spend on staffing, benefits, supplies, utilities, administration, service provision, etc.  ODE adjusts the ADM allocation multiple times each year as actual information is received from each of Oregon's 197 school districts, with a final reconciliation completed the May following the completion of any given school year.  What HSD learned with the most recent reconciliation was that, due to a decline in enrollment and revisions to the ADM allocation, we received a negative State School Fund adjustment for the 2022-23 school year of more than $4 million, as well as revised assumptions for the 2023-24 school year of nearly $3 million. After running the June payroll, which is when approximately 25 percent of the District's expenditures are made each year, it also became clear that expenditures in 2023-24 were higher than anticipated in some areas, due in large part to factors outside of our control and the unknown impact of new legislation and associated costs. Because school districts are required to have balanced budgets each year, this burden was shifted to the 2024-25 school year.  The full impact of these prior-year revenue and expenditure changes on the 2024-25 budget was not clear until after September payroll was completed and October 1 enrollment numbers were in. We now know that HSD is facing a shortfall of $9.5 million this school year. Administration has come up with a list of strategies for closing the budget gap in ways that do not directly affect students; however, there are some unknowns as we are still in the midst of bargaining with our licensed and classified employee unions.  Aside from our diligence in managing the budget shortfall we are experiencing this year, a very important task for us is to advocate the Legislature for stable and adequate K-12 school funding in the 2025-27 biennium, a reduction in carve-outs from the State School Fund, and a correction to/avoidance of new unfunded mandates. Visit our website to learn more.  Our Featured Students are our 2024-25 Student Representatives to the School Board: Gwen Kondor, junior at Century High School; Kal Sibbel, senior at Liberty High School; and Abraham Staffa, junior at Hillsboro Online Academy. They were sworn in at the Board's regular session meeting on Tuesday, September 24. Student Representatives are non-voting members of the Board and serve in an advisory capacity, providing an invaluable experience to both the students and Board members. The opportunity to serve as a Student Representative rotates between our high schools each year. Next year, students from Glencoe, Hilhi, and Oak Street Campus can apply. Learn more on the Get Involved page of our website. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

It's that time of year again - fall play season! Please mark your calendars so you can come out and support our high school thespians as they showcase their many talents and weeks of hard work.  Glencoe Theater + Film welcomes audiences to its production of Trap on October 25, 26 and 31, and November 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m.  Liberty Theatre presents Ride the Cyclone (high school edition) on November 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. Hilhi Theatre invites you to Clue: On Stage on November 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7 p.m., and November 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. Century Theatre is taking on Harvey on November 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 7 p.m., and November 16 at 2 p.m. Visit our website for plot synopses, ticket prices, and more! Our featured event is Liberty High School's AEMBOT robotics team's performance at Chezy Champs - a prestigious off-season FIRST Robotics competition held in San Jose, California, the weekend of September 27-29. Competing against 46 teams from around the world, AEMBOT showcased their skills as they battled their way to an impressive third place finish overall. “We are incredibly proud of our AEMBOT team,” explains head coach and Liberty teacher, Steffan Ledgerwood. “Their commitment and resilience truly shone through at Chezy Champs. This experience highlights their technical abilities and the importance of teamwork and determination.” Congratulations, way to go, and best wishes for the remainder of your season, Team AEMBOT! You make us Proud to be HSD! There will be no school for all students on Friday, October 11, for a licensed non-contract day. Classes will resume on Monday, October 14. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

HSD recognizes the potential of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, to enhance learning for students and increase efficiency for educators. AI can empower students by aiding research, fostering idea development, and promoting engagement with schoolwork. For educators, AI's automation of time-consuming tasks enables a greater focus on instruction, mentorship, and building strong relationships with students. This rapidly evolving technology is already integrated into our daily lives, powering voice assistants, tailoring streaming recommendations, and curating social media feeds. AI's transformative power extends across diverse professional fields, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and the creative arts, reshaping how we work and live. Understanding AI's capabilities and ensuring its responsible use is crucial to unlocking its full potential in education and preparing students for the future. Visit our website to learn more.  Our featured event is summer graduation! Congratulations are in order for eleven students from Glencoe High School, Hillsboro Online Academy, Liberty High School, and Oak Street Campus who completed their graduation requirements and were awarded their diplomas at a ceremony at Hidden Creek Community Center in mid-August in front of a full house of guests that included family and friends, Board members, and principals from the represented schools. Way to persevere, students! You make us Proud to be HSD! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Billy Catron and Ron Jones took similar baseball paths, but their experiences were different.  The pair won a state championship at Liberty High (Bedford Co., Va.) and played on a JUCO power at Ferrum.  They reunited at Longwood and shocked the baseball world by beating Valdosta State in the regionals and advancing to the 1982 NCAA DII College World Series.  Billy and Ron team up for an insightful and heartfelt Lancers Past episode. 

Atlanta Voice editor-in-chief Donnell Suggs spent a few minutes today giving me some sense what it's like to be working media on a Presidential campaign bus caravan. Plus, we get to go inside that packed, festive band room at Liberty High School to hear VP Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz addressing current and future voters (and leaders). The fallout from the Arlington National Cemetery campaign photo-op gets worse. First, the Trump campaign had been briefed days prior that they were not to take photos or videos; then some campaign goons roughed up a female Army individual who was charged with enforcing the photography ban. Also, a fallen hero's family is upset their family member's grave marker appeared in Trump's "two thumbs up" photo. Egads. Lastly, we have a Democrat announcing his gubernatorial run; so who is Olu Brown?

In this episode of The Watchers, we're leaving behind the glitzy glamour of Beverly Hills High for the rust belt city setting of My So-Called Life! Join Jodie and Andrea as we follow Angela Chase through the halls of Liberty High School, where the drama is real and the emotions run deep. We traverse Angela's moody, tender, earnest as hell inner monologue, dissect the dynamics of her friendships and family relationships, and reflect on the show's enduring impact on the portrayal of teens on TV. So, get ready to trade your scrunchie for some crimson glow hair dye, and join us as we journey through the heartfelt world of My So-Called Life!Next week, we're covering another short-lived but beloved teen-focused series, Paul Feig and Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks.Follow:The Watchers on Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Instagram (@jodie_mim)Our sister show, New Jersey Is the World, on Instagram (@newjerseyistheworld)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Max Calfo, Missouri House District 108 candidate, joins Marc & Kim to discuss false accusations that were made against him by an anonymous caller accusing him of child abuse as a substitute teacher at Liberty High School.

In the final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Who's donating to Kamala Harris' presidential race Jennifer Nassour, former Chairwoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party, talks with Marc & Kim about the Democratic party putting  VP Harris up for the presidential nominee. Max Calfo, Missouri House District 108 candidate, joins Marc & Kim to discuss false accusations that were made against him by an anonymous caller accusing him of child abuse as a substitute teacher at Liberty High School. Was Biden allowed to keep being President, if he dropped out of the race? Thanks for listening!!

Join us as we welcome our longtime friend, Efa Huckaby, the 2024 ACSA Secondary School Principal of the Year for California, and Dana Johnston, Assistant Principal from Liberty High School.  Grab a notepad as they discuss how they have taken a PEOPLE FIRST approach to fostering TRUST across their school.  They share practical ideas, such as Monday morning check-in's, Efa's approach for empowering his administrative team, and the benefits of leveraging simple huddle-up time to support one another.  All great reminders as you prepare to kick off the new school year.

With C.J. Spiller in the news recently upon the announcement of his induction into Clemson's Ring of Honor, we go back four years to an extended interview with the former superstar and current running backs coach. Back then, Spiller was preparing for his wedding. He had not yet joined Dabo Swinney's staff. He was a volunteer track coach at Liberty High School, trying to impart some of the lessons that helped made him a great football player and track athlete. In the course of this interview Spiller covered a number of topics, including the back of a business card that Swinney turned into a pseudo contract with Spiller to assure that he followed through on his commitment to Clemson in 2006 (Swinney was then Clemson's receivers coach). Spiller did follow through on the unconventional path to Clemson, and his decision could reasonably classified as the most important by a player in Clemson's football history. Because without him, it's hard to imagine Swinney later leading Clemson to prominence and dominance. This interview took place in late-April of 2020 after COVID had shut down just about everything. That summer, Spiller would join Swinney's staff as an intern. A year later he became running backs coach after Tony Elliott's departure for the head job at Virginia, and he is now preparing for his fourth season in charge of the position.  

Justin Michael is joined by the first public commit for CSU's 2025 class, Caden Branston, of Liberty High School in Peoria, AZ. Caden talks about why he picked CSU over multiple P4 offers including ASU, Iowa State and more. He talks about what his role is expected to be in Fort Collins and what appeals to him about the staff. He also gives some insight into the type of person that he is off of the field and the community that he grew up in. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.  Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to https://lucy.co/rams and use promo code RAMS to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.  WATCH THE RAMS ON FUBO: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr - Start your free 14-day trial and receive 15% off your first month! Sign up on the Volo app using code DNVR3 to get Volo Pass for only $10/month for the first 3 months.  Download the Circle K app and join the Inner Circle or visit https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle!  Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to prioritizing and promoting open conversations about our social and emotional wellbeing. Mental health encompasses how we manage stress, connect with others, and make healthy choices. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. We can support our mental health by focusing on self-care, establishing a routine, maintaining healthy social connections, developing positive coping strategies, and having open conversations about mental health needs. In HSD, we encourage students, staff, and families to: Learn more about mental health and protective factors, Speak respectfully and inclusively about mental health,  Seek help if they are struggling with their mental health and encourage others to do the same, and   Create safe and supportive environments for open conversations about mental health. If you need help connecting to resources in our community, you can talk with a school counselor or explore the resources on our website.  Together, let's prioritize mental health awareness and create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to prioritize their wellbeing. Our featured student is Liberty High School senior Jared Lim. Jared represented HSD and Team Oregon at the International Science and Engineering Fair - or ISEF - in Los Angeles the week of May 12th through 17th. His project, Connexelerator, took first place in the Computer Science and Robotics category at Intel's Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo in March, which both qualified him for the Northwest Science Expo on April 5th, and earned him a trip to ISEF. Connexelerator is an Artificial Intelligence-powered language learning application that Jared felt compelled to develop after his own experiences with learning multiple languages, including Malay, English, Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese. It made its debut during the 2023 Congressional App Challenge; and while it didn't win, it allowed Jared to meet Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, spurred him to make improvements to his user interface, and has led him to his recent science fair successes. It also gained him a referral to another international program, “RISE for the World,” where he will compete among 500 finalists at this year's event in June. Learn more about Jared and his Connexelerator app on our website. There will be no school for all students on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. School resumes for all students on Tuesday, May 28th. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Some of today's top storiesA man is in the hospital this morning following an officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield.    It happened in a neighborhood down the street from Liberty High School. Last night it all started as a welfare check for a man reported to be suffering with a mental health crisis and possibly having a gun.    Over the course of several hours last night, deputies say they arrived at the scene and tried several ways to de-escalate the situation.     K-C-S-O says the subject allegedly fired on deputies, hence the officer-involved-shooting.     No Sheriff's Office personnel were injured, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. This is an ongoing investigation and K-C-S-O is asking to to contact the Sheriff's Office if you have any information.     That phone number is going to be (661) 861-3110.Now to education news this morning...    The Kern County Board of Education voted last night to adopt a policy that helps determine the appropriateness of books in schools.     For months... the policy had sparked frustrations and even verbal attacks on board members out of concerns this would mean a ban on books.     17's Jenny Huh files this report. And a local family is still searching for justice after a woman was shot to death in east Bakersfield.      The family of Margarita "Maggie" Lopez was at yesterday's Panama-Buena Vista Union School District board meeting to demand Paul Magallanes, a teacher, not be paid during his leave.    Magallanes was booked on suspicion of Lopez's murder, but two days later, he was released. 17 news attempted to contact Magallanes, but we were unable to reach him.    Once again, he has not been arrested or charged in this case.    In a statement, the School District said Magallanes has been on administrative leave since his arrest and will not be returning.    This case is still under investigationNow to an update on a story we brought you yesterday morning.    We are learning three families are left homeless after flames roared through an apartment building in Oildale.     17's Mikhala Armstrong spoke to one of the victims who lost everything.

Some of today's top storiesFirefighters raced to put out a fire in Oildale earlier this morning.It happened just after 1 a.m. on Washington Avenue.    You can see in this video flames erupting out of a window.    No one was hurt, although we're learning one family has been displaced.    The cause of this fire is under investigationIn your 17 crime watch this morning... Most of us are willing to help people in need – especially children -- and social media often provides a good way to do it     But a different type of sympathy-garnering Facebook scam making the rounds in Kern County isn't looking for your money -- at least not directly -- but rather your likes and shares.     17's Robert Price explains.There were tense moments at Liberty High School yesterday after a threat was found written inside of a bathroom. Officers at the school say they looked into the threat but say it wasn't credible.     We asked KHSD officials what exactly was written inside the bathroom, but have not heard back as of newstime.And another threat at a Bakersfield school - this one targeting Harris Elementary School.    According to Bakersfield Police, two people in a car made a simulated firearm with their hands and made threats to shoot.    The school was placed on lockdown.    BPD later determined there was no credible threat.

As you know, HSD is now offering free meals to all students, regardless of income, thanks to a change in certification requirements for the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. This certification will remain in effect through at least the 2026-27 school year.  During this time, starting in the 2024-25 school year, we will be instituting a new process to qualify families for a partial or full reduction of various district fees. These include OSAA-sponsored athletics and activities, Marching Band and Colorguard, as well as AP and IB exams at the high school level; access to the Athletic/Activities Scholarship at elementary and middle schools; and low-cost internet access and/or hotspots at all levels.  As part of the annual online verification of student information process in the late summer/early fall, all families will now have the option of completing a simple family income survey.  Those who do not wish to participate, or whose household income would not qualify them for a reduction, would be responsible for paying the full amount of fees due. Those whose household income meets the federally-defined reduced-price level would qualify for a 50 percent reduction in fees, and those whose household income meets the federally-defined free level would qualify for a full reduction in fees.  We are pleased to be able to offer an equitable way for families to access partial and full fee reductions, as needed. This is a new process for us, and we will likely make adjustments and enhancements along the way. Learn more on our website.  Our featured student is Liberty High School sophomore Matthew Hui! He took first place in the State Chess for Success tournament on Sunday, April 14th. Mathew has been playing chess since 1st grade, and is fascinated by the uniqueness of the game. “For the week leading up to State, I practiced as much chess as possible to prepare for the tournament,” he explains.  “I studied new openings, new tactics, new traps, sharpened my calculation speed and accuracy, and increased my mental stamina. Even at the tournament, I would continue to learn more in between games in order to prepare myself for upcoming rounds.” Aside from chess, Matthew loves swimming, playing the piano, solving the Rubik's Cube, and playing video games and strategy board games. Learn more about Matthew in his own words on our website. Way to go, Matthew! You make us Proud to be HSD! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

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Our high school thespians have been hard at work on their spring plays and cordially invite to join them for an upcoming performance. Liberty High School's Peregrine Productions presents All in the Timing, a short, seven-scene comedy about the absurdity of life. Shows on February 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th at 7 p.m. Also watch for more information about The Little Mermaid, which will run the last two weekends of April.  Glencoe High School will perform Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, the story of an extraordinary young girl who shakes up her school and her home as she fights back against vicious rules and cruel adults who do not understand her. Shows on February 23rd, 24th, 29th, and March 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m. Next up will be their Original Murder Mystery 11 on April 19th and 20th; Spotlight on May 9th and 10th; and GHS Film Festival on May 29th.  Hillsboro High School Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress, a whimsical musical comedy that puts a hilarious spin on the classic fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea.” Shows on March 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th at 7:30 p.m.; matinees on March 9th and 16th at 2:30 p.m. Following this will be Harvey, a play that revolves around Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible friend - a 6-foot-tall rabbit named Harvey. Shows on May 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th at 7:30 p.m.; matinees on May 17th and 18th at 2:30pm.  Century High School takes on Mean Girls High School Version, the story of a newcomer who tries to rise to the top of the popularity pecking order by taking on the ruthless classmates who currently hold the coveted position. Shows on March 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at 7 p.m.; matinee on March 16th at 2 p.m. We can't wait for these amazing productions! Our featured event is the 14th Annual Hillsboro Open Chess Tournament that took place at South Meadows Middle School on Saturday, January 27th. More than 260 students in grades PK-12 from 36 schools participated. Chess tournaments give students a chance to display their hard work, problem solving skills, focus, and sportsmanship in a competitive environment. The top five schools at the event this year were Summit Leadership Academy, Orenco Elementary, Brookwood Elementary, South Meadows Middle School, and Jackson Elementary. A fun tidbit about the event is that students consumed over 800 slices of pizza and 450 snow cones! All that strategic thinking works up an appetite! If you are interested in having your student join a chess team in the Hillsboro area, or if you would like to start a chess team, please reach out to Larry Dickenson at byupirate@yahoo.com.  There will be no school for all students on Monday, February 19th in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. School resumes on Tuesday, February 20th. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

The Underdoggs (with two g's) is the story of Jaycen "Two Js" Jennings (Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar wide receiver who is sentenced to community service. He decides to coach a rough-and-tumble ragtag youth football team as a means to regain his popularity and post-playing career opportunities. Topics discussed:Snoop Dogg's likability and humor Whether you should be alarmed by the profane language in the film Mike Epps' comedic performance Snoop's real-life youth football league The plot flaws and unnecessary roughness in the film Also check out: Snoop Youth Football LeagueCorrection: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson graduated from Freedom High School, not Liberty High School. (We apologize for the error, Patriots!) The Freedom High football team got new gear from The Rock a few years ago."Mediate" music video by INXS, and the inspiration for it: "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob DylanCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. We have a bunch of live events happening in the first half of 2024. You can see them at hiphopmovieclub.com, including our February 28 screening and live talkback of the 1992 classic Juice at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA – get your free tickets now!And remember: Don't hate...liberate!

In the Hillsboro School District, we are committed to all students graduating career and college ready. Not only is it the district's mission, it's our passion and commitment to students and the broader community. Our school counselors and career and technical education teachers play an integral role in the achievement of this mission each and every day.   National School Counseling Week will be celebrated from February 5th through 9th, 2024 to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems, as well as how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. This year's theme is "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused." National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.  Please celebrate the imperative work of the 64 school counselors, 10 Student Support & Wellness Counselors and 4 Mental Health Care Coordinators in HSD! February is also National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education. Specifically, this month, we recognize the contributions of our CTE teachers and their pivotal role in the development of CTE programming in HSD. These dedicated educators are instrumental in shaping the future of our students. They provide hands-on training, real-world skills, and valuable insights into a variety of career paths, ensuring our students are well-prepared for success in today's job market. CTE teachers not only bridge the skills gap but also inspire innovation and creativity in our classrooms. Their commitment to excellence empowers students to discover their passions and chart a course toward a prosperous future.  Please celebrate the career-connected work of the 45 CTE educators in our 35 Career and Technical Education programs in HSD! Our Featured Event was a visit to Liberty High School's Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Design programs on Thursday, January 25th by Oregon's U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Students and staff talked to the Congresswoman about their unique classroom spaces and Falcon Farm, and the opportunities they have to grow and sell produce and related products, as well as design and construct items with the environment in mind. A very cool thing they did with her was show her how they turn some of the corn they grow into yummy tortillas! As one student worked on hand-grinding the kernels that had been treated with calcium hydroxide, two others were mixing that fresh masa with a bit of store-bought masa flour, water, and salt to make tortillas. Still other students cooked the tortillas and added some cheese on top then set them out for fellow students and the guests to top with a variety of salsas that students had previously made! See pictures on our website.  Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

February is Black History Month, and while we do study and celebrate the diversity and contributions of Black/African/African Americans during this time, these conversations and lessons are not limited to the month of February - they take place throughout the entire year. When our students' diversity is appreciated and visible, they all thrive from learning about one another. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that help shape our country's history, present and future. Black History Month is an annual celebration of life stories, achievements, and triumphs by Black/African/African Americans, and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Moreover, it is a time to reflect over how the contributions of Black/African/African American people impact our everyday lives in the present. It's never too early to begin celebrating and teaching your child about Black leaders. Even more importantly, to allow the stories of these leaders to inspire the leadership capacities within your child. Participate in the Black History events, celebrations, and learning opportunities that are scheduled in your community. Ask your child and the staff about the activities and commemorations taking place in their school. Watch videos, read books, and engage with people that represent Black/African/African American heritage and culture.  Also, please plan to attend our district-wide Black History Celebration on Thursday, February 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Liberty High School. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Charlene Williams, the first Black woman in Oregon's history to be appointed to the role of Director of the Oregon Department of Education.  Encourage your child to be curious about the contributions and accomplishments of Black people. Together you can explore, discuss, and make connections. Celebrate Black history and cultural diversity all year long! Our featured event is Spartans helping Spartans! On Friday, Jan. 12 Hillsboro High School students Hana Do and Diego Botello Garcia prepared supplemental meals for some of their classmates before the snowy weekend. This student-driven initiative is just one of the many passion projects taken on by the Work Experience class at Hilhi. With a generous donation from Pizza Schmizza, nearly 200 students were able to bring home some extra food for the holiday weekend. Way to go, Hana and Diego! You embody Spartan Family spirit and make us Proud to be HSD! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

We are staying in the Softball world this week - today's guest comes to us expressly recommended by TPP alum Jamie Henk (ep.85) and when Coach Henk talks we listen! We've also got a Team Player Podcast 1st today, as our guest is our first one who is currently serving as both the Head Softball Coach AND Head Principal of Liberty High School! Welcome Karen Slack to the show! - Growing up in Cajun Country, the small town of Jeanerette outside of Lafayette, LA with sugar cane fields and crawfish ponds all around you. It was in 5th grade however that Karen moved to Liberty, and she's been in love with that community ever since. - Coach explains what is was like playing on the 1st ever Liberty High School Softball Team when the sport was offered for the 1st time in 1995, and describes how when she started at UH that there was no softball team. It seems crazy now given the extreme popularity of softball at the college and high school levels but Softball didn't even start at a major university like Texas until 1998. - Karen is an outlier in that she is a coach who has ascended to the highest levels of leadership academically as well. During the course of her storied career she has advanced to serve as both a Department Chair and is currently serving as Head Softball Coach and Head Principal! We discuss how oftentimes coaches get a bad wrap in the classroom, but how in order to be a great coach you really need to be a great teacher, and how she has found that coaches are often amongst the best classroom teachers on her staff, and how there are some excellent classroom-only teachers that she would add to her coaching staff any day! - Karen isn't our 1st TPP alum to win a state championship, heck she isn't our 1st to win multiple championships as Jessica Tully-Mitchell Bragg won 2 state volleyball championships at Denton Calvary Academy. But she is our first to win THREE state titles bringing home the gold in 2018 as well as back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023! Coach tells us what has gone into the tremendous success of late at Liberty High School. - Finally as someone who has dedicated their entire adult life to her beloved Liberty High School, we are treated to Coach Karen Slack's all-time Liberty Panther Softball Mt. Rushmore!! Join the Team Player Revolution! The biggest help is to leave a 5-star rating. This is what moves us up the rankings so more people can hear the stories of coaches changing lives Follow on Twitter @coach_kovo Hit us up at teamplayerpodcast@gmail.com - we lift up our own inside Team Player Nation, all guest suggestions/feedback is welcome! Art for the Team Player Podcast was created by Kaiser St. Cyr Music for the Team Player Podcast is from the single One More/Good Enough by Avrion - available on all platforms

Today, I'm in Roanoke Virginia and before we continue our study in Psalm 106, I want to share a special prayer request and take the time to honor and celebrate the life of a dear friend who went to be with the Lord. This afternoon I will be officiating the homegoing service of David Adam McKelvey. I had the privilege to be his pastor and friend over the last 15 plus years. Adam suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in his sleep this past Sunday morning at the age of 41.  Please be in prayer for his wife, Jackie and his two sons, Sam and Ben, also his parents, his brothers and countless other loved ones and friends. I will have much to say about my friend's life and legacy at his service today, but for now I believe his obituary summarizes his impactful life in a beautiful way from which I copied the following: “For all that didn't know Adam well, he was a loving husband and devoted father who always protected and provided for his family.  He was a committed Christian. He was raised Lutheran, faithfully attended Rainbow Forest Baptist Church and was a member of the Gideons. He read scripture every morning and read through the Bible several times in recent years. Adam was intelligent, driven and ambitious.  He was a member of the inaugural class of the Liberty University School of Law and a respected member of the Roanoke Bar.  He first worked as a prosecutor in Halifax County, Virginia and soon became an attorney at Crandall and Katt, where he remained employed until his passing.  He also found great joy in serving as legal counsel for the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). Adam had a servant's heart sacrificially helping others without prompting and always looked for the good in people. He enjoyed using his spiritual gift of edification to encourage others and seemed to know what to say and do in times of doubt.  He was one of the most loyal, forgiving, trustworthy and sincere people that I have ever known.  He kept a mental short list of friends that he was “working on” and continually prayed for their salvation.  Greatly impacted by his Liberty High School football coach, Scott Abell, Adam loved coaching football and basketball.  He viewed sports as a ministry, developing kids not only as players, but also as people. During practices and games, he often tried to teach them life lessons and character traits that would serve them well once they became adults.  He never hid his faith and hoped to be a Christian influence in his players' lives. Adam often recalled that one of his biggest compliments came from a Roanoke City youth that told him on a car ride home from football practice that he had watched Adam interact with preachers, business leaders, strangers and folks in ankle bracelets and he treated every person with the same respect and consideration regardless of their status.  Adam said that's how it should be, because it's not our status in this world or what we accomplish on the field or on the court that makes each person valuable.  A person's value is rooted in the fact that they are made in God's image and we are precious in His sight.  Adam worked tirelessly for the good of others and often said his biggest problem is that there just aren't enough hours in a day to accomplish all that he wanted.  Adam was indeed a dear friend to me and was always more than willing to help me or help someone else in whatever way he could. I have countless stories of how he used his legal skills to assist others without asking for anything in return. When I needed to form Pastor Mike Impact Ministries as a 501-C3 with the IRS, Adam immediately volunteered to do all the legal and paperwork that goes with it and would not charge me a dime.

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Regular, on-time attendance is essential to students' education. Too many absences - excused or unexcused - can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. Did you know that missing just two days of school per month means a student loses 10% of their instruction for the school year? Learn more about the importance of attendance, download an attendance tracker, and see support strategies on our website. Of course, attendance does not take priority over your health! If you are too sick for school, please stay home and access your school work remotely until you are feeling better. Our featured event was our all staff kick-off on Tuesday, August 29th - our first in seven years! More than 2,000 HSD staff members converged on the Liberty High School gym for the kick-off where Superintendent Reiman used the metaphor of Leonardo DaVinci's cantilever bridge to demonstrate how staff are “planks in students' bridge” to success, and highlighted five former W.L. Henry Elementary School students who have gone on to do great things. The event was punctuated by student performances and inspiring messages of the power of our collective efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of each and every one of our students. Visit our website to see the video that closed out the presentation, highlighting words of appreciation from our 2023 graduates, and see pictures from the event.  The first day of school for students in grades 1-6, 7 and 9 is Tuesday, September 5th. Students in grades K, 8, and 10-12 will join them on Wednesday, September 6th. On every Wednesday, including September 6th, schools follow an “academic seminar” schedule. For students in elementary school, this means their school day ends 30 minutes earlier than normal; for students in middle and high school, this means their school day begins 30 minutes later than normal.  Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: hsd.k12.or.us to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

On this episode of the Colorado High School Basketball Podcast Aaron Thomas the new head boy's basketball coach at Liberty High School in Colorado Springs talks about his new gig, his club gig, and what made him start fasting. 

On episode 2 of the OTC Podcast, we have one of the most slept-on prospects in the 2024 class. Ring Nyeri, from Liberty High School, will become one of your favorite players in Arizona; with his aggressive play and never-say-die attitude on the court, he's turned many heads throughout 2023. We got to talk today about how he's used this summer to evolve his game, what playing at Pangos All-American Camp was like, and so much more. This episode is LIVE on all platforms now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parker-g/support

Alex Encarnacion is the Head Wrestling Coach at Liberty High School and a Cal State Bakersfield Alumni. Coach Alex also servers on the Cadet National Dual Team. Coach Alex talks about his collegiate career at Cal State Bakersfield and how he got into coaching through Greg Chapel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caliconnectpodcast/support

Over the span of two days - Thursday, Jun. 1 and Tuesday, Jun. 6 - nearly 1,000 students from 18 of our elementary schools participated in Healthy Kids Wellness Celebrations at Hare Field and Liberty High School. The celebrations culminate a year of elementary after-school athletic and activity programs made possible by a generous donation from the VP Legacy Foundation. This story and more on our website at www.hsd.k12.or.us.

On Thursday, May 25th we had the privilege of gathering and celebrating HSD's ninety-two Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians at a luncheon event at Hidden Creek Community Center. Superintendent Mike Scott, Mayor Steve Callaway, Chamber President Deanna Palm, Hillsboro Schools Foundation Executive Director Aron Carleson, and School Board Chair Mark Watson were all on hand to congratulate our highest achievers and wish them well on their journey beyond high school.  Students' plans include attending colleges and universities in Oregon, across the U.S., and even abroad. Regardless of their next steps, they have all learned some valuable lessons along the way and took a moment to share their words of wisdom for incoming 9th graders. Check them out on our website. Way to go, Vals & Sals! You make us Proud to be HSD!  Our bond update is a recap of the CTE Sustainability Facilities open house at Liberty High School on Thursday, May 25th. The community had an opportunity to tour the school's sustainable agriculture/design building and solar array canopy, constructed via the 2017 Hillsboro School District Bond, and view the seniors' project presentations.  On Wednesday, May 24th we were pleased to honor fifty retiring staff members at the District Retirement Celebration, held at South Meadows Middle School. Collectively, our retirees have dedicated hundreds and hundreds of years to HSD students and we couldn't be more grateful for their service. Visit our website to learn more and see pictures from the event. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: hsd.k12.or.us and the 2022-23 School Year page: hsd.k12.or.us/202223schoolyear to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health refers to our emotional and social wellbeing and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a key role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life.  Like physical health, mental health is a spectrum along which each of us is traveling. At times, things may arise that require additional attention and intervention to assist us in returning to the good-to-great end of the spectrum; and some may experience chronic issues that necessitate ongoing and regular care. In short, our mental health deserves just as much attention as our physical health.  Over the last several years, many have experienced the impact of isolation, stress, and uncertainty and the toll they can take on our wellbeing. HSD wants to be your partner in reducing the stigma of mental health challenges, and encourages everyone to seek the help and support they need to thrive. Visit our website for information about local resources, or connect with your school counselor to learn more about services and support available in our community.  On Saturday, June 3rd HSD will partner with the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Washington County to host a Parenting and Mental Health event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Orenco Elementary School. The event will feature stories of healing and coping, a panel discussion with local community professionals, presentations, and more.  Our featured staff member is Liberty High School social studies and economics teacher Amy Fifth-Lince for winning Oregon's 2023 Financial Empowerment Educator of the Year Award! State Treasurer Tobias Read visited Amy's classroom on Wednesday, May 10th to congratulate her in person and talk to her class about his role in state government. For winning the award, Amy will receive $1,500 and Liberty will receive $500. In addition, Liberty students selected at random will receive a share of $500 in scholarships from the Oregon College Savings Plan.  Our bond update is on the progress at Tamarack Elementary School. June 30th is coming soon, and that's the expected date of substantial completion for Tamarack. There will be some external site work for the playground areas and landscaping, but the campus will be ready for the August 23rd grand opening – we hope to see you there! Stay updated at hillsboro-bond.org. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: hsd.k12.or.us and the 2022-23 School Year page: hsd.k12.or.us/202223schoolyear to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Safety remains our top priority in Peoria Unified. In seeing an increase in rumors of social media threats this school year, Peoria Unified launched a safety campaign this spring called See Something, Hear Something, Say Something, Do Something. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage students to come forward and tell a trusted adult if they see or hear something that does not seem right, and to not forward potential threats but to report it so that they may be properly investigated.   Today, we are joined by School Resource Office (SRO) Lisa Hale who serves Liberty High School. She shares more information about the role of an SRO, as well as, how we all play a role in school safety.    If you, or someone you know, needs to report a school safety issue, you can do so by calling our Safe School Line anonymously at 623-486-6199.  If a student needs additional support, they can call our Student Support Line at 623-412-5262 or the Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336. You can learn more about the safety measures we have in place at peoriaunified.org/safety.

Congratulations to Mr. Simeon Pak who is a School Counselor at Liberty High School for being our February Teacher of the Month!  Mr. Pak will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of Findlay Chevrolet an additional $100 Visa gift card for a class party courtesy of Silver State Schools Credit Union PLUS a personalized Mercedes in the Morning Teacher of the Month plaque.

What's trending in Peoria Unified? Sports! In Peoria Unified, we offer our students robust opportunities for our students to get a jumpstart in their careers including those in sports journalism. Through the Peoria Student Broadcasting Network, students have the opportunity to go hands on in the field of live broadcasting. PSBN students from across the district work to produce and stream a variety of sports, arts, and news content to a worldwide audience. Today, we are joined by Ethan, Sunrise Mountain High School, and Nathan, Liberty High School, as they discuss what they have learned by participating in PSBN. Visit the PSBN website for more information about the program or to see upcoming events.

Andy Buhler of SBLive is here talk about the Lions' dominating performance, Bronny James and where the LSI goes from here after nightly sellouts of Liberty High School. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Talented forward Caden Hunter is a name to watch out for to have a big senior season out at Liberty High School. The 6'6 forward averaged a double double last season and now has an even more talented roster to play with that is hoping to get in on the state title conversation. We got to chop it up and talk over what led to success last season, his commitment to Pima Community College and what to expect from him and the rest of the lions this upcoming season. It's an awesome episode that is LIVE on all platforms. Hope you guys enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parker-g/support

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Before committing to Park University Gilbert, Detroit native @D_3loo helped bring a Nevada State Basketball Championship to Liberty High School in Vegas. Today, we get into how he ended up going to liberty, the growth he went through in the last year, and what he hopes on bringing to the Park University Men's Basketball team this upcoming season. It's an awesome episode with another young player with incredible talent and determination to continue to grow. He's an absolute DAWG and I hope you guys enjoy just as much as I did! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parker-g/support

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub Anna Lazewski recently earned Girl Scout Gold Award for her project: Sustainability on the Monocacy. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania sent out a press release congratulating Anna for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. For her project, Anna designed educational, interactive trail content at Burnside Plantation focused around colonial history and sustainability. The virtual content includes a self guided tour and audio tour, art and poetry prompts, letterboxing clues, and more with the goal of educating the public about how the history of the Moravians intertwines with living sustainably today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNuKnX0EVAk Anna, a Liberty High School senior, also led trail work including graffiti remediation, bridge repainting, and trash cleanups in order to revitalize the existing walking trail her virtual content is attached to. Anna's walking trail and self guided tour are located on Burnside Plantation's portion of the Monocacy Way Trail and can be accessed by visitors at any time. To view her virtual content and letterboxing clues, visit: https://monocacytrail.hbm.yourcultureconnect.com/ GUESTS Anna Lazweski: Girl Scout Gold Award Winner; Burnside Virtual Tour Creator; Libery High School Senior Links Check out Anna's Burnsie Plantation Interactive Tour: https://monocacytrail.hbm.yourcultureconnect.com/ The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that's Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have been quiet on the recruiting front this off-season, although they recently made an offer to 2024 point guard Dedan Thomas from Liberty High School - same school as Julian Strawther. Will Gonzaga's quiet recruiting season continue, and how much does the transfer portal, NIL, and COVID-19 eligibility play a part? Today's episode is a discussion on those topics, as well as a look at new contracts signed by Zag legends Kevin Pangos (Italy) and Josh Perkins (Israel). Finally, we say goodbye to Steven Gray, who retired after an excellent 11-year career spent primarily overseas. Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: https://scorezagsscore.com/ Danny Evans GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-danny-evans-his-children Jeremy Eaton GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/r8yj3-jeremys-cancer-fund https://linktr.ee/LockedOnZags Locked on Zags - Part of the Locked on Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. PrizePicks Don't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “LOCKEDON” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! NetSuite Over twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA.  C3fXiHupJDC9byuRc45r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices