HHS Weekly Newsletter
Week of October 26th- 31st
💀🌼 ¡DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS! 🌼💀
Join us at the Hillsboro City Library on Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM as we honor and remember our loved ones who have passed away. ❤️🕯️
Enjoy a morning filled with culture, tradition, and celebration, including:
🌺 Beautiful traditional dance performances throughout the morning
💃 A special performance by the Hillsboro High School Spanish Dance Club!
🎨 FREE crafts
📚 FREE books
🍿 FREE popcorn while supplies last!
📍 Hillsboro City Library
118 S. Waco St., Hillsboro, TX 76645
Bring your family and friends and join us in celebrating the beautiful traditions of Día de los Muertos! We are proud to have our HHS Spanish Dance Club share their talent and help celebrate this special cultural tradition. 🧡💜💚
#DiaDeLosMuertos #HillsboroCityLibrary #HillsboroTX #HillsboroEagles #HHSSpanishDanceClub #CelebrateCulture
❤️🩸 BE A HERO. SAVE A LIFE! 🩸❤️
Hillsboro High School Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, November 2, 2026! 🦅
Every donation has the potential to save lives and make a difference for patients and families in our community. Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular donor, your generosity matters!
📅 Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
📝 Ready to donate? Use the sign-up link to reserve your spot for the blood drive!
❤️ Who can donate?
Donors who are 16 years old must have parental permission.
Donors who are 17 or older may donate without parental permission.
❓ Have questions? See Dr. Mac in Room 121!
Let's show what it means to be an Eagle by giving back and helping others. Every donation counts, and together, we can make a difference! ❤️💛
One donation. Three lives. Countless reasons to give!
#HillsboroEagles #HHSStudentCouncil #BloodDrive #GiveBloodSaveLives #EaglePride
🎓💻 FAFSA NIGHT at HHS! 💻🎓
Senior parents and students, we're here to help you take the next step toward college! 🎉
Join us for FAFSA Night at Hillsboro High School, where you'll have the opportunity to get help completing your senior's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We'll help you navigate the process and answer questions along the way! 💰📚
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 HHS Library
Don't miss this opportunity to get assistance with an important step in your senior's future! Whether they're planning to attend a university, community college, or another eligible program, completing the FAFSA can help them explore financial aid opportunities.
We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️💛🦅
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a great night supporting our Eagles! 🦅
🏀 HHS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING 🏀
🏀🏀 Basketball season is right around the corner, Eagles! 🦅❤️
All parents of students interested in playing basketball are required to attend a parent meeting on Wednesday, November 4th, at 6:00 PM in the HHS Cafeteria.
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 4th
⏰ Time: 6:15 PM
📍 Location: HHS Cafeteria
Please make plans to attend as we get ready for an exciting basketball season! 🏀
Questions? Please contact David Ervin at david.ervin@hillsboroisd.org.
Let’s Go, Eagles! 🦅❤️💛
⚽🦅 SOAR WITH THE EAGLES! HHS SOCCER PARENT MEETING 🦅⚽
It’s almost time to kick off the 2026–2027 soccer season! ❤️💛
Hillsboro High School Boys and Girls Soccer invite all parents to attend our informational pre-season parent meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the HHS Cafeteria.
📍 Location: HHS Cafeteria
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ Boys Soccer: 5:30–6:30 PM
⏰ Girls Soccer: 6:30–7:30 PM
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming season, get important information, and prepare for an exciting year of Eagle soccer!
For questions, please contact:
⚽ Boys Coach Michael Edwards: Michael.Edwards@hillsboroisd.org
⚽ Girls Coach Patricia Carmona: Patricia.Carmona@hillsboroisd.org
Let’s pack the stands, support our athletes, and get ready for an amazing season!
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅⚽
#HillsboroEagles #EagleSoccer #SoarHigher #HHSBoysSoccer #HHSGirlsSoccer
🧩✋ Little Tasks, BIG Skills! ✋🧩
Ms. Langford’s class is hard at work building important fine motor skills through hands-on learning with task boxes! 🌟 From sorting and matching to grasping, placing, and manipulating objects, these activities help students strengthen coordination, improve dexterity, and build independence.
Every task completed is a reason to celebrate! 🎉 We love seeing our Eagles learn, grow, and develop skills that will help them soar in the classroom and beyond! 🦅❤️💛
🩷🎀 PINK OUT SPIRIT DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 🎀🩷
Our hallways were PACKED with pink, but even more importantly, they were filled with love, hope, and support for those battling cancer! 🩷💗
Our Eagles showed up in a BIG way to honor survivors, stand alongside those currently fighting, and remember the loved ones we’ve lost. Every pink shirt, ribbon, and splash of pink represented a powerful reminder that no one has to fight alone. 🎀
Thank you, Hillsboro Eagles, for showing that our school spirit goes far beyond the game. When we come together for a cause that touches so many lives, we show just how strong our Eagle family truly is! 🦅🩷
Think Pink. Stand Strong. Fight Together. 💗
💀🌼 HHS LIBRARY TRANSFORMED FOR DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS! 🌼💀
Our library has been transformed into a beautiful celebration of culture, tradition, and remembrance thanks to Mr. Rangel’s Spanish 3 classes! 🇲🇽❤️ Students worked hard to build traditional ofrendas in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), creating meaningful displays that celebrate the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed away.
✨ Did you know? Here are a few interesting facts about this meaningful tradition!
🌼 Marigolds (cempasúchil) — These bright orange flowers are believed to help guide the spirits of loved ones back to their families with their vibrant color and strong fragrance.
🕯️ Candles and lights — Candles symbolize hope and help guide spirits on their journey to visit the living.
📸 Photographs and favorite foods — Ofrendas often include pictures, favorite meals, drinks, and personal belongings of the deceased as a way to remember and welcome them.
💧 Water and salt — Water is traditionally offered to quench the spirits’ thirst after their journey, while salt is often included as a symbol of purification.
🎊 A celebration of life, not just death! — Día de los Muertos is traditionally observed on November 1 and 2. It blends Indigenous traditions with Catholic influences and focuses on remembering loved ones through family, food, art, and cherished memories.
An ofrenda is much more than a beautiful display. Each item has meaning, and traditions vary among families and communities. These student-created altars provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about Mexican culture while honoring the memories and stories that connect generations.
👏 A huge thank-you to Mr. Rangel and his Spanish 3 students for sharing their creativity, hard work, and cultural knowledge with our HHS family! Be sure to admire their beautiful work when you visit the library! 🦅❤️