Hiteon Highlights Newsletter
January 2026
Dear Hiteon Community,
We hope you had a wonderful and restful winter break! We are so excited to welcome our students back to Hiteon Elementary for the start of an exciting second semester of learning and growth. As we jump back into our routine, we need your help ensuring every child starts their day on time and is ready to learn. School begins promptly at 7:45 AM, which means students need to be in the door by 7:44 AM to give them time to get to their classroom and settle down before the first lesson begins. Being on time is crucial because it helps students feel calm and prepared, minimizes classroom disruptions, and allows teachers to start instruction on schedule, ultimately setting a positive tone for the entire day.
Beyond punctuality, regular attendance is one of the biggest factors in a child's academic success. When students attend school consistently, they benefit by building a strong foundation of knowledge, developing essential social skills through peer interaction, and maintaining strong connections with their teachers and classmates. This year, Hiteon's school-wide goal is to achieve 90% attendance, and we can only reach this milestone if every single student shows up regularly. Please prioritize having your student at school every day unless they are truly ill.
Finally, we are thrilled about the wonderful opportunities coming up to bring our Hiteon community together! Please mark your calendars for Dining for Dollars at Chuck E. Cheese on January 23rd and Bingo Night on January 30th, with a special Social Emotional Night planned for February. We truly love having our community join us to learn and laugh together.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making this a successful school year!
Janet Maza, Principal & Jenny Read-Emslie, Assistant Principal
It has come to our attention that there’s a need for clarification regarding school volunteers and whether they are required to sign in through the Raptor kiosk. In short, the answer is YES.
While volunteers may use the Raptor Safe app to sign up for events in advance, this action does not constitute official check-in upon arrival. Signing up through the app simply indicates intent to participate, it does not sign them into the event. This distinction is critical for two key reasons:
Mandatory Sex Offender Screening: The real-time background check is only triggered when a volunteer checks in at the on-site Raptor tablet kiosk. Without this step, the required screening doesn’t occur.
Emergency Accountability: If a volunteer is not signed in through the kiosk, the school has no record of their presence on campus. This poses a serious risk in the event of an emergency where accurate headcount and location tracking are essential.
Every volunteer must physically check in at the kiosk each time that they arrive on campus. This is the only way to ensure compliance with safety protocols and to maintain a secure environment for our students and staff.
If you haven't done your background check to volunteer at Hiteon, you can start on the Volunteer webpage on the district website. The entire process — including the review of the Child Abuse Prevention & Reporting and Adult Sexual Misconduct training materials — should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
Thank you for prioritizing our students’ safety and for your willingness to volunteer in BSD.
Janet Maza, Principal
Jenny Read-Emslie, Assistant Principal
Hiteon’s Mission Statement
Hiteon is a community dedicated to providing an educational experience in which everyone can reach their full potential and make positive societal contributions. We strive to enhance personal, community, and global identities while developing life-long learners.
Email: janet_maza@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://hiteon.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 13800 Southwest Brockman Road, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2140