Hillsboro Art Teacher Jamie Worden was recently named as the North Dakota Art Teacher of the Year, and the Hillsboro School District is celebrating this major accomplishment. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Worden, who says one of her students nominated her for the award. Worden shares some of her background in…
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Temperatures have been very cold the last couple days, and they won’t be getting warmer anytime soon. For this reason, Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says it’s important for parents to make sure their kids are properly dressed for the weather, especially those older students, who are often unprepared for the cold. On top…
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A lot of big things happened at this Hillsboro School District in 2025, and school administration is reflecting on what happened throughout the year, whether it be the 2025/2026 school year, or the second half of the 2024/2025 year. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh reflects on the year, and some of its successes. Finances have been…
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The Hillsboro School Board met in regular session on Thursday morning. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says the biggest item on this month’s agenda was the approval of the 2026/2027 District Calendar. Dryburgh says the board also approved a few staffing items on Thursday, and that the district is also looking to fill some staffing positions. …
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Students and staff at the Hillsboro School District recently participated in a school wide active shooter drill using training implemented the ALICE Active Shooter Response Training program. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis tells us more. Theis says the student response to the drill was overwhelmingly positive, and that they were very appreciative of the…
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Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues. As…
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School is back in session at the Hillsboro School District, and the goal of every district is to start the year off strong. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke says the first few days have gone well for his students. This was the first year that Hillsboro has had an open house before the start of…
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Today is the first day of the 2025/2026 school year for students at the Hillsboro School District. High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis says she is excited to welcome students back to school, in what’s her first year as principal. For the latest news from the Hillsboro School District, tune into the Hillsboro School news…
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The Hillsboro School District will be hosting a back to school night on Monday, and all families are encouraged to attend. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis says the event is a great way to start the school year on the right foot, and she hopes all can attend. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke…
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Students will be back in school soon at the Hillsboro School District, and students can expect to see some new faces in the halls. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis tells us who will be joining the High School staff this year. It’s also Theis’s first year at Hillsboro High School, and she says…
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