In Mid-December, thirteen Hillsboro High school students were among 139 students statewide to complete the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program (OYCP). OYCP is Oregon’s only accredited statewide alternative high school. It is guided by structure, discipline, physical fitness, service to community and academic excellence in the classroom. Cadets can earn up to 10 credits, Read more about OYCP Top Cadet- Yesenia Reyes Sanchez[…]

Last week on Thursday at 10:18 a.m., OYCP participated in The Great Shake Out. We were in Mr. Lowy’s watching the movie “Imitation Game”. When out of no were we overheard Mr. Butler yelling “EARTHQUAKE!”. Then suddenly that instinct to jump under the desk kicked in and all the cadets did the just that. Thanks Read more about Great American Shakeout[…]

Last Thursday, we had our halfway party! It was so much fun! There was Just dance on the Wii, there was a game room, and there was a movie room. There was also volleyball, dodgeball, tug-of-war, and a basketball tournament. The winners of the Basketball team were Cadet Propps, Harris, and Jackson. The other teams Read more about Class-56 Half Way Party[…]

Saturday, the Red Cross came to OYCP so that we could donate blood. I was beyond excited knowing that you could save someone’s life just by donating blood! I was extremely nervous waiting to see if I was eligible or not. Once I found out I was I was eligible, I was so happy. It took Read more about Class-56 Blood drive[…]