Witch Hazel Elementary School
Constructed 2003
About Our School
Proud to be a dual language school, Witch Hazel offers elementary students academic curriculum in both English and Spanish, promoting bilingualism and biculturalism to prepare them for higher education and the diverse, multicultural workforce. Students may continue the dual language program at South Meadows Middle School and Hillsboro High School, and can eventually earn a state Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma.
Building Facts
8-acre campus 69,435 building square footage
Construction History
The Witch Hazel campus completed construction and opened to its first students in September 2003. Recent renovations focused on upgrading safety and security.
2017 HSD Bond
$1.28 million was expended on the most recent bond-related construction in 2018 and 2022. Funding was made possible by the 2017 Hillsboro School District Bond, thanks to the approval of voters in November 2017.
DAS
Constructed with lots of steel and concrete, Witch Hazel had some "dead spots" where radio communications did not work. In 2018, with installation of a distributed antenna system, first responders no longer need to experience these issues as the DAS boosts their signals throughout the building.
Secure Entry Vestibule and Other Security Measures
Witch Hazel’s entry vestibule was renovated in 2022 for improved security and monitoring of access into the building. Additional safety enhancements include security cameras, interior door locks, and alert/warning systems.
Roofing
The gym received new roofing to ensure against leaks during rainy weather.
Bond Project Highlights
Roofing work over the gym restored the surface to ensure against leakage.
The roofing was completed in 2022.
Also in 2022, construction of a secure entry vestibule deters unauthorized entry into the school building.
Location Map
School Website
More information about Witch Hazel Elementary may be found at: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/witchhazel
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