The students and teachers in grades 6-12 in Hillsboro City Schools have been quietly making great academic strides. Both Hillsboro Middle School and Hillsboro High School earned Excellent ratings from the Ohio Department of Education for academic performance for the 2008-2009 school year. The state report card designates HMS Excellent for the first time and HHS Excellent for the second year in a row. HHS met all 12 indicators and earned a Performance Index Score of 100, while HMS not only met the expected growth for AYP but has exceeded it for the past three years.
The Westfall Mustangs were able to add another win to their Scioto Valley Conference winning streak as they outscored the Paint Valley Bearcats 14-0 in the third quarter, spoiling the Bearcats’ homecoming 35-24 Friday night.
After winning Monday night in three straight sets, the McClain Lady Tigers dropped their home game against South Central Ohio League opponent Madison-Plains in the same fashion, losing the league contest to the Lady Golden Eagles 26-24, 25-20 and 25-21.
