H-BC Secondary Families: 

A friendly reminder that yesterday, Thursday, April 27th was midterm.  This is a great time to check your student(s)’ academic progress.   Please see the details below.

All Invited to the 2023 Junior - Senior Prom - Tonight, Friday, April 28 @ 6 PM

This past week Wednesday we celebrated our Administrative Professional Day!   Thank you Ms. Scholten for all your hard work and dedication to the staff and students at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School!

May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week!  H-BC Secondary School has amazing teachers that we truly appreciate!  Please join in with me in celebrating our teachers! 

MCA TESTING COMPLETE!

Highway 6 between Beaver Creek and Hills Closure (Repeat)

HIGHWAY 6 CLOSED:  Beginning Monday, April 10, County Road 6 will be closed between 41st and 61st Streets.  We will need to have buses and vehicles take alternate routes.  This may cause some delay in bus pickup and drop times.  PLAN AHEAD to drive on alternate routes!

Spring Sports & HBC Patriots App/Website (Repeat)

****Please NOTE there have been a few cancellations due to the weather.  Please click on links below for latest information on cancellations.

Spring Sports (Track & Golf) are right around the corner, please make sure to look at the HBC Website or download the HBC App.  You can also visit the RedRockConference website for the most accurate information for games/times/locations.

Please make sure to download the HBC Patriots App (details below) to get your student-athletes’ schedules.   Thank you for supporting HBC Athletics!

Stay Updated (Repeat)

Please follow us on Facebook - @hbcpatriots1 or Twitter - @hbcpatriots

This is a great way to see all the amazing happenings at HBC Public Schools!

Here are some important reminders.  

LOOKING AHEAD:

  • Friday, April 28 - HBC Prom - 6 PM Grand March (student meal to follow)

  • Wednesday, May 3 - 5th Grade Tour of Secondary

  • Wednesday, May 10 Early Dismissal - Staff Development

  • Thursday, May 11 - 6-12 Choir Concert & Art Exhibit 7 PM

  • Monday, May 15 - Grade 5-12 Band Concert 7 PM

  • Friday, May 19 - FFA Banquet - Steen Reformed Church - 7 PM 

  • Sunday, May 21 - Senior Baccalaureate Ceremony - 2 PM Secondary Commons

  • Wednesday, May 24th - Last School Day for Seniors 

  • Friday, May 26th - Last School Day for 6th - 11th Graders

  • Friday, May 26th - HBC Graduation Class of 2023 Commencement - 7 PM 

23-24 SCHOOL CALENDAR:  Please use this Board approved 3/27/23 Calendar. There was one change to the dates in November for the Elementary P/T Conferences.  Longer days and 168 instead of 174 student days. Here is the link to the 23-24 School calendar.   https://5il.co/1rfim

Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone (Repeat)

AM BUS CHANGES--For morning bus changes please call or text the bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding:  507-962-3240 Ext. 4.

Deficiency Lists for 4th Quarter start April 18, 2023- (New)

As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that we begin Quarter 4 DL on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

The Deficiency List / Academic Eligibility is located in Section 9 of the Secondary Student Handbook (LINK).  

This slide explains the different levels of deficiencies.  Parents and students will receive an emailed letter notifying them if their student is on the deficiency list.  Please continue to support your student who may be struggling with completing school work. 

The picture below shows the different levels of the Deficiency List.  

Please reach out to me if you have any needs.  Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net

Mr. Kellenberger