H-BC Secondary Families:
Only 3 weeks left of the 22-23 school year! This is a great time to check your student(s)’ academic progress. Please see the details below.
If you missed it, MAY NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/1tjsl
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY: Yesterday, Friday, May 5 is recognized by the National School Nutrition Organization as LUNCH HERO DAY. Our Food Service Staff are heroes! Thank you to Donna Burgers, Anita Blank, Lisa Durst and Joan Johnson for making our meals and cafeteria’s so pleasant!
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! Easy ways to celebrate your student(s)’ teachers are a quick email, thank you note or a favorite treat/drink. Thank you HBC Teachers!
May 6 - 12th is Nurse Appreciation Week! HBC Public Schools is lucky to have Ms. Lois Leenderts as our school nurse. Please join in with me to celebrate our school nurse Ms. Leenderts.
Spring Music Concerts Coming Up - May 11 & May 15th (New)
Summer Speed Training 2022 - Grades 4th - 12th (New)
Dates: June 5 - August 4
HBC Basketball Boys & Girls 3-on-3 Summer League (New)
June 6th - August 3rd
SWMN Track & Field May 7 & May 21: H-BC Students Age 7-12 are invited to participate in 2023 SW MN Youth Track & Field League.
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!
EARLY DISMISSAL: Wednesday, May 10 is an Early Dismissal. 12:46 Secondary School and 1 pm Elementary School
EARLY DISMISSAL/LAST DAY: Friday, May 26 is an Early Dismissal and the last Student Day of the 2022-2023 School year. 12:46 Secondary School and 1 pm Elementary School
Here are some important reminders.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, May 7 - Thursday, May 10 - NWEA Testing for 6/7/8 Students for Math & Reading
Wednesday, May 10 Early Dismissal at 12:46 at Secondary - Staff Development Day
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
Thursday, May 25th - Academic Awards Program at 12:50 Secondary Commons
Friday, May 26th - Last School Day for 6th - 11th Graders
Friday, May 26th - HBC Graduation Class of 2023 Commencement - 7 PM
CEO Trade Show (New)
Mark your calendars for the CEO Trade Show on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 5-7 PM. See what all of our young entrepreneurs developed over the past school year.
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