H-BC Secondary Families:
Only 2 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.
Great week at HBC Secondary! A lot of happenings including HBC Secondary Choir Concert, Art Exhibit, FFA Officers hosted Elementary Ag Day & CTE students visited Knife River Quarry!
If you missed it, MAY NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/1tjsl
Spring 5-12 Band Concerts - Monday, May 15th (New)
Summer Speed Training 2022 - Grades 4th - 12th (Repeat)
Dates: June 5 - August 4
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!
Congratulations Future Educators - Letter of Intent Signing on Wed, May 17 at 7:30 AM
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 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 (details belo
Senior Graduation Set - Friday, May 26th - 7:00 PM (New)
Our Graduation for the Class of 2023 will be on Friday, May 26th at 7:00 PM in the HBC New Gymnasium. Congratulations Class of 2023!
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.
2023-2024 School Year Schedule & Registration (New)
This past week our 8th - 11th grade students registered for classes for the 2023 - 2024 School Year. Some important notes for the 23-24 schedule.
Traditional 8 Period Day (46 minute class periods) and 5 minutes passing
Students in 6th/7th/8th Grade will be in a Middle School Model Schedule where all grade levels visit different teachers for the their core classes: Math/Reading/Science/Social Studies
New Class Added - Strength & Speed offered to Sophomore-Seniors (this is taught by Mr. DeBoer)
Students will only be allowed 1 study hall
Students who are taking PSEO classes will also get 1 study hall
Seniors can sign up to be a Peer Tutor (only 1 peer tutor per student)
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me at the below email address/phone number.
Better Speech and Hearing Month: School-based Speech-Language Pathologists work with students in grades K-12, as well as 3-5 years and 0-3 years. SLPs help students effectively use their speech and language skills to be successful within the educational environment. Some areas which an SLP may help students are: speech sounds, spoken and written language, stuttering (fluency), cognition, social communication, voice and augmentative and alternative communication. If you have questions or concerns about your child's communication, please contact Jil Vaughn, MA, CCC/SLP, H-BC Schools
National School Nurses Day: H-BC is privileged to have Mrs. Leenderts as our School Nurse! Happy School Nurses Day on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
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