H-BC Secondary Families:
HBC Secondary had a GREAT start to October. Thank you to everyone who showed up for HBC Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday. If you did not make it, please email your student(s)’ teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Here is a LINK to our school directory for teachers’ emails.
Please make sure you and your student are keeping track of academics by checking JMC regularly. You can find grades, missing assignments, attendance and even lunch balances. If you need help getting the JMC app on your smartphone, please call the office or come on in.
Repeat - Here is LINK to the District October Newsletter LINK.
Good luck to our HBC Volleyball team & HBC Football Team this evening & weekend.
HBC Volleyball team will travel to the SMSU Volleyball tournament Friday 10/6 & Saturday 10/7.
HBC Football team will face Edgerton Friday, 10/6 (Away) at Edgerton for the Traveling Trophy - Battle for the Red Rock. Kick off at 7 PM.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, October 9 - Indigenous People’s Day (School in Session)
Wednesday, October 11 - Flu Vaccine Clinic - watch for information to be sent home
Thursday, October 12 - 11th Grade to College Fair - Luverne
Friday, October 13 - FFA Corn Drive
Wednesday, October 18 - Wear Orange - Unity Day
Thursday, 10/19 & 10/20 - No School - Edu. MN Break
November 1 - Re-take Photos at Secondary (see below)
Friday, November 3 - End of Quarter
Monday, November 6 - Begin Quarter 2
Thursday, November 9 - Early Dismissal (Staff Workshop)
Tuesday, November 14 - Early Dismissal (Staff Workshop)
Wednesday, November 22-24 - No School
Thursday, December 14 - Early Dismissal/ Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM
World Classroom - 6th/7th/8th Graders to Washington DC 2025
Parents & Family of current 6th-8th graders,
Join us virtually on Monday, October 9th at 6:30 pm for details about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Washington, D.C., Gettysburg and Mount Vernon during the summer of 2025.
Your 6th/7th/8th grade student will bring home an RSVP card today (10/6). You can either have your student return the card, or click here to RSVP digitally: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/8761997444?rsvp_id=8761997444
To join the meeting, click this link: https://schooltrip.us/HillsMN25
Regards,
Mr. Andrew Kellenberger and Mrs. Steph Bass
OCTOBER IS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH: Please continue to have conversations with your student about how to report bullying and how to lead by example or with your words when you see bullying occur.
National School Bus Safety Week
October 16 - 20, 2023
Upcoming College and Career Opportunities for 10th/11th/12th Graders
If you have any questions, please talk or email Mr. Ellingson - Guidance Counselor.
Nursing and Occupational Therapist Assistant Camp at the end of October at Worthington Sanford Clinic. Students interested in the medical field - nursing and OT should sign-up for this FREE camp in the office.
11th Graders to College Fair on Thursday, October 12th to meet with numerous college representatives from around the midwest.
FFA Corn Drive - Friday, October 13th
Mr. Opheim, FFA Advisor and Ag Teacher, has been busy planning the FFA Corn Drive which will be on Friday, October 13th during the school day. FFA Members who have passing grades and no missing assignments will be invited to participate. FFA members will be out in our school community collecting corn, monetary gifts and also providing our farmers with a FREE grilled lunch at New Vision. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Mr. Opheim at p.opheim@isd671.net.
Hills-Beaver Creek School will be offering a flu vaccine clinic for students on Wednesday, October 11. Please see your email for more information.
To receive the flu shot, the attached consent forms must be completed and returned to the school by Friday, October 6th. Flu Shot Consent Form
Varsity Football and Volleyball Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
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Updated Student Schedule - Schedule on JMC
Please make sure you are getting the most updated student schedule on the JMC app/website. Students were able to change schedules this week.
ACTION NEEDED: It is important that families, if you haven’t done so already, fill out the free and reduced lunch applications otherwise known as “Application for Educational Benefits”. Registration link found here: https://tinyurl.com/y5yz9soj
Back to school JMC Online Registration--Thanks to all the parents and families that completed their student online registration through JMC. It is an easy way for the school to collect the necessary information for school enrollment. If you have not yet completed registration for your student please do so as soon as possible. Log into www.hbc.onlinejmc.com. If you receive a message from the school stating all or a portion of your students registration is incomplete, please act promptly! Call the office with questions 507-673-2541.
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.
SECOND ENTREE PURCHASE: Students in grades 6-12 may purchase a second entree with their meal. The entree is $2.50. If choosing a second entree, students may pay cash or the family lunch account will be charged. Students MUST sign up for 2nd entree on Kitchen Door each morning. This will allow our cooks to make enough food. Thank you.
H-BC Secondary Picture Day - Retakes on on 11/1/23
If you missed pictures this past week, Photography by Mark will be back at HBC Secondary on Wednesday, October 1. If you would like to purchase pictures, here is the online ordering link.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net