H-BC Secondary Families:
Another great week at HBC Secondary. However, due to the weather the FFA Corn Drive has now been moved to Tuesday, October 17th. More information below if you would like to donate corn or give a monetary donation.
Next week we have a short week of school. School is in session Monday-Wednesday. NO School Thursday- 10/19 and Friday- 10/20.
Repeat - Here is LINK to the District October Newsletter if you missed it. LINK.
Also a thank you to Ms. Leenderts for organizing the Flu Clinic at HBC Secondary and Elementary this past week.
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK: H-BC Celebrated National School Lunch Week - Oct. 9-13. Thanks to Mrs. Burgers, Mrs. Blank, Mrs. Opheim, and Mrs. Durst for bringing us lunch! More information found- https://tinyurl.com/2zpv6ec8
LOOKING AHEAD:
Tuesday, October 17 - HBC 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)
Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day Program at HBC Secondary 9:00 - 9:45 AM (more details below)
Tuesday, November 14 - Early Dismissal (Staff Workshop)
Wednesday, November 22-24 - No School
Monday, December 11 - HBC Band & Choir Concerts at HBC Secondary
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,
Current 6-8th graders and parents who are interested in a school trip to our Nation’s Capital - Washington D.C. during the Summer of 2025 can register now.
If you are still interested in going (we have over 20 people going), please register at the following link.
https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/latersvp/8761997444
Kindest 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
Community Invited - VETERANS DAY PROGRAM (New) - Friday, November 10th, 9:00 AM, H-BC Secondary School in Hills. The community is invited to this program honoring our veterans. H-BC Students and Faculty will take part. Elementary students will be bussed to Hills. Students and Community are encouraged to wear red, white & blue. We would like to invite all of our Veterans to participate.
Veterans Pictures Needed (New)
For Veteran’s Day at HBC Schools this November, we will be creating a video honoring local veterans tied to the students and staff of HBC. This video will be presented at the program at 9 AM on November 10th. If you have a service picture of a veteran who you would like to be included in the slide show, please email their photo, name, military branch, years of service, relation to the HBC student or staff member to k.untiedt@isd671.net by Friday, October 27th. Thank you!
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 - Rescheduled to Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
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.
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.
Deficiency Lists for 1st Quarter- (Repeat)
As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that we began our deficiency lists starting for Quarter 1.
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.
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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net