H-BC Secondary Families:
A great short week at HBC Secondary this week.
A friendly reminder - NO School Thursday- 10/19 and Friday- 10/20.
We are also only 2 weeks away from the end of Quarter 1. Please continue to encourage your student(s) to finish the quarter by doing their best work.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Thursday, 10/19 & 10/20 - No School - Edu. MN Break
Monday, 10/23 - World’s Best Workforce Meeting - Plan for 23-24 (Public Welcome)
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)
Monday, November 13 - 17 - American Education Week
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’s Best Workforce Planning & Public Meeting (New)
You are invited to ISD 671’s World’s Best Workforce Planning & Public Meeting! This is an opportunity to hear how HBC did for the 22-23 school year with the goals mentioned below. We will also plan for the 23-24 school year.
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.
Community Invited - VETERANS DAY PROGRAM (Repeat) - 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 (Repeat)
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.
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.
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