HBC PARENT CONNECTION
November 17, 2023
H-BC Families:
Today we celebrated our final event for American Education Week 2023-2024. Students were so pleased to welcome special guests in for a lunch! We thank Security Savings Bank for sponsoring this event! SSB is a great supporter of Hills-Beaver Creek Schools!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING: No school next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 22, 23 and 24. We are indeed thankful for each of our H-BC Families!
PATRIOT PRIDE! H-BC High School was rated as one of the top 10 High Schools in the Sioux Falls Area. Niche ranking. Here is the article.
In addition, US News and World Report published their 2024 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, and the news is good for Hills-Beaver Creek School District: 1 school(s) earned a Best Elementary Schools badge and 1 school(s) earned a Best Middle Schools badge because they place among the top 40% in the state.
E-LEARNING: The Hills-Beaver Creek School District may conduct up to five (5) E-learning days when school can not be in session for reasons such as inclement weather. Please see the following E-learning Procedure link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/39mrsvwk
THANK YOU PTO: Thank you to the H-BC Elementary PTO for helping to sponsor our Pastries for Parents. The wonderful turnout kept our Student Council Members hopping to serve you!
ROCK COUNTY SHARE: The SHARE program collects donations and distributes gifts of food, clothing, and toys to Rock County residents who are in need during the holiday season. A paper copy of the application form was sent home with elementary students this week. You can also find a PDF link of the application here. HERE Additional paper copies of the application are available at both the secondary and elementary offices. ***Completed applications must be postmarked by Nov. 24th!***
If you have any questions about the SHARE program, please contact school social worker, Mrs. Breuer (507-673-2541
ext 2110 or a.breuer@isd671.net).
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Thank you to all who attended the conferences this week. Monday, November 20 is the next conference evening. To schedule a time on the JMC conference scheduler.
WRESTLING: Beginning December 4, the Hills Youth Wrestling Program, welcomes students 4 years old through 8th grade to practice each Monday and Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30 on the stage in the Hugo Goehle Gym. No fee to practice. Parents determine competition participation. Questions may be directed to: Jamie @ 605-496-2353 or Dalton @ 605-759-5631.
MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC: Check out the information here at the bottom of this newsletter if you are interested in the mobile dental clinic. If interested in an appointment, call quickly as times fill up fast.
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 20 - Elementary P/T Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 pm
November 22-24- No School/Thanksgiving Break!
December 14- Early Dismissal
December 18 - 7:00pm K-2 Vocal Music & 5th Grade Band Concert
AM BUS CHANGES: For morning bus changes please call the HBC bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 507-962-3240
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 or t.holthaus@isd671.net
