H-BC Secondary Families:
GREAT WEEK at HBC Secondary! On Wednesday, HBC Secondary Staff celebrated Flip-Flop Day - Dress like our students day. Here is fun picture of the secondary staff. Look familiar?
A reminder that any student who received a failing grade (F) for Quarter 1 does have two weeks from the last day of quarter 1 (11/20/23) to raise his/her grade. It is important for students to work with his/her teacher to create a plan to improve his/her grade if they failed the first quarter.
Note: Next week is a SHORT week. No School on Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving Break. Thankful for being part of HBC!
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. LINK to Keloland 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.
Lastly, on Tuesday, November 21st, we will celebrate our Fall Sports - Football & Volleyball. Please make sure to mark your calendars.
Finally, if you did not see the November Newsletter, here the LINK.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Tuesday, November 21 - Fall Sports Awards Night at HBC Secondary - Commons 7 PM
Wednesday, November 22-24 - No School
Saturday, December 2 - Robotics Team State Qualifier (Sioux Falls)
Monday, December 4 - HBC Band & Choir Concerts at HBC Secondary
Thursday, December 14 - Early Dismissal/ Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 21 - Full Day of School before Winter Break
Friday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 2 - No School (Winter Break)
Wednesday, January 3 - School Resumes
American Education Week was this past week! Thank you to the community for your support for our school and activity programming. Here are the pictures of those who serve your students.
Monday, December 4th at 7 PM - Middle/High School Band & Choir Concerts
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
Winter Sports Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: (Repeat)
We will again be using our Parent Notification System to inform you of weather related late starts and other items of importance at Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. As we get into that time of year, this system is reliable, however please keep an eye on other avenues as well, such as AM 800 or FM 101.5, and Sioux Falls television/websites: KELO, KDLT and KSFY.
E-LEARNING DAYS (Repeat): If school is canceled because of inclement weather or any other reason. Here is the procedure for E-Learning Days LINK
HBC Trap Team Apparel (New)
Store Opens NOW! The HBC Trap Team's Online Apparel Store is NOW open! Get your HBC TRAP Gear Now! Plenty of clothing & hats! Online Store closes on November 28th. This is also a fundraiser for our team. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Dwire. LINK below #HBCTrap
https://hauffsports.chipply.com/PATTRAPTEAM/store.aspx
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills (New)
Starting this Sunday, November 17th!
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
Deficiency Lists for 1st & 2nd 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 Sport 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.
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!***
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net