H-BC Secondary Families:
It’s December! It was a great week to be back to school after the longer Thanksgiving Break. December officially starts many of our student activities - Robotics, Basketball, Concerts & More. Please make sure to be looking at our HBC Website & App for Events. (details below)
Please make sure you view the December Newsletter 2023 for HBC School Happenings. Read the newsletter by clicking here.
Patriot Pride - Ms. Comp Awarded Minnesota Middle School Education Association Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Comp has been named the 5-12 Minnesota Middle School Education Association Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Mrs. Comp!
Top 10 High School in Sioux Falls Area - HBC Secondary earns #7 Spot
LOOKING AHEAD:
Saturday, December 2 - Robotics State Qualifier in Sioux Falls
Monday, December 4 - 7 PM HBC Band & Choir Concerts at HBC Secondary
Friday, December 8 - Midterm for Quarter 2
Monday, December 11 - Human Anatomy Students to SDSU Lab
Thursday, December 14 - Early Dismissal at Secondary at 12:45 PM
Thursday, December 14 - Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Monday, December 18 - 21st - HBC Secondary Dress-Up Days (see below)
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
Saturday, January 6 - High School (9th-12th Grade) Formal 7:30 - 10:30 PM (details below)
Monday, December 4th at 7 PM - Middle/High School Band & Choir Concerts
Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, December 14th - 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Secondary Christmas Dress-Up Days - December 18th - 21st
High School (9th - 12th Grade) Formal - Saturday - January 6th
The HBC GRAD Student Council would like to invite our 9-12th grade students to the 9-12 Senior High Formal. See details below about cost, times and other details.
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!***
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.
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills & Beaver Creek Gym (New)
HILLS OPEN GYM: The Hugo Goehle Gym is open from 1:00-3:00 pm Sundays through March 24, 2023.
NEW - OPEN GYM IN BEAVER CREEK: Beginning Sunday, December 11th, there will be Open Gym at the H-BC Elementary School in Beaver Creek. K-6 grade students, chaperoned by an adult, are welcome Sundays December 11 - March 10 from 1:00-2:30pm. The gym will not be open December 24 and 31.
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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net