H-BC Secondary Families:
Please see all the important dates below. The end of May is very busy in the life of a secondary school. Thank you for staying informed.
Come and see our HBC Choirs & Art Show in Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30PM.
(Repeat) May 2025 Newsletter LINK
2025 FFA Banquet is this Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6 PM
LOOKING AHEAD:
Saturday, May 10 - FFA Banquet at Steen Reformed Church - 6 PM
Monday, May 12 - PSEO meeting for students for 25-26 school year (6th period)
Monday, May 12 - 6/7 Grade & HS Concert at 7 PM (& Art Show)
Wednesday, May 14 - Future Educator Signing in Commons
Wednesday, May 14 - 5th Grade Tour to Secondary 10:40 - 12:20 PM
Friday, May 16 - Last Day for Seniors
Friday, May 16 - Senior Breakfast hosted by PBIS Team (Library) - 1st Period
Sunday, May 18 - Baccalaureate Senior Service 2 PM (Secondary Commons)
Tuesday, May 20 - 12:50 PM Academic Awards Program (& Senior Scholarships) HBC Secondary
Wednesday, May 21 -Last Day for Students ( Full day)
Friday, May 23 - Class of 2025 Commencement 7 PM
Staff Meet at 6:45 PM in Arts Hallway
Wednesday, May 28 -- Grades Sent Out
Class of 2025 Updates
HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR THIS CLASS
Last School Day for Seniors: Friday, May 16, 2025
Senior Baccalaureate Ceremony: Sunday, May 18th - 2:00 PM at HBC Secondary Commons
Last School Day for 6th - 11th Grades - Wednesday, May 21st (Full Day of School)
Class of 2025 Commencement @ H-BC Gymnasium - Friday, May 23rd, 7:00 PM
TIME CAPSULE OPENING:
The Time Capsule, found at the original secondary school in Hills, will be opened immediately following the10:30 am Friendship Days Parade in Hills on Saturday, June 14. Join Us on Main Street in Hills for the opening of the 1921 Time Capsule.
CEO Trade Show (New)
Mark your calendars for the CEO Trade Show on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 5-7 PM at Big Top Event Center in Luverne. See what all of our young entrepreneurs (Blake, Beau, Jackson & Izzy) have developed over the past school year.
Spring Sports Awards Night - Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8 PM
Congratulations to our CEO Class of 2026
INTRODUCING OUR HBC SWMN CEO CLASS 2025-26! Excited to watch these HBC students grow, influence and develop as LEADERS next year in the SWMN CEO Program. Congrats to Mya Erickson, Hadley Spath, Tessa Clark-Crawford, Abigayl Olson, Ava Steinhoff, Brynn Bakken, Hunter Leenderts, Eduardo Wegener & Riggins Rheault.
2025-2026 School Year Schedule & Registration (New)
This past week our 8th - 11th grade students registered for classes for the 2025 - 2026 School Year. Some important notes for the 25-26 schedule.
Traditional 8 Period Day (46 minute class periods) and 5 minutes passing
Students in 6th/7th/8th Grade will be in a Middle School Model Schedule where all grade levels visit different teachers for the their core classes: Math/Reading/Science/Social Studies
Career Readiness Classes (Flowblazers) will be a NEW class for 7th & 8th graders next year. Students will explore over 14 careers throughout 7th and 8th grade (semester classes)
6th Graders will have everyday Physical Education Class taught by Ms. Bosch
6th Graders will have a class called Middle Level Ready & Nutrition which will be a semester class. Students will learn about valuable middle school skills like keeping a planner, staying organized, study skills, goal setting & nutrition and wellness.
Strength & Speed offered to Freshmen-Seniors (this is taught by Mr. DeBoer and Ms. Bosch)
Human Anatomy will be taught by Ms. Untiedt and offered to Juniors and Seniors
Due to legislative changes that require Civics and Economics to be taught in 11th or 12th grade, the 9th graders will be taking World History and the 10th & 11th graders will be taking US History & Geography
Students who are taking PSEO classes will also get 1 study hall
Seniors can sign up to be a Peer Tutor (only 1 peer tutor per student)
Better Speech and Hearing Month: School-based Speech-Language Pathologists work with students in grades K-12, as well as 3-5 years and 0-3 years. SLPs help students effectively use their speech and language skills to be successful within the educational environment. Some areas which an SLP may help students are: speech sounds, spoken and written language, stuttering (fluency), cognition, social communication, voice and augmentative and alternative communication. If you have questions or concerns about your child's communication, please contact Jil Vaughn, MA, CCC/SLP, H-BC Schools
National School Nurses Day: H-BC is privileged to have Mrs. Leenderts as our School Nurse! Happy School Nurses Day was on Wednesday this past week.
Summer Camps for Students (Also see May Newsletter)
Spring Sports & HBC Patriots App/Website (New)
Spring Sports (Track & Golf) are HERE, please make sure to look at the HBC Website or download the HBC App. You can also visit the RedRockConference website for the most accurate information for games/times/locations.
Please make sure to download the HBC Patriots App (details below) to get your student-athletes’ schedules. Thank you for supporting HBC Athletics!
25-26 SCHOOL CALENDAR (Repeat)
The School-Board Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar is out! Please click LINK.
Homework Club Started
Starting the week of January 6, 2025, students who need more support with having a quiet space to complete homework may be assigned to Homework Club. Homework Club is after school on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:20 - 3:45 and is supervised by a teacher. This quiet space will allow students who may need support to complete an assignment. Ms. Kooima, school counselor, will communicate with student/families about staying after school on Wednesday and/or Thursday. HW Club is for students who...
Need extra time to complete work
Have a tendency not to do work at home
Continue to stay on the DL because they have not made a plan/followed through with a plan to get off the DL
Weather/School Postponement/Early Dismissal/Cancellation Items: As we begin our winter weather season, the district will once again be utilizing the JMC student information system to notify individuals of school related weather postponements, early dismissals, e-learning days and school cancellations. Individuals that want/need to be notified will be communicated with one or more of the following methods: phone call, email or text message from the district informing them of any school related announcement.
If you miss a call from the school, we ask that you not call the school directly. First check your voicemail, because a message will most likely have been left sharing the information you missed. Please make sure all contact information is up to date in the JMC database. Individuals are able to login via the hbcpatriots.com website to make sure contact information is up to date, send an email or call either school’s office to assist.
World Classroom 2026 NYC - Current 9th and 10th Graders
Dear Parents and Students,
If you missed last night's informational meeting for the New York City school trip for the Summer of 2026, it's not too late!
We have a great group of 26 students and parents already enrolled!
The $500 Early-Bird Scholarship pricing has been re-opened for a limited time.
Enroll today: Here is LINK for late registration. https://portal.worldclassrooms.com/signup/HillsMNNYC26
Don't miss out!
Mr. Andrew Kellenberger and Mrs. Heather Erickson
Deficiency List for Quarter 4 has STARTED
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 for Quarter 4.
Note: If your student failed Quarter 3, they will have 2 weeks to bring their grade up to passing (Friday, April 4, 2025). They should immediately go and speak to their teacher.
The Deficiency List / Academic Eligibility is located in Section 9 of the Secondary Student Handbook.
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.
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone
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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 K-5 may purchase a second entree with their meal. The entree is $2.75. If choosing a second entree, students may pay cash or the family lunch account will be charged. Students MUST write name on the Cafeteria Sheet if they want a second entree.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net