H-BC Secondary Families:
Please see all the important dates below. Only 3 days left of the 24/25 school year! What a historic year for HBC!
(Repeat) May 2025 Newsletter LINK
Senior Graduation Set - Friday, May 23rd, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Our Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be on Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM in the HBC New Gymnasium. Congratulations Class of 2025!
LOOKING AHEAD:
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
Tuesday, June 24 - Spring Sports Awards Program
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
2025-2026 OPEN HOUSE: Please mark your calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year Open House which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Looking forward to seeing you all at this event!
CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATES MAKE A VISIT: The H-BC Senior Class came for one last walk through in the halls of H-BC Elementary. The elementary students cheered and wished them well as they graduate. Congratulations Class of 2025!
Academic Awards Program - Tuesday, May 20 at 12:50 - 1:30 PM - Secondary Gymnasium
HBC Secondary will recognize our Academic and Co-Curricular Programs on Tuesday, May 20th at 12:50 - 1:30 PM at HBC Secondary Gymnasium. The following co-curricular activities will be recognized along with academic awards/letters and & senior scholarships.
**** Graduation Practice to follow
Robotics
Math League
MathCounts
Knowledge Bowl
Spelling Bee Participants
Theater
Band & Choir
Student Council
Academic Letters & Chevrons
Senior Scholarships
Last Day of School at the Secondary - Full Day of School on Wed., May 21st (New)
G.R.A.D. Student Council is excited to celebrate a very successful 24-25 school year with the student body. Please see the attached letter & celebration!
Dear H-BC Parents and Students,
As the school year comes to a close, we want to share important information about our check-out procedures for the last day of school on Wednesday, May 21st. Please review the details below to ensure a smooth and efficient process for all students.
The last day of school this year, Wednesday, May 21st, will be a full day for students. The morning will be an early out schedule where students will tie up loose ends in each of their class periods until lunch. During this time, students will be responsible for getting signatures for turning in textbooks and materials as well as completing any missing assignments.
If your student has any outstanding fees or fines, please ensure they are paid before the last day of school. This includes lunch balances, library fees, and other charges.
After lunch, we will be celebrating the end of the school year with a special event put on by the HBC Student Council. Students will have the option to participate in crafts, bingo, different yard game tournaments as well as being able to purchase ice cream from the SDSU Ice Cream Truck. Please make sure your student brings money if they would like to purchase ice cream. See attachment for activities.
The last twenty minutes of the school day the students will return to their advisor who will verify that all materials have been returned and that students have no outstanding obligations.
If students are attending Puppy Relays to cheer on younger siblings, they will need to be called out by parents and picked up by parents. They will also need to get their locker cleaned out in the morning.
School will conclude at 3:15 PM.
We appreciate your cooperation in making the last day of school a success. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please make every effort to have your student be at the last day of school to tie up loose ends and celebrate a successful 24-25 school year.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer break! Go Patriots!
Mr. Kellenberger
HBC Secondary Principal
Future Educator Signing this Past Week!
HBC is very excited to see our CLASS of 2025 FUTURE EDUCATORS - Gracie Fagerness & Emma Deelstra write their next chapter at college as they pursue a degree in education! These student-leaders have had an IMMEASURABLE impact at HBC.
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)
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 will be a second year 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
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.
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