January 16, 2026
Next week, January 19-23, is Paraprofessional Week. Join us as we celebrate our team of Paraprofessionals at H-BC Elementary!
No School: Monday, January 19, H-BC Students will not be in school. This is a Staff Inservice Day. We will see students on Tuesday!
Morning Drop Off: Student drop off in the morning is at the main entrance on the north side of the building. Students should walk through the building to the playground OR go to the commons for breakfast. For student safety, please do not enter the playground area in the back of the school.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
January 16- Last Day of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
January 19- No School Staff Inservice
January 20- 3rd Quarter Begins
February 13/16- No School - Presidents Holiday
February 19- Evening Conferences
Kindergarten Round-Up: Do you have a child who will attend Kindergarten next year? The H-BC Elementary School Kindergarten Round Up will be Monday, March 13. Plan ahead for this all day school experience for your child. Parents attend 8:15-9:15. Children who will be five on or before August 31, 2026, are invited!
PACK THE PANTRY: During the month of January, the H-BC ELEMENTARY Student Council is hosting an event to benefit the Sioux Falls Ronald McDonald House.z
Students are encouraged to bring in items from the wishlist. The class with the most points wins a STEM PARTY in the new Makers Lab! See all the details at the bottom of this newsletter!
PATRIOT PALS CHILDCARE CENTER: We are having a great time at Patriot Pals! Interested in learning more about how Patriot Pals may be the perfect fit for your family? Email t.voss@isd671.net for a tour or information.
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
AM DROP OFF: Drop off is at Door #1 on the North Side of the School.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 or t.holthaus@isd671.net
