3/13/26 Secondary Bulletin
H-BC Secondary Families:
Great week to be a Patriot!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM!
RED ROCK CONFERENCE, SUB-SECTION 3A SOUTH, & SECTION 3A CHAMPIONS! This HISTORIC game was the FIRST TIME an HBC Basketball team has punched their ticket to the MSHSL STATE BASKETBALL Tournament! Congratulations to players, coaches & HBC Community!
Good luck to them as they compete in the State Basketball Tournament for the first time in H-BC history! Watch for more information in the coming days.
STATE BASKETBALL APPAREL - ORDER THIS WEEKEND!
History has been made! The HBC boys are your section 3A champs and will advance to play on Thursday, March 26 at the Target Center in Minneapolis! Get your state apparel! Red and blue options! Deadline is Sunday, March 15 at midnight! #LETS GO! LINK Below!
https://hbcboysstate2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
IMPORTANT - CALENDAR CHANGE:
In order to be able to support the Boys Basketball Team during their state run, the following changes will be made to the school calendar
March 23 - School will be in session (originally a staff development day)
March 26 and 27 - No School - Let’s see everyone in Minneapolis to support our boys!
April 6 - School will be in session (originally part of Easter Break)
MUSIC HAPPENINGS AT H-BC:
Five 7th and 8th Grade Band students proudly represented H-BC at the Canton Festival Band Day on March 4th. Congratulations to Arya Tollefson, Emileigh Koller, Nora Tatge, Penni Moore, and Grace Prohl on a job well done!
The 8th grade music students in Mr. Anderson’s class took a quick brain break with a collaborative teamwork game. Students worked together to take a lap while making sure they didn’t drop the marker! There was plenty of teamwork, laughter, and fun as students supported each other to complete the challenge. It’s safe to say they had a blast! 😄
The 6th Grade Choir, under the direction of Mr. Court Anderson, went to the Tuff Home on March 13th to perform for the residents. Some of the songs included, "Amazing Grace", "God Bless America", "My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean", and "Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah". It was a great opportunity and experience for all!
H-BC KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAMS
The HBC Knowledge Bowl team crushed it at sub-regions at Minnesota West in Worthington on March 9th. Four teams with 16 Patriots spent the day answering trivia questions spanning math, agriculture, chemistry, english, foreign language, geography and current events. A massive shoutout to the powerhouse team of Tryg Tollefson, Josh Ternus, Gavin Voss, and Sarah Prohl for earning a 3rd place finish! They earned a qualifying spot at the next level and were back at the buzzers on March 10th at SMSU in Marshall for the Region 8 Super Regional contest.
Please see District March 2026 Newsletter below for district happenings.
(Repeat) MARCH DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: LINK
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 16-20 - NWEA for Middle Level
March 17 - Large Group Contest - in Luverne during school day 8-12 band and 9-12 choir
Friday, March 20, 2026 - End of Quarter 3
Monday, March 23, 2026 - MAKE-UP SCHOOL DAY (Note Change)
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - NO SCHOOL due to Boys Basketball State Tournament
Friday, March 27, 2026 - NO SCHOOL due to Boys Basketball State Tournament
Monday, April 6, 2026 - MAKE-UP SCHOOL DAY (Note Change)
Wednesday, April 15 - Chanhassen Jr/Sr Choir/Band trip
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - ACT for Juniors
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - MCA Reading Periods 1 & 2
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - MCA Reading Periods 1 & 2
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Early Release
Friday, April 24, 2026 - HBC Prom 7 PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - MCA Math Periods 1 & 2
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - MCA Math Periods 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - MCA Science Periods 1 & 2
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - MCA Science Periods 1 & 2
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Early Release
Friday, April 24, 2026 - HBC Prom 7 PM
May 11 - 6-12 Band and Choir concert
HBC Trap Team Season Is Almost Here!
The HBC Trap Team is gearing up for another great season — and we’d love to have you join us!
- Registration closes at NOON on March 23rd
- Practice begins March 30th
For more information or to sign up, contact Travis Dwire – 507-920-5520 or travis@millenniumrecycling.com
Spread the word and get ready for a great season!
ACT 2026 INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS
During the upcoming months, all juniors will be preparing for the ACT by completing the OntoCollege ACT Prep Course during ELA, Science & Math classes.
Here are some IMPORTANT DATES for your planning purposes. Both Practice-ACT & ACT are offered at HBC Secondary.
Throughout March - Students will prepare for ACT using John Baylor’s “On to College” Training at school & at home.
Throughout March - Juniors should complete an interest survey on ACT.org and pick 4 colleges to send their scores (Ms. Sandbulte will remind students of this.)
Tuesday, April 21st - ACT TEST DAY at HBC 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM! (Please ARRIVE EARLY - 7:50 AM!)
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Sandbulte - j.sandbulte@isd671.net
Spring Assessments Coming Soon
Spring Testing is an important time to check progress for our students. As we get closer to April, we will enter the Spring Assessment season. Below is our HBC Assessment Calendar. This will give you an idea when each assessment is scheduled for ACTs, MCAs and NWEAs.
Information for Families Regarding MCA Assessments – Spring 2026
HBC Families,
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that statewide assessments be administered annually in reading, mathematics and science. These assessments provide the state, districts, and schools with a snapshot of student learning in relation to the Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards.
When will HBC students take the MCA tests, and which grades participate?
Reading MCA IV (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10) - Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 2026
Math MCA III (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11) - Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Science MCA IV (Grades 5, 8, and 10) - Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, 2026
What are the MCA tests?
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCAs) are standards-based assessments in reading, mathematics, and science that measure student learning of the Minnesota Academic Standards. These assessments fulfill federal and state legislative requirements.
Why do we give these assessments?
MCA results provide valuable information to schools, districts, and MDE about how well students have learned the required concepts and skills. Educators use the results to guide instructional planning and evaluate curriculum effectiveness. Families can use the results as one measure of how their child is progressing in relation to grade-level standards. School- and district-level results are also used in federal and state accountability systems.
How are the MCA tests administered?
MCAs must be taken in person, even if a student is enrolled in an online program. Families of online learners should contact their school administrator for more information. Most students complete the MCA online, though some eligible students may take a paper version.
How can families help students prepare at home?
• Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes daily (fiction or nonfiction).
• Support completion of math assignments and review errors on homework and assessments.
• Practice reading and interpreting graphs and tables.
• Watch science documentaries and discuss topics in physical, life, and earth/space science.
• Maintain healthy routines, including proper nutrition, consistent sleep, and limited tablet and social media use.
Thank you for partnering with HBC Public Schools!
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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net