H-BC Secondary Families:
I am hopeful you have taken the time to read the District’s plan for making up snow days as shared here: Link
Starting Monday, February 13, 2023 - through the end of the school year, Secondary Students will be dismissed at 3:18 PM. The elementary will be dismissed at 3:30 PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Paraprofessional Week
Thank you to our amazing secondary paraprofessionals! They are one of the many reasons why HBC is a GREAT place to learn and grow!
Pictured: Ms. Doer, Ms. Angelo, Ms. Erickson & Ms. Prohl (Not pictured: Ms. Kortlever)
H-BC Theater: H-BC student-actors & actresses performed for the 6th-12th secondary students on Tuesday. Thank you to Ms. Comp and the Theater Students for sharing the one act play, Goldilocks on Trial with our student body! Bravo!
HBC Patriots App & Website (New)
We’ve had A LOT of postponed basketball games this season already. Please make sure to look at the HBC Website or download the HBC App for the rescheduled games. You can also visit the RedRockConference website for the most accurate information for games/times/locations.
Also the winter sports season has officially begun! Please make sure to download the HBC Patriots App (details below) to get your student-athletes’ schedules. Thank you for supporting HBC Athletics!
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.
Here are some important reminders.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, February 10 - CEO Applications due for Sophomores or Juniors
Monday, February 13 - Regular Dismissal will be 3:18 PM for remainder of the year
Wednesday, February 15 Early Dismissal at Secondary 12:30 PM
Thursday, February 16 P/T Conferences 3:45-7:30 pm
Friday, February 17
Monday, February 20 - No School
February 23 - Quarter 3 Mid Quarter
March 1 - Drivers Education Classes Begin
Attention Current Sophomores & Juniors - CEO Applications due Feb. 10th
This entrepreneurship education seeks to prepare high school students to be responsible, enterprising individuals to become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers.
This program is open to juniors and seniors in Pipestone, Edgerton Public, Southwest Christian, Luverne, Adrian and Hills- Beaver Creek. The program's goal is to allow students to learn about the career possibilities in the communities while learning life skills to help them experience success.
The program correlates with the school year and we meet each day from 7-8:45 in one of the different communities. The group gets an inside look of 60 area businesses and learns to be accountable for themselves. There is no grade (GPA) requirement to apply.
Reezin’ For Freezin’ Polar Plunge (New)
The Luverne Area Community Foundation is a strong supporter of local organizations. H-BC has been a benefactor on several occasions. LACF is holding Luverne Leap on February 11. Our own Dylan Gehrke will represent H-BC Elementary at the event. Lydia Scruggs and Cloey Anderson will possibly represent H-BC Secondary at the event. To donate go to: luverne.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create. After you click to donate, in the box that says “specific project” type Hills-Beaver Creek Team.
1st Semester/Quarter 2 Grades Sent Home Today (1/27) - Reminder to check JMC for Academic Progress (New)
On Thursday, January 19th, it is the end of the semester and Quarter 2. Due to the E-Learning Day & Snow Days, 1st Semester Grades were sent today, Friday, January 27th.
Please continue to encourage your student(s) to always do their best, seek teacher support if they need help (before or after school) and complete all assignments. Students may also have an option to retake tests if they check with the teacher.
You can see up-to-date grades on JMC. (See below)
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone (Repeat)
February 16th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - The next conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 3:45 - 7:30 PM. Conferences will look similar to Open House where parents/caregivers can come and meet with their students’ respected teachers during the 3.5 hour time block. Teachers will be available to discuss students’ progress during this time. Please be considerate of other parents/caregivers who may be in the room by patiently waiting outside of classroom until classroom is open.
SWMN CEO for Sophomores & Juniors (New)
If you haven’t had a chance to learn about the SWMN CEO program that our students have the ability to participate in, you might want to check it out here Current 10th and 11th grade student applications must be submitted by February 10, 2023 for the 2023/24 school year.
On January 25th, the Sophomores and Juniors will have an opportunity to hear from Facilitator Katie Baustian and student Oliva Bork about this amazing opportunity!
Driver’s Education Starting Wednesday, March 1 (New)
Students who have a 2008 birthdate or before,
The Driver’s Education Course will be starting on Wednesday, March 1. The class will mostly be held after school for a duration of three weeks ending on March 16th. The class is a total of 30 hours of coursework. The cost of the course is $365.00 and will be due before you attend the first class (payable to HBC Schools). A letter was sent home today, Friday, January 27th for those who have birthdays in 2008 or before.
Here are the dates:
DATES FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSES:
Wednesday, March 1 - 12:45-4:45 PM (Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM)
Thursday, March 2 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 3 - 3:30-5:30 PM
Monday, March 6 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 7 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 8 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, March 9 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 10 - 3:30-5:30 PM
Monday, March 13 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 14 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 15 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, March 16 - 3:30-5:30 PM **** Parent Class at 6PM
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills (Repeat)
Winter Sports Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
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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.
Deficiency Lists for 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 begin Quarter 2 DL on November 22nd.
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.
Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council (Repeat)
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: With winter months coming, Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. wants to ensure all households eligible for energy or water bill assistance have access to help. H-BC Offices do have the Application Forms for anyone interested. Here is the link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/r2evtx4h
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net
Mr. Kellenberger