We are excited to introduce Laurie Kraayenbrink, our new Secondary Administrative Assistant. Laurie will be welcoming students, staff, and visitors from the front office. She brings many years of experience working in schools and is excited to join the H-BC Patriots community!
📌 Attendance Reminder:
If your student will be absent, please email Laurie with:
Student name
Grade level
Dates of absence
Reason for absence
✉️ Email: laurie.kraayenbrink@isd671.net
Please help us give Laurie a warm welcome!
🏀✨ Autograph Night is Back! ✨🏀
We’re excited to invite all of our students to Trading Card Autograph Night after our next two Friday basketball games! Come cheer on our teams and stay after the game to meet the players and get your trading cards autographed.
Girls Basketball Trading Card Autograph Night
📅 Friday, February 6th
🕒 After the game
Boys Basketball Trading Card Autograph Night
📅 Friday, February 13th
🕒 After the game
Elementary students—don’t forget to wear your Big Sioux or Patriot jerseys!
Driver’s Ed is coming up soon at HBC! Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early. Official letter will be sent home on 1/30/26.
📅 Tentative Dates: Feb 24 – March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: HBC Secondary – Room 406
💲 Cost: $400 (class & driving)
👩🏫 Instructor: Ms. Lammert
✅ MN Students: Must be 14.5 years old by Feb 25 to sign up
(Cut-off birthdate: 10/31/11 – MN; 10/31/12 - SD)
📝 Interest forms available in the HBC Secondary Office
📌 Sign up by January 30, 2026 to reserve your spot!
#HBCEducation #DriversEd
Admission- $5 for adults and all kids are free!
GO PATRIOTS!!
Micah Bush reached 1,000 career points tonight—an incredible accomplishment! This milestone reflects Micah’s hard work and dedication, along with the guidance and support of his coaches along the way.
Hard work pays off. Well done, Micah!
https://www.southwestminnesotaceo.com/
The 1970-1971 Patriot Basketball Team. Do you recognize any of these faces? Post in the comments if you do! Photo from Hugo Goehle's collection!
1/24/26 Basketball Update (Corrected Picture) - Good luck to our Varsity HBC Boys & Girls Teams! Double Header at Colman, South Dakota. Some important details about parking and if you can't make the game (live stream). Go Patriots!
The event will be live streamed by Big Sioux Media. See LINK (do NOT click link in comments)
https://bigsiouxmedia.com/2026-dakota-valley-conference-classic/
Click "January 24th - Click here to access video webcast page"
There is a $10 fee to get the livestream, but it is good for all 11 games for the day. Do not wait till tip-off to access the games.
If going to game - Parking: Please park on the north side of the school and enter through the north door (we only have 1 door on that side of the school)
Please share/like. #HBCBasketball
Show your HBC FFA pride with our official HBC FFA apparel! From cozy hoodies and crewnecks to long-sleeve and short-sleeve tees, there’s something for everyone.
Every purchase directly supports the HBC FFA Program, helping fund leadership development, career readiness, and hands-on agricultural learning opportunities for our students.
👉 Wear it proud.
👉 Support our members.
👉 Invest in the future of agriculture.
🛒 Order your HBC FFA gear today and make a difference! Store closes on 2/14/26.
https://luvprintexpress.com/hbcffa/shop/home
HBC Board of Education Regular Meeting proposed agenda for Monday, January 26, 2026: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RKePEwIn3tSSXCuejYN7HaAHH03_Xb520GQ0wvqg2u4/edit?usp=sharing
