Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm--MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021. https://tinyurl.com/4b9ufpnx
Best of Luck to Gavin Harnack! He earned a trip to the Elementary Festival Honor Choir Concert which will be live streamed at noon on today, Thursday (4/22). This link should go right to the event! Let's show Gavin our support! #Patriotpride
https://fb.me/e/3K8b1ELAi
H-BC is looking for a Summer Baseball Coach for Summer Rec. grades 7/8. Contact Mr. VanWyhe for more details 507-673-2541 x1132
GREAT job to our band/choir students who performed for the solo/ensemble contest today! Although a little different this year, our choir hosted 6 group and 2 solo performances this year. Our band students also performed for the judge - Mr. Nelson! #HBCBand&Choir #Patriotpride
H-BC Early dismissal today, Wednesday, April 14. Dismissal Times--12:30 at Secondary School and 12:45 at the Elementary School! NO Early Dismissals in month of May!
H-BC K-12 Art Teacher Opening for the 2021-2022 School Year. Please share!
HBC Elementary 2021 Spring Concert Information - Please "Like" or "Share" or "Retweet" to spread the word about our AMAZING Elementary Patriot Musicians! #Patriotpride
Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm--MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021. https://tinyurl.com/t3jvcv8h
Today's golf meet in Westbrook has been postponed until tomorrow. The times will stay the same.
H-BC is looking for substitute bus drivers!
Happy National Library Week! Thank you to Mrs. Moore for keeping the HBC Libraries running smoothly!
HBC Spring Sports are HERE! Good luck to our track and field & golf athletes this spring. Both track and golf practices started today. We are hoping for calmer and warmer days ahead. Meet dates will be posted soon. #Trackandfield #golf #Patriotpride
Congratulations to our HBC Historians! These students punched their ticket to the Regional Contest for National History Day! Mazzi Moore- Individual Website Category; Brooklynne Hubbard- Individual Exhibit Category; Hailey Moser & Olivia Deelstra- Group Exhibit Category
Congratulations to our HBC CEO students - Elly Klosterbuer, Kenzie Voss and Sam Moser. These students applied, interviewed and were accepted into the the Southwest Minnesota CEO program. The CEO program is an entrepreneurship educational programs which seeks to prepare students to be responsible, enterprising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to economic development for their communities. These students will have real life learning experiences with the opportunity to take risks, manage the results, and learn from the outcomes. HBC is proud of you! #Patriotpride #CEO
Congratulations to Taryn Rauk for being selected as a 20-21 Honorable Mention All-State Girls Basketball Player! As Coach W. stated, "Taryn has transformed and elevated her game more than any player I have ever coached! Her dedication to the game and her work ethic provides a model for our underclassmen to look up to." Congrats Taryn. HBC Basketball thanks you for being a PATRIOT! #Allstate #13 #Patriotpride
The final day to order an elementary yearbook is tomorrow. Please use the website to order or send $16 with your child.
Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com
Use Yearbook ID Code 2103221
H-BC is in need of a Long Term Substitute Teacher for 1st Grade and Preschool Beginning May 10, 2021. Please spread the word.
If you didn't get a ticket, please support our HBC Girls Basketball team as they face SWC in the Sub-Section Championship (3/22) at 7 PM by watching the Live Stream here. Wear green! #Greenout #Patriotpride
http://www.christensenbroadcasting.com/cms/sports/sports-streaming/
Green means Go! Let's keep our HBC Girls Basketball Team going by wearing GREEN on Monday to support them in the Sub-Section Championship vs SWC @ 7 PM. Students, Staff, Parents and Fans - Please wear GREEN on Monday, March 22nd to SCHOOL, WORK and the GAME! Please Like.#GREEN
Such talented 8th graders! 8th grade English students completed their book study on The Odyssey. Students chose one of these final projects: 1. create a board game of the challenges of Odysseus or 2. Create a mask of a character and an essay on the character or 3. Research three constellations and explain how they relate to Greek mythology or 4. Create a travel brochure explaining the places Odysseus visits on his trip. A lot of learning, student engagement and fun in Ms. Slaba's classroom. #Odyssey #Patriotpride
Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm--WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/9cejz7wy
Juniors working on their Genius Hour Projects. Students pick an interest, develop a project and LEARN. Students with medical field interests learning how to stitch faux skin. Future money manager learning about Bitcoin. Art students learn how to transfer photos to wood art.
Freshmen Geometry students leaning math in a Volume Scavenger Hunt in Ms. Wysong's class. Students are working on finding the volumes for various 3-D shapes using collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking and of course... calculators help! #studentengagement #HBCGeometry
Updated Banners in Gymnasium (including two 2020s)! Thank you Mr. Harnack and HBC Computer Publishing for updating the HBC Athletics Banners. Did any of you contribute to these Conference/State Championships? Make a comment below. #Patriotpride #GoPatriots
It's Spring Time! Ag 10 students learning about seeds and germination for school garden. Students will be germinating multiple seeds including strawberries, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, beans and much more. Stay tuned to hear more about HBC Secondary School Garden! #HBCAg
It's Basketball Tournament Time! Good luck to our HBC Boys Basketball Team as they travel to HLOF on Thursday, March 18th. Game time is 7 PM. If you didn't get a ticket for the game, live stream here...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRsO6OHWS2EcEDUnhr2uug
Go Patriots
HBC Track and Field apparel order (embroidered items just have PATRIOT logo — doesn’t say Patriots Track and Field)! Order by March 30! https://hbctrackandfield2021.itemorder.com
H-BC Early dismissal today, Wednesday, March 17. Dismissal Times--12:30 at Secondary School and 12:45 at the Elementary School!
Have a project, but do not have the time? Let Patriot Millworks build it for you! Please give us a call or email! Please Share, Like or Retweet #Patriotmillworks #Webuildwhatyouneed
Congratulations to the HBC Robotics Team on being named Robot Design Champion out of 28 teams! Robot Design is awarded to the team that impresses the jury with an innovative and robust design, as well as creative and efficient programming. Way to go Patriots! #Patriotpride
Hills-Beaver Creek Schools E-Learning Day today, Monday, March 15. Please follow the District's E-Learning Plan-Found here: https://tinyurl.com/368672ap Stay safe!
The H-BC Junior High Robotics team heads to Sioux Falls for the State South Dakota competition. You can watch them live on YouTube via the links below. Our first run is at 12:55.
Game Stream: https://youtu.be/sCTZjJV1PME
Scoreboard Stream: https://youtu.be/ilK_qklt85I
Awards Show Link: https://youtu.be/ODWA0XwO5rc (hopefully will start at 5 pm)
Happy School Social Worker Week---H-BC's Mrs. Ceynowa-Breuer! You are greatly appreciated!
The Hills-Beaver Creek Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 School Calendar at its meeting this past evening 3/9/2021. Here is a link to the 21-22 HBC School Calendar-- https://5il.co/qggn
H-BC Preschool Registration Night - Monday March 29th at 6:00 pm.
Parents enrolling new Little Patriot Academy students are welcome!
H-BC All-Day Kindergarten Round Up is Friday, March 19th - 8:15am-3:15pm. Call H-BC Elementary for more details!
Great win tonight for our HBC Girls Basketball Team vs MCC. Congratulations to Taryn Rauk who scored her 1,000 point! Taryn joins only 19 other HBC athletes who have accomplished this feat. Way to go, Taryn! #1000points #HBCBasketball #GoPatriots
Watch the girls take on Red Rock Central using this link https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rPlkUBLEDSY&feature=youtu.be
You have Goat to be Kidding me! HBC Ag 9 students are studying goats so why not bring in baby goats (also called kids)? Thank you Luke F. for allowing the class to hold and experience goats first-hand. Another great authentic in-person learning experience for our students.
Ms. Edmundson's 6th graders did an awesome job researching and presenting about Communication History last week with their National History Project. Click the link below to see just how amazing they are! Go 6th Grade Historians!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AAw0zYtiys
Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm--TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/3edayz3j
On Friday (2/26) our AMAZING 6th Graders celebrated National History Day! Our students spent weeks researching, writing, collaborating about their project on Communication. On Friday, they shared their research with community judges. Well done 6th grade! #Nationalhistoryday
Good luck to our Boys Basketball team as they travel to Mountain Lake tonight (3/2). You can support our boys by watching this Live Stream. JV starts at 6 PM followed by Varsity. Click below #GoPatriots
JV: https://youtu.be/5U_rlqu25Fs
Varsity: https://youtu.be/Fxj2F_jLMGw
This HBC Secondary PBIS Team has been working hard to create a positive culture & climate throughout this school year. They have created G.R.A.D. virtual tickets, advisory lessons, fun activities and incentives for student leaders who are Goal-Orientated, Respectful, Accountable and Determined. Each day they make this school better! #PatriotGRAD #HBC #PBIS
Good luck to our Girls Basketball Team tonight (3/1). HBC travels to MLA-C! You can support them by watching these Live Streams! JV at 6 PM followed by Varsity. Go Patriots!
JV: https://youtu.be/_qjpU_-5n5w
Varsity: https://youtu.be/fs6_93vXMH8
Thanks to Ms. Anderson and the HBC FFA for hosting a great FFA Week! The week concluded with a tractor parade on Friday! #makingmemories #FFAWeek
Saturday's Junior High Basketball game will be played at the Edgerton Public High School Gymnasium at 9:00 am. The game will be streamed for free on the NFHS Network website.
Please "Like" "Retweet" "Share" - HBC FFA would love to conclude FFA Week with a Bring Your Tractor to School Parade. FFA Members please park at the old school. Parade will start at 12:15 PM on Friday (2/25) - See Route. School, Main Street then Tuff Home #FFAParade
H-BC Early dismissal today, Thursday, February 25. 12:30 at Secondary School and 12:45 at the Elementary School!
Seniors Emma K. and Abby O. created February Care Packages for our Rock County Law Enforcement staff. They created this Genius Hour project in English 12 class to support and encourage those Law Enforcement Officials who serve us everyday. Pictured with Sheriff Evan Verbrugge
Great day to be a Patriot during FFA Week. HBC FFA hosted an ALL-School Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday morning. The theme of the day was camouflage/blaze orange! It was a great way to start the day! Well done FFA student leaders and Ms. Anderson! #FFAweek
Happy FFA Week! Our HBC FFA Chapter hosted Ag Olympics in the gymnasium during advisory time on Wednesday. Students competed in Egg Toss, Tug of War and Hay Bale Toss! A lot of fun celebrating an amazing program and farming! #HBCFFA #FFAweek #Patriotrpride
School Board Recognition Week! Board Member Dan LaRock was inadvertently omitted from yesterday's post recognizing H-BC Board Members. Apologies! We recognize him today!
Happy School Board Recognition Week 2/22-2/26! Good time to recognize the members of the Hills-Beaver Creek Board of Education: Tim Bosch, Arlyn Gehrke, Chris Harnack, Renae Knobloch, Tami Rauk, Ethan Rozeboom. Thank you for all you do!
HBC Secondary Students,
Let's CELEBRATE FFA week next week (Feb. 22nd-26th)! We will have dress-days, FFA breakfast on Wednesday, FFA Games during Wednesday Advisory and of course, Drive Your Tractor to School Day on Friday. Show your FFA Spirit by dressing up!
Good luck to our Boys HBC Basketball team as they travel to Red Rock Central tonight (2/19). You can support HBC Basketball by watching them on this LIVE stream from RRC. 6 PM JV game followed by Varsity. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBZJWgIaY2bZOxHWeAKTsw
Greetings! The H-BC Board of Education Regular Meeting that was scheduled for Monday, February 22 has been cancelled. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 8, 2021.
Good luck to our HBC Girls Basketball Team as they travel to Okabena to face HLO-F on Thursday, Feb. 18th. JV starts at 6 PM followed by Varsity. You can support our girls by watching Live Stream here.
https://tinyurl.com/16m32qxq
Congratulations to Blake Leenderts and Mazzi Moore for advancing to the Chapter Invitational for Math Counts! Good luck to these 8th grade mathematicians at the Math Counts Chapter Invitational next week! #Patriotpride #Mathcounts
Shout out to the HBC Arts Programs! Such an amazing time seeing these students perform and create. The HBC Art Class's glass mosaic is almost complete! Students are also busy preparing for our Spring Concerts (May 10th & May 14th). #Create #HBCArts
HBC 6th Graders had a Poetry Party today with cake, lemonade, fun and poetry! These 6th grade poets wrote 11 different poems and shared them with their classmate. Great work 6th grade! #HBCPoets
HBC Food Pic! It's a GREAT day to be a Patriot! Thank you HBC Cooks for the fun, delicious meal to celebrate a 4 day weekend and Valentines Day! Pizza and Jello Cup! Delicious! #Patriotpride
Good luck to our HBC Boys Basketball team as they travel to Adrain/Ellsworth tonight (2/11). You can support our boys by watching the live stream at this site. JV at 6 PM followed by Varsity. #HBCbasketball
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/adrian-high-school-adrian-mn
Good Luck HBC Girls Basketball! For those interested in watching the MCC vs HBC Girls Basketball game tonight (2/9/21), watch here: http://www.christensenbroadcasting.com/cms/sports/sports-streaming/?B=219706
JV squad starts at 6:00pm followed by Varsity.
Good Luck to our HBC Girls basketball team as they travel to MCC tomorrow (2/9)! JV starts at 6 PM followed by Varsity. You can support our girls by watching the LIVE Stream here.
http://www.christensenbroadcasting.com/cms/sports/sports-streaming/?B=219706
Good Luck to our HBC Boys basketball team as they travel to WWG tonight (2/5)! JV starts at 6 PM followed by Varsity. You can support our boys by watching the LIVE Stream here.
https://www.facebook.com/wwghighschool
Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm- Monday, February 8, 2021. Agenda is here: tinyurl.com/18s1ocpz
Jr. High GIRLS Basketball games against HLO-F will be live streamed via this link today (2/4) at 4:30. The 7th grade girls play first followed by 8th. Good luck Patriots!
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDRsO6OHWS2EcEDUnhr2uug
Jr. High Boys Basketball games against Luverne will be live streamed via Facebook today at 4:25. The seventh grade boys play first.
Watch the game using this link https://www.facebook.com/events/3619926541396589/
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools have a two hour delayed start today, Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Congratulations to Gavin Wysong! Gavin has officially signed to play football and continue his education at University of Sioux Falls! The Cougars are getting an amazing student leader! Way to go, Gavin! #Patriotpride #USF #HBCfootball
Reminder: HBC Secondary dismissed at 12:30 and Elementary dismissed at 12:45 today, Wednesday, February 3.
Thank you Rock Ranch for allowing our 9th grade Ag students to visit and learn more about horse management & care! Students were able to break up into small groups and learn about everything from hooves, teeth, saddles, care, riding and much more. What a place to learn!
February is Black History Month! Secondary Students, check out our Black History Library Book Collection and learn about Black Leaders who made a positive impact on our world and country. Also check out one of these interesting books! #blackhistory #HBCpride
Today's junior high girls basketball games against Luverne will be livestreamed on the HBCPatriots Facebook page. You can use this link to access the game, starting at 4:30.
tinyurl.com/3b2fjyo2
Thank you Secondary Paraprofessionals for all you do to support our students and HBC Secondary. We couldn't do the work without you! (L-R) Ms. Olivier, Ms. Erickson, Ms. Prohl, Ms. Wipf, Ms. Larson, Ms. Doerr, (not pictured Ms. Kortlever) #HBCsecondaryparaprofessionals
Hills-Beaver Creek has great Paraprofessionals! Shout out to all of them during Paraprofessional Week 2021! Thank you for all you do!
6th Grade Artists painting acrylic on canvas with Mr. Johnson. These creative artists showing off their skills in the commons. Many different animals and A LOT of color. Way to make this world beautiful! #Patriotpride #HBCart
Boys Basketball vs HLOF (Away Game) 6 PM 1/26/21 Live Feed. Click here to support our HBC Boys Basketball Team! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRsO6OHWS2EcEDUnhr2uug?fbclid=IwAR0hi4OZhrtijVPj8HwcHnVeT2ewHcHDxhW8EmaRaaBGcKoZNHzslG7ZFGo
Tonight's girls junior high basketball games will be in Ellsworth.
HBC Art II and III students planning, designing and collaborating on the HBC School Mosaic for the 20 - 21 School Year. Great start and excited to see the finish! #HBCArt #Thearts #Patriotpride
Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm- Monday, January 25, 2021. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y28hcx9k
This afternoon's junior high boys basketball games will be streamed live on Facebook. Use this link to find the games.
https://fb.me/e/co3XjnrG0
GREAT work HBC Robotics Team! These are pictures from their Wednesday practice. Collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, coding, communication, learning from mistakes, engineering, and much more! A lot of learning happening with these students. #Patriotpride #STEM
Good luck to the Lady Patriots Basketball Team! They travel to WWG for tonight's game(1/21) at 6PM. The game will be streamed on this link if you would like to watch. Reminder: Only 2 parents per player will be allowed into gym.
https://www.facebook.com/wwghighschool
HBC Mock Trial Team celebrates 1st WIN of the year with a donut party! Congratulations to Lauren, Abby, Taylor, Tahliya, Madison, Hannah, Jacob Kyler & Allie! HBC beat Fairmont yesterday in a virtual mock trail competition. #HBCMocktrial #Patriotpride #donuts
LIVE NOW - HBC Jr. High Boys vs. Edgerton Christian @ Edgerton on 1/19/21 @ 4:30 PM. Watch our 7th and 8th grade boys basketball players as they take on the Edgerton Christian. Go Patriots! Link below
https://fb.watch/3767c_Ojdu/
It's Basketball Season! Due to capacity regulations, we are limiting the number of fans allowed into Home/Away Games. But, you can still tune in to Cable Chanel 242 or you can also purchase a subscription from NFHS for all home basketball games. See schedule with HBC App.
Fur Hats Off to the FFA Fish & Wildlife Team! Austin, Oliver, Cole, Tyson and Calvin punched their ticket to the State Competition. This team placed 4th at Region. Austin Allen placed 9th overall for individual. Well done FFA! #FFA #State #Patriotpride
Which 8th grade bridge can hold the most weight? HBC students research, design, collaborate, compromise, critically think and build the strongest bridge possible. Obviously, their favorite day is DEMOLITION day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy-3eWA1_5Q&feature=youtu.be
These FFA students received their FFA jackets this week! Good luck to them as they learn more about agriculture and become future FFA leaders. Way to go Amalia, Layla, Lanae, Damion, Carter, Riley, Alexis, Larissa, Sylvia, Brynn, Megan and Taryn! #HBCFFA #Patriotpride
HBC Girls Basketball Update - HBC Girls vs. RRC (Away game) for today 1/15/21 has been canceled due to weather conditions. No make-up games are scheduled yet. Please stay safe.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian will be closed for in-person learning on Friday, January 15, 2021. Hills-Beaver Creek Public Schools will be having an E-Learning day.
Boys Basketball Update - Saturday's (1/16) game HBC Boys vs. Southwest Christian has been moved to 1 PM (JV Game) and Varsity Boys Game to follow. Please spread the word! #HBCBasketball #Patriot Pride
Due to the forecasted weather, ALL activities canceled for today, 1/14/21. This includes games (no make-up games yet), practice and students wishing to stay after for the early release. Please make plans accordingly. Stay safe.
Good Day! Here is the virtual meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm- Monday, January 11, 2021. Agenda is here:
https://tinyurl.com/y49amkjg
Congratulations to Chase Bosch, Tory Knobloch, Tyson Bork and Gavin Wysong who made the 2020 Minnesota 9-Man All-State Football Team. Bork earned running back position; Wysong earned quarterback position; Bosch and Knobloch were honorable mention. #HBCfootball #Patriotpride
For Prior to School Bus changes, please call the the HBC AM bus line at 507-962-3240 press 4 after answer. This is a new procedure with the district's new phone system! This line is for AM busing changes only! This is a change from the district's previous procedure.
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm- Monday, December 28, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y8ytdv42
Here's a throwback Christmas video for you to enjoy! Stay safe and warm! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MorhLxSEJU
H-BC Schools are closed for in person--12/23. Due to the forecasted weather conditions, Hills-Beaver Creek will have an e-learning day, Weds, December 23. With the e-learning day and early dismissal/shortened day, teaching staff will be available until 12:30 pm. Stay safe!
Need a book recommendation? Check out the HBC Secondary Selfie Book Recommendations outside the library! Over 40 teachers and students submitted selfies with their favorite book! Congrats to our 3 winners who won an HBC Patriot Blanket! Grab a good book for Christmas Break!
HBC Sr. High Band & Choir students had the privilege to go Christmas caroling at the Tuff Memorial Home today. What a joy to visit our favorite community members! There are many benefits of living in a small community... this is one of them. Merry Christmas Tuff Home!
A wise elf once said, "the best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
Music teacher Mrs. Comp is looking to spread some cheer, use this link to listen to holiday music from students in grades K-6 at H-BC Elementary.
https://youtu.be/6VdPyyP_7N8
Here are some selections from the 6, 7, and 8th grade WINTER Concert on Monday, December 14. GREAT work Jr. High Band and Choir students!
This link will work until January 14. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-gnWgiAn3E
GREAT job HBC Sr. High Band, Sr. High Concert Band, Choir and Drumline! If you missed them on Facebook Live, please tune in to the Hills Cable Channel 242 to see the Winter Concert Performance at 9 PM. BRAVO! #Patriotpride #HBCwinterconcert
The H-BC Senior High Vocal and Instrumental music concert is tonight. We can't welcome visitors but we would love for you to tune in with us via Facebook. The stream starts just before 7. Use the link below to find the Live Stream on Facebook.
https://fb.me/e/cIKytMJHM
Congratulations to Gavin Wysong and Coach Rex Metzger for being recognized on the 2020 MN Vikings All-State Football Team. Gavin is one of 32 players recognized across the state! Coach Metzger was named Coach of the Year! https://www.vikings.com/news/2020-all-state-team-announced
It's a GREAT day to be a Patriot! Ms. Edmundson's 6th graders greeted our students as they entered the school with Christmas music, an open door and a mint or chocolate. Thank you 6th grade for this idea to show kindness to ALL! #Patriotpride #12daysofkindness
Throwback Tuesday - If you need a dose of holiday cheer, take a few minutes to watch our AMAZING HBC Staff perform some Christmas Classics for the students back in 2018. The good ole days! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHnd5etYZYY
Please visit our HBC Patriots Facebook Page to view our 2020 Jr. High (6th/7th/8th Grade) Winter Concert tonight (12/14). The concert will go LIVE at 7PM sharp! If you missed it, please watch again on Hills Cable Channel 242 at 9 PM! Good luck choir and band students!
Behold! The 2020 HBC Secondary Christmas Tree! This year's tree is dedicated to our 2020 HBC Football Team on their Associated Press State Championship. Thank you to Ms. Oftedahl's students for making this happen. #HBCfootball #Patriotpride
Congratulations to Rex Metzger for winning District Coach of the Year!
8th Grade Industrial Arts class concluded their CO2 cartridge car unit with races this week! This unit was loaded with science, design, engineering, problem solving and a little competition. Great work 8th graders!
Jr. High Holiday Band/Choir Concert (Grades 6/7/8) Update - Please make sure you tune in for our concert on Monday, December 14th at 7PM. NO visitors or allowed due to COVID, but we will be live streaming the concert via Facebook Live & Cable Channel 242. Link will be coming!
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm- Monday, December 14, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y5s73d7p
Just in time for Christmas! Get your HBC Football Championship apparel ordered today! T-shirts, sweatshirts & long sleeves are available. Click this link to see more. Go Patriots! #Patriotpride #HBCfootball #champions
https://luvprintexpress.com/HBCchamps/shop/home
It was a beautiful morning at Hills-Beaver Creek!
HBC is so proud of these Patriot leaders. Congratulations to Abby Knobloch and Taryn Rauk. Abby made the All-Conference Volleyball Team and Taryn was All-Conference Honorable Mention. #PatriotPride #AllConference
GREAT week at HBC! Congratulations to our All-District Football 2020 Team. (L to R) Chase Bosch, Zander Wysong, Tory Knobloch, Max Scholten, Tyson Bork, Calvin Erickson and Gavin Wysong. Bork and Wysong earned Offensive Players of the Year & Knobloch earned Lineman of the Year
Congratulations to Taryn Rauk on her signing day. Taryn officially signed to Dordt University to play basketball and continue her education. Way to go Taryn! Dordt is getting a leader on and off the court. #signingday #HBCProud
Ms. Oftedahl's students spent time at the Tuff Memorial Home this week constructing these festive snowmen for the Tuff residents. It was a lot of fun and a lot of paint! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our friends and loved ones at the Tuff Home. #Patriotpride
Tomorrow is hat/headband day at H-BC Elementary.
Students who bring $1 can spend the day wearing the hat or headband of their choice.
The $1 donation will go toward the Rock County SHARE program. Students have been doing a great job bringing in toiletry donations!
Congratulations to the Hills-Beaver Creek football team for being named the Associated Press State Champions!
Congratulations to the Section 3 - 9 man Champions - The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots. This team is one of the finest teams to come out of HBC and they deserve this championship and much more! Great work players and coaches! #Patriotpride #HBCfootball
Here is the link to order your Patriot basketball gear! November 29 is the deadline to order. https://hbc-patriots-basketball.itemorder.com/sale
HBC Football Update for 11/20. We have 60 extra tickets for tonight's Section Championship vs. ML. They will be sold on a 'first come first serve' basis. Come early if you would like one. Cost is EXACTLY $7 (Exact Change Only!). Kick off 6 PM. Gate opens at 5 PM. Go Pates!
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 7 pm- Monday, November 23, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/yyh674ab
Happy American Education Week!
HBC will host Mountain Lake in football Friday night 11/20 at 6:00 for the Section Championship.
HBC Volleyball Update: Monday, November 23 VB game at HLOF has been moved to Thursday, November 19. Please plan accordingly.
Great win last night Lady Patriot Volleyball Team! Thank you parents for supporting our HBC Volleyball Program and your student-athlete(s). We are going to miss these senior girls! Thank you seniors for your leadership! #Parentnight #PatriotPride
Elementary Student Council members (Gavin Harnack, Trinity Olson, Jace Gacke, Penni Moore and Ian Lingen - not picture Claire Boeve) set up an appreciation station today in honor of American Education Week. Students wrote thank you cards to staff members at the school.
Early dismissal today Wednesday, November 18th- 12:30 Secondary and 12:45 Elementary. Thank you to all who attended parent teacher conferences last evening. Upcoming early dismissals 11/25/20 and then 12/3/20.
Parents,
A friendly reminder that both HBC Elementary and Secondary have Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight (Nov. 17). If you would like a zoom/phone call conference at the Secondary, please email your student's teacher.
Happy American Education Week! To kick off this special week which celebrates public education and those who make a difference and serve our students, the secondary staff wore their college alma mater shirt to promote post-secondary education. A lot of colleges represented!
Parents of Volleyball Players,
Tuesday, November 17th is Parents Night for HBC Volleyball. HBC will host Edg. for the last home game. Parents will be announced before the varsity volleyball game (usually around 7PM). All 3 (A,B,C) teams and players/parents will be recognized.
Volleyball Update (11/13):
The following games have been scheduled to replace the MLBO and WWG games:
Friday, November 20 at SWC
Tuesday, November 24 at Edgerton
Both games are updated in HBC app and Red Rock Conf. website
Good luck to the Patriot Volleyball Team as they Travel to RRC tonight (11/13). If you can't make the game, please support our girls by watching online.
Go to : www.redrockcentral.org
click on the youtube icon on the top of page
click on the game you would like to watch
HBC Football Update for 11/12/20
We have 50 extra tickets for tonight's football game vs. ML. They will be sold on a 'first come first serve' basis. Come early if you would like one. Cost is EXACTLY $5. Dress Warm! Limited parking around field due to snow. Go Patriots!
H-BC Elementary and Secondary School School Early Dismissals: Today, Thursday, Nov. 12 , and next Wed., Nov. 18 are planned 12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary School Dismissal times. Also, Elementary P/T Conf. tonight, Thurs., Nov. 12 and Tuesday, Nov. 17 both schools.
It's Parents Night on Thursday, November 12th as your HBC Patriots take on the Mountain Lake Area Wolverines! Kick off at 7 PM (Hills). We will recognize our parents before the game (6:50PM). See you there! Go Patriots! #HBCfootball #parentsnight #Brrrrrrr
The PTO is having a Patriot clothing sale for the holidays. Please visit the link below and purchase before November 27th. Great way to show school spirit and support our PTO! Go Patriots!
http://www.mybstarkstore.com/hbc/
We have our first State Qualified FFA Team! These five will be competing at the State Convention in April in the Soils Career Development Event. They practiced hard and were able to grab a 5th place spot out of 9 teams. Well done Carter, Zander, Max, Casey and Donavon! #StateFFA
Veterans and/or parents and student's of Veterans,
Stop by the HBC Secondary Office (Hills) for a Veterans Day Thank You Card and Gift! HBC would like to thank and honor you for your service. Thank you to Security Savings Bank for the generous donation. Stop by this week.
HBC honors all of our veterans on this momentous day, Veterans Day 2020. Thank you to all veterans for your sacrifice and service. Please view HBC's Veterans Day Program on channel 242. The program will be running all day. Please 'share' and/or 'like'.
Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary dismissing at 1:30 and Elementary Dismissing at 1:45 today, Tuesday, November 10. No After school Activities.
Volleyball Update: Girls Volleyball vs. MLA-C has been canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10th. The next game will be Friday, November 13th vs. Red Rock Central (@ Lamberton). Good luck girls!
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for 6 pm- Thursday, November 12, 2020. Note change of meeting time and day. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y6g2f79y
The Fall book fair is ONLINE only.
Please support of our students' literacy needs.
Free shipping if you spend over $25.
The school gets a portion of every purchase.
Contact Mrs. Moore if you need gift ideas, she would love to help you shop!
https://tinyurl.com/y3aaa2ab
H-BC Families--H-BC Schools are dismissing EARLYThursday, 11/12/2020. Dismissal times--12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary School. This EARLY Dismissal is not on the original School Calendar. REMINDER: Also, tomorrow, 11/6 is a planned Early Dismissal. Thank you!
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Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, October 26, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y6bf6ekw
H-BC Elementary Eye black stickers for sale--Cost $1 sponsored by the PTO. May be purchased tomorrow 10/23 by students @ HBC Elementary. Patriot Homecoming!
H-BC Families--H-BC Schools are scheduled to have an early dismissal Thursday, 10/29/2020. Dismissal times--12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary School. Here is a link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/yysvqa8w --Thank you all! No LPA that day either.
Brrrrr! It's cold which means Christmas is around the corner! HBC Jr. Parents are selling Christmas Wreaths and more. Please retweet, share and like. See flyer!
Not interested in cooking for Homecoming Friday night? Let the Jr. Parents help you out! Join in on the fun for a pre-game meal. There are also To-go Orders Available. Thank you Jr. Parents! See flyer!
Today, Wednesday, October 21 is a 12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary School Dismissal Day. Also, reminder to Elementary Parents the drive by parade Friday, October 23 at 2:30 in front of Elementary School. Hope your day is great!
Homecoming 2020 looked a little different but our students made it fun and HBC has a NEW King and Queen. Congrats to all students on Coronation Court and King Chase Bosch and Queen Annie Bos. Be Proud of these 2021 Seniors. Their future is very BRIGHT!
GREAT news HBC Football Fans! HBC vs. Edgerton at Hills with a 1 PM kickoff on Sat., 10/17. Please have recycled HLOF ticket for entry into game. Tickets will be returned to players at practice on Friday. Please like, share or retweet. #HBCfootball #whateverittakes
Great WIN Lady Patriot Volleyball Team! Amazing energy and great teamwork! #Patriotpride #HBC Volleyball
HBC vs. HLOF Varsity Football Game has been canceled tonight. Tune in to support our Lady Patriot Volleyball Team vs. Edgerton. Here is the link.
http://www.christensenbroadcasting.com/cms/sports/sports-streaming/
Varsity Football Reminder for Tonight's 7PM Match-up - HBC vs HLOF will be on these channels: Alliance Communications (channel 242 and NFHS website/app link) You will only be allowed into game if you have a ticket (max. capacity 250). #GoPatriots #HBCfootball
6th Grade MN Studies students visited Hills Bros Farm for a lesson on MN History. Students were visited by gifted story-teller from past (Pucky Sandager) who talked about homesteading/MN/Bruce/Hills history. Fantastic Experience for our students. Thank you, Mr. Sandager!
Last week our elementary students received a special treat! The Live Like Cat foundation donated new books to ALL of our students in the elementary. Please take look at the flyer that was sent home or visit their facebook page, LiveLikeCat for more information! The mission of this foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that are committed to children, education, literacy, and teaching. Thank you to Live Like Cat!!
If you cannot make the Girls Volleyball Away Game at Edgerton Tonight (Friday, 10/15). Here is the link to watch them online. Go Patriots and Good Luck!
http://www.christensenbroadcasting.com/cms/sports/sports-streaming/
H-BC Families--H-BC Schools are now scheduled to have an early dismissal Wednesday, 10/21/2020. Dismissal times--12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary School. Here is a link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/y2w7llto--Thank you all! No LPA that day either.
One year ago today, we lost our friend, classmate, teammate, son and brother. But you live on through us and Team Ethan is stronger than ever. We miss you, Ethan. #TeamEthan #Patriotstrong #Missyou #HBC
H-BC School Family--Here is a changed H-BC District School Calendar. Now January 18 is a school day and January 25 a non school day. See the H-BC District Calendar here https://5il.co/m2e0
What an AMAZING week at HBC! Great job student-athletes. Our community is so happy to see you all compete. Way to be a Patriot! #PatriotPride
HBC Varsity Football vs Sleepy Eye St Mary’s link for tonight’s game. Go Patriots. https://fb.me/e/1I1DAvFuF
Hills-Beaver Creek is blessed to have great principals at both buildings! Todd Holthaus at the elementary and Andrew Kellenberger at the secondary! Thanks for all your har work in helping make HBC great! Happy Principal's Week!
Thanks Deb Hartz for being an awesome custodian!!!
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, October 12, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y6fb4bqv
Apologies, I have been informed that the H-BC Flu Shot Clinic scheduled for tomorrow October 8 has been POSTPONED. We will keep you posted as to when the Flu Clinic will occur. Postponement is related to the availability of flu vaccine.
Today, Wednesday, October 7 is a 12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary School Dismissal Day. Also, remember that tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th is the H-BC Flu Clinic. Hope your day is great!
Make sure to wish H-BC Secondary Principal, Mr. Kellenberger a great Principal Week! We celebrate him this week! Thank you for all you do for H-BC Secondary staff and students! Principal week October 5-11.
Sub sandwich pickup will be Saturday, October 3, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the high school! If you ordered from the junior parents please pick them up at this time.
Today is National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day and H-BC Elementary is lucky to have two of the BEST, LISA DURST AND JASONN RAUK!!
These two deal with the ups and downs and messes of working for customers whose ages range from 3 to 12. And the bonus for our school –they do it with a smile (trust me, Jake is always smiling) and with a VERY positive attitude. They are the labor force that made our school COVID ready, they deserve a special day EVERY month.
THANKS JAKE AND LISA FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!!!
Congratulations! Mrs. Wysong wants to welcome this year's virtual Math Counts Competitors. Their first practice is Tuesday at 7:45.
Pick up for the Jr. class Sub Sandwich orders is this Saturday (10/3) from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Jr/Sr High School in Hills. If you are unable to pick up at that time, please make arrangements as needed. See you on Saturday!
~Jr. Class Parents
HBC Football Players & Families (10th-12th Grade),
Purchase your Varsity Away Game Passes for the season at the Secondary School Office. $18 for 3 games! 12th Grade Players can purchase 4 passes; 10th-11th Grade Players can purchase 3 passes. First Away Game:10/9 (Sleepy Eye)
Secondary Fall Conferences - Thursday, Oct. 8th (Zoom or Phone Call)
Students and Parents,
Please click below to sign-up for Fall Secondary (6th-12th Grade) Conferences which will be held via Zoom or Phone Call.
https://tinyurl.com/yxwolzct
H-BC Schools has a Special Needs Paraprofessional Opening: Here are the details: https://5il.co/llmn
Please help spread the word!
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, September 28, 2020. Agenda is here:
https://tinyurl.com/y34tq48u
So proud of our HBC Student Athletes! They have been preparing for their fall sport for the past 6 months and are ready to play.
At HBC, we support our student athletes and believe they can play and be safe. Way to go Seniors! #Letusplay #MSHSL
Great way to support our students, school and activities by buying some Sub Sandwiches for the fall. Thank you Jr. Parents! Please see flyer for information about buying some Sub Sandwiches! Please like or retweet. Go Patriots!
FFA Opening Night on Monday, September 21st from 7 - 8 PM. All FFA members (9th - 12th) are invited to come to HBC Secondary (north end by picnic tables) for FREE pizza and cookies. Yard games to follow meeting. See you there students!
Jr. Parents are painting patriot heads on sidewalks and driveways. All heads are $40 whether they would like a new one or one redone. Contact Kari Kueter 507-920-3846
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, September 14, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y4y9e6vf
7th - 12th Grade Students & Parents,
Please have your student complete the form sent to their school email if they are interested in playing Football or Volleyball this fall. There will only be practices this fall. The form will give more details of the practice schedule.
Tomorrow (9/8) we will bring our 6 - 12 grade students back! Please view your student's schedule on JMC now. Tomorrow is RED day which means they will go to 1, 3, 5 and 7th period. Make sure you screen your student(s) and they have their mask on before they enter. #1stday
Here is information to assist with H-BC's successful return to school 2020! https://tinyurl.com/y3z5av2b
Happy Labor Day Weekend to everyone!
HBC Secondary teachers are so excited to see our students again. Did you notice the chalk art at Outdoor Open House yesterday? Thank you for making our open house a hit! Does anyone have any pics from our open house? Send them to a.kellenberger@isd671.net. See you on Tuesday!
HBC Elementary Scheduled P/T/S Conferences begin later this afternoon, 9/2 and continue on Tuesday, 9/8. Conferences are scheduled. Call Elem. office with questions. Grades K-2 No need to bring snack. New this year-- $20 will provide a snack for your K-2 child for the year.
Secondary Families (Grade 6 -12) - HBC Secondary staff are getting ready for Outdoor Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Students can meet their teachers, pick up printed schedule, pick up Chromebook (9-12), put lunch money into acct. See you tomorrow!
H-BC Staff is back! The 2020-2021 H-BC Staff is back in school! Here is their photo, practicing distancing. Getting ready for our most important assets to return! 2020-2021
H-BC is coming back to school! When?-- September 8 for Gr. 6-12 and September 9 Grades K-5. How?-- In person/traditional Gr. K-5 and Hybrid Gr. 6-12. All students attend at buildings everyday. Be on the lookout for district transportation, if you signed up for that service.
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, August 24, '20. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y5sbvftp. Parents, please, if you have not done so already, fill out back to school registrations at www.hbc.onlinejmc.com
REMINDER--H-BC Families, click on the link below, with important back to school information that needs your feedback and action. Please read all items and respond. IF YOU HAVE DONE SO ALREADY, NO NEED TO RESPOND. https://5il.co/jdg9
Little Patriot Academy Registration is happening now! If interested or you haven't registered already, please email Mrs. Ellingson sooner rather than later. Please help to spread the word! m.ellingson@isd671.net
H-BC Families, click on the link below, with important back to school information that needs your feedback and action. Please read all items and respond. The actual model for return to school will be decided soon and will be communicated at that time. https://5il.co/jdg9
Today, prior to 5 pm August 11 is deadline to file for candidacy for H-BC School Board.
Shout Out to our H-BC Secondary PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions Supports) Team. This team met for 2 days to plan for the school year with this goal: BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER! These staff members are super heroes (see socks)! Ms. Bass missing/invisible. #PatriotGRAD #superhero
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, August 10, 2020. Agenda is here: https://tinyurl.com/y67g2taa Also, be on the lookout for the HBC Safe Return to School Plan...Coming Soon.
H-BC has a number of openings:
Paraprofessional Opening. See this link for more details. https://5il.co/ipzc
H-BC has an opening for a long term substitute- Jr. High Math/Science Teacher. Here is more information: https://5il.co/ipla
Please share!
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, July 27, 2020. https://5il.co/il6r --This is an updated link.
NEW look for a NEW school year! Come and take a look at the window coverings at the secondary school. Be proud to be a Patriot. Before and After pictures. #Patriotpride
School Board Election Notice
Good Day! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, July 13, 2020. https://5il.co/i6gh
H-BC Families, Please use this link to answer a number of questions regarding H-BC's return to school fall of 2020-2021. https://tinyurl.com/y9en93sa. Please fill out only one survey per family. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Questionnaire closes Wednesday, July 15.
Greetings Hills-Beaver Creek community! It has been wonderful to call Hills-Beaver Creek 'home' again. I was able to move into my office this week and also meet some incredible student-athletes who have been working hard this summer to prepare for their sport. Thank you to all the staff and community members who have popped in the high school office to welcome me. I'm so excited to be a Patriot!
With Patriot Pride,
Andrew Kellenberger
High School and Jr. High Principal
Updated List! Congrats!
Congrats College Graduates!
Third week of lifting is in the books! It has been awesome to see everyone back in the weight room putting in work. Huge shoutout to everyone that has made this possible. 5th-8th grade starts next week, can't wait to get them rolling! -Coaches Gehrke and LaRock
Use the link to purchase H-BC Apparel to support the H-BC Secondary Caring Closet. A service providing needed clothing and personal hygiene items to students in need at the H-BC Secondary School. Thank you! https://luvprintexpress.com/hbc/shop/home
Individuals looking to sign up for H-BC's Summer Recreation-- Little Sluggers, T-Ball and/or Coach Pitch need to either mail registration and payment to PO Box 049, Beaver Creek, MN 56116 or drop at Secondary School--301 N Summit Ave, Hills, MN.
Please see the included link for more information on a speed and agility camp for students going into grades 5-8 Fall of 2020. Return all forms/pay to the Secondary School Office by 6/30. Make sure to follow all guidelines. Here is the link: https://5il.co/hcsv
Let's Play Ball! Here are links to register H-BC's youngest of ball players. Little Sluggers -https://5il.co/hc72; T-Ball-https://5il.co/hc73; Coach Pitch-https://5il.co/hc71. H-BC is following MDH guidelines. Please no spectators. All information found in registration docs.
The Minnesota Department of Education would like your feedback about your experience with distance learning this Spring 2020. You can access survey here: https://tinyurl.com/y7m9mhqp. Survey Closes 6/30/2020.
Summer Workouts for students 9 - 12 starting Monday, June 15! Check your email for more information and to sign up!
H-BC FFA Members have been busy with SAE's, CDE's and other events. Watch our Virtual Video Banquet to see our accomplishments and fun times had over this past year! https://youtu.be/lDGSDyxjBTc
Greetings! Here is the meeting notice link for the Regular H-BC Board of Education meeting set for Monday, June 8, 2020. https://5il.co/gyal
H-BC End of School Year Collection of Material Times drive up: Tuesday, May 26 from 7 am-4pm, Wednesday, May 27 from 7am-4pm, and Thursday, May 28 from 7 am-Noon. Also, remember Drive By Farewell at HBC Elementary School-- Thursday, May 28 from 6:30-7 pm
Today, 5/22 is packet p/up and drop day. Remember next week 5/26-27 from 7-4 and 5/28 7-Noon end of year packet p/up & drop. Here is HBC Board of Ed 5/26 Meeting Information https://5il.co/gf0h. Happy Memorial Weekend! Elementary Students thank you for Zooming this AM!
HBC Elementary Families are welcome to attend the drive-by farewell for all HBC Elementary Staff and students from 6:30 pm until 7 pm- 5/28 at the Elementary School in Beaver Creek. Special Focus on Mr. Blosmo/Mrs. Syndergaard as they are leaving H-BC. Make sure to stay in cars.
HBC Elementary Families are welcome to attend the drive-by farewell for all HBC Elementary Staff and students from 6:30 pm until 7 pm at the Elementary School in Beaver Creek. Special Focus on Mr. Blosmo/Mrs. Syndergaard as they are leaving H-BC. Make sure to stay in cars.
Congratulations to Tess Van Maanen for earning MN All-State Band recognition for the Trumpet Symphonic Band and to Tara Paulsen for earning All-State Band recognition for Percussion Alternate!
HBC Summer Recreation 2020 for grades 3 and up has been cancelled. If you paid with a check, we will destroy. If you paid with cash we will credit your family lunch account, unless you notify Mrs. Plimpton in email that you would like a refund check sent to you. So sorry!
May 22nd - Graduation will be a private parking lot ceremony for the graduate and their immediate household in one vehicle only. H-BC is following the MDE's graduation guidelines. The commencement service will be streamed live on Facebook, the local TV channel, & KQAD.
There will be a limited number of elementary yearbooks at both drop-off/pick-up locations tomorrow (Friday, May 15). They are $16 and payment must be made at the time of pick-up.
Families who purchased (and paid for) a yearbook, they are ready (and in the youngest student packet)
Two more seniors with their signs!
The Southwestern MN Opportunities Council has shared information for individuals to help with current or past-due electric/heat bills.
https://5il.co/g2x8
H-BC is looking for a Secondary Principal/DAC for the 2020-2021 School Year. Here is more information: https://5il.co/g29k
Two more seniors we love! (If Mr. Ellingson didn’t catch you at home - send me a picture of you with your sign!)
We love our seniors! ❤️💙🤍
We love our seniors! Yesterday, Mr. Ellingson delivered signs and caught a few seniors at home!
5/07/2020--H-BC Regular Board of Education Meeting Link for 7 pm, Monday, 5/11. This is an electronic remote meeting. https://5il.co/fylv
05/07/2020--Greetings H-BC! PACKET Pickup/Drop off--Tomorrow, FRIDAY, MAY 8 from 7 am-4 pm. All Library Books are to be returned to school tomorrow as well. Thank you all for your flexibility and cooperation!
Happy School Nurses Day, Lois Leeenderts! H-BC appreciates you greatly! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PPJNr6t01Mji46S8zq3uclDPhwzKq0BE/view?usp=drivesdk
ALL GRADES (LPA-SENIORS) MUST RETURN THEIR BOOKS THIS FRIDAY.
Library books need to be returned during the designated drop off/pick up time on Friday, May 8 at either building.
If you have questions about what needs to be returned, email Mrs. Moore at l.moore@isd671.net.
The Adopt a Highway ditch cleanup happened today on Highway 270 East of Hills today! Mr. Ellingson asked for staff volunteers to walk the ditches in place of the 2020 Seniors and we had a great turnout!
04/30/2020--Greetings H-BC! PACKET Pickup/Drop off--Tomorrow, FRIDAY, MAY 1 from 7 am-4 pm.
NO Distance Learning for Students 5/1 and 5/4. Distance Learning Continues on 5/5.
Lunch continues all days. Thank you all for your flexibility! You have been fantastic!
Here is a link to an upper elementary teacher opening at H-BC for the 20-21 school year: https://5il.co/fn65
Also, a two cook's assistant openings: https://5il.co/fn4k
H-BC Distance Learning Packet Pickup and Drop off continues Friday, May 1---7 am until 4 pm.
Thank you to everyone who came out to wave and support our fun parade! It was so good to see so many faces - even in the rain!!
04/23/2020-I am hopeful this message finds you well! Reminder that the next H-BC Distance Learning Packet Pickup/Delivery is set for tomorrow, 4/24. H-BC Regular Board of Education Meeting Link for 7 pm, Monday, 4/27. This is an electronic remote meeting. https://5il.co/fhza
MN Gov. Walz just announced that the School Year will continue with Distance Learning through the end of May 2020. As of now, the HBC District will have Distance Learning through April 30, No Distance Learning 5/1 and 5/4 for planning. Distance Learning will continue on 5/5.
School Parade! We miss your faces! School staff will be driving through our communities on Friday, April 24th! We will start in Steen at 4:45, Beaver Creek (~5:05), and ending in Hills at 5:20.
We hope you will join in the fun, following social distance guidelines!
Thank you to the H-BC District Administrative Professionals. H-BC has the best! Administrative Professionals Day--Brenda Plimpton, Starla Scholten, and Karin Gaugler
H-BC District Items for sale! Deadline for Quotes-- Friday, May 11, 2020. Here is a link to see the items: https://5il.co/ff2m
Patriot Printing
04/16/2020--Greetings! Reminder that the next H-BC Distance Learning Packet Pickup and Delivery is set for tomorrow, Friday, April 17. 7 am-4 pm. Same locations. Thank you for all of your efforts!
H-BC Ag Instructor & FFA Advisor opening:
Find posting at this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nLG0rZ1defgSnMNUmhUjWphZ4Ji_gfCSqtmvvuCmrOE/edit?usp=sharing
Our wonderful social worker, Mrs. Ceynowa-Breuer, has put together some resources for Distance Learning. Check it out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LaAeY6ZiOoxl_pouTDb0D_5I1zdy7lMplRGSygv_6wk/edit?usp=sharing
04/09/2020--Greetings! I am hopeful this message finds you well! Reminder that the next H-BC Distance Learning Packet Pickup and Delivery is set for Friday, April 17. I wish everyone a great break time. School is back in session Tuesday, April 14. Be well!
H-BC Regularly Scheduled Board of Education Meeting Link for 7 pm, Monday, April 13. This is an electronic remote meeting. No individuals will be located at District location. https://5il.co/ex16
H-BC 4th Grader, Lily Top, is the 2020 Sioux Valley Billboard Contest Winner! Be on the lookout for Lily's drawing posted on a billboard near you. Way to go Lily!
To recognize our 2020 seniors, we will be turning on the football field lights tonight, April 8th, for 20 minutes starting at 8:20 PM. Feel free to cruise by in your vehicles and give a friendly wave to your friends (from a distance of course!)
It's the 4th quarter! The home stretch for our fabulous seniors! Each week I will highlight a few seniors in a "Senior Salute" found under the "NEWS" area where the weekly bulletin is usually found. The first will be shared today!
HBC Families! Reminder that H-BC School item pickup and drop off is tomorrow Friday, April 3 from 7am-4 pm. Hills/Steen address pickup/drop in Hills @ Secondary School. All other addresses P/Up Drop at Elementary School in Beaver Creek. Names and grade on returned items please
Mrs. Ceynowa-Breuer has updated information in the "Social Worker Information" tab under Documents. The PDF shares her contact information, resources for students and families, including a referral form. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/640408/Resources_from_School_Social_Worker_Covid-19.pdf
HBC distance-learning begins Monday, March 30 and continues through April 30. Meals continue to be served during this time also. Here is a link if you have not signed up already for meals https://forms.gle/bMHQfs3CVfAjTFux9.
PBIS month end winners!!
Oliver Deelstra - Scheels
Mackenzie Voss - Scheels
Samantha Moser - medium pizza Hidden Hills Cafe
Grace Anderson - Medium pizza Hidden Hills Cafe
Thank you to Keith and Annette Elbers with Elbers Auction Service for donating the medium pizza and pop! Congratulations winners!! Prizes will be available for pick up during the meal handout times next week.
Chris Harnack is just about done as our fearless Buildings/Grounds/Transportation leader! We had a social distance appropriate going away party for him today! We WILL miss you!
We miss you!!! We were concerned about the Channel 671 News so we put one together for your enjoyment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLqMM0rlM3o&t=1s
A video status report from HBC Elementary. We miss our students and are working hard on our new plans. https://5il.co/dy89
Section A, Regional Math Counts Team Competition, 3rd place. Blake Leenderts, Sylvia Fick, Mazzi Moore, Abigayl Olson & Mrs. Wysong
HBC Math Counts winner: Blake Leenderts
HBC Math League winners: Jax Wysong & Whitney Elbers
Please see this link to view a communication in regard to H-BC School Plans in relation to the Governor of MN order related to COVID 19. https://5il.co/dqxi
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are running two hours late Monday, March 16. H-BC Staff need to report to the Jr/Sr High School at their normal start time or by 8 am for an informational meeting. No school for students beginning Tuesday, March 17th.
COVID-19 H-BC has received information pertaining to COVID-19 "Coronavirus" from the MN Dept. of Education and the MN Department of Health. Key messages--washing hands thoroughly and often. Cover cough/sneeze in elbow, and if sick, stay home.
Here is a link to order H-BC track apparel for the 2020 track season. NOTE: There are several items that come with H-BC Patriots and not track labeling...This order is for all. Here is the Link--https://hbc-track-2020.itemorder.com/
Happy School Social Worker week (3/2-3/6), Mrs. Ceynowa-Breuer! You are appreciated!
National FFA week! Drive your tractor to school day was a great turn out!
H-BC Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, March 21st
Hugo Goehle Gym
To register your team, contact Alisha Boomgarden (507) 360-5486
H-BC Building/Grounds/Transportation Supervisor opening. Here is the link for more information: https://5il.co/dada
Today, February 26th is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, as proclaimed by MN Governor Tim Walz. H-BC honors its bus drivers: Dalton Bass, Doug Boeve, Shari Doerr, Chris Harnack, Helen Kraayenhof, Arlen Leenderts, Ron Rauk, Harlan Stueven, Lila Tatge, Rick Tatge
Thank you to all the parents and other friends and family that came to support the 6th grade participation in World History Day! Thank you to our volunteer judges this afternoon and the H-BC PTO for purchasing the awards!
History day judging happening! Open house from 5:30-6:30.
H-BC girls varsity basketball team beat Red Rock Central 65-45. Next game is Friday, February 28 at 6 pm at SWMSU in Marshall.
H-BC Varsity Girls Basketball team has first section win today, Saturday, February 22. They will play again Monday, February 24 at Worthington 6 pm.
Overtime win!!!
Last home game tonight for the senior boys!
Information regarding PSEO for the 2020-2021 school year has been emailed to parents of students grades 8 - 11 and can also be found under "Documents" - "Career and College Readiness."
The HBC FFA is having a free will donation burger meal and a silent auction tonight at the boys game!
Parent - Teacher Conferences tonight!! Come visit with the staff tonight from 3:45 - 7:30 in both buildings.
Love is in the air! The junior class sold carnations for a prom fundraiser that were handed out today! Also, thank you to the Ag classes for finishing their floral design unit by blessing the staff with bouquets!
H-BC Schools will be 2 hours late on Thursday, February 13. Dress warm in layers when it is time to venture out!
H-BC will be dismissing at 12:00 and 12:10 (elementary) on February 12. Afternoon preschool is cancelled. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal.
It is Senior night and Parent night at the girls’ game. Lots of activities tonight!
Half time entertainment!!
The HBC Varsity Choir sang the National Anthem prior to tonight’s Patriot Girls Basketball Game. 2/7/2020
Math Counts team achieves 3rd place in Marshall! Congratulations mathematicians!!
Chili Cook Off!
Very enjoyable H-BC 5th and 6th grade band concert this evening 1/30/2020!
Come support the girls’ basketball team and check out our drum line tonight!!
Thank you to our ParaProfessionals for all they do for our students and staff! We couldn’t do it without your daily support! The H-BC secondary paras include: Dalton Bass, Shari Doerr, Brianna Leuthold, Valerie Meinerts, Lexi Moore, Emily Opheim, and April Prohl.
It’s ParaProfessional recognition week (1/27/2020-1/31/2020)! H-BC ELEMENTARY has excellent paras! They are: Lisa Durst, Sarah Engelkes, Kirsten Kooistra, Courtney Kruger, Lexi Moore, Sherry Paulsen, Amy Spykerboer, Ashley Syndergaard, and Beth Westerbur.
Our PBIS store is restocked! Thank you to Scott Harris with Coca-Cola and SMSU for the sweet swag!! Each week, students names are drawn from the ticket buckets to win either the “game pack” (free student admission + $2 at the concession stand), the “store”, or “breakfast club.” The extrinsic reward is fun, but the point of the tickets is to build relationships acknowledging students for meeting and exceeding expectations!
Mrs. Wysong teamed up with Dr. Zonnefeld from Dordt University (sponsored by the Dordt Noyce grant) to teach 10th - 12th grade math students about algorithms and statistics looking at March Madness. Students were encouraged to look at patterns and work as teams to find successful algorithms. The students will have an opportunity to compete with their new math skills during March Madness for a chance at Dordt Swag and a traveling trophy.
Mr. Weidenbach and Mr. Frank sharing “The Golden Rule”.
Mr. Weidenbach and Mr. Frank sharing the “Golden Rule” -Treat others as you would like to be treated., with H-BC Elementary Students.
Weston Frank also shared his story and musical talents! Key point- Kindness is contagious!!
Tim Weidenbach from Higher Power Sports is here this morning sharing a kindness message with our students!
H-BC Varsity Girls Basketball game that was scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 against Adrian has been postponed and rescheduled to Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
H-BC Elementary grades Kindergarten through third grade basketball camp scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 has been postponed. It was previously posted as 1/17/2020 it is Saturday, January 18, 2020. New date will be posted next week.
First E-learning day! Students check in with your teachers (Schoology, email) to find your assignments. Stay warm and safe!
H-BC Varsity Boys basketball with WWG that was set for tonight 1/17/2020 has been postponed. New date is January 21, 2020.
H—BC Closed Friday, January 17, 2020. E—Learning Day.
H-BC is starting school two hours late today, Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Congratulations, Bryn Mongeau, on a second place finish this Saturday at NSU's Young Artist Competition!
H-BC Boys' Basketball plays tonight in Ellsworth. "C" game starts at 5:00 against the Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons. A Burger Feed will be available from 5:00 - 7:30.
H-BC Elementary Grades 2/3 basketball camp begins at 8 am this morning Saturday, January 4,for those students that had registered. Camp is in Elementary gym in Beaver Creek.
Junior High Boys Basketball and Junior High Girls Basketball practices have been canceled for Monday, December 30, 2019.
Elite Christmas Concert performed by the HBC Jr./Sr. High Staff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2XsSM8dRhM
H-BC Elementary had visitors this morning!
HBC 4th graders singing the National Anthem at the Varsity Boys Basketball game against SWC.
It’s Grinch day at HBC Elementary!
Congratulations Jax Wysong on joining the 1,000 point club! He needed 9 points and ended the night with 22! Way to go, you make us proud!!
H-BC J/S High concert tonight at 7 pm! Come check it out!! Can’t come? Find us on www.NFHSnetwork.org for free streaming!
Hy-Vee Pizza's For Sale Tonight at the girls basketball game!
Haven Kerkhove-Brandt was selected to participate in the Elementary Festival Honor Choir in Brookings on February 13, 2020. Way to go, Haven!
Tonight’s 12/2/19 H-BC K-5 Elementary concert was a hit! Way to go Mrs. Comp and students!
Come on out to H-BC Elementary this evening 12/2--7 pm to enjoy our Winter Vocal Music Concert. Students report at 6:50 pm. Concert begins at 7 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
H-BC Regular Board of Education Meeting for Monday, November 25 has been canceled. Next regular Board of Education Meeting set for Monday, December 9.
The girls basketball game for 11/26 @ RTR has been moved to TONIGHT (11/25)! This is to avoid the pending weather tomorrow (11/26). Go Patriots!!
Thank you Security Savings Bank for your sponsorship of H-BC Grandparents/Special Persons day today 11/22/19 at H-BC Elementary School.
All are invited to attend the H-BC Elementary Blue Ribbon Program and Open House tomorrow evening at 6:30 pm @ the H-BC Elementary School in Beaver Creek. Looking forward to seeing you all. Cake and refreshments will be served.
The Blue Ribbon Ceremony is happening now in Washington D.C.! We should be up shortly! cdn.digitalservices.online
H-BC has an Interim Cook's Assistant Position Open. See the link for more information. https://5il.co/baxn
Thank you to our veterans and active service men and women! The Veteran’s Day Program was well attended and carried a great message of thanks, paying tribute and honor to those that we owe our freedom. An additional thanks to Mrs. Oftedahl for organizing the event!
Get your Christmas shopping done early. We are reopening our fall sale and have added a few extra items. The store will close Tuesday so SHOP NOW!
Remember, it ships to the school for free and every purchase helps the PTO.
https://hbcpto19.itemorder.com/sale
Basketball apparel link is now live! Orders are due November 17th!! https://hbc-basketball-2019.itemorder.com/
H-BC Elementary Fall Festival!
Congratulations to Allie LaRock on her acceptance into the North-Central ACDA SSAA Honor Choir. Allie was selected out of nearly a thousand applicants for 4 choirs. She will be traveling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in March to sing with this choir. This is a HUGE accomplishment! Congratulations, Allie!
With the Football Team playing at 11:30 AM on Friday, November 1, 2019 at SWMSU in Marshall, MN, H-BC Elementary and Secondary will not be having school on that day.
HBC 72 Lyle-Pacelli 30 Final
Volleyball Playoffs Start TONIGHT!
HBC 46 Madelia 40 Final
HBC 30 Madelia 20 Halftime
The Jr class is donating all proceeds from tomorrow’s concession at the volleyball game to the Erickson family. We are going to wear Green out. Free will donation meal is Walking Tacos, bar and a drink.
HBC 42 Red Rock Central 6 Final
It's Principal Week! Take time and say thanks to Mr. Holthaus and Mrs. Schilling for all their hard work!
With the recent unfavorable weather forecast for Friday, October 11, the H-BC Homecoming Parade scheduled for Fri., 10/11 is cancelled. Alternative activities are scheduled for our students. So sorry for the change! We will try again next year.
We are making progress towards our goal to purchase two speakers, one for the elementary music classroom and one for the MS/HS band/choir classroom! Please consider sharing this post to reach more people. If donating, use the code LIFTOFF to have your donation matched!
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/audio-system-to-enhance-music-classes/4443395/
Steensma and McGaffee Benefit Tonight!
2019 H-BC Homecoming Court
The Governor of MN has proclaimed it to be MN Prinicpals Week. Make sure to drop H-BC Secondary Principal, Mrs. Schilling a note of encouragement. m.schilling@isd671.net. Thank you for all your work, Mrs. Schilling!
HBC 57 Sleepy Eye St Marys 20 Final
HBC 34 Sleepy Eye St. Marys 20 Halftime
Steensma & McGaffee benefit October 8th.
On Tuesday, October 1, Britton McKenzie, Eli Taubert, Leif Tollefson, Elliot Morris, and Wyett Shimp attended the third annual VikeSing Men's Festival Choir at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. During the afternoon, the 9-12 and 6-8 men's choirs rehearsed and performed an exchange concert with the Augustana Choir. Congratulations, gentlemen!
Juniors sporting their "Tackle Cancer" shirts.
Tailgate Meal Tonight!
The World History Class traveled to Good Earth State Park and learned about the Native American settlement by Blood Run east of Sioux Falls. A movie, exhibits, scavenger hunt and hiking the trails to see remnants of the settlement were all parts of the day at the State Park.
Live events from the new gymnasium and the football field now available! See attachment for details.
Happy National Custodian Day tomorrow--October 2, 2019...Thanks to Chris Harnack, Deb Hartz, Lisa Durst, Jason Rauk...
Minnesota recognizes 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDE/bulletins/2624ff3
HBC 47 WWG 8 Final
Great news! Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary has been identified as a US National Blue Ribbon School for 2019. 1 of 10 Schools in MN identified. Thanks to all the staff and students. More information to come! Here is the press release giving information! https://bit.ly/2lTnc8k
Mountain Lake 40 HBC 20 Final
Come support your local CEO class this coming Monday at pizza ranch!
**Reminder** The "Tackle Cancer" football game is October 4. Saturday is the last day to order apparel. Use the link below. All proceeds will be given to the Erickson family. https://luvprintexpress.com/hbc_tacklecancer
HBC Flu Shot Information
Thursday, September 19, the 7th and 8th grade volleyball game in Edgerton has been changed from a 4:30 start time to a 5:30 start time.
PTO sale ends tonight. If you are need of some fresh Patriot gear, the PTO sale has you covered. Prices start at $13. Help the PTO raise money for extra expenses throughout the year.
Delivery is scheduled for the Friday before homecoming.
https://hbcpto19.itemorder.com/sale
HBC 52 Edgerton 0 Final
HBC 24 Edgerton 0 Halftime
TAILGATE SUPPER TONIGHT IN HILLS!
October is Tackle Cancer month and the football team will be selling Tackle Cancer apparel (online store). Our Tackle Cancer game will be Friday October 4th. All apparel will arrive and be distributed before then so everyone can wear their apparel that night.
All proceeds will be given to the Erickson family.
https://luvprintexpress.com/hbc_tacklecancer
HBC 49 GHECT 14 Halftime
Softener Salt Sale! The golf team is selling softener salt! See attachment for details.
JV & JH Football will be played in Fulda on Tuesday. The JV will have a scrimmage on the practice field and the JH will play a game on the the football field. Both will start at 4:30.
Children's Dental Clinic
H-BC has several new groups for parents and others to receive information via the HBC APP. The included screen shot demonstrates how to turn on and opt into or out of specific notifications. We are trying to minimize disruptions.
HBC 58 HLOF 22 Final
HBC 38 HLOF 16 Halftime
First HBC Secondary building potluck today! Happy, fed teachers are excitedly putting last touches on their rooms, waiting for students and families to arrive for the Open House tonight!
Welcome and welcome back! To the H-BC 2019-2020 school staff!
HBC new staff trainings. Welcome new HBC staff! Patriot Proud!
Attention: 5th Graders Interested in beginner band and parents. Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21 plan on attending the Introductory 5th grade student/parent band meeting. The meeting is set to run from 5:30 pm until 7pm @ the HBC Elementary school. Contact Mr. Olson with ?s.
Back to School information was emailed out this morning 8/13 for H-BC! Please make sure to check your email that you have on file with HBC, or contact either school office for assistance. Looking forward to getting back to school @ HBC!
Attention families of incoming 5th graders:
Before school begins, students and families have an opportunity to attend a Beginner Band Display to learn more about band Wednesday, August 21 - 5:30-7:00pm at the H-BC Elementary School Music Room.
Students will be able to explore different instruments in band, and also be given assistance with choosing instruments that might best suit them.
If you cannot attend this display, no problem- you may still be in band when school begins! You may show up after the 5:30pm start time on 8/21, but it’s recommended you arrive by 6:30pm at the latest.
Thank you!
Steve Olson
Grades 9-12 Fall Football Players and Volleyball Players--Remember the Fall Athletic Student and Parent Meeting this evening 7 pm at the Secondary School in Hills. We look forward to seeing you.
HERE IS THE UPDATED H-BC Elementary 19-20 Back to School List...https://5il.co/93w0
Order your PATRIOT FOOTBALL apparel today! There are two separate orders. Visit this link https://hbcfball19.itemorder.com/sale for one order and see images attached for the other. Orders are due by August 8 at midnight.
Save the date---H-BC Parents and Grades 9-12 Football and Volleyball Players. Please plan to attend the Back to Practice information sessions on Monday, August 5 at 7 pm in the H-BC Secondary School Commons. It will be a time of information gathering. Hope to see you there!
Junior High Volleyball will start Monday, August 19 at 8:00 am in the Hugo Goehle Gymnasium.
Junior High Football will start Tuesday, August 20 at 8:30 am at the Hugo Goehle Gymnasium.
HBC Back to School Supply List Links!
Elementary---https://5il.co/8sap
Secondary---https://5il.co/8saq
Save the date Elementary and Secondary Open Houses August 28, 2019--NO Elementary grade 1 to 6 prior to school P/T Conferences. More information to come soon.
PLOW and 1999 Suburban For Sale--Here is a link to the description. Must have offer by 3 pm on July 18. https://5il.co/8kep
Acer V226HQL monitors for sale.
H-BC Elementary is seeking a reading tutor for the 2019-2020 school year. The tutor would be a member of the Minnesota Reading Corps. Contact the elementary office with questions or find more information at:
https://minnesotareadingcorps.org/
H-BC is looking to hire a Grades 6-12 Principal beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. Here is the posting: https://5il.co/86gp
Here is a link containing information for HBC students and families going to Valleyfair tomorrow 6/14/2019. https://5il.co/8357
Tess Van Maanen participated in the Girls Class A Minnesota State Golf Tournament at Pebble Creek Country Club in Becker, MN on June 11 & 12.
Journey Dwire and Brandon Taubert competed in the MN State Trap Shooting Championship today in Alexandria.
Reminder for Choir and Band students.
All t-ball and coach pitch games are cancelled for tonight! June 11, 2019
H-BC schools is seeking a full time K-12 art instructor for the 2019-2020 school year. For more information see the link below: https://www.hbcpatriots.com/o/hillsbeavercreekmn/browse/11601
H-BC schools is seeking a qualified paraprofessional for the 2019-2020 school year. For information see the employment page link below. https://www.hbcpatriots.com/o/hillsbeavercreekmn/browse/11601
Congratulations to Tess Van Maanen! She qualified for the State Golf Tournament which will be played at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker, MN. June 11-12.
Kickball tournament to finish the school year. Congrats to Mrs. Zylstra’s team on the big win! Have a great summer.
State bound! Tyson Bork 100m. Layla Deelstra 100m. Girls 4x200 (Madison Spath, Sidney Fick, Layla Deelstra, Taryn Rauk)
H-BC Students had a Penny War to raise funds for Ethan Erickson. Some folks had to get a pie in the face! Keep fighting Ethan! Here are a couple of videos for your enjoyment. https://5il.co/7vwg https://5il.co/7vwf #noonefightsalone #teamethan
Bottled water only necessary at the Elementary School in Beaver Creek. Due to water main break in City of Beaver Creek, 24 hour boiled water in effect. Regular consumption at the Elementary School to continue Wednesday, May 29.
Due to City if BEAVER CREEK water main break, students and staff may choose to bring their own water bottles to school tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28. The school will also have bottled water on hand for students and staff. Beaver Creek water is not supposed to be consumed without boiling. Wednesday’s water use may go back to normal use.
8th Grade to Blue Mound State Park
Bike etiquette and safety, quartzite, survival, fire safety, and bison. What a day! What fun!
Congratulations to Madison Spath, Taryn Rauk, Layla Deelstra, and Sidney Fick for breaking the 4x1 relay record last night in Pipestone. It was a 28 year old school record set back in 1991.
On May 22, the HBC Boys and Girls Golf teams competed in the first day of the Section 3A Golf Meet in Worthington. Hannah Fick, Tess Van Maannen and Thomas Dysthe advance to the final Section Meet on May 29, with a chance to move on to the state golf tournament in June.
HBC Grades 9-12 Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to all students!
Reminder that we have rescheduled puppy relays for tomorrow. It looks like it may be a little cool but hopefully dry. Remind students to dress for the weather.
Puppy Relays will be postponed for today. We will plan to have them on Monday, May 20. The schedule will remain the same with 12:45 start time.
Successful day at the Entrepreneur Fair! 5th grade students sold a variety of products to the rest of the student body.
On May 14th, at Worthington Country Club, Tess Van Mannen earned 2nd place in the Red Rock Conference Golf Tournament, Hannah Fick tied for 8th place. Both golfers received All Conference honors!
Great performance of “Summer Camp” tonight by the 3-5 students and elementary honor choir.
Final practice before tonight’s 3-5 musical. 7:00 showtime.
Puppy Relays are scheduled for Friday, May 17. Join the PTO for a tailgate meal before events start. They will begin serving at noon. Free will donation.
Monday, May 13, HBC buses will be going back to their normal routes. Running on all passible roads. Thank you for your flexibility and patience!
*Reminder: Beef Jerky orders and money are due to the high school office by Monday, May 13th.*
Lasting Impact presentation at HBC today. Grades 9-12. A split second decision can have a lasting impact. Thank you Trooper deCesarae.
H-BC Buses will be traveling on paved surfaces only AM and PM Routes Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10. Same schedule as previous paved schedule pickup and drop off times. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Students and staff at HBC Elem. & High Schools successfully completed the evacuation drill today, May 7th. For future instances, the school will communicate with parents via the student information system, JMC. Thank you to Rock County Sheriff, Hills Fire and Beaver Creek Fire for their assistance in today's drill. I'm very pleased with our students cooperation and focus!
Beef Jerky Fundraiser for weight room. Sales end Monday, May 13th. Contact anyone that plays a sport to purchase the package of Beef Jerky.
Follow the State FFA Convention
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H-BC schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. More information and all job openings can be found at: https://www.hbcpatriots.com/o/hillsbeavercreekmn/browse/11601
H-BC schools is seeking a K-12 Vocal Music Teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. See all job openings at https://www.hbcpatriots.com/o/hillsbeavercreekmn/browse/11601
Last night, Allison LaRock competed in and won the Region 6 Talent Show! She will now compete at the FFA State Convention @ Mariucci Arena against other region winners from across the state. Congratulations to Allie and good luck!
HBC Buses will be going back to running routes on all passable roads beginning April 23. (Running regular routes)
New T-Ball League for 3-4 year olds! Sign up sheet is attached or pick one up at either school.
3rd-5th Grade Honor Choir will have a make-up rehearsal TOMORROW Tuesday, April 16th from after school until 4:30. This is to make-up the snow day. We will be wrapping up auditions for speaking roles tomorrow. Mrs. Lafrentz will provide the snack.
No rehearsal this coming Thursday, April 18th!!
HBC Buses will run on paved roads only, until further notice. Message date 4/12/2019.
Hills Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools running two hours late tomorrow, Friday, April 12. Buses running on paved surfaces only. Bus stops and times same as previous.
Hills Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 11. Stay safe!
Friday, April 12th is the frozen food delivery date for music students grades 6-12. Each student is responsible for picking up his or her items no later than 3:30 PM from the High School.
Congratulations to our H-BC spelling bee participants. Henre Merson was the SWMN spelling bee champion. Mazzi Moore placed 4th. They also won the combined team championship!
There is an online store open for Summer Recreation Apparel. Profits go to support our summer baseball and softball programs. The link for the online store is below.
http://www.luvprintexpress.com/hbc_summerball/shop/home
Thanks to all who came to support the High School Musical Jr. cast last month! If you missed the show, you can access the videos from both shows on Mrs. Lafrentz's Website: https://sites.google.com/site/mrslafrentz/home
Also, if you are a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader looking to practice your "Summer Camp" songs, the sheet music and song links are all on the website on the tab labelled "3rd-5th Musical".
Have a musical weekend! -Mrs. Lafrentz
Congratulations to the following students for their great performances at Solo Ensemble Contest!
Congratulations to the following H-BC Senior High band students for earning a Superior rating at the Sub-Section Solo/Small Ensemble Contest @ Fulda on Monday, April 2nd!
Today we hosted a farm safety clinic. Thanks to all of the volunteers and sponsors that made the day possible!
Here is the link to the 2019-2020 School Calendar for Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. https://5il.co/70pb
3rd-5th Grade Honor Choir rehearsals start up this Thursday, March 28th from 3:10-4:30pm! If your student wishes to have a speaking role for "Summer Camp" the musical; they must come to honor choir rehearsals. If your student is in robotics, they can attend that this week and join honor choir next week. Sign-up for snack is linked below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45acac2fa46-honor
Pre-school registration for fall 2019 will be this evening. If you are unable to attend please contact the elementary office for a registration form. 6:30 in the pre-school classroom at the elementary school.
High School Musical CAST ONLY NO AUDIENCE run through today-3/23 at 11am.
Doors open at 1:30 to audience for the 2 pm performance. $5 at the door. Come see a great show!
If you didn't get a chance to shop the book fair at Art Night you can still shop online. Items ship for free to the school and help us purchase new books for the elementary library. http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/entrance.aspx?FID=3946897&direct=Y
Reminder that tomorrow is Down Syndrome Awareness day at the elementary. Students can wear blue and yellow to show support.
TOMORROW--Thursday, March 21--H-BC Buses will be running their regular routes on all road surfaces that are passable. Thank you for your cooperation
High School Musical will be showing on Friday and Saturday! $5 general admission at the door for both performances! Come see a great show! See attachment in the live feed for more details.
Congratulations to the members of the Hills-Beaver Creek Senior High Band. On Tuesday, March 19th they received a ‘Superior’ rating at the Sub-Section Large Group Contest in Pipestone!
Thanks to all those that came out for Art Night and the Book Fair. Great night!
"April 14 - FFA Chili/Soup Cook-Off" Community is encouraged to participate. See flyer in the "Live Feed" for details!
March 18---H-BC Buses on paved roads only, until further notice.
Kindergarten roundup for fall 2019 will be Monday, March 18 at 6:30. We will meet in the pre-school classroom. Students are encouraged to attend.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools Closed today, Thursday, March 14.
Beginning with AM bus routes Thursday, March 14, Hills-Beaver Creek School buses will be going on paved roads only, until further notice. Parents of students that ride the school bus and live on gravel roads will be contacted via phone or email this evening Wednesday, March 13, to indicate location and time of pickup for mornings and after school drop off. Call the bus line for rider changes in the mornings 507-220-2035. For after school bus changes, call either school office. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
First annual Art Night and Book Fair will be next Monday, March 18. Thanks to those families that have already responded. The event will start at 5:30. Hope to see you all there!
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are running two hours late start this morning Wednesday, March 13.
H-BC Winter athletics banquet!
Reminder that swimming lessons start TOMORROW. Students in grades 3-6 should bring all of the gear they need for lessons to school tomorrow.
Hello everyone! Please take note of the new musical rehearsal schedule for High School Musical Jr. Keep you eyes on the school app for possible weather issues this Saturday.
Happy School Social Worker week to H-BC’s School Social Worker, Mrs. Ceynowa-Breuer!
Allison LaRock is going to Washington DC! Allison was selected by the Sioux Valley Energy Empower Program to represent SW MN in Washington DC June 15-20. Here is more information about Empower. https://www.siouxvalleyenergy.com/my-community/empower-youth-leadership-program
Hills Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools running 2 hours late tomorrow March 5. Buses on passable roads only.
Monday, March 11 at 6 pm is the H-BC Winter Athletic Sports Banquet in the High School Commons. Free will donation Meal served. .
H-BC has a special Education Opening. For more information, please use this link--https://5il.co/6s65
Paraprofessional Recognition Week! We appreciate our Paraprofessionals: Dalton Bass, Madison Bock, Shari Doerr, Lisa Durst, Sarah Engelkes, Brianna Leuthold, Mardi Leuthold, Lexi Moore, Sherry Paulsen, Mavis Schmidt, Amy Spykerboer, Ashley Syndergaard, Beth Westerbur
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools ARE ON TIME tomorrow Monday, March 4. Buses will go down passable roads only.
HBC Girls Basketball HBC 20 SWC 26 at the half.
Pepfest at HBC High this afternoon 3/1!
Boys Basketball Tournament Saturday in Worthington! Wear your RED, WHITE & BLUE!
Playoff Basketball Tonight In Marshall! RED OUT!
Thanks so much to the Martinyuk family for donating a guitar today to the school! Mrs. Lafrentz teaches class guitar to 6th graders at H-BC. This year she has 29 students and 13 guitars. Thanks for bringing in number 14, Martinyuk family! Your generosity totally rocks!
Today is bus driver appreciation day! HBC appreciates our bus drivers : Doug Boeve, Arlen Leenderts, Ron Rauk, Harlan Stueven, Rick Tatge, Lila Tatge, Helen Kraayenhof, Chris Harnack
HBC Girls Basketball defeats MCC in section play off action 84-44. Come to cheer on the Patriots Friday 3/1 at SMSU in Marshall for an 8 pm game.
The girls play in Worthington tonight at 6:00!
Here is the LINK (https://5il.co/6p8g) to the HBC 18-19 School year Revised School Calendar from February 25, 2019.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian now closed Monday, February 25. Personnel and Regular Board meeting for this evening still will take place.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian School will have a two hour late start tomorrow, Monday February 25, 2019. Buses on plowed roads only.
HBC Girls defeat WWG and will now play at 6 pm Tuesday, February 26 in Worthington.
HBC Girls Basketball at the half——HBC 40 WWG 7.
WWG vs HBC Girls Basketball live! https://youtu.be/CcXoVQzuhI4
There will be a Tailgate Meal on Saturday, February 23, during the girls basketball tournament in Hills!
FFA drive your tractor to school day! #ffaweek2019
HBC Boys defeat Edgerton Public 59-47.
HBC Drumline performance during halftime.
At the half HBC Boys Basketball 32-Edgerton 18.
GIRLS BASKETBALL CHANGES FOR Saturday, February 23...H-BC Girls now play at home.
At HILLS
11:00am – HLO or WWG vs. Hills-Beaver Creek
12:30pm – Adrian vs. MCC
AT SW CHRISTIAN:
11:00am – Ellsworth vs. SW Christian
12:30pm – Edgerton vs. Red Rock Central
Congratulations to the H-BC Girls Basketball team on their perfect regular season 23-0. Also, Conference Champions! 1998 was the last time H-BC Girls were conference champions. Now on to the playoffs!
HAPPY FFA Week February 19-22
Tuesday-Green or Red Day
Wednesday-Hat/Bandana Day
Thursday-Farmer Day (Staff/Student Breakfast served by FFA Students)
Friday- FFA Jackets/Shirts Day and Drive a tractor/four wheeler/snowmobile to school.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are now CLOSED today, Wednesday, February 20.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are starting two hours late today, Wednesday, February 20.
Final HBC Girls 77 SWC 65
HBC Boys Basketball HBC 78 SWC 99
HBC Girls Basketball at half. HBC 31 SWC 25
HBC Boys Basketball—HBC 30 SWC 55 at halftime.
SWC @ HBC boys basketball live! https://youtu.be/gScj3CjhHgk
Pork Loin Sandwich meal tonight at the boys basketball game vs SWC. Starts at 5:30!
Patriots Girls basketball defeats Edgerton 94-36
Wear blue to tonight’s girls basketball game vs Edgerton!
Congratulations to the HBC Math Counts team for finishing in second place at the competition on Thursday! They also received an award for the "Most Improved" team.
Boys Basketball Postponed
Tonight's (2/14) previously scheduled home boys basketball game with Edgerton has been postponed to Thursday, February 21. Parent’s night will be held that night as well.
We are all 100 days smarter! Yesterday marked our 100th day. Kindergarten celebrated with their Big Buddies.
Here is the link (https://5il.co/6ioc) to the Revised HBC Snow Makeup Calendar...so far. February 11, 2019. School will now be in session on April 17 with a full school day on May 30 and last day early student dismissal on May 31.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools will dismiss at Noon. HBC Elementary dismisses at 12:15. Students will have eaten lunch.
Reminder that Lifetouch pictures have been rescheduled for this morning, February 11, at the Elementary school.
No musical rehearsal this Saturday.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are two hours late tomorrow Friday, February 8.
The start time for Boys Basketball tomorrow night 2/8 at Fulda has been moved to up. JV begins at 5 pm with Varsity beginning at 6 pm. Tonight's Home Girls Basketball game has been postponed to Monday, February 18.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Closed Thursday, February 7, 2019.
H-BC Jr. High Math Counts Competition scheduled for tomorrow 2/7 has been postponed to Thursday, February 14. Also, H-BC Choir students that were planning to go to the SDSU festival tomorrow 2/7 has been cancelled.
Here are the current 1,000 point scorers in Hills-Beaver Creek history. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/139439/1_000_Point_Scorers_-_Sheet1.pdf
Phone lines are working again at the elementary school. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Congratulations to Sidney Fick! Sidney is the H-BC Basketball all time leading scorer! Patriot Pride!
Phone service is temporarily unavailable at the Elementary School in Beaver Creek. Please communicate through email or call the secondary school for emergency.
Girls Home Basketball game with Mountain Lake will still be played tonight 2/4.
HBC and Hills Christian are now closed Monday, February 4.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are running two hours late, Monday, February 4.
HBC Girls Basketball HBC 65 WWG 23 Final.
HBC Girls Basketball HBC 40 WWG 12 at the half.
HBC Boys Basketball HBC 71 WWG 82 final.
Boys Basketball WWG 42 HBC 36 at the half.
HBC 5th Grade Band and Senior High Jazz Band Performing! Way to go Mr Olson and bands!
Hills-Beaver Creek Schools are Closed Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30.
Tuesday, January 29 Boys and Girls Basketball games postponed to Saturday, February 2 at Westbrook. Boys Varsity 3 pm. Girls varsity to follow. No JV games.
From Mrs. Lafrentz: There will be no musical rehearsal this Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday! See you at our next rehearsal on Monday, February 4th! Be memorized by Feb 20th!
HBC And Hills Christian 2 hours delayed start today 1/28/19
Adrian vs HBC live! https://youtu.be/PWUvV6MJPGQ
Tonight’s (1/25) boys basketball home game against Adrian will be broadcast on K101 FM.
Mr. Henrichs from SWMN CEO sharing with HBC 10th and 11th graders about applying to participate in SW MN CEO Class for the 19-20 school year. Click here for more information--https://www.southwestminnesotaceo.com/
Boys and Girls Basketball Games for tonight 1/22/19: Boys JV begins at 5 pm, Boys Varsity 6 pm. Girls Varsity at 7:30 pm. All Games played at MCC in Slayton.
Nice crowd this morning for the 5th and 6th grade basketball tournament. Thanks to Mr. Harnack, Mr. Sandager and his classes for the new railing and expanded seating for events like today.
5th and 6th grade basketball tournament in Hills tomorrow will start one hour later than planned. Games will be one hour behind the original schedule. There is no K-4 basketball camp scheduled for tomorrow.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools closed today--Friday, January 18.
Reminder to all 3rd-5th grade parents: There is no honor choir rehearsal tonight. We will be starting back up on March 28. New students can join at that time as well! Please see your email from Mrs. Lafrentz via JMC for more details.
MLA vs HBC boys basketball live! https://youtu.be/qaVX-xavdXQ
Congratulations to the 3rd-5th Grade Honor Choir for a lovely job singing the national anthem at the Sioux Falls Stampede game!
HBC Boys basketball defeats RRC 70-45.
HBC Drum line performs at halftime of basketball game.
HBC Boys lead RRC 49-24 at the half.
HBC Girls defeat RRC 50-43
HBC Lady Patriots lead RRC at half 31-14.
Raffle tickets will be available tonight at HBC vs RRC GB/BB Double Header!
HBC Boys defeat HLO 68-65
Patriot Boys lead HLO at the half 35-33.
HL-O at HBC boys basketball live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxaoR08HEU
Junior Parents Fundraiser!
Halftime of the girls game. H-BC 41 CL 20. First performance of the year by H-BC drum line.
Central Lyon at HBC! youtu.be/hSqKOlUn67I
Tailgate Supper tonight starting at 5:30!
The HBC Junior Class will be selling take and bake pizzas from Hy-Vee at the Boys/Girls basketball games versus Central Lyon Monday night, January 7.
We will begin selling at 5:45 and will sell until they are gone! Prices are $8 each or 3 for $22.
Congrats to the 5th grade boys and girls. Both teams went 3-0 in Ellsworth today!
Monday, January 7, Tailgate Supper during basketball games vs Central Lyon.
H-BC Girls Basketball 82 —HLOF 20.
HBC Families...the Pay Schools Link is down due to several upgrades that are being performed. We will notify you when Pay Schools is active again. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Pay Schools is used for families to provide payment to the school online.
SWC vs HBC live! https://youtu.be/hFdPkOitU90
Reminder that there will be 3rd and 4th grade basketball camp tomorrow morning at 9:00 in Beaver Creek. This is a make up from earlier in December.
Thanks to the PTO and Palace Theatre for hosting our students today. Kids loved the movie and had a great final day before break.
Thanks again to some of the HBC staff for performing a band concert for the students this morning! You were awesome! https://youtu.be/ZHnd5etYZYY
HBC Jr/Sr High Staff Band Playing for students today prior to HBC Olympics.
Brayden Metzger, HBC 8th grader, won the HBC School Geography Bee. Brayden won First Place in the Geo Bee by correctly answering questions about US and World Geography. In January, Brayden will take a State qualifying Geography Bee online test.
Twenty-five 7th and 8th graders competed in the Annual Geo Bee. Elly Klosterbuer and Joshua Wiersma placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.
8th Grade Geography instructors are Mrs. Randi Oftedahl and Mr. Dan Ellingson. Mr. Ellingson administers the Annual competition to 7th and 8th grade students who wish to participate.
Patriot Boys Basketball end up Losing to Luverne 60-54.
Congratulations to Grace Bundesen for scoring her 1,000 point on Saturday!
Here are links to all the winter concerts. H-BC K-2 Winter Concert
2018: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS8qzutZ48CUZnQH_RLdEPNXx0m68MCoR
H-BC HS Choir CEO Snow & Glow 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyAMlw9hZs8
H-BC 3-5 Honor Choir Musical 2018: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS8qzutZ48CWiY5CIr6iwy0LIBX5ZOUwE
H-BC 6-12 Winter Concert 2018: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS8qzutZ48CVD1a3M-Y_rqXwimuv4d3TT
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The HBC Junior Class will be selling freshly made, take and bake pizzas from Hy-Vee at the Girls basketball game versus Southwest Christian this Friday night, December 21.
We will begin selling at 5:45 and will sell until they are gone!
Prices are $8 each or 3 for $22. We will have Cheese, Pepperoni, and Sausage pizzas.
HBC Girls beat MCC 73-38!
MCC vs HBC girls basketball live here https://youtu.be/URHKajcCp68
Boys Basketball Final
HBC 85 Fulda 65
Girls Basketball Final
HBC 64 RRC 39
Fulda vs HBC Boys Basketball Live https://youtu.be/ljEcsVtmu_4
Concert season is upon us! Here are some dates and times you will want to know:
Saturday, December 15th, the 3rd-5th Grade Honor Choir will perform a Christmas Musical at Steen Reformed Church at 5pm. Soup supper to follow with proceeds going to the honor choir activities account.
- https://www.facebook.com/events/2147228978938931/
- Performers be at Steen Church at 2pm for dress rehearsal
Monday, December 17th, the 6th grade Christmas Guitars, 6th-8th grade band, HS band, 7th-8th grade choir, and HS choir will perform a lovely Holiday Concert! Join us at the H-BC HS gym at 7pm
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1953836608005326/
- Performers be to school by 6:40 band and 6:45 singers.
- 6th-8th graders are to wear black shoes, black socks, black bottoms, white tops
- HS students are to wear black shoes, black socks, black bottoms, black tops
- If the attire is a concern for your student, contact your director and they will assist in acquiring clothing.
Like us on facebook and share concert events with your friends and family!
https://www.facebook.com/HBCPatriotChoirs
https://www.facebook.com/HBCPatriotBands
Reminder that there will be parent teacher conferences tomorrow night at both the elementary and secondary school. Elementary conferences have been scheduled with parents. Secondary conferences will be held in teacher classrooms from 3:45 until 7:30.
SWMN CEO Snow and Glow Dinner/Singing Event in Luverne at Grand Prairie Events Center, Friday, December 14 Social Hour begins at 5:30. Call the school office for tickets or see any of the CEO Class Participants.
Thanks to the SWWC service coop students at H-BC were able to experience virtual reality learning over the past week.
Girls Basketball Final
HBC 56 Luverne 39
Boys Basketball Final
HBC 66 Adrian 57
Girls Basketball HBC 31 Luverne 12 at half.
Luverne vs HBC girls basketball live here https://youtu.be/YU8CbZdt2A8
Girls Basketball Final
HBC 33 West Lyon 29
Boys Basketball Final
HBC 71 West Lyon 66
RTR vs HBC live. https://youtu.be/l7smMwLxvZ8
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools running two hours late start 12/3/18.
Basketball camp for 3rd and 4th graders that was scheduled for Saturday morning had been postponed. 6th grade boys basketball tournament in Sioux Center has also been postponed. We will post re-schedule dates when they are decided.
Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Games with West Lyon previously scheduled for Saturday,
December 1 have been POSTPONED to Saturday, December 8. Girls Varsity plays at 4 pm and
Boys Varsity Plays at 5:30 pm. Both Games played at West Lyon.
Elementary student council members went shopping this morning for toys to donate to the SHARE program. All students can participate by bringing a $1 donation for pajama day on Monday. Thanks for the donations!
Hills-Beaver Creek Schools are two hours late Thursday November 29.
We will continue with regular dismissal time today but there will be no after school practices or activities at H-BC secondary or elementary today.
7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball Game change: 7/8 Girls Basketball will be playing Ellsworth in the Varsity Gym (301 N Summit Ave., Hills) at 6 pm on Friday, November 30th.
The order for Patriot basketball clothing has been extended until Monday at 10 am. https://hbc-basketball-2018.itemorder.com/sale
Customer Appreciation Supper!
Congratulations to 3rd grader Lily Top for being chosen as art student of the week. Lily was recognized for her work on the Matryoshka Doll.
H-BC Early Dismissal today 11/21! 12:30 Secondary School and 12:45 Elementary! Enjoy the break! Happy Thanksgiving!
Tomorrow is the final day to order PTO apparel online. Stadium chairs, duffel bags, shirts for adults and youth, water bottles and more. Ships to the school for free, pickup on Dec. 13.
https://spectrum-apparel.com/hbcholiday
Thanks to Josh Rheault and New Vision for harvesting the school’s corn crop!
Thanksgiving Week! We are thankful!
Was a great turnout today for Grandparents Day. The students were excited and the grandparents were well behaved. Thanks to Exchange State Bank for making the activities of American Education Week possible.
Thanks to Exchange State Bank for sponsoring our Pastries with Parents this morning. We had a good crowd of parents and students and some great donuts.
Tomorrow will be Pastries with Parents and Grandparents Day at the elementary. We welcome parents beginning at 7:30. The schedule for Grandparents Day is attached.
Shop the elementary book fair.
The book fair is open during conferences and Grandparents Day. It is also open online at http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/entrance.aspx?FID=3901469&direct=Y
Get your Patriot basketball clothing using this link! Order by November 21. https://hbc-basketball-2018.itemorder.com/sale
Football all district 2018 Fall Athletic Banquet.
Senior Volleyball Players at the Fall HBC Athletics Banquet.
Full house at HBC’s Veterans Day Program today, Monday, November 12, 2018. Thank you Veterans!
Veterans Day Program at the Jr/Sr High in Hills tomorrow 11/12 at 9:30 am. Veterans will be recognized! All Veterans are welcome to attend!
Congrats to Abby Olson for being named our Art Student of the Week! She was recognized for her work on the 5th grade sugar skull project.
📣Calling all young men!! We need more male representation in order to fill our cast roles for the H-BC Musical! Sign up now for your audition time! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45acac2fa46-high
The FFA Meeting scheduled for November 13 has been postponed.
H-BC Fall Sports Banquet 6 pm on Tuesday, November 13 in the Jr./Sr. High Commons. Free will Donation Meal.
Long lines for voting on Election Day at H-BC elementary. Stay tuned for election results tomorrow!
Auditions for the H-BC production of High School Musical Jr. will take place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend from 2-5pm both days. Click this link to claim your audition time. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45acac2fa46-high
If you can not make it to an audition time Saturday and Sunday, you should see Mrs. Lafrentz before school or during 1st lunch so she may video record your audition for the judges to see. Bring your completed pink audition form. Break a leg!
Please consider helping the Hills-Beaver Creek Junior Class raise money for Prom! This is a link to our current fundraising campaign - sales of magazines and gift items. Thank you for your support!
Contact Teri Richards, junior class advisor, with any questions. https://www.gaschoolstore.com/2544211
Thanks to Siouxland Heritage Museums for bringing the star lab to Beaver Creek today. Thanks also to our PTO for funding the learning opportunity.
Update on leaf raking. If it is raining Saturday, November 3, the FFA will postpone raking leaves until Saturday, November 10. Contact Tom Sandager at 962-3240 ext. 33 if you would like their service.
The HBC FFA will be raking leaves in the community on Saturday, November 3. If you want your leaves raked contact Tom Sandager at 962-3240 ext. 33 by 3:00 pm today.
H-BC elementary students. Send us you Halloween pictures for the H-BC news costume contest! Email to Mr. Phelps.
PATRIOTS FOOTBALL
Big Buddy’s met today in honor of Halloween. Our 5th grade students met with kindergartners to do a little reading.
Here is a link to the sign up genius for musical auditions. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45acac2fa46-high
Please watch this tutorial video https://youtu.be/aPEqxJQbfBY explaining how to fill in the applications. Each student that wants to be involved in the musical in any way must fill out a form- whether that is for the tech crew or to be a performer. Come prepared for your audition. Break a leg, performing Patriots!
HBC 39 EE 22 Final
HBC 16 EE 14 Halftime
Patriot football today!
Elementary students had a fun afternoon at the fall festival. Thanks to all the volunteers that donated time or prizes for the event!
Volleyball Playoffs tonight in Windom!
On Monday, November 12, Hills-Beaver Creek will be hosting a Veterans Day program at 9:30am in the high school gymnasium in Hills. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend!
Throwback Thursday. Football edition.
Students wore orange today in honor of Unity Day. Thanks to Mrs. Breuer for organizing our anti-bullying activities for October.
Senior Parent and Senior Financial Aid Meeting with a College Financial Aid Representative.
- Tonight, October 24
- 6:00 pm
- HBC High School
- Room 201.
HBC 54 GHECT 8 Final
HBC 40 GHECT 0 Halftime
Football Tonight! See attachment for details.
Wear your Red, White, and Blue tonight when coming out to support the HBC volleyball team!
Playoff Volleyball - See attachment in Live Feed
Click on this link:
www.luvprintexpress.com/hbc_music
to order your music department swag! Students in grades 6-12 band and choirs are highly encouraged to have a clothing item with the logo. We will keep the same logo for several years so that families do not have to buy new each year. We will wear our apparel on trips, to music festivals, some performances, etc. $3 from each item sold goes into the music student activities account.
HBC 36 RTR 27 Final
Thanks to a donation from the Minnesota Reading Corps and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant we have $1,500 worth of new books for the elementary library!
A chicken sandwich feed will be starting tonight, October 17, at the HBC football field before the RTR vs HBC football game! All proceeds will go to the girls basketball team.
Perfect morning for outdoor recess at H-BC elementary.
Over the past week, elementary PE students have participated in the Walk, Bike, Fun program. The program provides bikes and helmets for student to use during gym class. It was a great afternoon for a bike ride!
H-BC Student Flu Shot Clinic Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 16.
HBC 50 RCW 30 Final
Governors Pheasant Opener 2018. 6th Graders.
RCW Jaguars vs HBC Patriots tailgating. Come early for Pulled Pork Meal. Proceeds to benefit after prom. Serving will begin at 6pm.
Grades 6-12 Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:45 to 7:30 pm tonight October 11. 6th Grade Conferences will be in the 6th Grade classroom room 406.
A friendly reminder to support the after prom by supplying your home with great food from Schwan's! https://www.schwans-cares.com/c/42482
Patriot Pride students of the month for September are Taylor Kaiser and Brekyn Klarenbeek. Students earn pride points for positive and respectful behaviors. Congratulations girls!
Grades 6-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight from 3:45-7:30 pm. 7-12 in commons. 6th grade meets in 6th grade classroom rm 406. RTI meets in Mrs. Leuthold’s classroom.
Thanks to the Exchange State Bank for donating $7,520 to get stat boards for the gym in the H-BC Secondary School.
Thanks to the Beaver Creek Fire Department for hosting our Little Pates today. Happy Fire Prevention Week!
Congratulations to our Art Student of the Week. Charlee Donth. The student is chosen by Mrs. Petersen for their hard work during art class.
8th graders Elisha Taubert and Leif Tollefson have been selected to represent H-BC at the Minnesota American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir in Mahtomedi, MN on November 17th. They were selected based on recordings of their voices sent in last month. Each year, MN honor choir judges are sent hundreds of recordings, but only the top 120 voices are selected. Way to go, boys!!
There is no jr. high football or jr. high volleyball practice today, October 9.
Welcome to our newest substitute teacher Kate Anderson! H-BC schools is seeking any other individuals that may be interested in subbing as a teacher or paraprofessional. Contact either school office if interested.
Come to Hills TONIGHT to help support ETHAN ERICKSON and his family.
The H-BC staff will be serving a meal, starting at 5:30 - free will donations will be given to the family. The girls volleyball team is hosting a game against Garretson. Wear green to show your support!
Congrats to our students that completed the summer reading challenge. Good work!
HBC 52 Edgerton/Ellsworth 6 Final
HBC 39 Edgerton/Ellsworth 0 Halftime
The HBC Golf Team is selling and delivering softener salt again this year. Cost is $7.00 per bag, all profits go to the HBC Golf Team! Attached is the order form. Orders are due Oct. 19th.
The jr. high football game scheduled for today has been postponed due to weather. It is re-scheduled for October 15. There is no junior high football practice tonight.
There will be a fundraiser meal for the Erickson family at the volleyball game next Monday. Come out to support Ethan and his family!
Here is an article on the new SW CEO Program that H-BC has students participating. https://bit.ly/2IyrtEU
Here is the link for Junior Parent's Schwan's Fundraiser. https://www.schwans-cares.com/c/42482
Schwann's Jr Parents After Prom fundraiser! Simply put in the ID: 42482 every time you order from now until 11/15. Need ideas for Christmas presents? Purchase a gift card with Schwann's! Enter our fundraiser ID: 42482 and we receive 40%. Never ordered before? Click on the click and enter the ID: 42482. Remember Schwann's is all over! Pass this info to your family and friends near and far and they too can support HBC Jr Parents After Prom!!
Reminder that tomorrow is school picture day at HBC schools. Photography by Mark will be here to take pictures.
HBC 62 HLOF 8 Final
2018 Rock-Paper-Scissor champion. Riggins Rheault defended his championship and won for the second year in a row. Congrats Riggins!
Throwback Thursday. Homecoming edition!
6th Graders enjoying the Environmental Fair today in Slayton!
Homecoming week continues. #twining.
H-BC elementary is seeking a long-term sub for 5th grade. Please share and contact Mr. Phelps if you are interested.
H-BC Secondary Staff Participating in Homecoming Color Day! Are you able to identify the color we were assigned to wear?
More homecoming week fun. Crazy hat or hair day was a hit.
Homecoming Queen Sidney Fick and King Luke LaRock
Neon day to kick off homecoming week. A lot of bright colors and faces around HBC today.
Homecoming starts tomorrow at H-BC elementary. Neon day is our first dress up day.
Come on out to H-BC Jr./Sr. High to watch the Homecoming Coronation 7 pm Monday, September 24.
HBC 22 WWG 12
Was a crisp fall morning for picking apples! Thanks again to Hoversten Orchard for hosting our K-2 students
Check out the new HOME OF THE PATRIOTS lettering on the West wall of the Varsity Gym!
Year two of our chromebook initiative and we are using them more every day. Grades 3-5 have a device for every student. Thanks again to the Frank Boon Trust for the grant to make this possible.
Tomorrow is the first night of our ECFE program. Contact the elementary office or Mrs. Ellingson to register. Class will be from 6:00 until 7:30 at the elementary school.
JV and Junior High Football have been cancelled for tonight due to weather in Lamberton. Make-up date TBD. Both teams will have normal practices instead.