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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Congrats to our new elementary student council members for 2018-2019.
HBC 18-19 Homecoming Royalty-Grace Bundesen, Sidney Fick, Madison Spath, Bailey Swan, Hunter Bork, Luke LaRock, Garrett Raymon, Bailey Susie--MCs-Wyatt Westrum & Josie Scholten 11- Kadin Doerr & Jo-Hannah Ladd 10- Seth Klarenbeek & Adrienne Boltjes 9- Brayden Mirth & Kenadie Fick
HBC Jr High and JV football will be playing at the same time (4:30) tomorrow, September 17.
HBC 6 RRC 3 Final
HBC 0 RRC 0 Halftime
Calling all singers and performers from grades 3-5! Check out this link for honor choir! Please fill out the link before Thursday's rehearsal.
https://goo.gl/forms/ProUy86X3vyNhZQn1
Thanks to Exchange State Bank for their donation of the newly installed statistic boards.
HBC Jr. High and JV Football will be playing at the same time (4:30) tomorrow 9/10.
Today is the final day to log H-BC Elementary Summer Reading Minutes. Visit the scholastic site to make sure all of your minutes are counted. Paper and pencil logs should be returned on Monday. https://www.scholastic.com/summer/home/
Little Pates open house will be this evening from 5:30 until 7:30. Families attending should bring any immunization information with them to open house.
HBC 28 Cedar Mountain 6 Final
HBC 14 Cedar Mountain 0 Halftime
Varsity Football Game scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, August 31 in Morgan against Cedar Mountain will begin at 6pm. This is a change in time. We continue to monitor the weather forecast. We will update as more information becomes available and/or if there are further changes..
Grades 7-12 Open House at the HBC Jr/Sr High School from 5:30-7:30 tonight Wednesday, August 29. 7th grade student parent meeting at 7 pm.
Students grades 4-10 are eligible to audition for Minnesota ACDA Honor Choirs. If you are interested in having your student audition, contact Mrs. Lafrentz.
HBC Staff for the 2018-2019 School Year. Looking forward to serving our students!
6-8 football practice and 7-8 volleyball practice have been cancelled for this afternoon August 27, 2018
There is maintenance work being completed at the Beaver Creek playground this afternoon. Please stay off the playground this evening. It will be dry by Saturday morning.
H-BC Elementary Summer Reading Challenge Ends Sept. 7
Students grades 1-6 must have 1080 minutes logged to meet the challenge. Log minutes online or contact Mrs. Moore for a reading log or to reset login information. Thanks to the Exchange State Bank for making this program happen. HAPPY READING!
https://www.scholastic.com/summer/home/
Thanks to all of those that have completed online registration. We have over 150 students completed. Registration must be completed for all students before the first day of school. If you have not registered yet go to http://5il.co/4asg for instructions.
Any student in grades 5-12 interested in auditioning for National ACDA Honor Choir please contact Mrs. Lafrentz to arrange for practice and recording sessions.
Reminder: Fall Football and Volleyball Grades 9-12 Parent and Student Informational meeting this evening in the HBC Jr./Sr. High Gym. Meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
The volleyball apparel order deadline has been extended to Aug. 13! https://hbc-volleyball-2018.itemorder.com/sale
Instructions for online student registration were sent out to parents by email this morning. Information on registration can be found at: http://5il.co/4asg. All information that was previously in back to school packets will be in the email and online!
HBC Football apparel for sale! There are two seperate orders. Click on the link and also check out the image attached in the Live Feed! Order by August 15! http://spectrum-apparel.com/PatriotsFB
H-BC Elementary is seeking a full-time paraprofessional for the upcoming school year. For details contact the elementary office. http://5il.co/4794
Apologies—Fall Athlete and Parent meeting has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, August 13 at 6:30 pm.
Order your HBC volleyball apparel today! Deadline is Aug. 9! https://hbc-volleyball-2018.itemorder.com/sale
Reminder: Jr. High Volleyball starts Aug. 20 and Jr. High Football starts Aug. 21. More details will be sent out soon!
H-BC Events Calendar has been updated for the 2018-2019 School Year. Check it out here: http://hillsbeavercreekmn.apptegy.us/events
H-BC Elementary is seeking a half-time reading tutor for a position in the Minnesota Reading Corps. The position is for the 2018-2019 school year. For details contact the elementary office or email Mr. Phelps at j.phelps@isd671.net.
All summer recreation activities in Hills and Beaver Creek have been cancelled for this evening.
There will be no t-ball or coach pitch games tonight in Hills. June 7, 2018.
AirPort Extreme's for sale. See attachment for details.
Congratulations to Kourtney Rozeboom for getting 2nd place in shot put yesterday and qualifying for the state track meet on June 9th!
Congratulations to Tess Van Maanen!! She qualified for the State A golf tournament at Becker, MN, on June 12-13!
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach Opening. http://5il.co/3lbf
Here are some dates to remember. Junior High volleyball practice will start August 20th and Junior High football practice will start August 21st. More details to be sent out later this summer.
H-BC Sixth Graders racing their Solar Cars on this beautiful day! Thank you Sioux Valley Energy for sponsoring the Solar Cars!
Congratulations to Dylon Taubert, Tess VanMaanen, and Thomas Dysthe for advancing to the second day of Sections 3A golf!
Kindergartners visited Sioux Falls today. The Museum of Visual Materials and Great Plains Zoo were wonderful learning experiences!
4th grade field trip to Le Mars today. Thanks to Wells Blue Bunny for hosting our H-BC students.
Tomorrow we will host our first ever entrepreneur fair. 5th grade students will market goods and services to our K-5 students.
5th Grade band is busy preparing for the concert tonight! 5-12 band concert begins at 7:00 at the Secondary School in Hills.
Congratulations to Tess VanMaanen for winning medalist and to Dylon Taubert for earning All Conference at the Red Rock Conference golf meet!
Puppy Relays will begin at 12:45 tomorrow. PTO will be serving a free will donation meal starting at 12:30.
Puppy Relays will start tomorrow at 12:45. PTO will be serving a free will donation meal starting at 12:30.
Kourtney Rozeboom broke the H-BC school record in shot put with a throw of 40' 9" and bettered her discuss record with a throw of 121' 2" at last night's meet in Worthington. Way to go Kourtney!
Jr. High Track Meet scheduled for today Friday, 5/11 has been cancelled. No Jr. High Track Practice.
Tomorrow is the final day for the elementary book fair. It will be open until 4:00 tomorrow.
Kourtney Rozeboom broke her personal best and set a new H-BC Discuss record throw of 116-05 feet at the Garretson, SD meet on 4/27/18.
GiGi Marvin sharing about her 2018 US Hockey Olympic Gold Medal victory!
H-BC Vocal Music Concerts Announced. Pops Concert Jr./Sr. High-- http://5il.co/3c7e and Elementary Concert-http://5il.co/3c7f
Jr. High Track meet for today 4/24/18 has been cancelled.
5th grade Horizon students participated today in the Washington Pavilion Design Challenge. They placed 1st and 4th!
Reminder that today April 20 will be an early out at H-BC schools. Secondary at 12:30, elementary at 12:45. There will be no afternoon Little Pates.
Online book fair is open. Follow the link below to start shopping.
ALL ITEMS SHIP the elementary school FOR FREE!
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/hillsbeavercreekelemschool
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills-Christian Schools will be opening two hours late, Monday, April 16. No morning preschool.
Friday, April 13. Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools dismissing early. 9 am at Secondary and 9:15 at Elementary. Power Outage.
There will also be no morning pre-school tomorrow April 9.
H-BC schools will be starting 2 hours late tomorrow Monday, April 9. Happy spring!
H-BC Schools starting two hours late today, Wednesday, April 4. No Morning Preschool. Happy Spring!
H-BC Band Position Grades 5-12 for 2018-2019 School Year--More information here: http://5il.co/31j8
Little Pates Pre-School open house will be at 6:30 this evening. The event is for parents only and will provide information on 2018-19 registration. It will take place in the elementary commons.
Here is a link to the revised H-BC 2017-2018 School Calendar, with makeup days. http://5il.co/30o0
Here is the Parent JMC LInk--to check student grades, lunch balances and attendance: https://goo.gl/sAfZbz
Kindergarten roundup will be tomorrow night at 6:30 at the elementary school.
Please see this link for a very important safety message. http://5il.co/2zfa
Congratulations to H-BC 6th grader, Ryland Berg-England, on being chosen to represent H-BC in the Grades 4-6 MN State Honor Choir on May 5! Way to go!
Clay Target Meeting changed to Thursday, March 8, HS Commons 7 pm.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools Closed today Tuesday, March 6.
Hills Beaver Creek and Hills Christian schools will be two hours late 3/6. No Morning preschool.
HBC track clothing is now on sale at https://hills-beaver-creek-track-2018.itemorder.com/sale. The deadline to order is March 16.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian School dismissing at 10 am today Monday March 5. Elementary 10:15 Dismissal.
Wear blue today when supporting the boys basketball team in Worthington at 2:30! Go Patriots!
This link will take you to the new H-BC ISD #671 School Calendar, due to school cancelation as of 03/02/2018. http://5il.co/2we8
Tournament basketball tonight in Hills as the boys take on Ellsworth (WEAR WHITE) and tomorrow night in Marshall as the girls take on SWC (WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE)! Go Patriots!!
REMINDER: Dr. Seuss day at H-BC Elementary. Also BOOK BINGO sheets are due tomorrow, March 2.
Boys Basketball Section 3A Tournament Bracket Link: https://goo.gl/MhdZu6
Girls Basketball Section 3A Tournament Bracket Link: https://goo.gl/MZ4LGb
GBB tonight-Monday, February 26 game played at Home-7 pm start. No passes, $7-adults and $5-students. Also, Regular board of education meeting for 2/26 has been moved to 9 pm because of GBB. K101
Girls Basketball Game scheduled for today, Saturday, February 24 has been postponed and will be played on Monday, February 26. Site to be determined.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian School two hours late, Friday, February 23. No AM Preschool.
The FFA Grill out planned for this evening 2/23/18 has been postponed.
*REMINDER* Friday, February 28 is the last day to get the 6th-12th grade yearbook for $35.00! After this it will cost $45.00. Order online at jostens.com or fill out paper form and turn in tomorrow.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are two hours late NO AM Preschool--today, Tuesday, February 20.
H-BC Girls Basketball Game scheduled for tonight 2/19 with H-LO has been postponed to tomorrow night 2/20.
Tonight's boys basketball game vs Fulda will be live streamed at http://thecube.com/e/781472
Tonight's "C" boys basketball game has been cancelled. The "JV" game will start at 6:00 pm.
6-12 grade yearbooks are now on sale at jostens.com! Forms can also be turned into Mr. Harnack. Get it now! The price is currently $35.00, after February 23, the price will go back up to $45.00.
H-BC Girls Basketball Parent's Night is Monday, February 19 prior to the Girl's game.
Tonight's girls basketball game vs Pipestone will be streamed live at https://thecube.com/event/780192
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools 2 hours late, 2-9-2018, No am Preschool
Walking Taco Meal
There is a Walking Taco Meal at the boys basketball game on Thursday night. Go to "Live Feed" on this app to see more details. The game will also be streamed live at http://thecube.com/e/777680
Tonight's varsity girls basketball game vs Adrian will be live @ https://thecube.com/event/775991
Tonight's varsity girls basketball game will be live streamed at https://thecube.com/event/775402
Tonight's 1/22--H-BC Board and Policy Committee Meetings have been canceled.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are closed today Monday, January 22.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools running two hours late on Monday, January 22-- NO AM Preschool.
https://goo.gl/udTTvL Third times a charm.
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https://goo.gl/udTTvL--Link to tonight's 1/20 Boys and Girls Basketball Games. Freeman Academy/Marion
Tonight’s 5th and 6th grade Band Concert! Way to go!
5th and 6th grade band concert will take place this evening. It will be at 7:00 at the elementary school gym.
Congratulations to Nathan Kruid for winning HBC's Geography Bee! 27 - 7th & 8th graders competed in this years competition. Here are the top ten!
Tonight's boys basketball game will be streamed live at https://thecube.com/event/772402
Congratulations to Lois Leuthold for being recognized by the MN School Boards Association for 20 years of service on the H-BC School Board. #patriotproud
Basketball CHANGE
The Girls Varsity Game on Saturday, January 13 will begin at 3 pm in Lamberton. The Boys Varsity Game will begin at 5 pm. These are changes to the original start times.
Tonight's GB game vs MCC will be on KJOE 106.1 or streamed at www.kjoeradio.com.
Tonight's varsity basketball game will be streamed live at http://thecube.com/e/770781
Boys Basketball practice rescheduled to noon tomorrow—1/1/2018.
Reminder that H-BC schools will have an early out tomorrow. Secondary students will be dismissed at 12:30. Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:45.
All H-BC afterschool activities are canceled today, Thursday, December 21.
Tonight's JV game vs Ellsworth will be a shortened game. Therefore, the varsity game will start around 7:00 pm. Watch live here http://thecube.com/e/768715
ECFE class will meet tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 at the elementary school. Interested families can contact Mrs. Ellingson or come this evening.
Tonight's varsity basketball game will be streamed live at http://thecube.com/e/768301
Free tailgate before the boys basketball game tonight. Thanks to Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers!
It's jersery day tomorrow at the basketball games in Hills! Remember the girls start at 2:00 with the boys to follow!
Little Pates holiday party. Thanks to parents for visiting over the past two days!
Enjoying tonight’s band and vocal music concert for grades 7-12.
Jr/Sr High Band & Choir Concert tonight at 7pm.
Elementary students will have pajama day on Monday. Students can bring a donation and wear pajamas. Proceeds will go to benefit the Sophie Gehrke family.
*Time Change* The varsity girls basketball game will start at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 16. The boys varsity game will follow.
The K-2 winter concert has been re-scheduled for Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary gym.
Hills-Beaver Creek and Hills Christian Schools are starting 2 hours late Tuesday, 12/5. No AM Preschool.
Due to poor road conditins the elementary concert will be postponed this evening. A make uo date will be anniunced tomorrow.
Getting ready for the K-2 vocal music concert 7 pm tonight at HBC Elementary!
Girls Basketball on 1050 am Radio
Take N Bake Pizza Sale Tomorrow 12/02/2017
Wear Red!
Girls Basketball opener against RTR live! http://rtrschools.org
Each year our district reviews a state plan for developing the World's Best Workforce. The meeting includes results from the previous school year. The meeting is open to the public and will take place next Monday at 6:30 prior to the regulary scheduled board meeting.
Tomorrow is hat day at the elementary school. Proceeds go to the SHARE program. Also reminder that tomorrow is an early out for students.
HBC 9th graders hearing about the dangers of distracted driving. Thanks to Rock County Ambulance Harlan and Jeff. #putthephoneaway
Tomorrow we will host Pastries with Parents and Grandparents Day at the elementary. Pastries will begin at 7:30 and a lunch schedule is attached.
Reminder to K-6 parents. Pickup for PTO fundraiser items will be tomorrow after school from 3:00 until 5:30. Please make plans to pick up and deliver items tomorrow afternoon. Thanks!
Congratulations to Kourtney Rozeboom for signing to participate in track & field at the University of Sioux Falls!
H-BC Secondary Lost and Found. Will be up until 11/15. After 11/15, items will be donated.
Congratulations to Avery Wysong for signing to play softball at North Dakota State starting next year!
Reminder that we will have early out tomorrow, November 3. 12:30 dismissal for secondary students and 12:45 for elementary.
The volleyball playoffs continue tomorrow night in Worthington when the Patriots go up against TMB! Gametime is 6:00.
HBC VOLLEYBALL WINS IN 5. Next game is Tuesday, October 31 in Worthington 6 pm.
All tied at two. Going to final game 5.
HBC VOLLEYBALL UP 2 games to one over SW Christian.
HBC Volleyball tied 1-1 with SW Christian
H-BC Volleyball up 1 game to 0 over SW Christian.
Section 3A Volleyball Playoffs - SWC @ HBC - Friday, October 27 - 7:00pm
Great showing of orange and suport for unity day at H-BC elementary. Student made videos were a good reminder of how to be good friends.
MLA 14 HBC 6 Final
MLA 8 HBC 0 Halftime
Reminder to wear orange tomorrow, October 25th for Unity Day! Standing together against bullying!
*Attention* If you are going to the football game in Mountain Lake tonight see the attached map for detours.
Section 3 Football Playoffs - HBC @ Mountain Lake - Tuesday, October 24 - 7:00pm
RTR 46 HBC 22 Final
RTR 24 HBC 6 Halftime
H-BC Flu Clinic Underway! Thank you Sanford Luverne and Mrs. Leenderts! Mr. Phelps was being brave!
RTR will be streaming the football game on Wednesday night. Use the link www.rtrschools.org.
RCW 14 HBC 8 Final
RCW 14 HBC 0 Halftime
It is fire prevention week at H-BC. Thanks to BCFD for your help promoting fire prevention!
Renville County West is having a fundraiser for Trenton Bass at the football game on Friday. See attachment for details.
Ellsworth is having a fundraiser for Trenton Bass at the volleyball game on Thursday. See attachment for details.
The location for Community Education flag football this morning has been changed to the baseball field in Hills. Times will remain the same.
HBC 32 Edgerton/Ellsworth 16 Final
HBC 16 Edgerton/Ellsworth 16 Halftime
There will be no MEAL at the Football field prior to tonight's game.
Throwback Thursday
Please see the district's website news feed for parking changes for the rest of the football season.
Tonight's Junior Varsity football game at RTR has been cancelled.
Tonight's Junior High football game at Fulda is still on as scheduled.
H-BC Board of Education Emergency Meeting to address football field parking concerns for the remainder of 2017 football season. Meeting set for October 4, 2017 at 7 pm.
HBC 44 Fulda 6 Final
HBC 22 Fulda 0 Halftime
Volleyball Team beats Mountain Lake in 3.
Volleyball Team wins second match against Mountain Lake.
Volleyball Team wins first match against Mountain Lake.
Elementary students have raised over $500 in a penny war to support Jackson Van Maanen. There are 2 days remaining to bring in spare change!
Mountain Lake is having a fundraiser for Trenton Bass at the volleyball game this Thursday night. See attachment for details.
Fulda is having a fundraiser for Trenton Bass at the football game this Friday night. See attachment for details.
Reminder that tonights junior high football game will begin at 4:15. JV will follow.
WWG 28 HBC 20 Final
WWG 22 HBC 12 Halftime
Individuals with a grades 6-12 student should have received an email to their primary contact this am 9/22. If you did not receive an email, please contact Starla at the school.
Location for PTO inflatables has been changed to the city park in Hills following the homecoming parade.
Sixth grade is having a great time at the Environmental Fair!
Thanks to the Hoversten Orchard for hosting our K-2 students this morning. Students had a great time and loved the apples!
RRC 28 HBC 20 Final
RRC 28 HBC 12 Halftime
H-BC Football Game with Red Rock Central Free Admission! Instead, A Free will donation will be collected for Trenton Bass and Family!
Softener Salt Order Form
Softener Salt Sales! The HBC Golf team is selling softener salt for a fundraiser. Get your orders in by October 9. The salt will be available on October 14. See attachment for more details.
Tonight's Volleyball Update! Varsity, JV and C Team Volleyball play at Luverne. C Team plays at 5 pm in the old gym. JV Plays at 6 pm in New Gym, Varsity plays in New Gym. #gopatriots
It is the first day for our 3 and 4 year olds. Welcome the class of 2032 to H-BC schools!
HBC 9-12 Football player meeting 5:00 pm tomorrow, Sunday, 9/10, at Jr./Sr. High Commons.
HBC 28 MLA 20 Final
HBC 28 MLA 14 end of 3rd.
HBC 12 MLA 6 Halftime
The HBC Volleyball team is off to a strong 3-0 start after beating Adrian last night!
It was a perfect fall morning for the first day of school. Looking forward to a great year!
H-BC Announces 2017 Homecoming Royalty
http://hillsbeavercreekmn.apptegy.us/article/23501
And we are off! Happy first day of school everyone!
No "C Team" volleyball tomorrow night. JV starts at 6:00 pm.
Hills is Hopping!
HBC 46 SWU 0 Final
HBC 38 SWU 0 Halftime
HBC 16 SWU 0 after the 1st quarter.
The field is ready thanks to Chris Harnack, Jason Rauk and several volunteers! Come out and support the Patriots Thursday at 7 pm!
9th-12th grade students! Check out your Chromebooks at open house tonight! Bring your payment and form with you.
Welcome back H-BC Staff! It's going to be a great year!
The new grass on the football field is looking really good!
Getting ready!
Paint Your Pride For $40!
Remember Jr./Sr. High Grades 7-12 Back to School Open House 5:30-7:30 pm Wednesday, August 30th. Looking forward to seeing everyone! #hbcbacktoschool
Thank you Frank Boon for our beautiful new iMac lab!
A/B/C Volleyball pictures. Monday, August 21 at 11 am.
Even More Football Apparel.
More Football Apparel.
How about some H-BC Football Apparel? Here is the information:
Looking for some H-BC Volleyball Apparel. Look no further. Here is a link to get some...https://goo.gl/zd3hBD
Hey Todd!
Looking so forward to the beginning of the school year! #patriots2017
Make sure to mark your calendar for the H-BC Jr./Sr. High Open House set for 5:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday, August 30.