H-BC Secondary Families:
Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing Holiday Break. Welcome back!
If you missed it, here is the January 2024 Newsletter. LINK
Some important reminders:
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY: H-BC Secondary recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15. SCHOOL IS IN SESSION.
END OF 2nd QUARTER/1st SEMESTER: Friday, January, 19 marks the end of the 2nd Semester
BEGINNING OF 3rd QUARTER/2nd SEMESTER: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
NO SCHOOL: No school for students- Monday, January 22.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Saturday, January 6 - High School (9th-12th Grade) Formal 7:30 - 10:30 PM (details below)
Sunday, January 7 - HBC Band Performance at Sioux Falls Skyforce Game at 2 PM (Game starts at 3 PM) Details below
Tuesday, January 9 - ASVAB Make-Up Test for Juniors (AM)
Tuesday, January 9 - Mock Trial Competition at Murray Co. Courthouse
Monday, January 15 - MLK Jr. Day (School in Session)
Tuesday, January 16 - 19 - NWEA Reading & Math Testing for Grades 6/7/8
Friday, January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter/Semester 1
Friday, January 19 - HBC Theater Performance at 7 PM - Community Welcome (Details below)
Sunday, January 21 - HBC Theater Performance at 2 PM - Community Welcome (Details below)
Monday, January 22 - No School for Students (Teacher Workshop Day)
Tuesday, January 23 - Begin 3rd Quarter /2nd Semester
Thursday, January 25 - 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Grades Sent Home
Thursday, February 15 - Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 16 - 19 - No School
High School (9th - 12th Grade) Formal - Saturday - January 6th
The HBC GRAD Student Council would like to invite our 9-12th grade students to the 9-12 Senior High Formal. See details below about cost, times and other details.
HBC Band Performance at Sioux Falls Skyforce Game - Sunday, January 7th
HBC Theater Presents - Complaint Department & Lemonade - Community Welcome to the following shows: - Friday, January 19 at 7 PM & Sunday, January 21 at 2 PM. This is a 30 minute One Act Play Production.
E-LEARNING: The Hills-Beaver Creek School District may conduct up to five (5) E-learning days when school can not be in session for reasons such as inclement weather. Please see the following E-learning Procedure link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/39mrsvwk
PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: (Repeat)
We will again be using our Parent Notification System to inform you of weather related late starts and other items of importance at Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. As we get into that time of year, this system is reliable, however please keep an eye on other avenues as well, such as AM 800 or FM 101.5, and Sioux Falls television/websites: KELO, KDLT and KSFY.
Winter Sports Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills & Beaver Creek Gym (New)
HILLS OPEN GYM: The Hugo Goehle Gym is open from 1:00-3:00 pm Sundays through March 24, 2023.
NEW - OPEN GYM IN BEAVER CREEK: Beginning Sunday, December 17th (due to boiler concern) there will be Open Gym at the H-BC Elementary School in Beaver Creek. K-6 grade students, chaperoned by an adult, are welcome Sundays December 11 - March 10 from 1:00-2:30pm. The gym will not be open December 24 and 31.
Deficiency Lists for 1st & 2nd Quarter- (Repeat)
As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that we began our deficiency lists starting for Quarter 1.
The Deficiency List / Academic Eligibility is located in Section 9 of the Secondary Student Handbook (LINK).
This slide explains the different levels of deficiencies. Parents and students will receive an emailed letter notifying them if their student is on the deficiency list. Please continue to support your student who may be struggling with completing school work.
The picture below shows the different levels of the Deficiency List.
Varsity Sport Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
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Updated Student Schedule - Schedule on JMC
Please make sure you are getting the most updated student schedule on the JMC app/website. Students were able to change schedules this week.
AM BUS CHANGES--For morning bus changes please call or text the bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 507-962-3240 Ext. 4.
SECOND ENTREE PURCHASE: Students in grades 6-12 may purchase a second entree with their meal. The entree is $2.50. If choosing a second entree, students may pay cash or the family lunch account will be charged. Students MUST sign up for 2nd entree on Kitchen Door each morning. This will allow our cooks to make enough food. Thank you.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net