H-BC Secondary Families:
Today is the END OF 2nd QUARTER/1st SEMESTER! Grades will be sent home next week, Thursday, January 25th.
NO SCHOOL: No school for students- Monday, January 22.
If you missed it, here is the January 2024 Newsletter. LINK
E-Learning Reminder - Students NEED to complete E-Learning Assignments. Students who do NOT participate or complete these assignments will be marked UNEXCUSED absence.
BEGINNING OF 3rd QUARTER/2nd SEMESTER: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Rescheduled Games: Please check the HBC App or Website for the most recent Rescheduled Games.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter/Semester 1
Friday, January 19 - HBC Theater Performance at 7 PM - Community Welcome (Details below)
Saturday, January 20 - Honor Band to SMSU
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
Tuesday, January 23 - Mock Trial Competition at Murray Co. Courthouse
Thursday, January 25 - 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Grades Sent Home
Thursday, February 15 - Early Release at Secondary 12:45 PM
Thursday, February 15 - Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 16 - 19 - No School
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.
Thursday, February 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - The next Secondary Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 3:45 - 7:30 PM. Conferences will look similar to Open House where parents can come and meet with their students’ respected teachers during the 3.5 hour time block. Teachers will be available to discuss students’ progress during this time.
FREE Activities this Spring & Summer
For the 23-24 school year (Current Year), ALL secondary students will NOT have to pay the dues/fees for the following activities: Spring Sports (golf & track), summer speed camp and also the choir/band trip to Valley Fair. This past month the Hills-Beaver Creek school board voted to waive the fees for the following after-school activities - Track, Golf, Summer Speed Camp & Choir/Band Trip to Valley Fair. This is a one time event, fees will be reinstated for the 24-25 school year. Reimbursements will/have been sent to those families that already had paid for events.
We are hoping this encourages all of our students to participate and be involved.
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
School Calendar - Makeup Days (After 5 E-Learning Days): Please note that we only have 5 E-Learning Days scheduled for the school year. Any school days missed after 5 E-Learning Days would be Make-Up Days. Please see the District School Calendar (bottom) for make-up Snow Days. School Calendar LINK
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
A lot of weather postponements due to the winter weather. 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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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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net