H-BC Secondary Families:
It’s February! Please make sure to keep up to date with all the happenings at Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. Here is a LINK to the February Newsletter. LINK
Teen Mental Awareness Presented by H-BC G.R.A.D. Student Council
Our HBC Student Council has a very IMPORTANT message to promote during February - Teen Mental Wellness Awareness. Thank you to these student-leaders for promoting this important message.
To support the cause, please consider purchasing a shirt to show your support.
These t-shirts will be worn at the boy basketball game on February 26th vs. RTR. Youth sizes are available! We will be raising funds to donate to an important local non-profit organization, Carson’s Cause.
The mission of Carson’s Cause is to partner with schools and community groups to: - recognize early symptoms of struggling brain health and normalize discussion about it. -simplify access to care. -provide options for emergency help, including the 988.Purchase your shirt now (store closes on 2/9/24)
https://luvprintexpress.com/hbcstudent/shop/home
February is Black History Month
Please take a moment to learn about many of the heroes from our past! Black History Month LINK
February I LOVE to READ Month
E-Learning Reminder - Students NEED to complete E-Learning Assignments. Students who do NOT participate or complete these assignments will be marked UNEXCUSED absence.
Rescheduled Games: Please check the HBC App or Website for the most recent Rescheduled Games.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Tuesday, February 6 - Mock Trial Zoom Competition (afternoon)
Friday, February 9 - CEO Applications due for Sophomores or Juniors
Thursday, February 15 - Early Release at Secondary 12:45 PM
Thursday, February 15 - Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 16 - 19 - No School
Saturday, February 17 - Robotics State Meet - Augustana
Friday, February 23 - Midterm for Q3
Tuesday, February 27 - First Day of Driver’s Education
Junior Class Fundraiser - Monday, February 5th.
Thursday, February 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - The next Secondary Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 4:00 - 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.
Trap Team Sign-Up in Office Now
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.
Community Education - Summer Ball for Grades 3-9
Attention Current Sophomores & Juniors - CEO Applications due Feb. 9th
This entrepreneurship education seeks to prepare high school students to be responsible, enterprising individuals to become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers.
This program is open to juniors and seniors in Pipestone, Edgerton Public, Southwest Christian, Luverne, Adrian and Hills- Beaver Creek. The program's goal is to allow students to learn about the career possibilities in the communities while learning life skills to help them experience success.
The program correlates with the school year and we meet each day from 7-8:45 in one of the different communities. The group gets an inside look of 60 area businesses and learns to be accountable for themselves. There is no grade (GPA) requirement to apply.
Driver’s Education Starting Tuesday, February 27th (New)
Students who are 14 or older before February 27th,
The Driver’s Education Course will be starting on Tuesday, February 27th. The class will mostly be held after school for a duration of three weeks ending on March 13th. The class is a total of 30 hours of coursework. The cost of the course is $370.00 and will be due before you attend the first class (payable to HBC Schools). A letter was sent home for those who are signed-up on the interest form in the school office. IMPORTANT: Students MUST be 14 years of age to start the course unless a resident of South Dakota.
Here are the dates:
DATES FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSES:
Tuesday, February 27 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, February 29 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 1 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Monday, March 4 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 5 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 6 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, March 7 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 8 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Monday, March 11 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 12 - 3:30-6:00 PM **** Parent Class at 6PM
Wednesday, March 13 - 3:30-6:00 PM
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 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 if students fail they on the DL and could be ineligible.
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.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE & MINNESOTA CARE: See the information here: Regarding renewing Minnesota health care coverage.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net