H-BC Secondary Families:
The school year is winding down. Thank you for staying informed. Only a few days left of the 23-24 school year! What a GREAT year and so PROUD to be a PATRIOT!
Please click May Newsletter LINK for information of all the happenings in May.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, May 17 - FFA Banquet at Steen Reformed Church - 6 PM
Sunday, May 19 - Baccalaureate for Seniors (HBC Commons) 2 PM
Monday, May 20 - Last Day for Seniors & Senior Breakfast at 7:30 AM
Tuesday, May 21 - Academic Awards Program 12:50 PM
Wednesday, May 22 - Last Day for Students Grades 6-11
Wednesday, May 22 - Ground Breaking Ceremony for NEW Elementary School 4:30 - 510 Patriot Lane, Beaver Creek (see details below)
Friday, May 24 - Class of 2024 Commencement at 7 PM
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Service - HBC Band Performs 10:30 AM (Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church)
Tuesday, May 28 - Quarter 4/Semester 2 Grades Sent
Tuesday, June 18 - Spring Sports Awards Night at 8 PM - Secondary Commons
Class of 2024 Updates
Thank you to the Class of 2024 for giving HBC 13 years of your best. This class is loaded with student leaders and we are excited to celebrate this next month with them. I am confident that this class is college and career ready as they embark on their next chapter. Here are some important dates for this class.
Senior Baccalaureate Ceremony - Sunday, May 19th - 2:00 PM at HBC Secondary Commons
Last School Day for Seniors - Monday, May 20th
Last School Day for 6th - 11th Grades - Wednesday, May 22nd
Senior Graduation Set - Friday, May 24th - 7:00 PM
Our Graduation for the Class of 2024 will be on Friday, May 24th at 7:00 PM in the HBC New Gymnasium. Congratulations Class of 2024!
Class of 2024 Commencement - Friday, May 24th, 7:00 PM - The Class of 2024 Graduation Commencement will be in the HBC gymnasium.
Academic Awards Program - Tuesday, May 21 at 12:50 - 1:30 PM - Secondary Gymnasium
HBC Secondary will recognize our academic and co-curricular programs on Tuesday, May 21 at 12:50 - 1:30 PM at HBC Secondary Gymnasium. The following co-curricular activities will be recognized along with academic awards/letters and & senior scholarships. **** Graduation Practice to follow
7-12 Band Kick-Off
Robotics
Mock Trial
Math League
MathCounts
Knowledge Bowl
Spelling Bee Participants
Theater
Band & Choir
Student Council
Academic Letters & Chevrons
Senior Scholarships
Last Day of School at the Secondary - Full Day of School on Wed., May 22nd (New)
G.R.A.D. Student Council is excited to celebrate a very successful 23-24 school year with the student body. Please see the attached letter & celebration!
May 17, 2024
Dear H-BC Parents and Secondary Students,
As the school year comes to a close, we want to share important information about our check-out procedures for the last day of school on Wednesday, May 22nd. Please review the details below to ensure a smooth and efficient process for all students.
The last day of school this year, May 22nd, will be a full day for students. The morning will be an early out schedule where students will tie up loose ends in each of their class periods until lunch. During this time, students will be responsible for getting signatures for turning in textbooks and materials as well as completing any missing assignments.
If your student has any outstanding fees or fines, please ensure they are paid before the last day of school. This includes lunch balances, library fees, and other charges.
After lunch, we will be celebrating the end of the school year with a special event put on by the student council. Students will have the option to participate in crafts, bingo, different yard game tournaments as well as being able to purchase ice cream from the SDSU Ice Cream Truck. Please make sure your student brings money if they would like to purchase ice cream. See attachment for activities.
The last twenty minutes of the school day the students will return to their advisor who will verify that all materials have been returned and that students have no outstanding obligations.
School will conclude at 3:15 PM.
We appreciate your cooperation in making the last day of school a success. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please make every effort to have your student be at the last day of school to tie up loose ends and celebrate a successful 23-24 school year.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer break!
Go Patriots!
Mr. Kellenberger
HBC Secondary Principal
GROUND BREAKING: The groundbreaking ceremony for the New Elementary School will be held at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, May 22 at 510 Patriot Lane, Beaver Creek, MN (New site for the Elementary School).
Future Educator Signing this Past Week!
HBC is very excited to see our CLASS of 2024 FUTURE EDUCATORS - Brynn Rauk & Grace Anderson write their next chapter at college as they pursue a degree in education! These student-leaders have had an IMMEASURABLE impact at HBC. USF (Brynn) & MN State University (Grace) are getting some of our best!
Retirement Open House for Mr. Ellingson, Mr. Wiertzema and Mr. Leenderts - May 23, 2024 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Community Education Update - FREE Summer Speed Training & 3 vs 3 League (2nd - 6th)
Spring Sports Awards Program - Save the Date - June 18, 2024
Summer Speed Training 2022 - Grades 4th - 12th (New) - June 3 - July 31, 2024
Dates: June 5 - August 4
2024-2025 School Year Schedule & Registration (Repeat)
This past week our 8th - 11th grade students registered for classes for the 2024 - 2025 School Year. Some important notes for the 23-24 schedule.
Traditional 8 Period Day (46 minute class periods) and 5 minutes passing
Students in 6th/7th/8th Grade will be in a Middle School Model Schedule where all grade levels visit different teachers for the their core classes: Math/Reading/Science/Social Studies
Career Readiness Classes (Flowblazers) will be a NEW class for 7th & 8th graders next year. Students will explore over 16 careers throughout 7th and 8th grade (semester classes) This will be a replacement for Patriot W.I.N. time.
6th Graders will have everyday Physical Education Class taught by Ms. Bosch
Strength & Speed offered to Freshmen-Seniors (this is taught by Mr. DeBoer and Ms. Bosch)
College Biology will be taught by Ms. Untiedt and offered to Juniors and Seniors (dual credit in high school and college)
Due to legislative changes that require Civics and Economics to be taught in 11th or 12th grade, the 9th graders will be taking World History and Geography in 9th grade.
Students will only be allowed 1 study hall
Students who are taking PSEO classes will also get 1 study hall
Seniors can sign up to be a Peer Tutor (only 1 peer tutor per student)
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me at the below email address/phone number.
MDE Redesigning Assessment Reports – Your Voice Matters!
Families, educators, and students (grades 8–12): Do you have ideas about how the statewide assessment results, like the MCA, could be shared with the public and school and district staff?
For parents...
MDE is beginning the process of redesigning the statewide assessment reports. This includes evaluating how student results are organized and communicated (including the labels like "does not meet” or “exceeds" the standards, and what the reports will look like for new academic standards). The redesigned reports will be seen for the first time in summer and fall 2025.
Please take the survey to share your experience. It should take no longer than 15 minutes. The survey is now open for submissions until May 19. Responses are completely anonymous.
tinyurl.com/state-testing-survey
Your voice is important to this process. We appreciate your time and consideration.
Please reach out to mde.testing@state.mn.us with any questions or concerns about the survey or feedback process.
Spring Sports & HBC Patriots App/Website (New)
Spring Sports (Track & Golf) are right around the corner, please make sure to look at the HBC Website or download the HBC App. You can also visit the RedRockConference website for the most accurate information for games/times/locations.
Please make sure to download the HBC Patriots App (details below) to get your student-athletes’ schedules. Thank you for supporting HBC Athletics!
24-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR (New)
The School-Board Approved 2024-2025 School Calendar is out! Please click LINK.
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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