HBC Secondary Bulletin 10/04/2024

H-BC Secondary Families:

HBC Secondary had a GREAT start to October. Thank you to everyone who showed up for HBC Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday. If you did not make it, please email your student(s)’ teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Here is a LINK to our school directory for teachers’ emails.

Please make sure you and your student are keeping track of academics by checking JMC regularly. You can find grades, missing assignments, attendance and even lunch balances. If you need help getting the JMC app on your smartphone, please call the office or come on in.

If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes to fill out the educational benefits--free and reduced price lunch application! Although breakfast and lunch are free for all of our students, the district receives funding for all those that qualify for these benefits. The application process and all the information is confidential to the utmost degree! So, please take a couple of minutes and fill out the application! So very much appreciated! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Plimpton or Ms. Scholten for assistance! This helps make H-BC stronger!

WE NEED YOUR HELP: Within our JMC Student Registration Process there is the Application for Educational Benefits section. Even though meals in the State of Minnesota are free, having parents complete this application can provide other benefits for our district and your child.

If you have not completed this application, please take a moment and do so at this time. https://hbc.onlinejmc.com/, click on the family icon, login, Register for 24-25 on the left, and at the very bottom Application for Educational Benefits.

This past week HBC juniors attended the SW MN College Expo at Luverne Public School. Students had the opportunity to connect with 60+ colleges/universities/post-secondary institutions.

Repeat - Here is LINK to the District October Newsletter LINK.

OCTOBER IS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH: Please continue to have conversations with your student about how to report bullying and how to lead by example or with your words when you see bullying occur.

HBC Homecoming 2024

Next Week is Homecoming Week - October 7-11. Below are some details about dress-up days, coronation, powderpuff football & Friday (Parade & Queens of the Court at Hills). Please see the details below.

Coronation - Monday, October 7th @ 7:00 PM at HBC Secondary New Gymnasium

Powderpuff Football Game - Juniors vs Seniors - Monday, October 8th @ 8:10 PM at HBC Football Field.

The Homecoming Parade is scheduled for 11 am on Friday, October 11. Queens of the Court Homecoming Girls Volleyball game is on Friday, October 11th at 12:30 PM. Community is welcome to this event, but expect large crowds and standing room only.

HBC FFA Corn Drive - Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Opheim, FFA Advisor and Ag Teacher, has been busy planning the FFA Corn Drive which will be on Tuesday, October 15th during the school day. FFA Members who have passing grades and no missing assignments will be invited to participate. FFA members will be out in our school community collecting corn, monetary gifts and also providing our farmers with a FREE grilled lunch at New Vision. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Mr. Opheim at p.opheim@isd671.net.

Deficiency List started for Quarter 1

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.

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 Football and Volleyball Updates

For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website

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.

H-BC Secondary Picture Re-takes!-- Wednesday, October 30 (retakes)

If you missed pictures this past week, Photography by Mark will be back at HBC Secondary on Wednesday, October 30.

SECOND ENTREE PURCHASE: Students in grades K-5 may purchase a second entree with their meal. The entree is $2.75. If choosing a second entree, students may pay cash or the family lunch account will be charged. Students MUST write name on Cafeteria Sheet if they want a second entree.

Be Present - Please make Attendance and Getting to Class on Time a PRIORITY! Students who have perfect attendance & NO tardies will be part of the Doughnut Club for Quarter 1!

In-School Flu Shot Clinic - Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Flu Shot Clinic at H-BC:
Sanford Luverne Clinic, H-BC School District, and the Luverne Area Community Foundation will be offering flu vaccines to all children enrolled in grades K-12. Sandford will bill your insurance for the flu vaccine if you have coverage. However, through collaboration with the Luverne Area Community Foundation, all out-of-pocket and non-insured costs will be covered for school-aged children.

The in-school flu immunization clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
To receive the flu shot, the consent forms must be completed and returned to the school by Friday, October 4, 2024. The form is attached and one was sent home with each student.

For more information about this free flu shot clinic, contact Lois Leenderts, RN, school nurse, at l.leenderts@isd671.net.

CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION: October 2nd, was Custodian Appreciation Day. Thank you to our HBC Custodians for all their hard work!

FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Minnesota is currently experiencing a measles outbreak. Measles is a serious disease caused by a virus that spreads through coughing, breathing, and sneezing. Measles can spread easily, especially in schools, so it’s important to know how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your home gets sick.

The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is the best way to protect against measles. If your child has obtained an exemption for the MMR vaccine, and had not received the MMR vaccine, they could be asked to remain home from school for 21 days or longer if they are exposed to measles.

Art Event

Students, staff, and community at large would be welcome to attend any of the art events below.