HBC Secondary Bulletin 10/11/2024

H-BC Secondary Families:

What a GREAT 2024 Homecoming Week! Thank you for showing HBC Patriot School Spirit for our 2024 Homecoming! What a GREAT week! Thank you to staff, students and families for showing HBC Patriot Pride this week!

Red, white & blue crowd at Queens of the Court Game.

Make sure you come out to our HBC Football Game tonight, Friday, October 11th. Tailgate at 7 PM and Kick-off at 7 PM.

We Need Your Help

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.

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 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.

OCTOBER MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS: Children’s Dental Clinic offers dental services for infants to adults age 26. The mobile clinics will be in Luverne on Thursday, October 17 and Worthington on Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday October 16. Call H-BC for more information.

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!

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.