H-BC Secondary Families:
Reminder - NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary and Secondary Schools WILL NOT be in session for students- Friday, November 1, due to the H-BC Patriots Football team playing in the Section Championship Game.
H-BC Patriots Football team playing in the Section Championship Game. The game is being played at Southwest MN State in Marshall, MN at 12:30 pm today, Fri., Nov. 1, 2024. Go Patriots! If you are interested in attending, here is the ticket information found at this link. Cash WILL NOT be accepted to purchase tickets at the gates. GO PATRIOTS! Be LOUD! Be PROUD! Be REDWHITEBLUE! Like/share; can't make game? https://gofan.co/event/1717575?schoolId=MN100471 https://christensenbroadcastnetwork.com/sports/3a-region-mshsl/
Below are the Section 3 Football Bracket
On Monday, November 4th is the official end of Quarter 1. Quarter 1 Grades will be sent via email to students & families on Wednesday, November 6th. Reminder - You can always check your student’s grades on JMC. Directions for logging into JMC are below.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, November 1st - No School (see above)
Sunday, November 3rd - Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back)
Monday, November 4th - End of Quarter 1
Tuesday, November 5th - Beginning of Quarter 2
Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day - Go Vote! (Also School Election Day)
Thursday, November 7 - Quarter 2 Grades Sent
Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day Program at HBC Secondary - Hills 9:00 AM (details below)
Tuesday, November 12th - Early Dismissal at Secondary 12:45 PM
Wednesday, November 13 - World’s Best Workforce Public Meeting 6 PM
November 18 - 22 - American Education Week
Thursday, November 21 - Early Dismissal
November 27/28/29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Monday, December 2nd - MS/HS Choir Concert (Commons) 7 PM
Friday, December 6th - Quarter 2 Midterm
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2 am.
Community Invited - VETERANS DAY PROGRAM - Monday, November 11th, 9:00 AM, H-BC Secondary School in Hills. The community is invited to this program honoring our veterans. H-BC Students and Faculty will take part. Elementary students will be bussed to Hills. Students and Community are encouraged to wear red, white & blue. We would like to invite all of our Veterans to participate. Please spread the word!
Veterans Pictures Needed - Last Day to Submit!
For Veteran’s Day at HBC Schools this November, we will be creating a video honoring local veterans tied to the students and staff of HBC. This video will be presented at the program at 9 AM on November 11th. If you have a service picture of a veteran who you would like to be included in the slide show, please email their photo, name, military branch, years of service, relation to the HBC student or staff member to k.untiedt@isd671.net by Friday, November 1st. Thank you!
World Classroom 2026 NYC - Current 9th and 10th Graders
Dear Parents and Students,
If you missed last night's informational meeting for the New York City school trip for the Summer of 2026, it's not too late!
We have a great group of 26 students and parents already enrolled!
The $500 Early-Bird Scholarship pricing has been re-opened for a limited time.
Enroll today: Please email Mr. Kellenberger for enrollment link and details.
Don't miss out!
Mr. Andrew Kellenberger and Mrs. Heather Erickson
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.
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.
The H-BC Boys and Girls Basketball store is up and running. It will be open until November 3rd at midnight. You can purchase Patriot Basketball or Patriot Pride gear throughout this store. Thanks for supporting HBC Basketball! Please "share" or "like" Go Patriots! https://cfpromo.chipply.com/hbcbasketball/
Quarter 1 Grades Sent Home Wednesday (11/7) - Reminder to check JMC for Academic Progress (New)
Please continue to encourage your student(s) to always do their best, seek teacher support if they need help (before or after school) and complete all assignments. Students may also have an option to retake tests if they check with the teacher.
You can see up-to-date grades on JMC. (See below)
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone
Varsity Football
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.
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!
Fundraisers
Please support HBC Activities. See below
HBC fruit and puffin sales will be starting October 28th and ending November 8th. Butter braids will be delivered November 28th and fruit will be delivered December 10th.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net