H-BC Secondary Families:
GREAT WEEK TO BE A PATRIOT! Our HBC Patriots Football Team punched their ticket to the Minnesota State Championship - Prep Bowl 2024! Let’s go! More details to follow. We would love ALL Patriots (Past & Present) to be at US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis on Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 AM kick-off.
Some Important Details about Minnesota State Championship Game:
Online Ticket Sales Only - Cost $16/adult & $13/student. Here is https://www.mshsl.org/tickets for sales
Can’t Make the Game - Championship games are televised on 45 tv for free. They won’t be on NSPN. You can do the channel on your tv or do 45tv.com and stream live on the computer for free.
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 18 - 22 - American Education Week
Monday, November 18 - ASVAB Juniors (8-11 AM)
Thursday, November 21 - Early Dismissal at Secondary 12:45 PM; Elementary 1:00 PM
Friday, November 22 - Community Pepfest for Football Championship at 9:00 AM (More Details to Come)
Saturday, November 23 - MN Football Championship Game at 10:00 AM (HBC vs. Fertile Beltrami)
November 27/28/29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Monday, December 2nd - MS/HS Choir Concert (Commons) 7 PM
Friday, December 6th - Quarter 2 Midterm
Thursday, December 12th - Early Dismissal 12:45 & Secondary Conferences
Friday, December 20th - Early Dismissal 12:45 PM at Secondary
Monday, December 23 - Monday, January 1 - Christmas Break (No School)
Tuesday, January 2, 2025 - School Resumes
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: Here is LINK for late registration. https://portal.worldclassrooms.com/signup/HillsMNNYC26
Don't miss out!
Mr. Andrew Kellenberger and Mrs. Heather Erickson
Rock County Share Program
The Rock County SHARE program will be distributing groceries, clothing and toys to Rock County residents in need on Wednesday, December 4th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the American Reformed Church (304 North Fairway Drive). Those wishing to receive from the program must apply by Friday, November 22.
Please note, the SHARE program will NOT be accepting donations of used items at this time. To support SHARE please mail your monetary donation to SHARE, PO Box 792, Luverne, MN 56156. For more information contact Amy at 507-227-6944.
Attached is a copy of the application. LINK Please refer to it for more information about the SHARE program and its history in our community. We appreciate your assistance in getting information and this application to anyone who might benefit from the SHARE program.
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: LINK to 24-25 E-Learning Day
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills & Beaver Creek Elementary(New)
Trap Merch Online Store
Our Trap Team merch store is set to open Wednesday 13th and close the 26th. Could you post the attachment on the schools Facebook page Wednesday and put it in the weekly bulletin this week and next week?
American Education Week is Next Week (November 18 - 22nd)! Thank you to the community for your support for our public school and activity programming. Here are the pictures of those who serve our students.
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 for Quarter 2 Starts Monday, November 25
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.
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone
Jr. High & Varsity Basketball will Start Soon
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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net