H-BC Secondary Families:
Reminder: HBC Public Schools does NOT have school - Wednesday, 11/27; Thursday, 11/28 & Friday, 11/29. Happy Thanksgiving!
What a Season! Thank you to our HBC Football Team! Though the Championship Game did not turn out as we all hoped, this team is SPECIAL! This is your 2024 State 9-Man Runner-Up - HBC Football Team!
Let’s CELEBRATE our 2024 HBC Fall Sports Awards Night! Monday, December 2nd at 8:00 PM following the Choir Concert. Doors will open at 7:50 PM - Please allow Choir Concert Guests exit before entering.
HBC Secondary Winter Concert - Monday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 27/28/29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Monday, December 2nd - MS/HS Choir Concert (Commons) 7 PM
Monday, December 2nd - HBC Fall Sports Awards Night 8 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
Weather/School Postponement/Early Dismissal/Cancellation Items: As we begin our winter weather season, the district will once again be utilizing the JMC student information system to notify individuals of school related weather postponements, early dismissals, e-learning days and school cancellations. Individuals that want/need to be notified will be communicated with one or more of the following methods: phone call, email or text message from the district informing them of any school related announcement.
If you miss a call from the school, we ask that you not call the school directly. First check your voicemail, because a message will most likely have been left sharing the information you missed. Please make sure all contact information is up to date in the JMC database. Individuals are able to login via the hbcpatriots.com website to make sure contact information is up to date, send an email or call either school’s office to assist.
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
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.
OPEN ENROLLMENT: The open enrollment deadline is January 15, 2025. This applies to students leaving H-BC as well as those students intending to enroll at H-BC. Please contact Mr. Holthaus with questions. The forms can be found:
SUNDAY OPEN GYMS: Families may enjoy open gym time during the winter months at the following times:
H-BC Elementary Gym in Beaver Creek will be open 1:00-2:30 pm starting December 1.
(excluding holiday weekends) K-6 Grade Students, accompanied by a parent, are welcome.
Hugo Goehle Gym in Hills will be open 1:00-3:00 pm. All ages are welcome.
Hills Youth Wrestling Club Information
HILLS WRESTLING: Come Join Wrestling December 5th 6:30 PM Hugo Goehle Gym in Hills. Practices will be every Monday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 through February. Girls and boys of All ages are welcome. No registration fee. Questions may be directed to: Dalton Engelkes 605-759-5631 or Jamie Spykerboer 605-496-2353. Registration Form at the bottom of this newsletter.
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