H-BC Secondary Families:
It is midterm for Quarter 2 today (Friday, 12/6/24). Please check your email for your student’s midterm progress report on Wednesday, 12/11/24. If you have any questions or concerns, please make sure to attend the Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 from 4:00 - 7:30 PM.
Next week there is also an Early Release on Thursday, December 12th. The secondary school will be released at 12:45 PM. Please make sure to check out your student(s)’ midterms and come Parent/Teacher Conferences that afternoon. Here are the details.
Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, December 12th - 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Secondary Conferences will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 4:00 - 7:30 PM. Conferences will look similar to Open House where parents can come and meet with their students’ respected teachers during the 3.5 hour time block. Teachers will be available to discuss students’ progress during this time.
Please make sure you view the December Newsletter 2024 for HBC School Happenings. LINK
LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, December 6th - Quarter 2 Midterm
Wednesday, December 11th - Quarter 2 Midterms Sent Home
Thursday, December 12th - Early Dismissal 12:45 & Secondary Conferences (see above)
Monday, December 16 - 20th - HBC Secondary Dress-Up Days (see below)
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
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - Sr. High Formal (see details below)
Secondary Christmas Dress-Up Days - December 16th - 20th
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
Senior High (9th - 12th Grade) Formal - Saturday - February 1st, 2025
The HBC GRAD Student Council would like to invite our 9-12th grade students to the 9-12 Senior High Formal. See details below about cost, times and other details.
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.
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 has Started
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 Schedules
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