H-BC Secondary Families:
This Week - Minnesota Para Recognition Week
Thank you to our Secondary Paraprofessionals - Ms. Doerr, Ms. Opheim & Ms. Seachris! These Paraprofessionals provide support for our students and teachers EVERYDAY!
(Repeat) JANUARY DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/340nr
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, January 27 - February 5 - ACCESS Testing for EL Students
Monday, January 27 - ACT Informational Meeting Juniors (Period 6)
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - 9-12 Senior Formal (see below)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - Jr. High Math Counts at SMSU (Ms. Bass)
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Midterm for Quarter 3
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Secondary Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - NBRS Series - Alumni Talks - Dr. John Berdahl
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - NBRS Alumni Talks - Marla Meyer (Class of 88)
Friday, April 25, 2025 - Early Release
Friday, April 25, 2025 - HBC Prom 7 PM
ACT 2025 Information for Juniors
Juniors,We are heading into ACT season! Juniors can take the ACT for FREE on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 8:00 - 12:30 PM. This upcoming Monday, January 27 during 6th period, Juniors will complete an ACT Inventory on myact.org. Students will need their drivers license (legal name), a personal email & also 4 colleges/universities they would like to send their ACT scores to - FREE. Again, this will be completed during 6th period, Monday, January 27th.
During the upcoming months, all juniors will be preparing for the ACT by completing the OntoCollege ACT Prep Course during ELA, Science & Math classes.
Here are some IMPORTANT DATES for your planning purposes. Both Pre-ACT & ACT are offered at HBC Secondary.
Pre-ACT - Thursday, February 27, 2025 (8:00 - 12:30ish)
ACT - Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (8:00 - 12:30 PM)
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Kooima - j.kooima@isd671.net
Note: The ACT is Optional! Students are NOT required to take the ACT.
Go Patriots! Good luck Juniors!
HBC Elective - CEO Class Opportunity for 25-26
HBC 10th, 11th Graders & Families,
Please see the attached PDF letter about an AMAZING OPPORTUNITY for our current sophomores & juniors (next year juniors & seniors) - SWMN CEO Program - 2 credit elective class for 2025-2026 school year! Current CEO students, Facilitator Katie Baustian & I met with our 10th & 11th grade students about this opportunity yesterday. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 14, 2025.
Please let Katie or me know if you have any questions.
NEXT NBRS Alumni Talks - Community Welcome - National Blue Ribbon Series - Alumni Talks 2025 - Guest Speaker - Dr. John Berdahl
Did you know that HBC Secondary was awarded the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award? As a celebration of our school, we are going to be inviting past HBC Alumni to talk to our HBC Secondary student body & community. Join us as Dr. John Berdahl goes down memory lane and discusses the impact HBC, the HBC community and HBC teachers have had on his life journey. Please mark your calendars - Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11 AM. March Alumni Talks - Marla Meyer from Class of ‘88.
MARCH NBRS Alumni Talks - Community Welcome - National Blue Ribbon Series - Alumni Talks 2025 - Guest Speaker - Marla Meyer - Class of 1988
Homework Club Started
Starting the week of January 6, 2025, students who need more support with having a quiet space to complete homework may be assigned to Homework Club. Homework Club is after school on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:20 - 3:45 and is supervised by a teacher. This quiet space will allow students who may need support to complete an assignment. Ms. Kooima, school counselor, will communicate with student/families about staying after school on Wednesday and/or Thursday. HW Club is for students who...
Need extra time to complete work
Have a tendency not to do work at home
Continue to stay on the DL because they have not made a plan/followed through with a plan to get off the DL
Thursday, February 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - The next Secondary Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 13th from 3:45 - 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.
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.
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 on HBC App & Website
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 the Cafeteria Sheet if they want a second entree.
Interested in HBC Trap Team for 2025 Season
Interested in HBC Trap for the 2025 Season? Parents night meeting will be Monday, February 3rd at 6:30 PM - Garretson Sportsmen Club! This is a club for students in 6th - 12th grade. See you there! #HBCTrap
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net