📢 Device Collection Notice – Hamilton Community Schools
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: Jr.Sr. High School - End of 2nd Period Finals
Elementary School - End of Day
Hamilton Community Schools will collect all student devices (Chromebooks and iPads), cases, and chargers on Thursday, May 29.
📌 Important Reminders:
This collection includes all student devices, regardless of summer school schedules.
Please ensure that your device, charger, and case are returned in good condition. Devices will be stored and maintained over the summer break.
Any item not returned (device, charger, or case) will result in a replacement charge. Your cooperation helps ensure our technology is ready for the next
school year.
If you have any questions, please contact your respective school office.
Thank you
Senior parents- All seniors are permitted to leave after final exams on Thursday, May 29. They are welcome to stay for a field day if they choose. Seniors must be present for their senior walk, in their cap and gown, at 8:10am on Thursday, 5/29. Thank you!
-Please bring your devices and chargers to school tomorrow for inventory.
-PreK Grad. is 5/28 at 10:45am. & Kindergarten Grad. is on 5/28 at 1:30pm in Main Gym.
-Field Day is on last day of school 5/29 (Bring towel)
-Senior Walk at 8:10am Thurs. 5/29
-AM BASE only this week
Thanks!
Staff vs students softball 🥎 game this morning at 10am! Free admissions, 50/50 raffle, concessions. All proceeds will be donated to the Hamilton Summer League!
2nd Semester Awards take place tomorrow, May 21, in the Main Gym. AM PreK-2nd grade 8:30-9am, 9th-11th grade 9:30-10am, 6th-8th 12-12:30pm, PM PreK & 3rd-5th 1:45-2:15pm. Students please dress up for awards. Guests may enter at door 1 or 3. Thank you! See Mrs Watkins with questions.
We will be having a state-required Armed Intruder Drill this afternoon. In consideration of the safety and mental health of students and staff we will have access to mental health support. This drill will not include anything that intends to simulate a real armed intruder scenario.
2nd Semester Awards take place tomorrow May 21 in the Main Gym. -AM PreK-2nd grade 8:30-9am -9th-11th grade 9:30-10am -6th-8th 12-12:30pm -PM PreK & 3rd-5th 1:45-2:15pm Students please dress up for awards. Guests may enter at door 1 or 3. Thank you! See Mrs Watkins with questions.
Our theater group will be performing "Hercules" this afternoon in the main gym. There will be two showings: 3pm and 5:30pm. Please enter at door 1 and reach out to Mrs Deetz with questions. Theater students should report at 2 PM. Tired
The board meeting on Monday, May 19, will begin at 5:00 pm instead of 5:30pm. Thank you. Dr. Reichhart
Seniors and parents- As a reminder, the Senior Baccalaureate, Breakfast and Awards are tomorrow. Baccalaureate starts at 7:45am with Breakfast and Awards to follow. We are excited to celebrate our Seniors. Reach out to Mrs Watkins with questions please.
Band and Choir Concert tonight at 6p! This evening's concert features songs the students selected, and these talented musicians are ready to show off the skills they've built this year. Come to the back gymnasium, door 8, to hear them play and sing their final concert tonight!
Senior Parents! Please send us 5-6 pictures of your Senior to Mrs Furniss.
Allie.Furniss@hcs.k12.in.us
Please include the students name and have these to her by Wednesday, May 28. Thank you!
HCS will be in session after the 2 hr delay. School begins at 10am for Jr/Sr High and at 10:10am for the Elementary.
HCS will be on a 2-hr delay this morning due to fog. Base opens at 9am. Thank you!
Monday’s Theatre Audition Schedule is 3:30-5:30pm for everyone who would like to try out. If you did not sign your student up, they are still able to audition tomorrow. Students in grades 2nd-12th may audition. Please call the office or send in a note. Audition results will be read at 5:15pm and students in 2nd grade will be dismissed to their parents at 5:30pm. If your student is cast as a main character (Socrates, Aristotle, Homer, Archimedes, Hercules, Androcles, Pegasus, Zeus, Hera, or Helen of Troy) then they will be asked to stay from 6:00-8:00pm. The audition results will determine your students schedule for the week. Students selected for a main role will be permitted to call home . We are so excited to team up with Missoula for this year’s production! Thank you to the students who are trying out. It is going to be an incredible week. Please email Mrs. Deetz with any questions at: amber.skees@hcs.k12.in.us
-Last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is on Thursday, May 29. -Last day for AM and PM BASE camp is Friday, May 23. AM BASE camp goes until the last day of school.
Here are the results - DeKalb County - 94 Yes; 20 No Total 114 votes
Steuben County - 274 Yes; 72 No. Total 346
Total Combined between both counties - 368 Yes (80%) 92 No (20%)
Passes
THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU WHO VOTED YES TO SUPPORT HAMILTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS!!!! - Dr. Reichhart
WE DID IT!! The Hamilton Marines have prevailed! With an overwhelming response, the referendum has passed!! We could never thank our community enough for showing up today and showing your support for our amazing school. We are truly one of a kind with the best students and staff imaginable! Let's celebrate tomorrow by wearing your blue and white!!! #togetherwecan
A quick reminder that the polls will be open tomorrow between 6 am and 6 pm to vote on the referendum for Hamilton Community Schools. Steuben County residents living in the Hamilton School district will vote at the Cornerstone Church (formerly the Methodist church) and Dekalb County residents living in the Hamilton School district will vote at the Town Life Center. Please vote! --Dr. Reichhart
The Missoula Children’s Theatre, the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring
for over 50 years! They are coming to HCS to offer a "Theatre Camp” from May 12th-May 17th by teaming up with our theatre group! This dynamic team will need 50-60 student actors/actresses to participate (no cost) in this year's production “Hercules”. The conclusion of the “Theatre Camp” will include a live production performed for the community that will have two showings on Saturday, May 17th. One showing will be at 3pm and the other will be at 5:30. Dinner will be served for the students all week. Please reach out to Mrs. Deetz to sign up. Open to 2nd-12th graders. Amber.Skees@hcs.k12.in.us