Congratulations to Mr. Darrin Arment, the HMS Remarkable Red Hawk Teacher for the month of December!
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways. Mr. Arment received a gift certificate sponsored by GNBank and a certificate of excellence.
All after school activities are canceled for tonight.
Check out the Hawk-Eye staff's shout out to YouTube Rewind and find out all about the January news in the latest episode of the Red Hawk (P)review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHnsrZx63jU
In case you missed the Marc Mero presentation last week, we've posted it to the Hawk-Eye YouTube channel at the link below. Definitely worth watching!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1NY3jaDjQk
Due to impending weather Hiawatha USD 415 will dismiss at 12:45pm. Lunch will be served and buses will run regular routes.
HS Varsity Boys Basketball team will play St. Marys on Tuesday Jan. 22 at 6:00 at Hiawatha Middle School
No School Monday January 21
HS Girls Basketball with Horton on Friday night, Jan. 18th has been postponed due to weather. The games are rescheduled for Jan. 31st in Hiawatha with a 6:00 pm start. JV girls will play 2 quarters followed by the varsity girls.
McLouth Tournament Update:
Silver Lake 75-61 Hiawatha
Boys play tonight at 7:45 v. Cair Paravel
Go Red Hawks!
Due to impending weather HS Boys Basketball Tournament in McLouth has been moved starting with Thursday: Thursday games will be played on Wednesday; Friday games on Thursday; 3rd place 7:45 Thursday; 2nd place 2:00pm Friday; 1st place 5:00pm Friday
The HMS Science Olympiad team is busy practicing with their elastic gliders this morning. Get that distance! There is an invitational meet this Saturday at Monticello Trails Middle School. GOOD LUCK, team and Coach Thacker!
The HMS Spelling Bee was held last Friday at the high school auditorium. CONGRATULATIONS to all those who participated and to our finalists!
Congratulations to the HMS Remarkable Red Hawks for December!
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS. At the end of each month, one student from the fifth and sixth grades and one student from the seventh and eighth grades are randomly selected from all nominations during that month from students, teachers, and staff. Awardees receive a gift card sponsored by Citizens State Bank & Trust and Morrill & Janes Bank, a certificate of excellence, and a Remarkable Red Hawk t-shirt.
We are SO proud of all our Remarkable Red Hawk nominees! Their many accomplishments and achievements do not go unnoticed!
HHS Basketball Time Changes for Tonight- Friday Jan. 11th
All games will start 30 minutes earlier.
4:00- JV Games
5:30- Varsity Girls, Freshmen Boys
7:00-Varsity Boys, Freshmen/C Girls
The HMS Spelling Bee will be held this Friday (Jan. 11th) at the HHS Auditorium at 9:30am! 17 students will participate and they welcome their family and friends to attend! See you t-h-e-r-e!
Students and Parents:
On Wednesday, January 9th, motivational speaker and founder of Champion of Choices, Marc Mero, will be presenting to students in grades 7-12. His one hour presentation will highlight the importance of positive life choices and resiliency, while empowering students to make a difference.
[Directly from thinkpoz.org] Marc Mero’s “Make It Stop!” Tour addresses the issues of bullying, suicide prevention, substance abuse, goal setting, dreaming big, making positive choices and achieving your highest potential. A former WWC and WWE Wrestling Champion, Marc has an extraordinary ability to connect with students and people of all ages and walks of life.
For more information about Marc Mero and Champion of Choices, please visit https://thinkpoz.org.
HHS basketball @ Jeff West tonight.
4:30 JV Boys-Main Gym
4:30 JV Girls- Middle School
6:00 V Girls- Main Gym
6:00 Freshmen/C Boys-Middle School
7:30 V Boys-Main Gym
7:30 Freshmen/C Girls (Only 2 quarters) -Middle School
Go Red Hawks!
Key found at Hiawatha Elementary School!! To claim call (785) 742-2266 or stop by the Board of Education Office 706 S 1st St.
Enjoy the best Red Hawk (P)review to date, as well as your winter break. Happy holidays from the Hawk-Eye staff!! https://youtu.be/_dopvJH_BFI
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways. We would like to congratulate November’s recipient – Mrs. Lisa Twombly! She received a gift certificate sponsored by GN Bank and a certificate of excellence.
Congratulations, Mrs. Twombly!!
Congratulations to the HMS Remarkable Red Hawks for November!
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS. At the end of each month, one student from the fifth and sixth grades and one student from the seventh and eighth grades are randomly selected from all nominations during that month from students, teachers, and staff. Awardees receive a gift card sponsored by Citizens State Bank & Trust and Morrill & Janes Bank, a certificate of excellence, and a Remarkable Red Hawk t-shirt.
We are SO proud of all our Remarkable Red Hawk nominees! Their many accomplishments and achievements do not go unnoticed!
Check out the new Hawk-Eye podcast! https://soundcloud.com/james-farnen-896662417/hawk-eye-podcast
HMS art students are working with plaster casting today!
The Brown County Sheriffs Department made a special trip to HMS yesterday and presented one of our students an award for their quick thinking and bravery. We are SO PROUD of our students! Congratulations, young man!!
HMS is proud to announce the November recipients of the State Farm Citizenship Award, sponsored by State Farm Insurance- Ryan Meininger.
Nominated by middle school instructors, one student from each grade level is selected. These students have demonstrated exceptional characteristics of respect, responsibility, manners, and thoughtfulness. They are recognized for great citizenship both in and out of school. We are very proud of them.
Congratulations to all!!
HHS Basketball at Nemaha Central Tuesday 12/11. Games are as follows:
Main Gym:
4:30--JV Girls
6:00-Varsity Girls
7:30-Varsity Boys
Secondary Gym:
4:30--JV Boys
C/Freshmen Boys
C/Freshmen Girls
#HHSRedHawks
Go Red Hawks!
HMS students love to read; and the Brown County Humane Society pups love the stories and the visitors!
As the new basketball season gets underway, our Red Hawks are coming out on top. The varsity girls currently have a record of 1-1, having won against Troy this Tuesday but falling to Effingham the previous week. The varsity boys current record is 2-0. Come watch the Red Hawks tear up the court this Friday for their first home game of the season against the Perry-Lecompton Kaws!
Vocal students will be holding their annual winter concert tonight at 7 p.m. The music won't end there, though. HHS band students will be holding their own biannual concert this Thursday, Dec. 6th, at 7 p.m. Be sure to come out in support of the musicians of Hiawatha High!
Hiawatha High School is among the nation’s 250 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest – a nationwide competition challenging students in grades 6-12 to apply STEM skills to find creative solutions to real-world issues impacting their local communities.
The yearly Student Council-sponsored HMS Lip Sync Battle will be held this Friday during Activity Period in the Gym! Guests/family are welcome to attend - come about 2:45pm!
Students enjoying all the Snow!
Thank You to Hiawatha USD 415 Maintenance staff who worked hard removing all the snow!
Hiawatha USD 415 will NOT be holding classes on Tuesday Nov 27th due to the weather conditions.
DUE TO THE WEATHER, HIAWATHA USD 415 WILL NOT BE HOLDING CLASSES ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH.
Read about your Hawk-Eye journalists by checking out their reporter profiles on the Hawk-Eye page. http://www.hiawathaschools.org/the-hawk-eye
Enjoy the latest installment of the Red Hawk (P)review from the Hawk-Eye staff of Hiawatha High School!! REEEEE!! https://youtu.be/qINwsM0Kax4
HMS seventh grade students pose after a successful "break out" session. Students collaborated to find clues and solve puzzles during an immersive learning game experience known as 'BreakOut EDU'. Fun times!!
HMS seventh graders assembled table favors for the Hiawatha Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving, Hiawatha!
Attention HMS Parents/Guardians: Today, HMS students practiced an evacuation drill and gathered at a safe and secure environment away from school grounds. The scenario for our drill today was a “potential gas leak.” Please speak to your student about the drill and help them to reflect on the reasons why such drills occur. I appreciate your ongoing support as we work thru a series of drills throughout the school year.
Sincerely,
Kyley Gatz
Principal
This Sunday the Daily Perk will be hosting a Coffee and Karaoke event! Come with your friends to have a wild time and to sing your heart out to whatever genre of music your heart desires. It starts at 5:00 pm and last till 7:30. The cost is two dollars to get in, but definitely the best two dollars you’ll ever spend.
This Saturday is the KSHSAA game day spirt showcase. The competition will be held at the Expo center in Topeka. Come dressed in your best red and blue and support your local Red Hawk cheerleaders, starting at 9:00 am with an entry fee of $15.
The high school invited our seventh and eighth graders to their Career Expo on Wednesday morning where they had the opportunity to visit with a wide variety of community business professionals. In the afternoon, the middle school hosted their own Career Fair! There, our students attended three small-group presentations in the vocational areas that most interested them.
Huge thanks to all the community members who shared their time and talents with our students!! (We apologize for not having a picture of Stacy Jasper, the Hiawatha Parks & Recreation Director. Mrs. Krauter was paying too much attention to snap a photo, she said. ) :)
Special thanks goes to high school Counselor Jenny Dunn and middle school Counselor Kim Krauter for coordinating the events.
Thank you to all the presenters at the High School this morning for sharing your time and talents at the Career Expo. Our middle schoolers enjoyed being included!!
HMS is proud to announce the October winners of the State Farm Citizenship Award, sponsored by State Farm Insurance- Ryan Meininger.
Nominated by middle school instructors, one student from each grade level is selected. These students have demonstrated exceptional characteristics of respect, responsibility, manners, and thoughtfulness. They are recognized for great citizenship both in and out of school. We are very proud of them. Congratulations to all!!
Superintendent Lonnie Moser invites you for coffee and conversation Friday November 16th 9:00AM
In honor of Veteran's Day, HMS Student Council members invited students to fill out hearts and stars naming veterans and current military personnel they are either related to, or know. STUCO members put them on our entry wall, creating a flag.
HMS Grades 7 and 8 Fall Harvest Dance is this Friday November 16th from 7-8:30pm in the Commons!! Admission is $2.00.
Parents are asked to pick up their students promptly at 8:30pm. Thank you!
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways. We would like to congratulate October's recipient - Mr. Tim Abeita! He received a gift certificate sponsored by GN Bank and a certificate of excellence!!
Congratulations to the HMS Remarkable Red Hawks for October!
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS. At the end of each month, one student from the fifth and sixth grades and one student from the seventh and eighth grades are randomly selected from all nominations during that month from students, teachers, and staff. Awardees receive a gift card sponsored by Citizens State Bank & Trust and Morrill & Janes Bank, a certificate of excellence, and a Remarkable Red Hawk t-shirt.
We are SO proud of all our Remarkable Red Hawk nominees! Their many accomplishments and achievements do not go unnoticed!
Check out the latest Red Hawk (P)review from the HHS Hawk-Eye staff! Happy Thanksgiving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqfhD3HvM0U
Yesterday, November 7th, HHS students and staff 16 and older participated in a bi-annual blood drive from 9am until 2pm. 60 Red Hawks signed up for the drive and HHS donated 45 units of blood by the end of the day!
The annual career day will be held on the 14, next Thursday in the auditorium at the high school. There will be over twenty guest speaking in different classrooms, so dress sharp and take notes!
Today at Hiawatha High School, Red Hawks will be celebrating our communities' veterans at our school's annual Veterans Day assembly. The Veterans Day assembly will start at 2:45 last until the end of the school day. On behalf of our school, I would like to thank our veterans!
HHS Presents:
The Addams Family
Nov. 9 and 10 at 7:00 pm
Nov. 11 at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults
November 5-9 is buffer week at HHS for sports players. Enjoy a relaxing week without sports practices Hawks! Winter sports practices will begin on November 12th for the boys and girls basketball teams.
On October 29, 15 advisories carved pumpkins for a contest sponsored by the high schools KAYS club. Participants had from Monday to Thursday this week to carve. Today pumpkins will be judged by the cooks and our school custodian.
This Friday get ready to get your boogie on and dance the night away at the Hiawatha High Freakers Ball. There's no trick or treating but come dressed in your best funny, spine-chilling, or cutest costume for a chance to win one of the themes for the costume contest! So be prepared for a night filled with spooky people and don't forget to check your emails to request song suggestions!
HHS Scholars Bowl Team placed second at Nemaha Central last night in varsity scholars bowl competition. Congratulations Scholars Bowl!!
Check out the latest Red Hawk (P)review to hear one teacher's chilling experience of hauntings at Hiawatha High School. https://youtu.be/dvloCByl_YY
Tonight, the 26th of October, your Hiawatha varsity football team goes head to head with Bishop-Ward High School in their last football game of the season. Wish them luck as your local Red Hawks take on the Bishop-Ward Cyclones tonight at 6:45.
Congratulations to the HHS cross country team for their success at Regionals! The girls and boys teams both placed second, earning them their spot at the state championship held at Rim Rock next Saturday. Individual medalists include Elizabeth Kettler, 2nd; Mary Rosa, 3rd; Kate Madsen, 4th; and Justin Hodge, 2nd.
NO SCHOOL! Friday October 19th
HHS astronomy club had a star party! They were able to image the moon.
Congratulations to the HMS Remarkable Red Hawks for September!
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS. At the end of each month, one student from the fifth and sixth grades and one student from the seventh and eighth grades are randomly selected from all nominations during that month from students, teachers, and staff. Awardees receive a gift card sponsored by Citizens State Bank & Trust and Morrill & Janes Bank, a certificate of excellence, and a Remarkable Red Hawk t-shirt.
We are SO proud of all our Remarkable Red Hawk nominees! Their many accomplishments and achievements do not go unnoticed!
The HMS Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS.
We would like to congratulate September’s recipients – our Office ladies: Mrs. Dorrine Olson, Mrs. JoLynn Siebenmorgen, and Mrs. Cathy Robért! They each received a gift sponsored by the Girard National Bank and a certificate of excellence.
An email from Superintendent Moser was sent out today. This is a link to a survey looking for your thoughts on the current performance of the school district. We’d appreciate your participation. The email will come from admin@usd415.org via sendgrid.net and state NO REPLY
Mrs. Pat Hummel and her friend Barb Decker (both from Springfield, MO) have been busy crocheting hats and scarves for Mrs. Michelle Vitt's students! Mrs. Hummel, a native of Canada, knows how to beat the cold weather! She has been making hats and scarves for HMS students for years.
Our thanks to these wonderful ladies for their time and their beautiful work!
Notes from Middle School: Parent/Teacher Conferences are Wednesday from 4-8pm and Thursday from 4-7:30pm in our Gym. Please come see us!!
5th Grade teachers sent appointment notes home with their students with scheduled times.
Grade 6, 7, and 8 teachers are available on a come-and-go basis.
Into. to Tech, Vocal Music, and Band instructors will be at HMS on Wednesday.
Grand-Friends Day Oct. 12th
8:40-9:40am-- Mrs. Forsyth and Mrs J. Bannister--2nd grade
10:00-11:00am- Mrs. Walker(Jones) and Ms. Twombly --2nd grade
12:50-1:50pm- Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Merkel -- 1st grade
2:10-3:10pm - Mrs. Sudbeck and Mrs. Strathman -- 1st grade
HMS Student Council is sponsoring a 5th/6th Grade Movie Night on Friday October 26th in the HMS Commons!!
Check out the latest Red Hawk (P)review for lots of laughs. Get up to date on upcoming events, terrible Halloween-themed dad jokes, the end of the marching band season, and enjoy a "spooky" tale adapted from Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Bone chilling! Click on the link below to view it on our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/OrTSewVZD4U
No football practice for middle schoolers tonight! (Tuesday)
HMS is proud to kick off 'Kindness Week' by announcing the September winners of the State Farm Citizenship Award, sponsored by State Farm Insurance- Ryan Meininger.
Nominated by middle school instructors, one student from each grade level is selected. These students have demonstrated exceptional characteristics of respect, responsibility, manners, and thoughtfulness. They are recognized for great citizenship both in and out of school. We are very proud of them. Congratulations to all!!
Join Superintendent Lonnie Moser for Coffee and Conversation.
Over the last two days, students from Hiawatha Middle School have engaged in ALICE training facilitated by the Hiawatha Police Department. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the training and discuss any questions you may have. Thanks for your support!
Mr. Aller's seventh grade science classes created 'trash' boats from miscellaneous materials. Their task was to make a determination if their boat's density would allow them to float. The force of wind was used to propel their boats; this is a segue into their study of forces and motion. The race is ON!
First day of girls basketball practice at HMS is tomorrow after school!! The parent/coach meeting will begin at 5:45 after practice.
HMS Cross Country runners - please remember to turn in your uniforms tomorrow (Oct. 2nd) to Coach Williams. The girls basketball players will need them - their practice starts tomorrow! Thank you, all!
No middle school football practice today!
Check out the first Red Hawk (P)review of the school year, as well as Really Random Questions with Athena and Abby on the new Hiawatha Hawk-Eye YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejVvq1xsqDs&t=7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyduTtq0xJY&t=6s
A quick reminder that HMS school picture proofs have gone home with students. Cash/check orders are due in the office Wednesday Sept. 26th but you may order anytime online! Re-takes are October 9th and students do NOT need to return these proofs to have a re-take picture. :)
Hiawatha High School students are scheduled to get their student streams (laptops) this week. Students reviewed the technology usage policy yesterday. Parents are encouraged to review the policy with their students.
Students at HHS had the opportunity to hear from some Red Hawk alumni during our "You Can Go Anywhere From Here!" event. Big thank you to all alumni who chose to participate.
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS. We would like to congratulate August’s recipient, Mrs. Theresa Williams!
Mrs. Williams is a fifth grade science and ELA (English Language Arts) teacher. She is also our Cross Country coach! She received a $25.00 gift sponsored by the Girard National Bank and a certificate of excellence.
Remarkable Red Hawks are randomly selected from a number of nominations by students, teachers, and staff.
The Remarkable Red Hawk program recognizes students, staff, and teachers who demonstrate excellence in a number of ways at HMS. At the end of each month, one student from the fifth and sixth grades and one student from the seventh and eighth grades are randomly selected from all nominations during that month. Awardees receive a gift card sponsored by Citizens State Bank & Trust and Morrill & Janes Bank, a certificate of excellence, and a Remarkable Red Hawk t-shirt.
We are SO proud of all our Remarkable Red Hawk nominees! Their many accomplishments and achievements do not go unnoticed!
HMS Cross Country practice will end today (Thursday) at 4:45pm.
The HMS Student Council is selling T-shirts for their fund raiser! Proceeds go towards dances and other fun activities at HMS. Ask any STUCO member for an order form, and thank you for your support!!
5th and 6th grade bands are enjoying a tuneful Tuesday!
HHS Football season opener Friday @ 7:00 pm. Please be patient with our progress with on our new track!
Due to the construction on the track, fans will not be able to walk or stand on the track. Thank you for your support of our schools and our student/athletes!
HMS Cross Country practice will end today at 4:45pm due to lightning.
HMS football practice is cancelled for today (Monday) due to the rain.
A big thank you from HMS to everyone who picked up their students yesterday! It was very smooth!! For convenience, you are encouraged to park at the south end of the lot (nearest the building) as much as possible. Watch for students meeting their rides as you enter and leave. :)
Attention Middle school parents: ONLY BUSES will be parking on the street directly west of the school building (Morrill Ave.). Gr 7&8 will exit at the main doors. Gr 5 will exit the north entrance (by the Art Room). Gr 6 students will exit the east entrance (by the Library).
Hiawatha USD 415 Four-Year-Old Preschool
Now taking Applications!! Applications are available at the Board of Education office 706 S 1st St. Hiawatha, KS and at www.hiawathaschools.org
Our new website www.hiawathaschools.org and mobile App are now available. To access the new app search Hiawatha Schools USD 415.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July! #USD415
HHS Band Camp July 30-Aug 3
We have a new look!! Check out our new website and mobile app. We are very excited to team up with Apptegy to bring you a more modern looking, user friendly site.
