Hiawatha Schools USD 415

HES would like to thank the PTO and the Bank of Blue Valley for the awesome trail mix bar today for teacher appreciation week! #HESRedHawks

Join us tonight for the final HHS Band concert of the year! TUESDAY MAY 9th 7PM: HHS AUDITORIUM CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND #hhsredhawks

USD 415 will be hosting an Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) class and CDL Exam Proxy event on July 6 & 7, 2023 at the Hiawatha High School. Upon completion of the class and a passing grade on the CDL exam you will be ready to train behind the wheel and that will be done for prospective USD 415 Bus Drivers at our bus barn. This link contains the information needed: https://events.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=861 You will need to register in order to do the class and take the exam. Contact Jim Farris by email at jfarris@usd415.org for more information 🔴🔵 #HESRedHawks #HMSRedHawks #HHSRedHawks #HHSRedHawkAlumni #USD415 #RedHawkReady 🔴🔵

Thank you Wilde Tool for the delicious breakfast this morning at HES! #HESRedHawks

Hiawatha Middle School is seeking a 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher for 2023-24 School Year to join our team! Qualified applicants can learn more and apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/hiawathaschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching #HESRedHawks #HelpWanted #HESRedHawks #HMSRedHawks #HHSRedHawkAlumni #USD415 #RedHawkReady #helpwanted #job #jobs #NeedWorkWednesday #workwednesday

Football player & parent meeting!

Congratulations to Josie Delaney, HHS class of 2023 Governor’s Scholar! The Governor's Scholars program honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Josie was recognized today at Washburn University along with the other Kansas Governor’s Scholars. We are proud of you, Josie!

State Forensics was a win for our Red Hawks! At state Festival: I Rating (Outstanding) Senior Tatum Vaughan in Poetry & Serious Solo Acting (SSA) Junior Eli Houshouer in Humorous Solo Acting (HSA) Junior Lyle Simmons in Improvised Duet Acting (IDA) Freshman Jacob Gallagher in Improvised Duet Acting (IDA) Freshman Israel Ross in Humorous Solo Acting (HSA) Freshman Lorenzo Sullivan in Informative Speech II Rating (Excellent) Junior Lyle Simmons in Prose Sophomore Gavin Noll in Impromptu Speech Freshman Israel Ross in Prose At State Champs today both Sophomores Tori Wist (competing in Program of Oral Interpretation (POI) as well as in Prose) & Olivia Hawk (competing in Program of Oral Interpretation (POI)) gave their all in their events. All three of the preliminary rounds each of these ladies received great praise! At this level of competition, it often comes down to judges preference. These Redhawks give it there all and represented our school well! While it’s the end of our 2023 season we are already looking forward to our success in 2024! Go Red Hawks! #HHSRedHawk4n6 #RedHawkReady #HHSRedHawks 🎭 #ProudCoach

Hiawatha High School FBLA students recently participated in a business outing to Top Golf in Kansas City.

April was Financial Literacy Month. In the JAGK classes, students worked a lot with budgeting, loans, and understanding the importance of being financially smart. Although students still struggle with the concept that they will be adults and budgeting will be necessary, they seem to be invested in learning. We appreciate all the support from Luke Moore, VP of Citizens State Bank, for taking the time to talk with students and also for spending many days helping prepare Anthony for the national competition.

Senior JAGK student Anthony Anderson, recently competed nationally in Orlando, Florida at The National Career Development Conference April 18-22nd. His teacher, Kelly Griswold accompanied him. In order to participate in the National Competition, students must first qualify. Students compete first at the local level, then regional, and must place in the top 3 at the state level to move on to nationals. The state of Kansas took 32 students to Nationals and 8 adults. We flew out of Kansas City on Tuesday and returned on Sunday. The week was short but the memories will last a lifetime. Anthony experienced his first plane ride, Universal Studios, and Starbucks! Although he didn't walk away with a Top 10 placement, this was an experience that allowed him to grow in many ways. Anthony was able to meet different students from across the United States along with his peers from Kansas. USD 415 is so proud of Anthony & Ms. Griswold.

JAGK students recently attended the The iBuild Showcase, organized by the National Institute of Construction Excellence. This allowed students an overview of the construction industry in a single venue. Students got to participate in a variety of hands-on activities as they interact with dozens of exhibitors. The primary focus of iBuild is to provide information about the various skilled trades. A few of the exhibitors were: Heartland Women in Trades, The Builder's Association, Foley Equipment, McCown Gordon, Milwaukee Tool, MoDot, and KDot.

HMS Vocal Concert

We could not make it throughout our day without the amazing staff in our kitchens! We appreciate what you do each and every day for our students and staff . We know you are our lunch room heroes! Thank you! #USD415 #HESRedHawks #HMSRedHawk #HHSRedHawks

Who: Boys and Girls, Grades 5th-12th – See below for specific session times Date: Grades 9-12: June 5th– August 10th - Grades 5-8: June 5th August 4th. Cost: $20.00 Per Student – Payment is due to the high school office 1st week of weights Location: Hiawatha High School – Students will need to use gym doors for entrance 9th-12th Boys: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM 9th -12th Girls: Monday-Thursday, 8:15 AM- 9:30 AM 7th-8th Boys and Girls: Monday-Thursday, 9:45 AM – 11:00 am 5th and 6th boys and girls: Monday-Thursday, 11:15AM - 12:15PM This program is designed to enhance strength, speed, and explosiveness for all Red Hawk athletic teams, male and female. The program is made up of weight training, sprinting and agility exercises. Students who make 80% summer weight attendance will receive a t-shirt. Contact Coach Downard at mdownard@usd415.org with any questions. Please fill out the correct grade summer weights enrollment form listed below. High School Boys and Girls - Grades 9-12 for the 23-24 school year. https://forms.gle/L4GHzTDa2jeN3sFW7 Middle School Boys and Girls - Grades 7 and 8 for the 23-24 school year. https://forms.gle/GQCVVHFh6tuwk6Nr7 5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls for the 23-24 school year. https://forms.gle/jT5CC6YftY6LzMUn6 #HMSRedHawks #HHSRedHawks

Who: Boys and Girls, Grades 5th-12th – See below for specific session times Date: Grades 9-12: June 5th– August 10th - Grades 5-8: June 5th August 4th. Cost: $20.00 Per Student – Payment is due to the high school office 1st week of weights Location: Hiawatha High School – Students will need to use gym doors for entrance 9th-12th Boys: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM 9th -12th Girls: Monday-Thursday, 8:15 AM- 9:30 AM 7th-8th Boys and Girls: Monday-Thursday, 9:45 AM – 11:00 am 5th and 6th boys and girls: Monday-Thursday, 11:15AM - 12:15PM This program is designed to enhance strength, speed, and explosiveness for all Red Hawk athletic teams, male and female. The program is made up of weight training, sprinting and agility exercises. Students who make 80% summer weight attendance will receive a t-shirt. Contact Coach Downard at mdownard@usd415.org with any questions. Please fill out the correct grade summer weights enrollment form listed below. High School Boys and Girls - Grades 9-12 for the 23-24 school year. https://forms.gle/L4GHzTDa2jeN3sFW7 Middle School Boys and Girls - Grades 7 and 8 for the 23-24 school year. https://forms.gle/GQCVVHFh6tuwk6Nr7 5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls for the 23-24 school year. https://forms.gle/jT5CC6YftY6LzMUn6

Mrs Pyle’s Kindergarten class worked very hard on planting flowers for delivery to the residents at Maple Grove and Vintage Park. #HESRedHawks

Ms. Hubin's class earned their 36 hawk blocks and as a reward they enjoyed lunch outside! #HESRedHawks

Teammates Mentoring of Hiawatha is part of the Community Foundation and will be taking part in Match Day. Match Day will take place May 26th-May 29th. Teammates is a mentoring program for 5-12 graders in Hiawatha. It is a school based program, meaning all meetings take place during school hours and in the school buildings. We currently have 25 matches and have more students sign up each day. Donated money will go towards mentor/mentee events, training, appreciation activities, and more. Please consider donating to this great program! You may make a check payable to Hiawatha Community Foundation or pay online during the event. Please note that funds won’t be matched online unless they are given from May 26th -29th. Attached is a form with instructions on how to donate. Thank you for your support! Match Day Donation Form: https://5il.co/1tp21 Match Day Letter: https://5il.co/1tp22 Website: https://www.givebacktomoveforward.com/nonprofits/Hiawatha-Teammates #HMSRedHawks

Baseball senior night!