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Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Megan Gillich.
Congratulations Mrs. Wolf
Congratulations to our Support Staff of the Year, Mrs. Wolf
News & Announcements
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Get ready for an exciting new school year! Visit our Back to School page for helpful resources, important links, and everything you need to start the 2026–2027 school year with confidence.
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This past school year, HCS students read 68 million pages, and they're still going strong. They've already logged around 900 thousand pages this summer, and there's plenty of summer left. Don't forget to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and log your pages in Beanstack ASAP!
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Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.
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Summer is the perfect time to relax, have fun, and discover new adventures through books! We are excited to invite all students to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge.
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Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.
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Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?
This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.
All Around the Bay
Emma was named the National winner of the READCamp summer reading challenge, hosted by Read With Malcolm. Visit our Facebook post to read more and see more photos.
Visit our Spirit Rock page and learn how you can support our school and send a message out to your favorite student or students!
These students enjoyed selecting a book from the book vending machine! Thank you OBE PTO for keeping our book vending machine stocked!