Articles by Derek Arrowood

Update No. 181 There is something extraordinary about the people who choose to work in public education. It is not a profession one drifts into. It is a calling. It…

Update No. 180 Earlier this month, we lost Janet (Scherer) Weber, a cherished sixth- and seventh-grade teacher who served our schools for 36 years and touched the lives of generations…

Update No. 179 Our partners at the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) recently hosted a webinar on the Efficiency Scan & Fiscal Analysis of Indiana School Corporations, highlighting a new…

Update No. 178 September marks Attendance Awareness Month, a time to reaffirm one of the strongest predictors of student success: showing up, every day, ready to learn. At Hamilton Heights,…

Update No. 176 As we open the doors to a new school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our students, families, and staff. Those who know me…

Update No. 175 While school may be out, the energy of Hamilton Heights is still very much alive. Learning doesn’t stop when summer begins; it simply shows up in new…

Update No. 174 As we close another remarkable school year, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication, partnership, and unwavering support that define our Hamilton Heights community. This…

Update No. 173 Please join me in congratulating this year’s Building Level Teachers of the Year: Sarah Julian (HHES, third grade), Kellie Combs (HHMS, ELA 6/ELA 6 Honors), and Wendi…