By DR. DEREK ARROWOOD
Hamilton Heights Superintendent
Update #61 from Dr. Derek Arrowood, Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation.
As we successfully wind down the school year, we are grateful that we have been able to offer some of our traditional end of the year activities and events to highlight and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2021. This graduation season feels exceptional because of all we have been through as a school district and all we accomplished despite the unprecedented challenges we faced along the way.
As we ready for graduation next week, practice for those seniors planning to participate in commencement ceremonies begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, followed by the baccalaureate program at 6 p.m. Both will be conducted at the high school gymnasium. Due to distancing and limited capacity requirements regarding COVID-19, each family of walking graduates will receive five tickets to attend the in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 5. We invite the community to enjoy the ceremony for the Class of 2021 online beginning at 6 p.m. Click here to view it live.
As a reminder, registration for students attending Hamilton Heights for the 2021-22 school year was last Friday, May 21. It is crucial for all returning students to be registered before the end of this school year in order for our staff to process all information and to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year including medical, transportation schedules, and teacher updates leading up to the start of school in August. For those returning students who have not registered, please do so by Tuesday, June 1. Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal with your computer (instead of a mobile device) using your parent information (not the student login information).
In addition, if you have moved, please remember to provide an updated proof of residency to your school’s registrar. The proof of residency must be a mortgage/lease agreement or a current utility bill with the physical address on it. If you live outside our district, we will need the Out of District Transfer form and for registration completed on the Parent Portal. These forms need completed each year. For questions or additional information, contact:
- Trina Fennell, tfennell@hhschuskies.org (HHES);
- Alicia Robinson, arobinson@hhschuskies.org (HHMS); or
- Cyndi Morse, cmorse@hhschuskies.org (HHHS).
If you have any transportation changes prior to the start of the new school year contact our Transportation Department directly at (317) 984-8404. To submit medical information and/or any required forms for your student over the summer, email your school nurse at:
- Danielle Hess, dhess@hhschuskies.org or Tasha Smith, tsmith@hhschuskies.org (HHES);
- Lori Jones, ljones@hhschuskies.org or Amber Osswald, aosswald@hhschuskies.org (HHMS); or
- Erin Bilderback, ebilderback@hhschuskies.org (HHHS).
As we ready for a three-day holiday weekend, let us remember and deeply appreciate those veterans who sacrificed for our country. You are our heroes. To our heroes who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place – police, firefighters, and members of our armed forces – your service and sacrifice have earned our lasting gratitude.
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