From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood

Update No. 147

At Hamilton Heights, opportunity is the spark that ignites potential and transforms dreams into reality. Ken Poirot, writer, scientist, and financial professional, once said, “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.” This profound sentiment beautifully captures the essence of what we strive to achieve every day: turning today’s opportunities into the foundation for tomorrow’s success.

Poirot’s insight is beautifully inspiring, and it resonates deeply with the overall mission of public education institutions like Hamilton Heights. Each school day offers an opportunity for students, teachers, and administrators to actively shape a better tomorrow. Inside and outside our classrooms, educators and staff sow seeds of knowledge, inspire critical thinking, and instill core values that prepare students for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

For students, each lesson mastered, challenge overcome, and effort put forth is a step closer to building the life they envision. For teachers, the lessons they teach and the encouragement they provide have a far-reaching ripple effect – impacting not just their students, but the communities those students will one day shape.

Our public schools stand as a testament to the transformative power of opportunity. Through continued investment, engagement, access, and opportunity, we are building a foundation for progress, innovation, and shaping a brighter, more promising future – one student, one lesson, one opportunity, and one day at a time.

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There has been magic in the air for members of the Hamilton Heights Band of late. All Heights Band members who participated in the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble earned GOLD! The Jazz Band earned a GOLD rating with members Cole Martin, Maddy Lustig, Nicole Eberhard, Micah White, and Luke Lively, also earning multiple outstanding soloist awards at the ISSMA Jazz Contest in Kokomo. The Hamilton Heights Middle School Jazz Band also performed well at the ISSMA Jazz Contest earning a Silver rating. Luke Allwardt received an outstanding solo award.

The Middle School Concert Bands in the ISSMA Organization Contest struck GOLD and SILVER last weekend. The eighth- and sixth-grade band members earned a GOLD, and the seventh-grade band earned a SILVER! Heights Indoor Percussion (HIP) group placed first overall in Class A “Movement” at the IPA Invitational in Westfield and third at the IPA Noblesville Invitational. They will compete at the IPA State Prelims this weekend! Congratulations!

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Speaking of congratulations, the Hamilton Heights FFA Gold Team, consisting of Madison McLendon, Quentin Derrer, Lauren Happel, and Maddie Shively won the State Meats Evaluation Contest and advance to the Stock show in Denver in May.

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Nominations for individual athletes, coaches, and teams for the Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 are being accepted through March 31. Download your nomination form today.

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Returning student registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Information and instructions can be found on our website on our student registration page here. All registrations need to be completed by May 1.

With the start of spring upon us and spring break around the corner, please take some time to step outside, enjoy the fresh air, and recharge to return refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong!

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