Students honored for HFAC artwork selection Hamilton High School students were recognized for having a piece of their artwork chosen for permanent display in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center. The artwork of Sydney Cline, William Kieckbusch and Shannon O’Dwyer was selected for the HFAC lobby. Cline and Kieckbusch attended the meeting and were presented with […]
June 7, 2022
Instructional coaching expands in 2022-23 The district will expand its instructional coaching model next year. The district implemented an instructional coaching framework in 2017-18 in which a coach and teacher form a partnership to support instructional growth. The program grew to four full-time equivalency (FTE) positions in 2019-20. Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the […]
May 16, 2022
Changes will occur at the middle and high school as a result of School Board action. Templeton changes daily schedule, combines 2 classes Templeton Middle School’s instructional schedule will be adjusted next year so that English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies will be 62 minutes long and allied classes will be 49 minutes. […]
May 3, 2022
Early payment of debt saves taxpayers The School Board took action to pay down district debt early through a process known as defeasance. The district will place money from its debt service fund into an escrow account to defease $2.38 million of debt from the 2018 referendum for construction of Silver Spring Intermediate School and […]
April 18, 2022
Salary compensation adjustments approved The Hamilton School Board approved compensation increases for employee groups at its April 18 meeting. Most employees can expect to see between a 2.4 – 2.5% increase in 2022-23, however, total aggregate salary compensation per group varies because of adjustments for certain individuals and banding of positions to create a minimum […]
April 5, 2022
Instructional start time in grades 4K-6 will change in 2022-23 The start of the instructional day for students in grades 4K – 6 will be modified in the 2022-23 school year as a result of School Board approval at its April 5 meeting. The most significant shift occurs at elementary schools where classes will begin […]
February 21, 2022
High school to pilot alternative program Hamilton High School will operate a pilot alternative program beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Hamilton High Teacher Jeanna Tinus, Counselor Helen Geracie and Principal Rebecca Newcomer along with Special Services Director John Peterson presented to the School Board on the advantages of having an alternative program in-house. Students’ […]
January 17, 2022
Board accepts CFAC recommendations to educate, resurvey community The Hamilton School Board accepted a recommendation from the Community Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) Jan. 17 to educate employees, families and community members regarding the facility needs of the district. Once a communication plan is implemented, the committee recommended conducting additional surveys in the future to determine […]
December 20, 2021
Introductory theatre course approved Hamilton High School students will have an opportunity to take an introductory course in theatre and performance, after the School Board approved it as part of the newly formed Performing Arts Department. “Introduction to Theatre and Performance” is designed to address the need for a theatre arts option for high school […]
November 15, 2021
Concession stand at high school gets OK After reviewing four options for a concession stand that will be built on the athletic fields at Hamilton High School, the Hamilton School Board decided on the final plan that includes an overhang, 12 bathroom stalls, a concessions area, storage and a referee area with a toilet and […]