Hamilton Connects is a long-standing program that has been connecting, educating, and supporting Hamilton School District families for more than 20 years. The evening presentations are held inside our schools and are offered at no cost to families.
Contact or submit a question
For more information, please contact Hamilton Connects Coordinator Kristin Hasbrook, a licensed school counselor who supports Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) efforts in the Hamilton School District:
- (262) 246-1973 x1128
- hasbkr@hamilton.k12.wi.us
Newsletter sign-up
Hamilton School District families receive information about Hamilton Connects presentations via email and in school newsletters.
If you are not a parent or staff member in the Hamilton School District and would like to receive these notifications, please sign up for the Hamilton Connects newsletter.
Additional resources for parents
| 2025–26 Presentations | Guiding Healthy Social Media Use Anxiety in Children & Adolescents Growing Calm — Understanding Anxiety & Empowering Resilience — Dec. 9 Paying for College — Oct. 14 Sept. Grief Presentations Resources Zones of Grief Response Grief Book List for Teens & Parents Children’s Wisconsin Grief Slide Show Developmental Stage Guide Grief Reactions Support Plan for Student Helping a Grieving Child How to Be a Good Friend Managing Grief | |
| Children’s safety | Common Sense Media A parental guide to movies, TV shows and books Family Watchdog A free service to help locate registered sex offenders in your area | |
| Finance & college planning | Deconstructing the cost of higher education Explore what higher education actually costs and how students and their families manage the expense Financial Aid Calculator: This calculator helps determine if you qualify for financial aid by calculating your EFC (expected family contribution) and Financial Need. In addition, there are a number of great videos on the page that will cover the basics of financial aid and get you started. The Scholarship Guide for Busy Parents: A free series of 15-minute videos on the types of scholarships and which are appropriate for your student. The goal of this guide is to bring you up to speed on scholarships, teach you the dos and don’ts, and make sure you don’t miss any opportunities. Taming the High Cost of College Podcast: Taming the High Cost of College teaches parents the secrets of how to plan and save for college, so you can help make your children’s dreams come true. Hosted by Brad Baldridge, a Certified Financial Planner and college planning expert, you’ll learn what you need to save time, save money and reduce stress with smart and proven strategies. If you’re the parent of a college-bound teenager, you can get great college tips and tactics, while you are on the go. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Teaching children about money An article focusing on the benefits of teaching math over finance | |
| Mental health and addiction resources | Brain development & cell phones How early use of cell phones affects brain development Helping grade schoolers manage social situations in healthy ways – slideshow Presentation by Matthew Jandrisvits, PhD Helping grade schoolers manage social situations in healthy ways – resources A list of websites and resources Stress and Anxiety in Youth A presentation given in Dec. of 2019 at Hamilton High School by David Jacobi, Ph.D. Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. No tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are safe, especially for children, teens, and young adults. Learn more about e-cigarette use among youth. Vaping brochure Similar to a regular cigarette, vape pens and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) devices allow the user to inhale and exhale liquid nicotine, cannabis/THC, or flavoring into the lungs in the form of a vapor. | |
| NWEA-MAP | RIT reference charts Examples of the kinds of work students can do at various points along the MAP RIT scale Please note that each subject area has a unique alignment to the RIT scale. As a result, scores between subjects are not equivalent. | |
| Parenting columns from coordinator Kristin Hasbrook | Teaching children about the value of money Are your kids addicted to their electronics? What to do when shopping is a nightmare Sibling rivalry – letting your kids work it out Reducing stress, holding your children accountable during virtual learning Parents – Let’s make it about us for a minute |