Hamilton High School is regularly recognized for high-achieving results. It is a great place for students because the atmosphere is friendly and respectful. The interests of students are at the forefront of teachers and school personnel. Hamilton operates on a block schedule. This permits teachers to utilize a variety of effective instructional strategies, maximizing student achievement. The impressive facilities at Hamilton, including the Hamilton Fine Arts Center and the Hamilton Athletic Center, provide a physical environment that supports student success.
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Final exams scheduled June 11-12
The final exam schedule is:
Tuesday, June 11:
- 7:18 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. – Voluntary exam review
- 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. – First period exam
- 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Second period exam
- 11:50 a.m.- 12:50 p.m. – Lunch
- 1 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. – Voluntary exam review
- 2 p.m. – Library closing
- 2:25 p.m. – Bus departure and
Wednesday, June 12
- 7:18 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. – Voluntary exam review
- 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Third period exam
- 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Fourth period exam
- 11:50 a.m. – Bus departure
School Board appoints Newcomer as high school principal
The Hamilton School Board appointed Rebecca Newcomer Hamilton High School principal at its May 7 meeting. Newcomer, who has been a high school administrator in the Waukesha School District for the past seven years, will begin her new post effective July 1. She replaces Candis Mongan, Hamilton principal since 2006 who will become principal at Oak Creek High School.
Newcomer has spent her 21-year career in the Waukesha School District, the first 13 years as an English teacher at South High School and then as an instructional coach for two years before moving into administration. She was an assistant principal for nearly two years, then principal for five years at North High School and is currently South High School principal.
Newcomer earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature in 1997 from Loras College in Dubuque and two master’s degrees – one in education in 2005 from Carroll College and the other in school administration in 2011 from Marian University.
“Rebecca Newcomer is a talented school leader who has proven skills to support a collaborative high school environment for students, staff and families,” Superintendent Paul Mielke, Ph.D., said.
“She is an energetic, knowledgeable professional known for building relationships and establishing a positive, student-centered culture,” Mielke said. “We are fortunate to have a person of Ms. Newcomer’s caliber join our team at Hamilton to carry on a tradition of high expectations and achievement in a caring, supportive environment.”
Hamilton named to ninth AP Honor Roll
Hamilton School District is one of just 373 districts across the U.S. and Canada named to the ninth annual Advanced Placement (AP) District Honor Roll by the College Board. Districts on the list are honored for expanding access to AP course work while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams.
Inclusion in the AP Honor Roll is based on a review of three years of AP data from 2016 to 2018. Through 38 college-level courses, each culminating in a rigorous exam, AP provides academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement or both at more than 4,000 four-year colleges and universities.
Hamilton High School 2018-19 first semester honor roll
Live stream of 2018 Commencement Ceremonies available
Avoid the crowds and watch the 2018 Commencement Ceremonies live from home June 9. Charger Television will live-stream the event for those who cannot be present on graduation day. Those on-site graduation day, but who do not have tickets to be seated in the gym will be able to see the closed-circuit video in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center.
