Hamilton High School students enrolled in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) took a big step toward their college dreams on September 26. Twenty-four freshmen students and twenty sophomore students signed pledges that symbolize their determination to pursue higher education and lifelong learning during the ceremony held at Hamilton High School. “Ultimately, the goal of this […]
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New flight simulator allows Hamilton students to explore aviation career path
Hamilton High School (HHS) students are enjoying the rare opportunity to experience what it’s like to be inside the flight deck of an aircraft thanks to the school’s new flight simulator. Students in Aviation is the Wisconsin-based nonprofit group that donated the simulator ahead of the 2025-26 school year. “We’re really excited about this simulator […]
District launches ‘Hamilton Cares’ to support student mental health
The Hamilton School District is proud to announce the launch of Hamilton Cares, a new webpage designed to support the mental health and well-being of students. The Hamilton Cares page, available now on the district’s website, brings together a wide range of resources in one easy-to-navigate location. The initiative was developed in response to growing […]
Community invited to celebrate completion of Hamilton High School cafeteria addition
Students, families, staff and all community members are invited to Hamilton High School (HHS) at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 3 for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the cafeteria addition and kitchen remodel project. The project was funded by the $25 million facilities referendum that was approved by voters in April […]
2025 Hamilton Homecoming Week
Hamilton High School is gearing up for a week of fun activities and athletic events. Homecoming week runs September 29 – October 4. Spirit day themes are: Monday, Sept. 29: Groutfit Tuesday, Sept. 30: Camo vs. Neon Wednesday, Oct. 1: Jersey DayPowder Puff football games– Freshmen vs. Seniors, 6 p.m.– Sophomores vs. Juniors, 7 p.m.– […]
Hamilton student places 10th in National Microsoft Championship
This summer more than 150 students from across the country traveled to Grapevine, Texas to compete in the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship. Hamilton High School senior Andrew Emrich placed 10th in the nation for his score on the Microsoft Office Word Exam. Emrich qualified to compete in the national championship after earning […]
Eight Hamilton students recognized in National Merit competition
Eight Hamilton High School students recently learned that they have been named in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Eligibility for the distinction is based on results of the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test which was taken by more than 1.3 million students nationwide. “To be ranked in the top one to three […]
Hamilton to host Build Hope Walk in support of suicide prevention
On Wednesday, October 15 Hamilton High School (HHS) will host its first-ever Build Hope Walk during student lunch hours to raise awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The walk will take place on the HHS track as a show of support for mental health awareness. “This meaningful event is a […]
Schaffner appointed to School Board
The Hamilton School Board appointed Ashlie Schaffner to fill the Village of Sussex seat vacancy formerly held by Christy Gest-Marlin. Schaffner was sworn in on September 16 and immediately assumed Board duties. She is a Sussex resident and current district parent. Schaffner will serve until spring of 2026 when she can run to complete the […]
Hamilton Connects announces presentations offering community support
The Hamilton School District community experienced heartbreaking losses of several students during the 2024-25 school year. These tragedies affected many families in many different ways. As the new school year begins, the district is offering support and resources by inviting families to attend free evening presentations by local professionals who specialize in helping children of […]