Hamilton High School students visited second graders at Maple Avenue Elementary School on June 9 to read and distribute books that were inspired by the young students’ own artwork. “I enjoyed having to creatively think about a storyline that not only uses all the characters the students gave us, but also incorporates enough humor for […]
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Senior volunteers celebrated at elementary school pen pal parties
During the month of May, more than 150 seniors who volunteer with the Hamilton School District were invited to visit elementary schools to meet their fourth grade student pen pals. The end-of-year pen pal parties are a much anticipated event for both students and senior volunteers alike after exchanging letters throughout the entire school year. […]
Maple Avenue teachers use cardio drumming to encourage movement and a love of music
Maple Avenue Elementary students have the opportunity to celebrate music and fitness education together. Cardio drumming proves to be a unique opportunity for teachers to collaborate and inspire students with different interests. “With cardio drumming, we show students that exercise or music don’t have to exist separately,” explains Maple Avenue Elementary School Music Teacher Amy […]
Science lessons brought to life through classroom hatching project
Fourth grade students at Maple Avenue Elementary School have spent the last few weeks watching and learning from chicken and quail eggs hatching right in their classroom. “The students get wonderfully excited about this project and look forward to the chicks hatching with great anticipation. There are many educational connections that we make before, during […]
Hamilton School District invites community to Careers on Wheels
Hamilton School District invites all community members to the inaugural Careers on Wheels event to be held Wednesday, May 14 from 5-7 p.m. in the Hamilton High School parking lot. The event aims to highlight different pathways for students interested in dynamic, hands-on careers that do not involve a traditional office setting. “Our goal is […]
Hamilton Synergy Show Choir visits all district elementary schools
Members of Hamilton High School’s Synergy Show Choir visited all four elementary schools in the Hamilton School District on March 20 to perform for the younger students. The visits are part of the Hamilton Arts in Community Education (HACE) program, which has created a district wide celebration of the performing arts. Hamilton School District music […]
Hamilton offers Summer Opportunities for students
The Hamilton School District will again offer its Summer Opportunities Program designed to provide enrichment, enjoyment, skill maintenance and development for students entering 4K through grade 12. New this year, Summer Opportunities will be offered to district families at no cost. Summer Opportunities classes run June 23 – July 18. There will be no classes […]
Hamilton schools celebrate Youth Art Month with art show at Pauline Haass Public Library
In celebration of Youth Art Month, the artwork of students from throughout the Hamilton School District will be on display during March at the Pauline Haass Public Library in Sussex. The public is invited to view the artwork during regular library hours. “We know March is approaching when people start asking when the art will […]
Artist in residence mural project transforms school library and inspires students
Students at Maple Avenue Elementary School in Sussex received the rare opportunity to watch a professional muralist transform a school library wall into a work of art. The final product was a collaboration between artist Emily Balsley and the students themselves. The new mural will officially be unveiled at the Maple Avenue Art Crawl on […]
Hamilton’s “Play Group” enrolling preschoolers
Hamilton High School (HHS) is enrolling 3- to 5-year-olds for its Play Group child development class. Play Group provides a preschool classroom setting where children from the community are paired with HHS students studying Early Childhood Education. Under the direction of their family and consumer sciences teacher, HHS students participate in activities with children to […]