Hamilton USD 390

It's the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!! Next week we are going to celebrate the season with some fun spirit days! Monday is PJ Day Tuesday is Christmas Sweater and Crazy Hat Day Wednesday is "We are SNOW ready for Christmas" - wear your white and shine BRIGHT Finals schedule for high school students: Students have been notified if they are exempt from finals and we will call parents to let them know also. Tuesday - hours 1, 3, 5, 7 will be tested. Wednesday - hours 2, 4, 6 will test. Thank you!

Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days - Beginning Monday, Oct 24, students at USD 390 will show their support & commitment to living a drug-free lifestyle.

We are SO PROUD of our staff and students!! Our district was notified that we received 4 STAR awards from the Kansas State Department of Education for this last school year!! This achievement starts many years prior to high school and to say that our staff is dedicated to the success of our students is an understatement! And these students....WE HAVE THE BEST!!! They work hard, have great attendance, and are all-around GREAT HUMANS!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF THEM!! The STAR awards presented to USD 390 by the KSDE were as follows: Academically Prepared for Graduation- exceeded the state average for the number of students scoring high marks on the state assessment for Math/ Science/English. High School Graduation- exceeding 95% graduation rate on a five-star year average. Postsecondary Success- exceeding the state target for graduates who have earned a certificate or college degree, or have continued their education for at least 2 years. Commissioner’s Award-significantly exceeded an assigned target for Postsecondary Effectiveness (Graduation rate X Postsecondary Success) WAY TO GO TIGERS!!

Hamilton School's Thanksgiving dinner will be Wednesday, November 16th. Parents and grandparents are invited to come to eat with our students. Elementary lunch is at 11:00 am and high school lunch is at 11:45. Please call the school by October 31st if you wish to join us! We would love to have you! 620-678-3651

On Wednesday, October 26th, Hamilton Schools will be participating in community service day! Please contact the schools if you or anyone you know has some jobs around Hamilton that our students can assist with on that day. All supplies will need to be provided, but we will supply the free labor! We can't wait to serve our community! 620-678-3651

Join the USD 390 Hamilton Team! What: Paraprofessionals wanted to help students meet their IEP goals by helping with instructional and support services. Where: Hamilton School PreK-12th grade Pay: $15/hour with a 7.5 hour workday. Mondays-Thursdays only! Additional compensation for past work-related experience and level of education may be granted. Qualifications: * Must be 18 years of age or older * 48 college credit hours OR pass the ParaPro Assessment * Pass a background check * Pass a TB screening test How to Apply: Apply with the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative at: https://www.applitrack.com/emporia/onlineapp/ Contact: Special Education Coordinator, Lisa Temeyer at: lisa.temeyer@usd253.net or Principal, Stephanie Nelson at: snelson@hamilton390.net

Make plans to be downtown Hamilton on Saturday, October 29th from 2-8pm for lots of fall family fun! HHS presents the first annual Fall Festival! You won't want to miss it! Goat Roping, cake walk, Haunted Maze, funnel cakes, corn hole, kids games and much more! Fun for the whole family!! We can't wait to see you in Hamilton!!

Sept. is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Together we shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information with people affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and seek help. Tomorrow we highlight the “Together for Mental Health” campaign which encourages people to bring their voices together to advocate for better mental health care, including an effective crisis response system. Plan to join us for a "Community That Cares" one-mile walk beginning at 2:45 in the south parking lot of our school!

Good morning, Tiger family! Please help us welcome our new custodian and maintenance director, Mr. Patrick McSwain! Patrick and his daughter, Reise, come to us from Salina, where Patrick previously worked for the City of Salina! Patrick has been doing an excellent job here at USD 390 since the first of June. He is definitely a great asset to our district! Welcome to the Tiger family, Patrick - we are glad you are here!

Hello Tiger Family! Meet our next newest staff member.....she's not necessarily new as many of you will recognize her....but she is BACK! Ms. Ebberts has returned to Hamilton to teach 8th grade and high school math! This is her 22nd year of teaching and 15 of them have been here at Hamilton. She and her daughter, Allie, enjoy hunting, fishing, swimming, bonfires and spending time with family and friends. We are excited to have Ms. Ebberts back to the place she calls HOME! It's going to be a GREAT year!

Good afternoon, Tiger family! We wanted to remind you that enrollment will be Monday, August 1st from 2-7pm in the high school computer lab. If you are a new family, please bring birth certificates and immunization records with you. At this time students will get their school supplies as well as a backpack. We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Come meet your new teacher and see all the changes to our buildings!! Hamilton Back to School Open House - Wednesday, August 10th from 4-6pm! Free hamburger meal served from 5-7pm for all students, parents, staff and their families! See you there!

Mark your calendars - AUGUST 1ST is Hamilton enrollment from 2-7:00 pm. The location is in the high school computer lab. If you can't make it on August 1st, please contact Tammy in the office at 678-3651 to arrange a different day and time. We are looking forward to the new school year! Go Tigers!!

Hey Tiger Family! Meet our new middle/ high school Science and Ag teacher...Mrs. Wiggins!! We are so excited to have Mrs. Wiggins joining our team! You will love all that she has to teach you! I am excited to start my 8th year of teaching as a Hamilton Tiger! I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in agricultural education. Recently, I completed my master’s degree in education with a focus in curriculum and instruction from Baker University. My husband, Latham, and I live outside of Eureka with our daughter. We enjoy being outside and spending time with our family. I can’t wait to share my love of science and agriculture with you! Welcome to Hamilton, Mrs. Wiggins - WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE!

Hello Tiger Family! Look who has come back to teach at their alma mater! Please help me welcome our new 7-12 English teacher, Mrs. Samantha Watts! Hello Tiger Family! A little bit about me: I grew up in Madison, but actually graduated from Hamilton. I graduated from Emporia State University with my Bachelor of Science in Social Science. I am wrapping up my Masters in Education this summer and I am looking forward to teaching English. I am married to my husband Shane (also a Hamilton alumni) and we have four children: Paxton, Rylie, Rozelynn, and Raestyn. They keep us pretty busy. We enjoy all kinds of sports, playing games, hanging out and being outdoors. We can’t wait to join the Tiger Family! (Also, we are long overdue for family pictures too!) WELCOME BACK TO HAMILTON! We are glad you are here!

HELLO, TIGER FAMILY!! School is just a little over a month away and we want you to meet our new teachers and staff!! We are SOOO excited about who is joining our Tiger family this year and we know you will be too! First of all, meet your new MUSIC teacher - Mrs. Lora McDonald! Hello Hamilton, I am so excited to be your music teacher this school year! I graduated from ESU with my Music Education degree and have been teaching music ever since. My primary instrument in college was the French Horn and I now enjoy playing guitar and singing whenever I have a chance. I live in the country with my husband Rob and two sons Mason and Carver. We are a very active family and enjoy riding horses, ranch work, hunting, traveling, and 4-H. Enjoy the rest of your summer! I can't wait to share the love of music with you! Mrs. McDonald WELCOME TO HAMILTON, Mrs. McDonald!! We are glad you are here!

USD 390 Board of education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 20 at 7:00 pm in the Board of Education office in the elementary school.

Good morning! We hope to see you this afternoon at 4:00 in the Hamilton School gymnasium for our graduation ceremony for our seniors and 8th grade promotion. Congratulations to both classes…we are proud of you!!

USD 390 has a part time/ possible full time position opening for Prek-6 music, 5/6th grade band, and high school band/choir. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to snelson@hamilton390.net.

USD 390 has a custodial and facilities maintenance position available. Hourly wage. 40 hours a week. To apply please send resume and cover letter to mronen@hamilton390.net.