New Hampton Community Schools

First day of hybrid for the high school! Students and staff step up and make the shift smoothly. Mr. Frerichs’s instructs his math students in the room and at a distance. That’s what make us the great and powerful Chickasaws! #NHtribe #SafetyFirst

Now more than ever, it is SO important we be there for one another and take steps to prevent suicide. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or lost a loved one, know that you are not alone! Reach out to your school counselor, a friend, or loved one if you're struggling or know someone who is struggling. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK. Crisis Text Line Text TALK to 741741. #NHtribe

HS Activities/Athletics will continue in our Hybrid model. Students will not be allowed in the building until practice time or when a team leaves. We will need to continue to wear masks and social distance to limit the risk of our activities having to quarantine both inside and outside. That means everyone needs to maintain 6' distance between another person! Going to a distance learning model for the high school for all students would result in all activities and athletics needing to be shut down. Let's do our part to help reduce the chances of that happening!

Attention HS Parents and Students: Beginning on Tuesday, September 8th, the HS building will be switching to Hybrid Model. Students with last names A-L will attend in person on September 8th. The rest of the students will attend class virtually that day. Students with last names M-Z will attend class in person September 9th. Please see the linked letter for more details. t.ly/bDY7

The New Hampton School District was notified today about two positive cases of COVID-19 at the high school. If it impacts your child, you should have already received a phone call or will receive one shortly. Please see this document for more information. https://5il.co/ko0f

Tonight's Freshmen Football game at Iowa Fall's has been canceled at this time.

New Hampton High School is proud to present the 2020 Homecoming Court! Congratulations the students and families! Candidates: Brylie Boji Grace Burrett Claire Quirk Rylee Schumacher Madison Usher Carson Babcock Carter Ferrie Avery Throndson Jacob Reicks Conner Rochford

Happy Retirement Donna!

Homecoming 2020 Events: Thursday 9/10- King & Queen Coronation at 7pm. This is a ticketed event, and only court family members will be present. *This will be livestreamed on our NHCSD Facebook page, and recorded and put together at a higher quality video after the event. Court Video- will be released before the coronation. Friday 9/11- During halftime of the game- we will recognize the candidates and parents, community support and King and Queen. The dance team and band will also perform.

Homecoming 2020 Dress up Days: Dress up days: Theme- We’re all in this together! (from High School Musical) Each dress up day is based on a song from HSM- Tuesday- Get’cha head in the game- Jersey Day- wear your favorite jersey (any!) Wednesday- Fabulous- Pink/White Out Thursday- Stick to the status quo- Country vs. country club (fancy clothes) Friday- We’re all in this together- Chickasaw gear day

With adjustments for safety - bell covers, social distancing and masks - marching band continues with full spirit! #NHtribe https://twitter.com/kkayserkemp/status/1301157514671775745?s=20

Amanda Kleespies Prepares her 3rd graders, in the classroom and distance learners, for their next task. Dennis Pagel, 4th grade math teacher, also uses technology to address the needs of students in the classroom & those that are distance learning. #NHtribe https://twitter.com/kkayserkemp/status/1300620269967601665?s=20

Reminder on Friday, September 4th New Hampton Community Schools will dismiss 1 hour early for the holiday weekend. Dismissal time for elementary is 2:18 for bus kids and town kids to follow. Thanks everyone and enjoy the long weekend. No School Monday, September 7th: Labor Day

Elementary dress up days for Homecoming: Sept 8th-11th https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N1Sy_bLms7YBLaRoENU_mBCvNisYg070L11dtD6urq8/edit?usp=sharing

Part of our district's Return to Learn plan was creating a Community Resource Document for families and staff in need of assistance. This document can be found by: 1. Going to the school website 2. Clicking 'Menu' 3. Selecting the drop-down menu for whatever school you're associated with 4. Clicking on 'Community Resources' We hope this document points families in the right direction for receiving the assistance they need during this unprecedented time! Families can reach out to the school counselor in their respective building with any concerns. Mrs. McAvoy- Elementary School Mrs. Miller- Middle School Mrs. Maas- High School https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11EAJP6o4cDAhUqRJJGUdElu-X5plRP0ug7At3RZRMm8/edit?usp=sharing

HS Students- We have a great opportunity for you to represent the student body at the school board.   Attached is the application and a printed copy is available in the office.  Note, this is due September 15th.  It is a great opportunity to have your voice heard.  See Mr. Manson with any questions.

Students in Mr Rude’s social studies classes started their journey in oratory this week. They are learning about the Podium Points and the Rhetorical Triangle as they participate in the Fords Theater National Oratory Fellowship that Mr. Rude has been a involved with for the past three years. The students made three sentence speeches, and then crafted them into short arguments for topics of their choosing. Topics ranged from lunch food, dogs vs. cats, and everything in between.

Homecoming is next week! Here are the order forms for t-shirts. Note the quick turn around so we have them for the game. Checks payable to New Hampton Schools.

Good luck to the JV football team tonight in Charles City starting at 6:00 p.m. Go Chickasaws!!

Congrats to our Tri Athletes!