After studying Broadway musicals, 6th grade students were given their own scripts to create their own live performances in general music. Click on the youtube link to watch their performances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUT1B7_nOU
From "Elves Off the Shelf" to all things Gingerbread, the students in Mrs. Knutson's Preschool class have had a fun and memorable December! Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!





Spanish I students did an activity last week called "Dos verdades y una mentira" (Two truths and a lie). They each had to write 2 true statements from our class story and one lie, in Spanish. Then, using the "inside/outside circle" method, they read aloud their statements to a partner. The partner had to guess the lie. The inside circle rotates one position clockwise to practice with a new partner. This is great practice for writing, speaking, and listening!



The Third Graders and their families made tie blankets for Project Linus.





The Third Graders and their families made tie blankets for Project Linus. The blankets are donated to the New Hampton hospital where they are given to children. Project Linus's mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets lovingly created by third grade students and their families. Thank you to the third grade families for their donations and support with this heartwarming project.



5th grade Jet toy Champions

Enjoy pictures of these 5th grade engineers working hard with our STEM activity!



iJAG students are currently working on one of their service project initiatives; making tie blankets for the nursing home residents. When they return from break, they will present the blankets to the residents in person.



These three year olds have been busy in December! The students sorted in the sensory table with magnetic wands, jingle bells, tinsel, and pompoms. They played with their peers in the dramatic play center with a hot cocoa stand, Christmas baking, and a tree to decorate. In the writing center, the students wrote letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox to send them to the North Pole. In art, the preschoolers painted with pine boughs and created their own reindeer directed drawing. So many engaging ways to learn and play with friends!








5th and 6th grade students use TRIBE tickets to enjoy some hot cocoa on this fun Friday @NHMS!

Message from Superintendent Smith: No 7th-8th grade activities after school tonight. All 9-12 activities must be done by 4:30 PM tonight.
Thank you to Andrew Bell and PRA (Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP) for taking time and talking to the Building Trades students.


No MS Weights on 12/18.
The teachers were so proud of their November Students of the Month at the elementary. These students went above and beyond expectations every day and were always willing to lend a helping hand.
Pictured left to right
Alex Caster (1) KC Holthaus (4) Izaac Rosendahl (3) James Klassen (pk) Meadow Malta (K) and Greta Hackman (2)
Pictured left to right
Alex Caster (1) KC Holthaus (4) Izaac Rosendahl (3) James Klassen (pk) Meadow Malta (K) and Greta Hackman (2)



Our second grade classes worked together to spread some holiday cheer to several Iowa National Guard Units currently deployed. Care package items and monetary donations were brought in over a two week period. We ended up with five full boxes! Students were so excited to see how much came in. The care packages included holiday postcards with handwritten notes from each second grade student. These care packages should be delivered to the soldiers just in time for Christmas!




The Chickasaw Freshman Boys Wrestling Team is on the road to West Delaware for an exciting night of competition! Let’s rally behind these athletes as they hit the mats with determination, strength, and true Chickasaw pride! Go Chickasaws!
📅 Today 12/15
🕔 Meet starts at 5:00 PM
📍 West Delaware High School
💵 Admission: $7.00
🎟️ Tickets available at: Varsity Bound

Bus #9 is running 10-15 minutes behind today 12/15/2025
7th Grade FCS constructed "gingerbread" houses out of graham crackers in FCS class. Some imploded and were not successful. Please Vote ONLY by liking the picture. You have five to choose from. Thanks!
🏐🏃♀️ Join the Chickasaw Coaching Team! Exciting opportunities are open for passionate leaders ready to inspire the next generation of Chickasaw athletes! New Hampton Schools is hiring for the 7th Grade Girls Track Coach and 7th Grade Volleyball Coach positions. If motivating student-athletes, building teamwork, and Chickasaw pride sound like the perfect fit — this is the chance to make an impact!
📩 Send your resume to: Emily Hemesath
Help shape the future of Chickasaw athletics and be part of something great! Go Chickasaws!
📩 Send your resume to: Emily Hemesath
Help shape the future of Chickasaw athletics and be part of something great! Go Chickasaws!

