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The School City of Hobart is an
Exemplary (A) School District!
Congratulations to our students and faculty for their high achievement and success! Here is the summary for the School City of Hobart. -
Hobart High School
is a 2010-2011 Four Star School!
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THE STUDENTS,
FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION!
They had an incredibly difficult journey last year and made an outstanding achievement! -
CYBERBULLYINGSTOP ONLINE SOCIAL AGGRESSION
Parents and Guardians, please click here for helpful guidelines to prevent your child from being victimized by or engaging in online harmful behavior. Cyberbullies use the Internet or cell phones to send hurtful messages or post information to damage the reputation and friendships of others. Please click on this link to read Dr. Buffington's letter asking you to partner with us to stop Cyberbullying!
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Coaches vs CancerTuesday, Jan 31 at 7:30 pmHHS Girls Basketball will again help support the work of the American Cancer Society. At the game there will be raffles and other activities, including a tribute video remembering all who have been affected by cancer, and celebrating the courage of survivors. -
To report concerns for HELP, SAFETY or SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY in our schools,
please call 942-TIPS (942-8477).
All calls are anonymous.
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Bright Media CompanyCreated by Joan Martin 5th Graders
Visit The Times!
Mrs. Steege's 5th grade class created their own business venture referred to as Bright Media Co. (BMC). They were inspired by a presentation by Times Media Co. Community Online Director Damian Rico. The Bright Media team recently toured The Times' operation and interviewed employees to better understand the media business. Pictures and more information can be found here. -
We are Proud to Announce the 2012 Hall of Fame InducteesEleanore ArmontroutTrent CoxChuck HellmanJames HinesDave YagerInduction was held during half-time at the HHS Boys Basketball Game vs Munster on January 21st.
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The Focus on Education Newsletteris on our website for your convenience. Read it for fun and information as well. See what is happening in the Hobart schools by clicking on this link! -
You are invited to attend
Parent/Guardian Workshops
January is "How to Pay for College" month. Do not miss these opportunities to figure out how to pay.
~Juniors Parent Night will be held at 6 pm on January 25th in the HHS Board Room.
~HS Students & Parents are invited to learn about the dual credit process and begin registration. MS students and parents, elementary students and parents, and community members are invited to attend to learn about the process. February 1st from 6-8 pm in the HHS Great Hall
~Navigating Cyberbullying, Texting, and Social Networks for Parents and Students
Keith Dunn will teach parents how to navigate the technology in the lives of their children.
When: February 21st at 6:00 pm
Where: HHS Theatre
~Free Online Tutoring with the Khan Academy!
Parents, bring your child and learn how to use this FREE tutoring program.
When: February 28th at 6:00 pm
Where: HHS Board Room
~Manda's Story
Mann Spitler tells the story of the loss of his daughter to a lethal dose of heroin. Come to the D.A.R.E. Graduation and hear his compelling story. It may save a life!
When: April 18th from 6 pm to 8 pm
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FREE Entertainment forHobart's Senior Citizens
Please call 219-947-7777 to register.
-Midwinter Band Concert & Refreshment Night will be held on February 16th. Refreshments will be served at 5 pm and the concert will begin at 6 pm.
-A theatrical performance of "Back to the 80's" will be held on March 11. Appetizers will be served at 2 pm and the show will begin at 3 pm.
-The Spring Choral Concert will be held on March 29th. Appetizers will be served at 5 pm and the concert will begin at 6 pm. For your convenience, we have listings on our website as well. Click here to view our Senior Citizen Corner! -
Cash for College 2012
Learn More Indiana’s Cash for College campaign kicks off this January, with information on paying for college for students in grades K-12. Online resources at www.CashForCollegeIndiana.org will help students and school staff take full advantage of all the Cash for College campaign offers.
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CONGRATULATIONSDEAN WOLFF &RHIANNON JOLLIFF!!!
Our very own Dean Wolff and Rhiannon Jolliff are recognized as January 2012 Teachers of Excellence! Recognizing excellence in teaching through dedication, compassion and knowledge. See it here! -
Helping Hands Club (HHC) Creates Food BasketsSixty-five kindergarten students from the Early Learning Center do so much to help families in our area. They recently created a food drive and collected Toys for Tots. Click on this link to read more about these amazing 5 and 6 year old students! -
HHS Library Leadership Association
A new initiative at HHS has taken off to a great start. A recent luncheon honored 17 student library assistants and interns involved with the program. The mission of the program is to develop leadership skills through experience in a simulated business environment. Read the article here. -
LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT?You can buy a personalized brick to be displayed at Hobart High School for as little as $35. Cost and instructions can be found on the attached form. If you need assistance, please call Rachel at 219-942-8885.
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Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
The City of Hobart, the School City of Hobart, & the Lake County Solid Waste Management District have been awarded the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence! Hobart went from 43% to over 80% of homes recycling today. We now have 8 out of 10 homes participating in the recycling program! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone! -
Children Read! Please Donate!Miss Jolliff's first graders are in need of 3 iPods to listen to popular books. By providing her class with iPods, students will be able to be more independent as growing readers, and be in charge of their own reading destiny. Audiobooks will allow her to provide a wider range of material, as new titles crop up all the time, and they're cheaper than CD's! IPods will make reading "cooler" and fun, and inspire readers to read, read, read! For information on how you can help, please click on this link.
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Project Lead the Way Classes
The EMT program at HHS is one of the PLTW courses offered to students. They are taught by an emergency medical technician and get the benefits of using a MetiMan, a wireless mannequin that operates like a real human. Read more about the class here.
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Brent MartinsonAssistant Principal of the Yearfor District 1
The School City of Hobart would like to congratulate Brent Martinson, HHS Assistant Principal. Mr. Martinson was honored Nov. 20th by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Read about it here! -
Hobart Business Expo 2011
Click here to see SCOH students at the event!On Nov. 16th, Justice Anderson, Samantha Rigual, Zach Tharp, Megan Weiss and Kaitlyn Wilfong represented the School City of Hobart at the Hobart Business Expo that was held at County Line Orchard. They told visitors about their exemplary "A" School District, how students are preparing for college and about events that would be held at the high school. They incorporated helping the Food Pantry with "Buy a Brick...Help Feed a Family." They sold SCOH bricks and will be giving all the donations to the Food Pantry! Everyone had a good time, represented the schools nicely, and felt that it was a positive outcome.
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Love to Walk?
Residents of Hobart are invited to take advantage of the track at the Hobart High School Frank Kurth Fieldhouse. Simply show your driver's license or state ID as proof of residency. Hours are Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.-7:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. when school is in session. Athletic competitions and inclement weather may force closing the Fieldhouse. Please watch for signage. Walk-ins welcome! No registration required. -
2011 Band Sponsorship Drive
For only a $10.00 donation, a sponsor receives a card that gets them (one per sponsorship for 50% ticket savings) into the four annual concert band concerts free, and will have their name(s) or company name listed in each program. This is a great way to prepay your admission and show your support. Click here for more information and for the donation form. -
"I AM READY"Check this out for some wonderful clips of the School City of Hobart's students showcasing their achievements!
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Homework Help!Rose-Hulman's Homework Hotline provides FREE math and science homework to Indiana students in grades 6-12. Students may contact the Homework Hotline from 6 pm to 9 pm, September - May toll free at 1-877-ASK-ROSE or on the web at askrose.org.
The Khan Academy library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Each video is approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer. This is a great resource! -
YOHAN IS ON PARADE
Yohan was spotted again! This time he was in downtown Hobart. Read all about it here! Where will he be next? Here are some pictures of Yohan's journey.
Yohan Turns 70 in 2012!You can own your very own YOHAN! Do you remember the cows in downtown Chicago? Join the fun as we replicate Yohan for a downtown celebration in the summer of 2012. Click here for all the information! -
JROTC News!
Catch up on the hard work that has been done by our JROTC Cadets by reading the attached newsletter. Congratulations to 1st Lieutenant Hannah Lundstrom, Cadet of the Quarter! -
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING & ENDING TIMESKindergarten - 9:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.Elementary - 8:55 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.MS & HS - 7:45 a.m. - 2:36 p.m.
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The 2011-12 calendar is online for your convenience! You will find the first and last day of school, grading periods, holidays and breaks.
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Early Learning CenterDo you have questions about the kindergarten curriculum, volunteering or transportation for your kindergarten student? This brochure may help answer your questions.
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The School City of Hobart is proud to announce our efforts to help the youngest members of our community.
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P.A.T. is a FREE & voluntary opportunity for School City of Hobart families with children between the ages of 0-5. Call Lynne Stark, 942-7263 ext. 8660 to reserve your spot!
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FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORKDo you know anyone experiencing problems that may be due to drug or alcohol use, poor decision making skills or low esteem? You can also find information on adoption & family support in the attached flyer.
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HHS is part of the Indiana College Accelerated Network (ICAN).
Read all about Freshman Transitions, 21st Century Learning, & the college and career opportunities for Hobart High School students in this brochure. -
Graduating Driver's Licensing Law RequirementsThe Traffic Safety Division for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has developed the attached chart which clearly states the current GDL requirements.
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Noteworthy News! The School City of Hobart is Featured in Four Distinct Publications for the Indiana School Board's
(ISBA) The Journal.-Excellence in Education Exists....Making the Invisible Visible
-The Accountability Factor: Committed Educators for Student Success
-Consequential Challenges for Public Education!
-Education and Government: Are 21st Century Students Winners or Losers? -
Attention Middle School Parents-The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program began in 1990 as Indiana's way of raising the educational aspirations of low-and moderate-income families. The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families can afford a college education for their children. The 21st Century Scholars Pre-application can help you determine if you qualify. -
NET CETERA
Chatting with Kids About Being Online
You will find internet advice for parents of children at different ages in this booklet. In addition, on this webpage you will also find answers to resources and information on online blogging and MySpace help for parents.
Click on the links below to learn how we
ENGAGE, EXPERIENCE & EXCEL
in helping our students be successful!
Video clips of students showcasing
their achievements.
I AM READY!
HHS is part of the
Indiana College Accelerated Network
ICAN
Early Learning Center Information
The 8 Conditions That Make a Difference for Student Aspirations:
Podcasts by Dr. Buffington
Learn more about
The Quagila Institute
ENGAGE, EXPERIENCE & EXCEL
in helping our students be successful!
Video clips of students showcasing
their achievements.
I AM READY!
HHS is part of the
Indiana College Accelerated Network
ICAN
Early Learning Center Information
The 8 Conditions That Make a Difference for Student Aspirations:
Podcasts by Dr. Buffington
Learn more about
The Quagila Institute
Watch the Ordinary Become Extraordinary...
Every Day! Inspiring Parents!
Join our Be There Blog!
Every Day! Inspiring Parents!
Join our Be There Blog!
VISION FOR STUDENT LEARNING:
The School City of Hobart Community will foster intellectual curiosity, natural abilities, critical thinking, and literacy in students while developing respectful and responsible citizens who are excited about the challenges of tomorrow, confident in their ability to chart the future, and dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning.
The School City of Hobart Community will foster intellectual curiosity, natural abilities, critical thinking, and literacy in students while developing respectful and responsible citizens who are excited about the challenges of tomorrow, confident in their ability to chart the future, and dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning.
MISSION:
Our Schools Equip Children for Adulthood
Our Schools Address the Needs of Individual Students
Our Schools Are Community Schools
Our Schools Are Committed to Success
Our Schools Equip Children for Adulthood
Our Schools Address the Needs of Individual Students
Our Schools Are Community Schools
Our Schools Are Committed to Success
Did you know that every school in the School City of Hobart is accredited by AdvancEd's North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
(NCA CASI)?
You can learn more by visiting our NCA Data Profiles and Action Plans on this web site.
(NCA CASI)?
You can learn more by visiting our NCA Data Profiles and Action Plans on this web site.
Visit the Superintendent's Brickie Network!
Learn about the School City of Hobart's Leadership/ Mentorship Program for students called Team LEAD sponsored by the School City of Hobart Educational Foundation.
Thank you for visiting the School City of Hobart's web site! We are committed to providing the knowledge, skills and opportunities for our students to compete in an ever changing world.
The School City of Hobart does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or disability, including limited English proficiency.
