64 years ago, Ruby Bridges took a brave walk into a segregated school. Today, HIS students will have the opportunity to participate in a livestream with Ruby Bridges. Ruby will be speaking to schools at a live event in Topeka. Schools from outside of the Topeka area were able to submit an application to attend the event via livestream. Only ten schools would be chosen from the schools who applied. Mrs. Watkins found out last week that Hugoton Elementary has been chosen as one of the winners! Ruby's entire life has been wrapped around what she experienced as a First Grade Student and we can learn so much from her story and her life. If you would like to learn more about Ruby's story, click on the links below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNURYstt0HM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwb5xsRO1yc
Please see the link below for information on our HMS Parent-Teacher-Student conferences.
https://5il.co/2vlw8
Get ready for an action-packed Thursday for HMS! 🎉
Kick things off by cheering at the **VB Scrimmages** at 4 PM in the West Gym, then head over to the **CC Time Trials** at 4:15, and keep the energy high at the **FB Scrimmage** at 4:30 on the field.
But that’s not all! The excitement continues with our **HMS Dance** in the FEMA room from 7-9 PM. 💃🕺 Admission is just $2, with $1 water and glow necklaces to keep the fun going all night.
**Don't forget—** you need to be at school to attend these events! The doors for the dance close at 7:20, so be sure to arrive on time. Parents can drop you off and pick you up right by the FEMA room. And remember, the school dress code must be followed.
EAGLE SWAG:
Supporting the HMS Student Council by purchasing Eagle Spirit Wear is more than just buying a shirt—it's about showing pride in our school and funding student-led initiatives. Every purchase strengthens our community and helps make HMS better for everyone. Show your Eagle pride today! Use the QR code below. If you have any questions, please reach out to the middle school office @ 620-544-4341.
Please join us for our HMS back to school tours and parent night.
Hugoton Elementary class lists are up! #WeAreGoingToHaveaGroovyYear
The USD 210 Board of Education will meet tomorrow, over the noon hour to consider renewal of the district's workers compensation insurance through KASB. This will be the ONLY item discussed and/or considered for action.
The Western Kansas Community Foundation is working with several rural communities to identify grant opportunities to help address community needs. Hugoton is one of those communities. As a community partner, USD 210 encourages all who value Hugoton to complete a survey, identifying needs in our community that might be addressed through grant funding.
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTyRqYOISLhvTzell3RyhO563d9Aer6wiJkMLcpDUazg19hw/viewform
HES School Supply List for 2024-25!
Hugoton Elementary has two openings for the 2024-25 School Year. Deadline to apply for both positions is Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
If your student-athlete will be going into 7th grade - High School, see the following information regarding the weight lifting program this summer.
Help us congratulate Fernando Sepulveda! On Monday, Fernando concluded his esports season with a 4th place finish in the Central Region of the High School Esports League (HSEL). The Central Region comprises districts from the 15 states located in the Central Standard Time zone. Fernando competed in a game called Brawlhalla.
Finalists and placements in the Central Region were:
1st Place - Harmony Science Academy, Euless, Texas
2nd Place - Chickasaw High School, Chickasaw, Alabama
3rd Place - Wyandotte High School, Wyandotte, Oklahoma
4th Place - Hugoton High School, Hugoton, Kansas
Congratulations on a successful year in esports!
Reminder: Hugoton Middle School will be hosting the GWAC League Track Meet tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7. Events start at 10:00 am.
School is in session as scheduled for all buildings in USD 210.
Reminder: elementary WILL have school tomorrow. No school for the MS/HS students.
There will be no school for Hugoton High School or Hugoton Middle School ONLY, on Friday, April 26, as the district is hosting both a middle school and high school track meet. This will allow the district to have enough staff to run each of the events. Hugoton Elementary School WILL BE IN SESSION as scheduled.
Parents,
It is that time of year!!! If you would like to sign your child(ren) up for Summer Camp Explore 2024, please click on the following link.
https://www.usd210.org/page/camp-explore-2024
It will take you to a page that will give you all of the necessary information about the program. At the bottom of the page, there is a link titled: "Summer Camp Explore - Sign Up Here". Click on those words and it will take you to the sign up form.
3 Important Reminders:
1. Please sign each child up on a separate form.
2. Sign your child up according to the grade that s/he is CURRENTLY in.
3. Click on 1, 2 or all 3 session dates, according to your summer plans.
Thanks and if you have any questions, please give me a call at the elementary office (620-544-4376),
Sonja Watkins
There is blowing snow, but in town should have no problem getting to school. Country kids should allow some extra time and slow down. As always, parents make the best choice for your family.
The robotics trip to Hays tomorrow is canceled.
Come join the conversation this afternoon to help us better understand community needs for early childhood and daycare.
