

October Important Dates
October 2024

The school year is in full swing!
As the school year settles into a rhythm, the buzz of classroom activities and the excitement of new friendships fills the air. Fall brings a vibrant tapestry of colors and crisp mornings, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for learning.
Below you will find important information for the month of October.
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Johnson
October Early Release and No School Days
Friday, September 27th
PK-6th: No School. This is a professional development and teacher workday.
7-12: Regular Schedule.
Friday, October 4th
K-12: One-Hour Early Release for Homecoming. Start times remain unchanged. Transportation will run as usual, with afternoon buses running one hour early. The parade start time is 3:45pm. For more information please visit www.usd308.com/hoco
Thursday, October 10th
PK-12: No School for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please look for communication from your school about conference sign ups.
Friday, October 11th
PK-12: No School
Monday, October 21st
PK-12: No School for Professional Development.
Looking ahead to November...
Friday, November 1st
PK-12: No School
Friday, November 8th
PK-12: No School for Professional Development.
Thanksgiving Break November 27-29.
Spirit Week
Spirit week runs September 30 through October 4th. We encourage everyone to join in on the spirit week fun! Show your Salthawk pride during spirit week with the calendars below. This year's theme is...
Elementary School Spirit Week Themes
High School, Midtown & Middle School Spirit Week Themes
Homecoming Parade
The 2024 Fall Homecoming Parade starts at 3:45pm. The parade route will begin at 15th and plum, traveling south along plum, and will turn at 11th street before ending in the sports arena parking lot.
District-Wide Events & Updates
Meal menus are now easier to find!
•In the Hutch app, tap the menu button in the bottom left corner, select your school, and then select either “home” or “dining”.
•To visit the nutrislice menus, select “Hutchinson Public Schools” and then “dining”.
•Need the app? Search for “hutchinson public schools” in your app store.
•To translate the app into another language, tap the settings icon on the bottom right.
•For detailed menus select “Hutchinson Public Schools” from the start screen instead of your school and then select “dining”.
Download the HUTCH app! Search "Hutchinson Public Schools" wherever you get your apps and start keeping in touch today!
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Text "START" to 98900 to start or restart text alerts from your school and the district.