The Warrior Newsletter

There are so many positive things happening in our classrooms each day. This edition of The Warrior highlights some of the experiences our students enjoyed during the past month, as well as a glimpse of what to expect for the month of November. Please get in touch with your student's building if you have any questions or would like more information about this content.

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Huber Heights City Schools (HHCS) is excited to announce the creation of a Military Service Wall of Honor at Wayne High School! This special tribute will recognize the dedication and sacrifices of Wayne graduates from any branch of service who are currently serving or have served, provided they were not dishonorably discharged.

To make this project successful, we need your help identifying former students who should be included on the wall. We invite alums or their family members to submit details about their military service by visiting tinyurl.com/WHSMilitaryAlumni. All submissions received by March 1, 2025, will be featured on the wall, which will be unveiled in April 2025.

In addition to details about their service, alums can share personal stories and photos, which will also be included in a virtual wall display on our website.

We invite everyone to help us honor our military alums and spread the word about this special tribute. For questions or to learn how you can support this initiative, please contact Jenn Davis at JenniferNDavis@myhhcs.org.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your favorite Warrior or yourself? The Warrior Athletics Department has partnered with EP-AP Innovative Solutions and Field Fans to offer personalized Warrior blankets. These blankets are a great way to show school pride while keeping warm on those chilly nights, and 20 percent of all sales will support Warrior Athletics.

Visit FieldFans.com to learn more and place your order, but don't delay! The blankets are only available for a limited time. Place your order by December 14, and your personalized blanket will arrive by December 25.

To celebrate those who have given so much to our district and community, Huber Heights City Schools is pleased to announce our plans for the 51st Annual Senior Citizens' Holiday Dinner. Huber Heights residents aged 60 or better are invited to join us on Thursday, December 5, at 4:30 p.m., in the Wayne High School Cafeteria for a traditional holiday meal and entertainment they won't want to miss.

To attend this cherished event, senior citizens who live within our district are invited to RSVP by sending us your name, address, and phone number via email at publicrelations@myhhcs.org or by calling 937-237-6300 ext. 80102. Please RSVP by November 25.

📅 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH MR. ENIX

Join our Superintendent for an information chat about Huber Heights City Schools.

• Wednesday, November 6: Noon, Tandoor India & Pizza
• Wednesday, November 13: 9 a.m., Studebaker ITC
• Monday, November 18: 4:30 p.m., Studebaker ITC

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your calendar with important dates happening this month.

• Thursday, November 14: Board of Education Regular Business Meeting, 6 p.m., Studebaker Preschool
• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Thursday, November 21: Board of Education Work Session, 6 p.m., Studebaker Preschool
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

📅 HHCS 2024-2025 CALENDAR

Download a copy of the 2024-2025 school year calendar to keep track of all important dates, holidays, early release days, and more.

• 2024-2025 HHCS School Year Calendar (K-12)
• 2024-2025 HHCS School Year Calendar (Preschool)

Hurricane Helene left a significant impact on Black Mountain, North Carolina, where much of the town was devastated by flooding. In response, Wayne High School engineering and math teacher Ted Kleiser and his wife brought their two animal-assisted therapy dogs to the area to offer emotional support to first responders.

During their visit, Mr. Kleiser connected with police, firefighters, and medical personnel, as well as residents at a children's home and local relief sites. He was struck by the resilience of those who had lost so much, with many expressing appreciation for the support they received.

To further extend this support, Mr. Kleiser and Principal Carey organized a Send a Letter of Hope campaign at Wayne High School. More than 200 students took part, writing notes of encouragement for their peers in the Black Mountain school district. These messages were recently delivered to the North Carolina students, letting them know they are in our students' thoughts and motivating them to stay strong through these challenging times.

We are incredibly proud of our Wayne High School students for their compassion and support for those in need. Your kindness and empathy truly make a difference in the lives of others!

Each year, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) seeks out high school musicians from across Ohio and parts of Kentucky and Michigan to participate in its prestigious Honor Band program. Students are nominated by their band directors based on their outstanding musical talents and leadership qualities.

We are thrilled to announce that eleven Wayne students were selected to participate in this year's BGSU High School Honor Band program:

• Steven Bartee III, Bass Clarinet
• Billy Belisle, Trombone
• Trey Dressel, Trumpet
• Lacey Laugle, French Horn
• Charlie Liddy, Trombone
• Haley Nichols, Flute
• Aidan Petroski, Percussion
• Logan Reynolds, Trombone
• Carter Smith, Euphonium
• Lance Smith, Trumpet
• Zach Zufall, French Horn

Selected students will visit the university November 21-23 to undergo a live audition, rehearse with college directors, and showcase their skills in the final performance.

Wayne High School recently inducted 52 new members into the Wayne National Honor Society (NHS), joining 31 returning members for this academic year. NHS is open to juniors and seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Eligible students are invited to apply and submit three teacher recommendations to be considered for membership.

This largely volunteer-driven organization plays an important role in our school and community by organizing events like The Amazing Race, Wayne Blood Drives, and the Rotary Club holiday shopping event. NHS encourages students to become engaged, well-rounded citizens through service and leadership.

Congratulations to Kenny Tran and Sydney Williams for being named the 2024 Wayne High School Homecoming King and Queen. They are pictured below with Mr. and Miss Wayne High.

Each month, students at Wayne are nominated through a rotation of departments. This recognition was initiated by the building's PBIS committee. Recognizing students for doing the right thing every day is crucial to fostering a healthy school climate. Shoutout to these students who define what it means to be a Warrior!

The Wayne High School Staff of the Month for October 2024 is Miss Dungan, an agriculture teacher who advises Future Farmers of America and co-advises Junior Cabinet. This recognition program celebrates our outstanding teachers, selected through two rotating methods: students casting lunchtime votes and teachers nominating their colleagues. This initiative shines a light on our teachers' hard work and positive impact on students and their peers.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Saturday, November 9: Sounds of the Stadium, 2-3 p.m., Wayne Performing Arts Center
• Wednesday, November 13: Blood Drive, Aux Gym
• Monday, November 18: Kona Ice Visit, lunchtime

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

📌 Plan ahead! Visit the Wayne High School Event Calendar for the most complete and up-to-date list of upcoming events at Wayne High School.

Weisenborn eighth graders have begun their annual exploratory field trip to the CTC. During this visit, students tour the facility, learn about potential career pathways, and engage in hands-on career activities. They will return to the CTC in 10th grade for another visit to evaluate whether they want to pursue this educational pathway.

Over two afternoons, Weisenborn students participated in the Hardwork Cafe, where over 195 students qualified for this quarterly incentive. These students achieved GPAs of 3.75 or higher and maintained zero behavior referrals. They enjoyed pizza, snacks, and an afternoon of celebration. We look forward to seeing even more students at our second-quarter incentive!

Weisenborn will host its first school dance on Friday, December 6th, open to all seventh and eighth graders. To attend, students must not accumulate more than two referrals between November 1 and December 6. Those who receive RTC or out-of-school suspension will not be permitted to attend. Tickets will go on sale the week of the dance, with discounted prices available for students holding a Renaissance card. We hope to see everyone there!

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, November 13-Thursday, November 14: Career Adventure Day (7th Grade Field Trip)

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

This month, Charles Huber is celebrating our incredible third graders! In Language Arts, they've been exploring the five main animal groups in the animal kingdom. One of their favorite activities involved measuring their own wingspans on chart paper, where they discovered just how large they could spread their "wings." Our top winners proudly measured wingspans of 60 and 61 inches!

In Math, students are mastering multiplication strategies and facts. Mr. Norvell challenges his Math ninjas with fun math riddles each week, and those who submit the correct answers earn a spot on the winner's board.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, November 6: Fall Picture Retake Day
• Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, November 19: Math & Science Night, 6-7:30 p.m.

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

As Monticello celebrated Red Ribbon Week, we were thrilled to welcome Bob Kloos from Cleveland, Ohio, for a proactive bullying prevention assembly called WE FIRST.

Students in kindergarten, first, and second grades discovered the importance of the number three in helping manage their emotions. Third and fourth graders embraced the message that "This is OUR school" and that "If we know better, we should do better." Fifth and sixth graders learned to "watch and move' and how it is always "we," never just "me."

All students joined in singing rounds and received a bracelet featuring "MONTICELLO WE FIRST." It was a delight to see the students singing and participating. Mr. Kloos remarked that Monticello was the best school he had ever visited!

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Thursday, November 7: Fall Family Night & Choir Concert
• Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast (RSVP)
• Thursday, November 14: Monticello Board of Education Spotlight

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

Even though the weather keeps changing and the leaves are falling with brilliant colors of orange, red, and yellow to decorate our school grounds, the academic process here at Rushmore is constant. October was a busy month filled with fun activities and celebrations!

November is an important time for us all to reflect on the many blessings bestowed upon us. I am grateful to be working alongside a staff who show up to work with our students and to do what is best for the kids. They are positive in their interactions with students and comforting and welcoming when students come into the building and throughout the day, making Rushmore a safe space for students. Students are echoing this positivity because of the optimism being spread through the building with student-to-student interactions, staff-to-staff interactions, and most importantly, staff-to-student interactions. A BIG THANK YOU to the staff and students at Rushmore: I am thankful for you!

We are thrilled to announce that our school counselor, Jolene Young, and Rushmore Elementary, were honored with the OSCAR at the All Ohio Counselors Conference on October 29. This prestigious award is given to only 12 school counselors across Ohio each year. The Ohio School Counselor Accountability Report (OSCAR) recognizes our counseling program's outstanding achievements and effectiveness.

This year, Rushmore proudly participated in Unity Day, a national event promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to combat bullying. On October 16, students and staff wore orange to send a clear message: no child should face bullying. Students also took the "anti-bullying pledge" and created links with their names, uniting as a community against bullying.

Kasey the Fire Dog recently visited Rushmore, engaging our K-2 students in an informative assembly about fire safety. It was a valuable and enjoyable learning experience!

We are thankful for the wonderful turnout for our Family Literacy Night at Trunk-or-Treat on October 29! Students enjoyed playing Word Bingo and entering our Raffle. We had fun teaching families how to play literacy games for each grade level. We hope everyone is having fun playing these games and practicing their reading at home.

Continuing our theme of anti-bullying and kindness throughout November, we are excited to launch our Kindness Challenge. Students will be nominated by their homeroom teachers at the end of the month for demonstrating the Warrior Way and performing random acts of kindness. One winner from each homeroom will receive a Build-A-Bear!

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, November 11: Veterans Day School Assembly
• Wednesday, November 13: National Kindness Day
• Wednesday, November 13: Picture Retake Day

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

First graders at Valley Forge are engaged in hands-on learning experiences with Bridges math lessons and workplace activities. Students collaborate with peers to explore multiple strategies while developing key math skills using tools like dominoes and dice.

In Unit 2, they play games with dominoes to enhance their number sense and addition skills. Our first graders enjoy exploring the various games and activities in the math workplaces.

The Bridges math lessons allow students to learn through fun and exploration, helping them acquire essential first-grade math skills.

📅UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast, 9:45 a.m.
• Thursday, November 14: Kona Ice Visit, 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19: Picture Retake Day

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

Wright Brothers Elementary recently hosted its Fall Family Literacy Engagement Night, featuring the theme book "They're Heroes, Too: A Celebration of Community." Students visited various stations to complete literacy activities alongside special guests from the community, including the Huber Heights Fire Division, PAX Leaders, CareSource, the Dogsters, Superintendent Mr. Enix, and School Board member Shannon Weldon. Families also enjoyed popcorn and Kona Ice. It was a wonderful evening that brought families together for literacy activities while providing valuable community resources.

Congratulations to Parker, Miray, Zeke, Mariah, Nylah, Charlie, Oliver, Anh, Zoey, Tilly, Navaeh, Lilly, Avalynn, Miguel, Lera, and Isabella. These students were chosen as Students of the Month for respecting adults, students, and the building. They also respect themselves and are great PAX Leaders.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Thursday, November 7: Picture Retake Day

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

October was a busy month for Studebaker Preschool! Our students are focused on early literacy--learning their letters, distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase, and becoming familiar with letter sounds. They are also counting and beginning to identify the differences between quantities, shapes, and sizes. Students are discussing the weather, seasons, and colors, connecting them to the range of hues that fall is currently putting on display.

Our PTO held "Fall Fun with Grandparents," celebrating our students' biggest fans. Everyone enjoyed a sweet treat while completing a craft activity. Students also participated in our annual Halloween parade through the main hall at Studebaker, where they received goodies from Central Office staff.

As we look ahead to November, which focuses on gratitude, it is important to note that we are tremendously thankful for our preschool parents/guardians. Our families are highly involved and know that educating children is a partnership. We thank you for entrusting us to provide a solid foundation for future academic success. We also appreciate that you are regularly present for your children, and we can't say enough about our devoted PTO of tireless parents/guardians who give us phenomenal support.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, November 6: PTO Meeting
• Thursday, November 7: Fall Picture Retake Day
• Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast
• Wednesday, December 4: Holiday Movie and Fun Night

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday, November 15: 2-Hour Early Release (Midterm)
• Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29: No School, Thanksgiving Recess