Panther Update - Family Edition #18

Hello All,

Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope your winter break was filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones. As we return to school and kick off the second semester, we’re excited to continue partnering with you to support your student’s learning and growth.

A new semester is a chance to start fresh, set new goals, and embrace new opportunities. Whether it’s improving study habits, diving into a new subject, or building stronger friendships, every day offers a chance to grow. Let’s encourage our students to approach the semester with optimism, determination, and a mindset ready for success.

Our teachers and staff are here to support your students every step of the way. We’re committed to helping them reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of our school community. Together, we can make this semester a positive and rewarding experience for all.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Here’s to a fantastic second semester!

Ms. Janie Ulmer

Interim Principal

We have a large drop off zone between the two orange cones set up at Door 1. Please do your best to pull forward past the front door. This allows at least four or more cars to unload at the same time. Sidewalks are treated to allow students to slowly, yet safety get into the building.

Every year, we gather input from various stakeholder groups about possible revisions to our Student Handbook. Please consider reviewing our current Student Handbook https://www.hseschools.org/about/student-handbooks and offering feedback for enhancement; these suggestions could be revisions, removals, or additions.

If you have suggestions, please feel free to submit them at the links provided below. All feedback is due by Friday, January 24. Thank you for your assistance in this important process!

Parents/Community - Junior High Link: https://forms.office.com/r/s1HXd7MhM1

Parents/Community - Intermediate Link: https://forms.office.com/r/rS34HY0k1J

Attention all 5th and 6th grade mathematicians! Tryout information and permission slips are now available for the 5/6 math bowl team. Tryouts will be held before school on Friday, January 31st in the LGI room. Interested students can pick up a form outside Mrs. Mockler’s classroom (room 220) or from the main office. Forms are due on or before January 29th in order to take part in the tryout. Contact Mrs. Mockler at jmockler@hse.k12.in.us with any questions.

Sign Up Now - Early Bird Spring Sport Registration is Open!

Get ready for an action-packed spring! With 9 sports to choose from, there’s something for every skill level and interest. Early bird registration is now open at myathletics.com and runs through January 31st. Sign up for baseball, softball, soccer, boys and girls' lacrosse, rugby, boys' volleyball, pickleball and track & field. Explore detailed season information here and secure your spot today!

Spring Program Scholarships Available:
Interested in spring program scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families who are on free or reduced lunch within the district can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For spring sports these dates are January 1st – January 31st. Email info@myathletics.com.

Help us create a safe and positive environment for participants, parents, guardians, coaches and referees. When you register with us in 2025, you will sign the following agreement. Just think of the difference we can make TOGETHER.

This night has been specially designed for all parents of students currently in grades 8 through 11, and it actually combines three different events that we’ve historically run – 8th Grade Parent Night, AP & Dual Credit Showcase, and our Course Preview Night – into one, big night.

We will begin the evening with just 8th grade parents at 6:00 pm, and then we invite parents of current 9th, 10th, 11th graders to join us starting at 7:00 pm. The rest of the night is three separate break-out session windows of 30 minutes, where parents can pick and choose sessions that most interest them. The schedule for the night:

• 6:00 – 6:50: 8th Grade Parent Presentation in Auditorium
• 7:00 – 7:30: Breakout session window #1 (parents of current 8th-11th grade students)
• 7:40 – 8:10: Breakout session window #2 (parents of current 8th-11th grade students)
• 8:20 – 8:50: Breakout session window #3 (parents of current 8th-11th grade students)

View the program for the evening to see the different session topics offered during each window. I strongly encourage parents to check out the program in advance so you can make a game plan for how you’ll plan the night. Hard copies of the program will be available at the event.

Additionally, throughout the night, athletic teams will have coaches & team representatives available for questions and grab-and-go information in Café B, and our various performing arts programs – band, orchestra, choir, theatre – will have sponsors available in Aux Gym 1. We also will have teachers & program sponsors for our various dual-credit partners and CTE course offerings in our CCA cafeteria throughout the night.

We believe we’ve put together a program that will benefit all families, so we hope you consider joining us at FHS next Wednesday. Go Tigers!

Kyle Goodwin
Principal (Interim)

Students and Families,

We are excited to welcome you to Hamilton Southeastern High School on Thursday, January 16, 2025, for our annual Course Fair! The Course Fair is a comprehensive event where students and families can learn about our 250+ courses, our wide range of academic opportunities, our specialty programs like AP and dual credit, and much more!

See the attached program for more information and mark your calendars for January 16!

Ms. Stacey Brown

Associate principal

• Fever of 100.4 should stay home for 24 hours and remain home until fever is normal without the use of medication.
• Vomiting should stay home for 24 hours and remain home until vomit free without help of medication.
• Diarrhea should stay home for 24 hours and remain home until diarrhea free without use of medication.

Any injuries that need restrictions from a doctor, please let us know. We are happy to allow students to use elevator and to have a book carrier with a doctor's note showing the restrictions.

It may be beneficial to give your student a pain reliever an hour BEFORE getting braces tightened. It helps keep the pain down and makes their day easier when returning to school.

Another extremely important way for your child to learn and understand conflict resolution is by the adults in their lives modeling those appropriate techniques that were covered this semester. When they see us fail and succeed, they start to see that it is possible, even when it is hard. Child Mind Institute

If your child is withdrawing from Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior High School, please notify the Counseling Department at least two days in advance of your child’s last day. Withdrawal forms must be signed by the parent/guardian.

New this year, we are collecting gently used Panther spirit wear to give to students in need or that move to our school during the year and want something. Please contact Mr. McCord at gmccord@hse.k12.in.us if you are interested in receiving items or have items to donate.

Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP) offers a free weekend snack program for any student attending Hamilton Southeastern Schools who qualifies for the reduced lunch program or has an increased need currently. Snacks are delivered to schools each week and sent home with students. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online at https://forms.gle/ZDZ4mtJ2sXoaRRRx6.

Northview Fishers has a mobile food pantry to serve the Fishers community. Some items available are meat, milk, fresh bakery items, fresh produce, pharmacy, and hygiene products. This resource is available to ANYONE. More information and dates are available at mobilepantry.info.

The 21st Century Scholars program helps eligible students who meet certain high school requirements attend college for free, https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/enroll/.

Hour of Code

If your student missed Hour of Code in December, it is not too late! You can still check out Hour of Code activities here. There are also some Hour of Code resources posted in the Library’s Canvas.

Comic Book in a Day with HEPL

Hamilton East Public Library is hosting their Comic Book in a Day Challenge on January 18. All ages and abilities can participate. Find out more on their website here.

Help us in recognizing and appreciating our talented, hard-working, and dedicated employees by submitting a R.A.V.E. (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Review. All HSE staff members are eligible for nomination and may be recognized multiple times. To submit a R.A.V.E. Review, click here to fill out a quick and easy online form and share why the individual is a 5-Star employee.

Recipients will receive a R.A.V.E. Review window cling to proudly display their nomination in their workspace, a certificate and letter of recognition with their review. Each month, one R.A.V.E. Review recipient will be selected at random by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation for a $100 gift card. Thank you for your support!

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