Principal Owens Notes

We appreciate all the families that made it to school for parent-teacher conferences. 94% of our families attended and heard great things about their scholars.

The HACS staff does a great job finding way to supplement our Edgenuity learning curriculum. They do many activities in class and visit places in the area to help our scholars engage in their learning. A great example of this is Ms. Boroff taking her Middle School class to the Archway Monument on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Should be a great day!

HACS will be taking a college visit with our all day scholars on Thursday, February 27. We will split between CCC Grand Island and Xenon in Grand Island. We will depart at 9 am and return around 2:30 pm

We have an annual tradition at HACS, the school mural. Olivia will begin leading our scholars who are interested in making our school mural on Tuesday, February 25.

The winter months can be a challenge for our sleep cycle. The lack of sun and cold temperature can cause our mental wellbeing to struggle. A good bedtime routine will help combat this. Many of our scholars struggle in the mornings at HACS to stay awake and engaged. A better sleep cycle can make a world of difference. Check out the following article on Sleep Hygiene.

Starting a new school year can be exciting, but it can also bring new pressures and stress. These coping skills are designed to help you navigate challenges, manage anxiety, and feel more in control. Take a look and see which strategies resonate with you to make this year your most successful yet!

List of 99 Coping Skills

We need to make school attendance a better priority. Most of our scholars are coming everyday and that makes a huge difference in their success. Some still have not "bought in" and are choosing to miss school. We all need to work together to get our scholars to school. Call Mr. Owens, Mrs. Nolan, or Mrs. Evans if we can help get your scholar to school. 308-698-8111.

Just a reminder we will be using a new entry process in the morning at HACS. Students will continue to enter the building and turn in their personal items. They will then go through the metal detector, if the detector goes off they will be checked with the security wand. If they are found to have anything that is not appropriate for school, parents/guardians will be notified. School safety is our #1 priority.

We have met with some of our families on our new Family Educator Together (FET) meetings. The FET is designed to help our scholars with different situations they may be experiencing at home or school. It is a team of school supports, parent/guardians, scholars, and any other resources needed. We want to brainstorm ways to together, find success for your scholar. If you would like to have an FET meeting, please call Mr. Owens for more details. 308-698-8111.

Safe2Help is not a crime-reporting app but a valuable resource for students, parents, and community members to report issues discreetly. It fosters a safe and supportive school environment by enabling reports on a wide range of concerns, including:

• Suicide concerns
• Dating violence
• Fighting
• Bullying
• Sexting
• Depression
• Threats
• Drugs and alcohol

All reports are addressed by trained professionals and/or qualified school personnel, ensuring timely and effective responses to each concern.

We are hopeful that Safe2Help will be embraced by our student population. Our goal is to maintain a school environment where our students feel safe and secure. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our utmost obligation and sincere commitment to our students, staff, and community.

To report a concern, individuals can visit https://safe2helpne.com, call 833-980-7233, or download the Safe2Help Nebraska app. The reporting process is completely anonymous and takes less than five minutes. The Safe2Help hotline, answered 24/7/365 by trained professionals at the Boystown National Hotline, is also available for students seeking assistance for themselves, friends, or family members.