
Principal Owens Notes
Week 30
March 24-28, 2025
No School at HACS this week due to Spring Break!
School will resume on March 31
Ms. Rhodes named United Way Midlands Shining Star
Ms. Rhodes was selected as the United Way Midlands Shining Star for the month of March. All her time and effort have paid off for our scholars to compete at the state and soon national level for JAG. Wow! What a start to a first year program. Congrats to Ms. Rhodes!!
Jane helps a client at Goodwill Industries on Monday with their nails
Jasper and Viktor help with Bingo at Goodwill Industries
Social Media Apps
Parents, if you need help with some of the more popular social media apps, the following links can help:
State Assessment for Sophomores and Juniors, Tuesday April 8
We will have our required state assessment for our sophomores and juniors on Tuesday, April 8. Testing will be from 8:00 am-Noon for most of our scholars. Some may take longer if they are on extended time. Scholars will have the remainder of the day off after testing. There will be no school on April 8 for our middle level students, 9th graders and Seniors.
HACS scholars paint pottery with our friends from the Homestead House
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99 Coping Skills
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!
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Attendance Counts!
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.
Student Entrance Process
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.
Family Educator Together Meetings
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
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.