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 December. 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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The official Huber Heights City Schools 2025-2026 school year calendar for grades K-12 is now available! Plan ahead by marking important dates, including the first and last day of school, holidays, and breaks.

With snow and freezing temperatures making their way into the forecast, we want to ensure you’re informed about our school closing procedures. In case of inclement weather, Huber Heights City Schools will communicate delays or closures through the following channels:

• Phone, Text, and Email Alerts: Be sure the contact information in your student's FinalForms account is up to date.

• District Website: myhhcs.org

• Huber Heights City Schools Facebook Page: facebook.com/HHCSdistrict

• Local Media Outlets: WDTN-TV2, WHIO-TV7, and WKEF-TV22/WRGT-TV45

We understand that decisions to delay or close school affect your day, and we are committed to making these announcements as early as possible. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

As a reminder, please help your students stay safe when traveling to and from school during winter weather:

• Dress Warm: Encourage students to wear layers, including hats, gloves, and warm coats.

• Walk Carefully: Sidewalks and bus stops may be icy, so encourage children to take their time and watch their steps.

• Stay Visible: Bright or reflective clothing can help drivers see students, especially in snowy or dark conditions.

Stay safe and warm this winter!

Huber Heights City Schools is creating a Military Service Wall of Honor at Wayne High School to recognize graduates who have served in any branch of the military.

If you know a Wayne alum who is currently serving or has served (with an honorable discharge), please visit tinyurl.com/WHSMilitaryAlumni to share their information. Submissions are due by March 1, 2025, and the wall will be unveiled in April 2025.

Let’s work together to honor their service and sacrifices! For questions, contact Jenn Davis at JenniferNDavis@myhhcs.org.

The Warrior Athletics Department has partnered with EP-AP Innovative Solutions and Field Fans to offer personalized Warrior blankets. These blankets are perfect for staying warm and showing off your Warrior pride. Plus, 20% of all sales will support Warrior Athletics.

Visit FieldFans.com to learn more and place your order by December 14 and your personalized blanket will arrive by December 25.

📅 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH MR. ENIX

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

• Friday, December 6: 11:30 a.m., Submarine House (This event was originally scheduled for December 3.)

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your calendar with important dates happening this month.

• Tuesday, December 3: Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Studebaker Preschool
• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Thursday, December 12: Board of Education Regular Business Meeting, 6 p.m., Studebaker Preschool
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

📅 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)

Wayne High School students Skylynn Bush and Tia Daniel have been recognized for their exceptional talent in Montgomery County Environmental Services’ annual Environmental Calendar Contest. Skylynn’s artwork, inspired by the theme “Water is the Mirror of Nature,” was selected as the cover for the 2025 calendar, earning a $2,500 award for Wayne High School. Tia’s artwork was also chosen for the calendar and received the distinguished Sponsor’s Award.

Additionally, Wayne student Andileese Reid has been selected to participate in the Dayton Art Institute’s prestigious Yeck High School Scholarship Program this summer. Chosen through a competitive portfolio process, Andileese will be mentored by artists from the Yeck College Artist Fellowship and will learn various art techniques.

Congratulations to these talented students on their impressive achievements!

Our students wowed the audience in November with three fantastic performances of Clue: High School Edition at the Wayne High School Performing Arts Center.

Wayne High School recently hosted a successful blood drive organized by the National Honor Society. On Wednesday, November 13th, 160 participants registered to donate, including 91 first-time donors. The original goal was to collect 100 units, and the event exceeded expectations by collecting 113 units, surpassing the goal by 13 percent.

Thank you to all the students and staff who participated in this important event. Your donations make a significant impact and help save lives.

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 November 2024 is social studies teacher Mr. Burmeister. This recognition program celebrates our outstanding teachers, who are selected through two rotating methods: students casting votes during lunchtime and teachers nominating their colleagues. This initiative shines a light on our teachers' hard work and their positive impact on students and peers.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, December 11: High School Band Concert, 7-8 p.m.
• Friday, December 13: Pep Assembly
• Monday, December 16: Kona Ice, lunchtime
• Monday, December 16: Wayne Choir Concert, 7-8 p.m., Wayne High School Performing Arts Center

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-Hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Tuesday, December 17-Friday, December 20: Semester Exams
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

📌 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 Junior High celebrated Veterans Day by honoring veterans and their families. The Student Council hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast, where families of veterans enjoyed a meal prepared by students.

Mr. Reigle and Ms. Hardin also worked with the Social Studies Department to create a large American flag backdrop. The display welcomed and recognized veterans connected to our school and community in a special way.

Seventh-grade students visited the Dayton Metro Library for Career Exploration Days, where they learned about different job options for the future.

Students participated in fun, hands-on activities designed to help them explore careers they might want to pursue. It was an exciting way to learn about their interests and the opportunities ahead.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, December 10: Band Concert, 7-9 p.m., Wayne High School Performing Arts Center
• Thursday, December 12: Choir Concert, 7-8 p.m.

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

November was a busy month at Charles Huber Elementary. We held our Fall Book Fair, hosted a Family Game Night, and welcomed several veteran visitors to join us for lunch.

This month, we’re especially proud to highlight our amazing sixth graders and the incredible work they’re doing. Five of our sixth-grade students launched the Charles Huber Post, a student-created newsletter sharing news about events at our school and among their classmates.

Here are some other things our sixth graders have been working on in their classes:

• Social Studies: Students are learning about Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism in their World Religions Unit. This unit helps prepare them for the Ancient Civilizations Unit later in the year.

• Math: Students are sharpening their problem-solving skills with games like RACK-O, which teaches them about probability and number sense.

• Science: Sixth-grade scientists started their mineral unit by researching their birthstones. They’ve been testing and identifying minerals from classroom kits using what they’ve learned.

• English Language Arts (ELA): Students are working on a Mysteries and Investigations Unit. After learning about historical topics like “Yellow Fever,” they are now starting a Sherlock Holmes-themed lesson. Pictured below, students examine clues to solve a mystery.

We’re proud of our students for all of their hard work!

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, December 2-Friday, December 6: PTO's Secret Santa Shop
• Wednesday, December 4-Friday, December 6: Fifth Grade Attends Camp Kern
• Saturday, December 7: Breakfast with Santa
• Tuesday, December 10: Student Council Meeting
• Thursday, December 12: Choir Concert
• Friday, December 13: Kona Ice Visit

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

November was filled with smiles and excitement at Monticello! One of the biggest highlights for the month was our Veterans Day Celebration, sponsored by our Anchored4Life students with help from Ms. Mims, our school counselor. We are so thankful to all the veterans for their service and support of our Monticello community. A special thank-you goes to our guest speaker, John Russell, for helping us honor these heroes.

We hope everyone enjoyed the delicious breakfast, provided by Donut Palace, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Panera, Texas Roadhouse Huber Heights, Kim Barnhart, and the Monticello PTO.

Our teachers continued to work hard all month to make sure students had the best learning experience—while also having fun! One highlight was the Hallway Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge, organized by our School Culture Committee. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Mrs. Burke, who earned the most beads and took home the title! This fun activity brought lots of laughter and helped build a stronger sense of community at Monticello.

Thank you for supporting our school and helping make Monticello a place where Warriors Together, We Win!

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, December 2-Thursday, December 5: i-Ready Reading Testing
• Monday, December 9-Friday, December 13: i-Ready Math Testing
• Saturday, December 14: PTO Winter Market
• Friday, December 20: Kona Ice Visit

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

As we near the halfway point of the 2024-2025 school year, it’s amazing how quickly time is flying! With the Second Quarter concluding on December 20, our students are hard at work reaching their academic goals while eagerly anticipating winter break and the holiday fun we have planned.

The holiday season brings with it a special magic and wonder, and there's no better place to witness it than on the faces of Rushmore students. Stay tuned for all the exciting events we have in store this month, including festive celebrations and a few special visits from Santa at our PTO events!

On behalf of the entire Rushmore staff, I want to extend warm wishes to each and every one of you for the happiest of holidays, a peaceful and relaxing winter break, and a joyous season spent with family and friends. May your holidays be filled with laughter and love.

Our Super Math Masters program continues to grow each week as more students master their multiplication factors from 2-12. Currently, we have nearly 200 Super Math Masters in grades 3-6! Additionally, 40 sixth-grade students have achieved fluency in "Mental Math" and will be recognized for their accomplishments at the December 12 School Board Meeting.

On Friday, November 11, Rushmore hosted a special Veterans Day breakfast to honor our Purple Star and veteran families. The entire school came together for a celebration filled with meaningful moments, including the Student Council leading the Pledge of Allegiance, a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed by a student, heartfelt student poem tributes, an inspiring speech by guest speaker Major Tracy Baker, recognition of veterans and active-duty service members, a POW/MIA tribute table, and an art walk. It was a memorable event that highlighted the importance of gratitude and respect for our nation’s heroes.

Ms. Miller’s Environmental Club has launched its recycling program and is also preparing for an upcoming recycled art show—stay tuned for more details! Meanwhile, the Student Council is spreading holiday cheer by organizing a canned food drive to support the Foodbank. We are proud of our students’ hard work and dedication in academics, events, and extracurricular activities!

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Friday, December 13: Polar Express with Santa, 5-7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 14: Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m.-noon
• Friday, December 20: Holiday Program, 9:45 a.m.
• Friday, December 20: Holiday Parties (K-3)

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

Valley Forge Elementary recently hosted its annual Veterans Day Breakfast to honor the brave family members of our students who have served in the military. The event began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a warm welcome from Principal Rebecca Molfenter. Third-grade students performed a patriotic song, and everyone enjoyed breakfast together, providing a chance for veterans and students to connect and share stories.

Special thanks to Mrs. Julie Carter, guidance counselor, for organizing the event; Mrs. Katie Nugent, art teacher, for helping students create decorations; and Mrs. Taylor Bergman, music teacher, for the wonderful performance. We also appreciate all the staff who contributed to making the event a success.

Valley Forge Student Council recently completed their annual food drive, which ran from November 5-18. The collected items were donated to the St. Peter Food Pantry, which supports many families in the Huber Heights community. Mrs. Sam Leybourne, Student Council advisor, shared, “Our students really shine through service projects that help our community. It is so wonderful to see students get excited about helping others! We look forward to other service projects next month!”

Next month, Valley Forge will be collecting books and toys to benefit children at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

📅UPCOMING EVENTS

• Thursday, December 5: Second and Third Grade Holiday Concert
• Saturday, December 7: Pancake Man Breakfast and "Cocoa and Cookies" Event

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

This month, Wright Brothers Elementary celebrated veteran and active military parents with a special breakfast and a heartfelt clap-out in their honor. We also hosted "Donuts with Dads/Male Role Models". We are grateful for the wonderful community at Wright Brothers and wish everyone a safe and relaxing winter break.

Congratulations to Noah, Harley, Skylar, Charlotte, Ava, Doran, Cesar, Alice, Tamar, Genevieve, Autumn, Ariyanna, Baylee, Mya, and Ava. These students were chosen as Students of the Month for demonstrating sympathy and empathy in their interactions with peers and staff.

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: Two-hour Early Release (Professional Development)
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter

As we close out the first semester, the Studebaker staff is reflecting on the successes we’ve achieved so far this school year. Our families have consistently supported various activities, including visits to the Huber Heights Branch Library, Preschoolers in the Park, Fall Fun with Grandparents, our Veterans Day Breakfast, and a trip to RollHouse. Parents and guardians have also actively participated in conferences and meetings to discuss their children’s education.

Thanks to the strong collaboration between our staff and families, many students can now identify their names, read sight words, identify days of the week, months, holidays, and use appropriate weather terms. Students are also writing, counting, sorting, categorizing objects, and identifying shapes. Some are even beginning to add and subtract!

In the coming year, our staff will continue focusing on building the foundational skills necessary for future academic success. Our goal is to ensure that our preschoolers are more than prepared when they enter kindergarten.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, December 4: Holiday Movie and Fun Night
• Friday, December 20: Holiday Party for Students

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, December 4: No School for Preschoolers
• Friday, December 20: End of Second Quarter
• Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3: No School, Winter Recess
• Monday, January 6: No School, Teacher Work Day
• Tuesday, January 7: Start of Third Quarter