Focus On Education
Brickie Tip #33: Gratitude - The Best Thank You Letter Ever Written in the History of the World - Teacher Appreciation edition
Catch Me at my Brickie Best!
Click here to nominate a Brickie you catch being EXCELLENT ON PURPOSE!
2024-2025 Career Pathway and Course Description Guide
View the HHS Career Pathway and Course Description Guide by clicking here!
*Thank you to Graphic Design student, junior, Rhyan Strick, for designing the cover art for this year's guide!*
HHS Scholarship and Financial Aid Newsletter: May 3 - May 17, 2024
The School Counseling Department at HHS has compiled this newsletter which contains scholarship and financial aid opportunities for our Brickie students. Scholarships that are new to the newsletter will be posted at the TOP: after the new scholarships, they will be listed by order of deadline. Check it out here!
HHS 2023-2024 Career Newsletter #6
Check out the latest issue 2023-2024 career newsletter here! The goal is to show our students how many opportunities are available to them to earn transferrable skills and earn money at the same time!
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council seeks students ages 13-19 with exceptional character to advocate for youth perspectives in city government. Council members will gain insight into municipal government, learn about civic engagement, and inform their peers about council initiatives. Members will engage in community outreach with local organizations and spearhead youth-focused service projects.
Applications can be found at: https://www.cityofhobart.org/560/Mayors-Youth-Council
For questions or more information regarding the Mayor's Youth Council, contact mayorsoffice@cityofhobart.org or call 219-942-6112.
Finishing Strong: The Power of Mindset and Perseverance with Mr. Reno
The Brickie Parent Café is a collection of podcasts for Brickie parents on a wide variety of subjects. Check out this week's featured cast from our Hobart Middle School Dean of Students, Mr. Josh Reno, where he encourages us to finish the school year strong by reminding us about the power of mindset and perseverance.
Indiana Learning Lab Parent and Family Support Hub
The Parent and Family Support Hub is now available in the Indiana Learning Lab. This site features resources to support parents and families of students in preschool through high school. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.
Rose-Hulman Homework Help-Line
Free Homework Hotline and Video chat for students in grades six through 12 covering math and science is provided by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Rose-Hulman has provided this service for more than a decade and asks that the link and homework hotline be shared with math and science departments, students, and parents. Call the Homework Hotline: 1-877-275-7673 or visit http://askrose.org to get started.
SAFE for Lake County
SAFE is an acronym for “Supporting Addiction Free Environments for Lake County” and is Lake County, Indiana’s coalition against substance, use, abuse and misuse in adults and adolescents. Our members consist of both individuals and organizations and make up our THREE PILLARS: PREVENTION (Education), SUPPORT (Treatment & Intervention), and ACCOUNTABILITY (Law Enforcement & Legislation). Please consider joining SAFE’s efforts to combat drug and alcohol abuse and misuse. All residents of Lake County are welcome to participate. Click here to learn more.
SAMHSA National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
The Screenagers Podcast - Ep. 32 : Mean Behind the Screen
Sometimes, gaming is not all fun and games. Foul words and degrading comments are all too common and competitive banter can be ugly when kids and teens play video games together. Check out this week's blog about this episode where Dr. Delaney Ruston talks with Dr. Kishonna Gray, assistant professor of digital studies at the University of Kentucky, who researches various human dynamics that occur during video gaming and shares many insights and solutions on today’s show.
All Pro Dad Podcasts
We’re on a mission to help dads navigate their most challenging parenting problems. Join us as we discuss what has worked for us, tackle scary topics, and learn to love our kids well. We do it all with a combination of humor and humility. If you have more questions than answers, this is the place to be. Today’s the perfect day to become an All Pro Dad. Check out the podcast here!
iMom Podcasts
If you need a mom friend right now, you’ve come to the right place. On iMOM we share ideas, insight, and inspiration. All that happens here, too, by sharing the best kind of stories—mom stories. Check out the podcast here!
How to Report an Absence!
If your child isn't feeling well, please keep him or her at home. You must report the absence to the school before 10:00 AM. Click the link below to learn how to report an absence.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVUSq5USyAh-AwDoDXVhZl-nP83REUqB/view
Do you need assistance with Technology?
Visit www.hobart.k12.in.us/techhelp for information on how to report absences and check grades in Skyward, receive assistance with Canvas, and much more!
To contact our Technology Department, please call (219)942-1388 ext.8963.
Canvas and Skyward
We aim for a great partnership with our parents! That is why we utilize CANVAS and SKYWARD! Learn how to access them both at www.hobart.k12.in.us/partnership
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