Hampton-Dumont Community School District

EXCELLENT work last night by our All-State Individual Speech participants, at dessert theatre! Thank you to all who showed up to watch and support. GOOD LUCK today at All-State Speech! GO BULLDOGS

Our American history class taught my Ms. Millard and Mrs. Osborn ventured to the courthouse today! They were able to work through a mock trial, in a formal setting, expose kids to both the prosecuting and defense attorneys, while also having a jury! What a unique opportunity! Go Bulldogs!

Today our juniors, a few seniors, listened to Carter Husley as he sang, and talked about Financial Literacy! A good way to break up the day, and another voice helping our kids into the future.

On Tuesday night, our ProStart team provided a showcase to families! The culinary demonstrated their ability to cook a full meal, and plate within one hour using only two burners! It was INCREDIBLE! Then we were able to hear from the management team about their plans and WOW, just WOW - these kids (and their leader) are AMAZING! We are looking forward to their competition next week! #BulldogProud

Jazz Band competed in Clear Lake yesterday! Mr. Kurth is awaiting results but as always proud of our Bulldogs!

UPDATE: Conferences are on THURSDAY (March 2) and TUESDAY (March 7). Sorry for any confusion! What: Parent/Teacher Conference When: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Why: 9th - 11th graders will be choosing courses for the 23-24 school year. This will be your BEST opportunity for course sign-up, so don’t miss out. Seniors will also need to come to work on graduation progress. How: Link to sign up for a time is: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/HDConferences *Please sign up with your student’s Advisor. You are also welcome to meet with individual instructors.

It's FFA WEEK! Take a look at the great things happening here from our FFA Program. Just another opportunity to get involved! #BULLDOGPRIDE

What: Parent/Teacher Conference When: Tuesday, March 2, 2023 Thursday, March 7, 2023 Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Why: 9th - 11th graders will be choosing courses for the 23-24 school year. This will be your BEST opportunity for course sign-up, so don’t miss out. Seniors will also need to come to work on graduation progress. How: Link to sign up for a time is: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/HDConferences *Please sign up with your student’s Advisor. You are also welcome to meet with individual instructors.

The following students performed the selection "And" by Alan Haehnel in the Reader's Theatre category: Kaden Eilderts, Kodey Eilderts, Katie Hilton, Avalynn Hobson, Joseph Hutera, Rylee Keehn, Remington Powers, Emily Rodriguez, Isaac Sauke, Paige Stickelmeyer and Grant Subbert. Speech coaches are Emileigh Eilderts, Wendy Buseman, Sam Magner and Jim Davies "The students gave a very moving and powerful performance." stated Coach Davies. "It was their best performance of the season!" A Reader's Theatre group performs a presentation of a work, read from a script; There are no props. Scripts required. Up to fifteen students may participate. Performance not to exceed 25 minutes. Approximately 24,000 students started at the district level from 466 school memberships. Approximately 1,800 students from 123 Iowa high schools earned the right to be named as Outstanding Performers.

GOOD LUCK to our All-State Speech group, AND, as they head to ISU tomorrow to compete! The group includes. Kaden Eilderts, Emily Rodriguez, Rylee Keehn, Joseph Hutera, Grant Subbert, Avalynn Hobson, Isaac Sauke, Remington Powers, Paige Sticklemeyer, Katie Hilton, and Kodey Eilderts. LET'S GO BULLDOGS!

We have several students who were chosen to have their artwork displayed at the North Iowa Student Art Show, at the Clear Lake Arts Center. The display of student artwork from all over north Iowa is available for viewing through March 18. See attached flyer!

WOW! What a CONCERT! Last night, our high school (9-12) instrumental pops concert was incredible! We have some truly talented and hard working kids. Huge shoutout to them and their performance last night.

SHOUT OUT to our HONOR BAND participants from last weekend at UNI. These students who represented the HD CAL high school band at the Northern Festival of Bands held at UNI last weekend. They rehearsed throughout Friday and Saturday and performed a concert on Saturday afternoon. They were joined by some of the finest musicians in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. They were able to work with UNI faculty as well as guest conductors Reginald McDonald from Tennessee State University and Celine Pellmont from Mulhouse, France. GO BULLDOGS!

Mark your calendars for our Spring Vocal Concerts! 4th & 5th grade Concert-- April 13 @ 7:00 2nd & 3rd Grade Concert-- April 20 @ 7:00 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert-- April 27 @ 7:00

Last week (Feb. 6-10) was National School Counselor week. We have two amazing counselors here at H-D! THANK YOU Mrs. Krull, and Mr. Carr for ALL you do for our kids, staff, and community! Truly represent #BulldogPride

EXCELLENT concert on Monday night put on by our high school vocalists! This was a soul-filling night! GREAT WORK BULLDOGS!

GOOD LUCK to all of our activities today! State Speech in Waterloo, Wrestlers here at the Deike Duals! #GOBULLDOGS

We had four (4) students who had their artwork selected to displayed in the Jordan Creek Mall for Youth Art month! They are Rylee Keehn, Carlie Franke, Alexis Sosa, and Alexa Castillo! We have so many great kids doing so many great things! It's always a GREAT day to be a #Bulldog

Three students from H-D were accepted into the Macnider Show in Mason City, IA. This art will be displayed in March at the museum with other students from northern Iowa. Addison Gorder- 2nd Grade- Snowy Owl with Santa Hat Gio Aguilar- 2nd Grade- Snowday Self-Portrait Garrett Ellingson- 3rd Grade- Birch Trees Landscape One student was selected for Youth Art Month from Southside. Rhowyn Byrnes created a snowy owl piece that will be displayed at Jordan Creek in Des Moines, IA for the entire month of March with others selected from around the state.

LOTS of GREAT things going on over this last week! Speech sent 14 of 18 groups onto state (Feb. 4 in Waterloo). We had three (3) NCC conference wrestling champs. And then we had six (6) kids selected for Meistersinger Honor Choir: Ben Baird, Jason Cady, Esmeralda Calles, Colleen Pals, Katie Hilton, and Avalon Hobson (not pictured Colleen Pals). GREAT WORK ALL BULLDOGS! #BULLDOGPRIDE