Be sure to go listen to this week's podcast where I talk with Mr. Miller and three of his writing students about their interests and experiences with writing. I apologize for the sound quality. Persevere. It is worth it as they share interesting information.
Join the Wiley and Holcomb Elementary teachers and staff with the fun!!!!!
A big shout out and great big THANK YOU to Kari Dreiling VanPelt for all your hard work with the book fair! If it wasn’t for you we wouldn’t have this opportunity! The book fair is an opportunity to get books into our families homes and books for our classrooms and libraries! We appreciate you and your long hours and hard work. Thank you also to the parents that supported the book fair as well. Delaina Hammond and Haleigh Kells
The first grade field trip was a huge success today! The kids all enjoyed learning about stores. Hearing the owners talk about what they sell, how to come up with a store name, and the most important thing you can do when running a store: Be Happy! After playing at the park, working out at Fit Body, drinking some yummy juice from Roots, and doing some yoga the kids had an ice cream cone from Traditions. I’d say it the best Friday yet! 😊
Please join us!!!!
Be sure to go read this month's letter exploring our Early Childhood program expansion. You might even learn something about the ravages of syrup of ipecac. True story!
Today is a great day to be a Little Longhorn! Happy Halloween Everyone!
Be sure to listen to this week's podcast. I talk with Kelly Tichenor about the special programming we provide throughout the district. Listen in to hear about the great deal of deep dive work that takes place to provide for our students.
@HolcombFootball JV game at Ulysses is at 6 PM today instead of 5 PM #LonghornVIP
This photo is from the October Soup with the Superintendent event. The participants are randomly chosen and enjoy home made soup and sandwiches.
Be sure to go listen to my conversation with Sam Mesa, the USD 363 Transportation Director. It really is amazing the amount of work that goes into making sure our student get to and from school safely. :-)
Be sure to go listen to this week's Podcast where I talk with Jenna Johnson about the counseling program at the high school. Lots of VERY important work taking place.
Lifetouch Pictures will be here within the next few days. We will have retakes on October 30th. The calendar says October 22nd. Please know this is incorrect.
Also, Parent Teacher Conferences are next week. Notes and messages have gone home for parents to schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher. We hope to see you there!
Book Fair will be here before we know it.
Please consider signing up for the eWallet if you are NOT able to attend the fair with your child. eWallet will save the kids from the chance of LOST money.
Hope to see you at the fair Thurs. Nov. 7th and Fri. Nov. 8th https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?webUrl=holcombelementaryschool2
Dig Pink Night at HHS Volleyball!!
It’s been a busy month at the elementary schools!!!
Be sure to enjoy the latest Superintendent Podcast - Mrs. Novack explores the expansion of the Early Childhood program, particularly the new Parents as Teachers Program.
HES and WES students learn about fire safety and what it means to be a fire fighter during Fire Safety Week.
Great concert tonight by 7-12 students!
USD 363 would like your feedback on our new online enrollment process. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey so that we may improve the process for the coming years. https://forms.gle/CDzhK7rLy2rfbwjBA
Please tune in to this week's podcast. Mr Helton talks about the various initiatives and relationship building taking place at the middle school. Good stuff.
Be sure to go listen to this week's Podcast. I talk with Ms. Randi Thyne about her acclimation to being a new, full-time principal. You'll find this on the Superintendent's page.
Check out my latest letter on the Superintendent's page where I explore decision making and the motivation behind those decisions. Once again lessons learned the haaaard way... :-)
Looking forward to the Longhorn Festival tonight. We are ALL Longhorns!
Please make plans to attend the Longhorn Festival on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The Festival will be held at the Holcomb High School from 5:30 pm to
8:30 pm
Check out the fall homecoming website for homecoming court and high school spirit day pictures.
https://sites.google.com/usd363.com/fhoco19
Attendance matters! Thank you for placing importance on being at school every day.
Your 2019 Fall Homecoming court! #LonghornVIP
Congrats to @holcombvbsb on a 4-1 2nd place finish at @USD482Dighton VB tourney!! #LonghornVIP
We had a HornsUp award given today to Oz and BMac for helping Raiden and Michael out in Art class #goingaboveandbeyond #LonghornVIP
Please check out the latest Letter to the Community from the Superintendent - "The ONLY Two Things I Control... Or, A Man and His Piglet..."
Holcomb JV wins over Scott City 18-6
If you are NEW to the Holcomb School District use this snapcode to enroll your student online https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=20243&culture=en ***NEW STUDENTS ONLY***
Students in 5th grade were excited to learn about archaeology, anthropology, and flintknapping from Keith Foster. To be able to SEE what they are learning about in social studies helps bring it to life for our students!
Be sure to go to the Superintendent's page to hear this week's podcast where I interview Mr. Johnson, the high school principal, about the different use of time and how that will advantage our students. It is pretty interesting.
Flex Mod days allow for students to work with depth and real world situations! #LonghornVIP
Be sure to go to the Superintendent's Page to read the latest letter about the upcoming Second Annual Longhorn Festival. It should be a GREAT time for all Longhorns, big and small. :-)
HMS will be hosting an early parent-teacher conference night on Tuesday, September 17 from 4-8 PM for families to come in and touch base early in the year. Traditional October conferences will still occur. Please check your e-mail for more information or call us at 620-277-2699.
Lisa Knoll from KDOT presented Road Safety to the students at Holcomb Elementary. She also discussed a poster contest where the winner could receive a new bike! Remember to stay safe walking, in the car or on your bike!
Meet our HES teachers new to the district! Shellie Christensen is our new Title/ESL teacher. Mary Jo Castillo is our new 4th grade teacher. Shelly Eslinger is our new 3rd grade teacher! We are happy they are in Holcomb!
Longhorn week at a Glance!
Fifth grader leaders raising the flags at Holcomb Elementary. This is one of the ways our 5th grade students take a leadership role in our school.
Be sure to go to the latest Superintendent Podcast to hear information about the School Nurses and all they do to help ensure student success here in the Land of the Longhorns!
Wiley Elementary teachers are being students today! Gayla Lohfink is guiding them through professional learning.
Be sure to go to the Superintendent's page to read this week's letter. You are ALL invited to a Community Meeting to discuss various initiatives in the district AND to discuss the idea of building an in-door aquatic center here in Holcomb.
Great things are happening at Wiley and Holcomb Elementary! We miss you when you are gone. See the link below for an article about the importance of attending school! http://absencesaddup.org/importance-of-school-attendance/#
Check out this week's activities for HHS
Please be sure to go to the Superintendent's page to read this week's letter: "A Reflective, Fail-Friendly Environment." It will change your life. Okay, maybe not, but it is still worth the read. :-)
HHS Volleyball has 35 girls out and are getting ready for a great season! #LonghornVIP
Coverage of the first two days of this year's flex-mod: https://longhorn.news.blog/2019/08/29/flex-day-frenzy/
Be sure to go the Superintendent's page to listen to the latest Podcast where I interview Stan Kennedy about teaching in Holcomb for the past 39 years and the energy surrounding the idea of building an in-door aquatic center here in Holcomb! Interesting information.
Check out the new turf going down in wrestling/PE classroom! #LonghornVIP
Breaking out in World History today! #LonghornVIP
Be sure to go to "2019-2020 Superintendent Letters" to read the latest: Shoes and socks...
Go to Explore, Superintendent, Superintendent Podcast to hear our latest offering "August 20 - Exciting Things"
PLEASE JOIN BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
DEANA NOVACK
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019
Please join us Monday, August 19, for Bring School Supplies to School at 5:30pm and Popsicle's on the Playground (Wiley) at 6:00pm at both Wiley and Holcomb Elementary!
See you at our K-5 Back to School Night! We can’t wait!
If you are new to the Holcomb School District use this snapcode to enroll your student online https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=20243&culture=en *NEW STUDENTS ONLY*
School supply lists can be found at
https://sites.google.com/usd363.com/usd363enrollmentinformation/home
Box Tops just made life easier for all of us. Please read this for details.
We’re thrilled to announce Holcomb Unified
School District 363’s new app! Access sports scores,
cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency
notifications! Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/2PJ1fD2 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2PL2mCg.
The HHS boys of summer! #LonghornVIP
A lot of movement on building the new front office this week!!#LonghirnVIp
Taking it all in at SWPRSC day 2 of instructional coaching #LonghornVIP
Enrollment is scheduled for August 8th at Holcomb Elementary School. Visit our enrollment page for more information. https://sites.google.com/usd363.com/usd363enrollmentinformation/home
Welcome to the Wiley Elementary! We hope you have had a great summer! Watch for upcoming events.
We are missing your smiling faces at Holcomb Elementary but we hope you are having a wonderful summer!
Check out updates to construction on the HS front office! #LonghornVIP
Holcomb Middle School will keep regular office hours of 9 AM to 3 PM throughout the month of June. HMS will be closed the week of June 17-21 and for the month of July. HMS office hours will resume at 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 1.
It's a great day at USD 363 Holcomb School District!
Maci K and River A were crowned Prom King and Queen! Lauren J and Kobe H were crowned Prom Prince and Princess!
Don't forget to listen to last months Superintendent Podcast!
Use this link to keep up-to-date: https://www.usd363.com/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/5bd1c95088dcc/opinion_podcast%20%20Second%20Grade.m4a