Derek Arrowood

By Dr. Derek Arrowood Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation In February, our nation celebrated Public Schools Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the essential role public schools play in shaping the lives of young people and strengthening the communities they call home. Yet public schools deserve more recognition than a single week can provide. Strong…

Last Friday, our middle school staff welcomed their children for its annual Staff Bring Your Child to Work Day — a tradition that continues to highlight the family‑centered culture of Hamilton Heights Middle School. This event is a bright spot in the spring, offering students a glimpse into the world of education while celebrating the…

The Kiwanis Club and our Hamilton Heights Key Club Chapter have cooked up something truly fun. Together, they’re hosting a community dance, Dancing with My Hero, this Sunday, March 22, for students and their families in grades K–8. The event features music, face painting, an obstacle course, and plenty of activities to keep families smiling…

Northern Hamilton County Community Partners are working to better understand the childcare and out‑of‑school needs of families across the Hamilton Heights School District. As part of this effort, we are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences related to childcare (ages 0–3), preschool (ages 3–5), and before‑ and after‑school care and out‑of‑school opportunities (ages…

Today kicks off Public Schools Week — a national celebration dedicated to recognizing the essential role public schools play in shaping the lives of young people and strengthening the communities they call home. This week invites us to pause and reflect on the profound impact of public education, not just as a system, but as…

As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary impact our school counselors make across Hamilton Heights each day. Their work reaches far beyond scheduling and guidance—they are essential members of our student support team, helping to create learning environments where every child feels safe, encouraged, and equipped to grow academically,…

As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary impact our school counselors make across Hamilton Heights each day. Their work reaches far beyond scheduling and guidance—they are essential members of our student support team, helping to create learning environments where every child feels safe, encouraged, and equipped to grow academically,…

Welcome to 2026! I hope you and your families enjoyed a restful and joyful winter break. One of the things I love most about education is that we get to celebrate a fresh start twice—once in August and again as we begin the new calendar year. This gives us the opportunity to carry fresh momentum…

Hamilton Heights is proud to honor Mr. Lawrence “Sonny” Beck as our inaugural Distinguished Alumni honoree. A 1958 graduate of Jackson Central High School, Mr. Beck has spent his life growing far more than crops — he has cultivated a legacy of leadership, innovation, and service that has shaped agriculture, education, and the Hamilton Heights…

If you are out and about, be sure to stop by Dark Side Coffee House in Cicero and check out the charming surprise in the back hallway: the Tiny Art Gallery, a creative partnership led by HHHS art teacher Carrie VanAlstine. Inside it sits an even smaller delight — the Teeny Tiny Art Gallery, a…