Derek Arrowood
Recognizing Our Staff at the End of Another Year
A special part of bringing the school year to a close is our annual End of Year Employee Recognition Breakfast to celebrate our retiring staff, recognize service milestones, and commend our HHSC Building Support Staff and Teachers of the Year. This year we had over 200 current and past staff in attendance! I would like…
Read MoreReflections and Updates with Dr. Arrowood
As our school year draws to a close and we prepare to celebrate the 57th graduating class of Hamilton Heights, I can’t help but think about the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas last week. A community is devastated, and families are in mourning because of this senseless act of violence. Our…
Read MoreArrowood Extolls HHSC Teachers and Students
It’s my distinct pleasure to announce Hamilton Heights School Corporation’s Building Level Teachers of the Year! This year’s recipients are Chelsea Kleyla (HHES), Jeff Beechler (HHMS), and Elisa Garcia (HHHS). One of these educators will be selected to represent Hamilton Heights at the Indiana Teacher of the Year competition in the fall. The winner will…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Week and Upcoming HHSC Events
This is Teacher Appreciation Week. A week hardly seems like enough time to recognize our educators for all they do and the incredible impact they have on a child’s life. Teaching has never been more important or challenging. I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for the caliber of educators, principals, instructional assistants,…
Read MoreDr. Arrowood’s Spring Update
Welcome back! I hope everyone was able to take advantage of spring break to rest, re-energize, and are ready to finish the semester strong. The next six weeks will be a flurry of activity including spring sports, testing, awards, recognitions, prom, art shows, concerts, and graduation among a few. A couple of calendar items to…
Read MoreAs Spring Blooms, So Do Our Students
When spring arrives, and everything starts to bloom outside, inside I marvel at how our students at every level bloom. Like the flowers and trees, each bloom at their own pace – some early, some late – but all grow and flower in their own vibrant way. Everywhere I look, I see opportunities to nurture,…
Read MoreArt, Music, Helping Students Grow
This is National Youth Art Month (YAM). The YAM program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including problem solving, creativity, observation, and communication. I want to give a shout out to our amazing art educators, Taylor Myers (HHHS), Erin Goodman (HHMS) and Cheri Trachtman (HHES)…
Read MoreStudent Successes Result of Community
Starting this Saturday, FFA chapters around the country will celebrate National FFA Week. This weeklong recognition gives us the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our FFA while educating the public about the tremendous impact of agriculture in our daily lives. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the…
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