Thursday afternoon bus routes - Baker’s Loop will meet at Rehoboth Church at 415. We will be at the end of Mt. Vernon road at 425. That’s the only changes for this afternoon. Friday morning route updates will be sent later today.
Congratulations to these students! Go, band!
UPDATE: 6:00 pm - The snow routes will remain the same for tomorrow morning (Thursday). We are hopeful the warmer weather over the next two days will positively impact our road conditions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Join us for basketball homecoming on Friday, January 17th at 5:30! Our senior teams will then take on JC Westside, starting with senior boys at 6:00! Go Wildcats!
The bus routes for this afternoon (Wednesday, January 15th) will be the same as they were this morning. We are driving roads later this evening to determine Thursday, January 16th morning routes and will keep you updated with any changes.
January is School Board Recognition Month!
Join us in celebrating the incredible dedication and hard work of our School Board members who go above and beyond to support our schools and community. These leaders make vital decisions, set policies, and champion student success every day.
Thank you to our amazing School Board:
📌 Carolyn Cook, President
📌 Katie Baker, Vice President
📌 Russell Hill, Secretary
📌 Hunter Huffman, Board Member
📌 Misty Barnett, Board Member
Your commitment and leadership make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community. We are grateful for all you do! #GoCats!
Updated bus routes for Wednesday, January 15th. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to monitor the road conditions.
Bus #40 (the Buttermilk Route) is running behind schedule this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to get students to school safely.
Due to remaining ice on the roads, buses will run alternative snow routes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14th. Please see the attached picture for full details. If your child is unable to make it to school, please send a note with them the following day, and we will not count it against them.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety during this winter weather. Stay warm and safe!
Important weather update:
Hector Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9th, and Friday, January 10th, due to inclement weather. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority.
Please stay safe over the next few days. We will provide updates as needed through our usual communication channels.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawn Hettinga
Superintendent
Happy 2025, Hector families! We are excited to see our students back tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8th.
As we dive into the new semester, remember that winter weather can sneak up on us. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date so you don’t miss any important updates. In the event of school closures or delays, we will notify parents/guardians using the phone numbers we have listed, the school website (hectorschools.net), our social media (Hector Public Schools Facebook), and through local and state news outlets. Student safety is our number one priority, and we will do our best to ensure that the school community's needs are met.
Warmly,
Dr. Shawn Hettinga
Superintendent, Hector School District
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Congratulations to our Hector Wildcats! New Year Bash champions!
Special thanks to Ms. Rohr, Dr. Hettinga, and Melody Crane for coming and making elephant toothpasted with the PreK class!
Join us for a night of music and holiday cheer!
Congratulations to these students for placing in the top five in the spelling bee. The top five for the fourth and fifth grade bee are: Scarlett Clifford (1st), Knox Gray (2nd), Kate Dodson (3rd), Langston Purtell (4th), and Anna Kate Heinzen (5th). The top five for the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bee are: Harper McAlister (1st), Melody Mason (2nd), Charles Kempis (3rd), Landon Freeman (4th), and Gus Chisum (5th). Go, W-I-L-D-C-A-T-S!
Mrs. Quain's Advanced Programming students participated in the Flagriculture event at Arch Ford Educational Cooperative today. Super proud of their performance!
Financial aid night information
Ms. Savage's 4th period Foods class prepared and ate Thanksgiving dinner today. They did a great job! So proud of them!
