Spring picture day is rescheduled for Thursday, February 27th for grades pre-k-4th grade. Students in grades 5 and up may have a picture made with a pre-paid order form. Please see attached form for ordering information!
Hector Public Schools will be in session Friday, February 21st with normal start time. Please call the school if your child or children cannot attend. The following bus routes are changed or will not run:
35 - Turtle - Suzanne Honaker
This route will not run.
43 - Kangaroo - Shannon Pruitt
Broomfield, LaRue Ridge, and Wallace Ridge can meet Mr. Shannon at the end of Broomfield at 7:05 am. Granny Gap and Granny Gap 2 can also meet him there at 7:05.
40 - Duck - Rhonda Bowden
Will not run Baker's Loop, Crites Road, and will not run Lemley Mountain. Will run Tate Cemetery and Yellowrock. Will meet at Rehoboth Assembly of God Church at 7:00.
29 - Lori Cook
Will not run this route.
For the safety of everyone, Hector Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20th, due to the extremely low temperatures tonight and refreezing of current road conditions.
Hector Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19th due to winter weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm. We will keep you updated on any further changes.
Tonight's school board meeting (2/18) has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 20th at 530.
Due to the warning of inclement weather, Hector Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th for the safety of our students and staff. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
Congratulations to the Junior High Quiz Bowl team for placing fourth in the state tournament. They competed against some incredibly smart teams and represented our school and community with respect, pride, and true Wildcat spirit! Team members: Macon Hardaway, Tyner Hettinga, Easton Pruitt, Ridge Wygal, Gus Chisum, and Madeline Baggett.
2024 AP exam news:
Elementary library news:
Last day to order a yearbook with personalization is February 28th.
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The following HHS FBLA students placed in the top 5 of the FBLA District V competition:
(L to R): Ally Backer, Rheanne Mason, Shannon Roe, Jeremiah Cowell, Brinkley Lake, and Julia Clyatt.
This qualifies them to compete at state competition. Way to go, Wildcats!
Please make plans to attend!
Help us celebrate our counselors this week!
Juniors!
HectorJunior High Quiz Bowl team traveled to Bigelow today for the Regional 2A tournament and brought home a second place trophy! Congratulations Madeline Baggett, Tyner Hettinga, Macon Hardaway, Easton Pruitt, Ridge Wygal, and Gus Chisum. Easton was also invited to play in the Junior High Quiz Bowl All-Stars game in May for scoring an average of 90 points per game.
The team will travel to the state tournament in two weeks.
FBLA is taking orders for Valentine's gifts!
The following students traveled to Arch Ford to compete in the regional spelling bee. While they didn't bring home the trophies they represented their school and community with respectfulness, ethusiasm, and integrity. Congratulations to these students: Knox Gray, Melody Mason, Harper McAlister, and Scarlett Clifford.
Congratulations to Pope County Farm Bureau’s December student of the month from Hector  pictured from left to right is Richard Pierce agency manager Pope County Farm Bureau next is Dr. Sean Hettinga superintendent Hector high school next is Tyner Hettinga December‘s student of the month and next to him is Daniel Garcia Agri instructor for the Hector school district. Tyner is a freshman at Hector school and currently is FFA president. He has a strong passion for agriculture with a focus on livestock specifically the life cycle, production and management of chickens and ducks. He is actively involved in land management and conservation efforts dedicating time to improving habitat for deer, ducks and fish. He enjoys gardening where he follows the lifecycle of plants from seed to harvest in addition to his agri interests. Tyner is a member of the Beta Club and plays on the Hector high school golf team. His goal is to pursue a career as a veterinarian, combining his love for animals with desire to contribute to their health and care . His leadership in FFA and involvement in various activities reflect his dedication and ambition. We are so proud of Tyner for doing a great job as your student of the month for December!
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!
