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!
HHS senior Lane Horn was honored tonight by the school board with the Bravery Award for his actions during a medical emergency on his bus route. We are so proud of you, Lane!
Bus Route Families: Students who ride the bus could be delayed by a few minutes due to students returning later than expected from a field trip. Thank you for understanding.
It is that time of year again! If you are interested in sponsoring a child for Christmas, please reach out to one of our counselors at the contacts below.
High School: 479-284-3536
Elementary School: 479-284-3586
elysha.wilson@hectorschools.net
cassidy.childress@hectorschools.net
brooke.taylor@hectorschools.net
The Senior High Band participated in Arkansas Tech University’s Band Member for a Day program. Students spent the day touring the campus and practicing with the band. Then they joined the Band of Distinction both during the halftime performance and on the sidelines during the game.
Reminder: Picture re-take day is Tuesday, November 5th! See attached order form for pre-order information!
5th-12th Red Ribbon Week is next week!
School day portrait re-takes/make-ups will be on Tuesday, November 5th. Please see attached flyer for details!
Ag Mechanics at Arkansas State Fair
