Welcome to The Warrior Pride, a monthly enewsletter from Huber Heights City Schools
June 1, 2015
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Board of Education Meeting
June 11

VISION
Learning today, prepared for tomorrow--Warrior Pride
MISSION
Empowering our students to be academically and socially prepared for their futures through the support of excellent teachers and staff, families, and community partners.
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Welcome!
 
Welcome to the Warrior Pride, our enewsletter to share current news and events with our community. Thank you for your support of our Warriors!

HHCS celebrates retirees
 
This month, Huber Heights City Schools bid farewell to its retiring staff. We will miss our colleagues, most of whom have devoted their careers to the education and care of Huber Heights students. Please join us in congratulating these world-class professionals and wishing them a happy retirement!

2015 Retirees

Mary Berger
Stephen Circle
Kimberly Cooper
Karen DePinto
Linda Dennis
Vicki Dudis
Kathleen Durig
Linda Fisher
Ann Ganson
Laurie Hawkins
Pam Henseler
Susan Hergenrather
Ruth Hogsten
Kathy Kleiser
Katherine McCarthy
Mary Ann Moore
Melissa Page
Carolyn Pytel
Jayne Risner
Dale Robbins
Karen Shank
Rebecca Wells
Dena Wilson
Elaine Stewart
Anthony Ferrara
Selena Crace
Peggy Huls
Patty LaRoe
Verna Pietrzak
Vicki Rhea



School's in session ... for teachers!
 
School is out, but many of our staff members are already getting ready for class ... their own! Throughout the summer, Huber Heights City Schools teachers and support staff stay busy honing their skills, catching up on new trends in education and technology, and learning about best practices. While staff members have a host of places they can go for professional development, our district offers several courses throughout June and July, including:
  • Differentiation in High School Mathematics
  • Meeting the Needs of Gifted Students, Grades K-6
  • Teaching Science, Grades 4-8 and 9-12
  • Improving Reading Comprehension: Online Tools
  • Exploring New Google Classrooms
Our teachers and staff will have lots to share with students next fall!
Wayne High School
Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

On May 24, the Wayne High School Class of 2015 proudly received their diplomas, turned their tassels, and prepared to take on the world. Throughout the ceremony, which was held at the Ervin J. Nutter Center at Wright State University, WARRIOR PRIDE was on display! Our valedictorian, salutatorian and class speakers spoke on the value of being a Warrior--more specifically, a Wayne Warrior.  The highlight of the ceremony was Will Allen, our keynote speaker.  Mr. Allen was a Wayne graduate, Class of 2000, who now plays football for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. Allen is also the founder of the Will Allen Foundation and our Quest program at Wayne High School. Once again, the audience heard loud and clear - Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!  

Please join us in congratulating these Proud Warriors on their numerous accomplishments!

 

Here is the Class of 2015, by the numbers:

  • 392 Graduates
  • 44  Honors Diplomas
  • 62  Honors Cord Recipients
  • 67  Academic Certificate Recipients (for students who earned a 3.5 or higher GPA during the first three quarters of the year)
  • 91  Blood Cord Recipients (for students who donated blood at least 3 times this year)
  • 2  Students had Perfect Attendance all Four Years at Wayne
  • 1  Student had Perfect Attendance this Year

 

Class of 2015 earns more than $5 million in scholarship offers

On May 19, approximately 20 seniors were recognized for academic achievement at Wayne High School's Annual Senior Awards Ceremony. In addition to recognition of our two top graduates by Huber Heights Mayor Tom McMasters, eleven students were recognized as the top students by various departments, myriad local scholarship sponsors were on hand to present scholarships ranging from $500 to $8,000 each, and two seniors received ROTC scholarships from the United States Army.  Finally, it was announced that this class of seniors reported a total of just over $5,324,000 in scholarship offers.  

Wayne AFJROTC participates in Dayton Honor Flight reception

Earlier this month, the Wayne High School AFJROTC participated in another Honor Flight Dayton reception at Dayton International Airport. Honor Flight Dayton's mission is to take veterans of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and terminally ill veterans of any armed conflict to see their national memorials in Washington, D.C. These trips are provided at no cost to all qualified veterans and include airfare, bus transportation in D.C., meals, tee-shirts, and disposable cameras. Wayne AFJROTC, in addition to veterans-based organizations, line the airport corridor with proud family and friends who help welcome back almost 100 veterans from their  long day at our nation's capital. Wayne participates at each Honor Flight by providing a Color Guard and Flag Line for the reception.

 
Weisenborn Junior High
Incentive program encourages students to do their best

One of the activities that Weisenborn does to energize students to do their best on the test is an incentive reward program. Students earn tokens toward a drawing by doing two things:

  1. Being in attendance/on time for their scheduled test day
  2. Giving their best effort on the test.

At the conclusion of testing, students are randomly drawn by team (e.g., 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B). The prizes awarded were a $50 dollar gift card or a season pool pass to the YMCA Aquatic Center.

 

May test incentive winners: Seth Marks, Josh Joye, Kaylin Sam, Mackenzie Gross, Taryn Sachen, and Alexis Lock.
May Hard Work Cafe Winners

Congratulations to the May members of the Hard Work Cafe!  The Hard Work Cafe recognizes students who have shown improvement in grades and/or effort, submitted outstanding reports or projects, demonstrated improvement in behavior, or exemplified positive conduct (such as respect, kindness, and positi ve de cision-making). At the end of the month, the staff lounge is transformed into a student-centered VIP room to honor these students.

This month's winners are: Jalen Alexander , Ariel Baker , Cameron Fletcher , Audrie Goffinet , Katie Greene ,
Kaniya McGowan
, Rainey Messenger , Tyler Stevens, and 
Tyler Williams. Way to go! 

 

Valley Forge Elementary
Field Day combines fun with contests of skill

Valley Forge celebrated the end of the year with a Field Day that challenged students with fun games of skill and endurance. It was a great way to send off students to a busy summer! Thank you to everyone who participated to make the day a success. 
 

Charles H. Huber Elementary
Spring Picnic welcomes students, families

  

The Charles Huber PTO hosted its annual free Spring Picnic on the afternoon of May 5. This is one of the school's best attended events of the school year. There were cool critters, balloon toys, cotton candy, three bouncy houses/ slides, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and more. Fourteen raffle baskets were donated by Charles Huber students, generating more than $600, which paid for the majority of the picnic.Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make this event special, and to all of our families who joined us for a wonderful afternoon! 

   



Monticello Elementary
Monticello welcomes families

 

 Monticello hosted two family events on April 16.  In the morning, the school hosted its annual "Donuts with Dads" breakfast event.  There was a record turnout and guests were treated to doughnuts and beverages that were served by the Monticello staff. In the evening, all families were invited to  attend "Monticello Movie Night."  Families gathered in the gymnasium and watched the film "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." The event was a great success and Monticello looks forward to making Movie Night an annual tradition!

 


Rushmore Elementary
Warrior Pride on display during Spirit Week

  

Rushmore students showcased their Warrior Pride during spirit week this month. All Rushmore students enjoyed a week of Crazy Socks, Wacky Hair, and Twin Day, too, as well as a "Day at the Beach" themed Field Day! We are proud of our students and their hard work this year! 

 

 

Wright Brothers Elementary
Great turnout for Wright Brothers Family Picnic and Book Fair Night
 

On May 14, Wright Brothers held a Family Picnic and Book Fair Night. Families enjoyed hot dogs, chips, and drinks on the playground and then got to browse great book selections at the Book Fair! Participation was tremendous as more than 400 students and family members attended. The highlight of the evening was the opportunity for students to purchase water balloons and throw them at Principal Holloway! The event raised more than $400, and all proceeds were donated to Relay for Life. A great time was had by everyone, even Mr. Holloway!


 

Studebaker Preschool
Preschool  students enjoy Fun Day treat

This spring the preschool classes participated in a cookie dough fundraiser. As a reward, they were all given the opportunity to go to the main gym for Fun Day activities. Students spent about an hour going from bouncy house, to slide, to obstacle course. By the end of the day, they were exhausted, as were the parent volunteers who helped man the fun houses and popcorn machine. Thank you to everyone who shared their time to make this fun event special for our preschool students! 

 


Preschool Class of 2015 celebrates graduation

Between May 19 and May 21, 96 preschoolers graduated from Huber Heights City Schools' Integrated Preschool. Next year they will be kindergarten students in our elementary buildings.

Parents, grandparents, and other family members were treated to a graduation picture video of each group that highlighted moments from the school year. Graduates then entered the auditorium to Pomp and Circumstances, where more than 100 proud and supportive guests awaited them. The audience was then entertained by music selected and performed by the excited graduates. After diplomas were issued, graduates and guests joined for refreshments.

 

Congratulations to the Preschool class of 2015...and the future Class of 2028! 

    

 

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