Focus On Education

Friday, September 12, 2025
THIS WEEKEND: Don't Miss the Annual Hobart Marching Band Festival!
Mark Your Calendars for the HHS Powder Puff Game: September 22!
The HFD Fire Prevention Open House is October 4 from 10am-2pm!
"High in Plain Sight" Free Parent/Community Workshop
Join "Tall Cop," Jermaine Galloway, for this workshop for parents, guardians, older siblings, and concerned citizens to educate you on the latest alcohol and drug trends affecting our youth. Register for this workshop today by visiting this link.
Hobart Aquatic Center Now Taking Reservations!
For questions or to make a reservation, please email the Aquatics Director at kcawthon@hobart.k12.in.us.
Get Your Tickets for HEF's 2025 Harvest Homecoming!
Tickets for the Harvest Homecoming brunch can be purchased here!
Check out "The Brickie Experience" Podcast with Dr. Buffington!
Be sure to click "Subscribe" on YouTube here or click "Follow" on Spotify here to follow the podcast series and get notified of new episodes! Please note, to see the video on Spotify, you must be logged in to a Spotify account and make sure your settings have “Download Audio Only” and “Stream Audio Only” disabled.
The Brickie Network!
Click here to check out "The Brickie Network," a newsletter where you can find tons of important information for the 25-26 school year!
Khanmigo is an innovative AI-powered tutoring tool that can support your student around the clock. Khanmigo offers personalized assistance, making learning engaging and accessible anytime, anywhere. Click HERE to learn about Khanmigo from our very own Mrs. Higgason.
Khanmigo Writing Coach is designed by teachers with the purpose of producing better writers. Instead of just generating AI feedback or grading essays, Writing Coach supports students during each stage of the writing process without doing any of the writing for them. Click HERE to learn more about Khanmigo Writing Coach
For Families With Brickies of ALL Ages!
Congratulations to HHS on being a FAFSA Completion Goal school for the 2024-2025 academic year!
Read more about FAFSA and its importance here!
HHS Scholarships & Financial Aid Newsletter: September 15, 2025
Click here to check out the latest edition of the Scholarship & Financial Aid Newsletter, a resource for HHS Students on paying for college!
HHS Career Pathway & Course Description Guide!
Click here for the Career Pathway and Course Description Guide for HHS Students!
September Nurse's Corner!
Check out the September Nurse's Corner to learn about immunizations, sports physicals, and other important information about keeping your student healthy!
BricksCenter - HHS Athletics Newsletter
Click here for the latest edition of BricksCenter!
Brickie Spirit Wear
Click here to order Brickie Spirit Wear!
Hobart High School Athletics Website
Click here to visit our Hobart High School Athletics website!
Offer vs. Serve at Breakfast!
Offer vs. Serve at Lunch!
Click here for a detailed view of the Skyward Free and Reduced Lunch application process!
Click here to check out information on meal balances, statements, and food service payment.
Do you need assistance with Technology?
Click here for information on how to report absences and check grades in Skyward, receive assistance with Canvas, and much more!
To contact our Technology Department, please call (219)942-1388 ext.8963.
SAFE for Lake County
SAFE is an acronym for “Supporting Addiction Free Environments for Lake County” and is Lake County, Indiana’s coalition against substance, use, abuse and misuse in adults and adolescents. Our members consist of both individuals and organizations and make up our THREE PILLARS: PREVENTION (Education), SUPPORT (Treatment & Intervention), and ACCOUNTABILITY (Law Enforcement & Legislation). Please consider joining SAFE’s efforts to combat drug and alcohol abuse and misuse. All residents of Lake County are welcome to participate. Click here to learn more.
SAMHSA National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
RecoverMe: My Recovery, My Journey
SAMHSA is kicking off RecoverMe, a campaign that connects young adults to practical and affirming resources to help them navigate their unique challenges with substance use and mental health.
Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, study suggests
Research challenges idea that vaping could be healthier alternative to smoking, say authors of research. Read more here! It’s no wonder a person becomes addicted to vaping so quickly with the amount of nicotine being ingested!
Indiana has several FREE resources for adults and students.
Click here for more resources for students and/or here for help on becoming a smoke-free teen!
Additional information and resources:
*Contact the SRO officer at each school
*Vape Free Indiana
in.gov/vapefreeindiana
*Indiana High School Athletic Association and Indiana Department of Health partnership
Social Emotional Learning in the School City of Hobart
Check out the SEL page for great tips and advice for Social Emotional Learning for students, parents, and families! Lots of great information with what we do in school with students and what you can do at home.
September Wellness Calendar
Click here to visit September's Wellness Calendar!
September Kindness Calendar
Click here to visit September's Kindness Calendar!
Getting Back to a Routine!
Routines provide structure, security and a sense of control that fosters positive development and responsibility. Routines help reduce anxiety, improve academic performance, and promote essential life skills like time management and self-discipline.
Tips for Establishing Routines:
https://allprodad.com/5-transformative-school-routines/
Tips for Sharing on Social Media
Parents are a model for their children. THINK before posting and sharing information. Be kind and considerate of others and yourself. Click here for an article from All Pro Dad about things to consider before posting to social media.
Brickie Gold Cards for Senior Citizens!
Senior Citizens: click here to learn about getting your own Brickie Gold Card!
Job Opportunities at the School City of Hobart!
Want to join the SCOH staff? Click here for current job openings!
Hobart High School Alumni Association
Click here to check out the HHS Alumni Association website!