All the Buzz
HCS News and Information -- March 2, 2026
Supe Scoop
Hornet Nation,
March is upon us, and it's reading month! See below for a unique opportunity to win an Amazon Gift Card.
Over the last one to two weeks, we've had some great accomplishments in Hornet Nation. Our Top Ten in the Class of 2026 have been announced, Matthew Latunski scored his 1,000th point as a Hornet basketball player, and two of our bowlers (Skylar Chaskey and Caitlin Kirby) made it to states! In addition, we've enjoyed having the Scholastic Book Fair at both the Early Childhood Center and Larson, and we've started to plan the transition of our eighth graders to the high school.
With the book fairs and other classroom events, it's been great to see so many parent volunteers in our schools. Thank you for your time and talent! In order to be a volunteer, you need to fill out an iChat form (toward the bottom of this newsletter) and pass a background check, and then when your school puts out the call for volunteers, you will be good to go.
Thank you for choosing Harrison Community Schools.
In partnership and with Hornet Pride,
Judy
Judy Walton
989.539.7871
We LOVE our parent volunteers!
Learning the properties of light (blinded by science?).
Milky Way Galaxy planets and sun.
A big thank you to our Girls on the Run coaches!
One of many students being recognized for excellence.
The wonders of the classroom aquarium.
Interested in Volunteering?
Would you like to be more involved in your child's school? Do you have time during the school day or just after to volunteer? We would welcome you with open arms!
In order to volunteer, you simply fill out and submit an iChat form (linked below). This enables us to run a criminal background check in short order, to ensure the safety of all students you may come into contact with. Assuming nothing of concern shows up, you are all set to help out wherever your school may need you. The principal of each building determines the needs, and works with approved volunteers to meet those needs; some schools may have more needs than others. If you would like to view our Board Policies in regard to volunteering, please view Board Policy 3105 on our website.
Excused Absences
When communicating that your child will be absent, the following are coded as "excused" per Board Policy 5301:
- the student’s physical or mental illness (verification from a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner is required after 4 consecutive days of absence for illness);
- severe weather;
- medical appointments for the student;
- death or serious illness of the student’s family member;
- attendance at a funeral, wedding, or graduation;
- appearance at court or for other legal matters;
- observance of religious holidays of the student’s own faith;
- college planning visits; and
- personal or family vacations (form must be completed and turned in at least five (5) days beforehand; see principal for form).
The ABCs of a BOE Meeting
All Board meetings are open to the public, and are conducted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. On rare occasions, the Board may go into closed session, but only as allowed by the OMA.
If it is your first time attending a Board meeting, you may not be familiar with the structure. Make sure you pick up an agenda on your way in, and if you intend to speak during the portion designated for public comments, please pick up a copy of Board Policy 2504, which is near the copies of the agenda. This will explain the parameters of the public comment portion of the agenda.
As you observe the Board conduct its business, the agenda will guide you. Common agenda sections are as follows:
- Opening of the Meeting (welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, additions/corrections to agenda/minutes, building instructional highlight, any other "organizational" items)
- Consent Agenda (items for approval that do not require a roll-call vote, and without objection from a Board member, can be considered all together)
- Non-Consent Agenda (one or more items that require a separate roll-call vote, such as budget approval)
- Informational Items (examples include resignations, other presentations, etc.)
- Public Comments (3 minutes each, Board members do not respond during the 3 minutes so that each speaker gets their full time; after, Board members may, but do not have to, pose questions or make statements)
- Communication (Superintendent's Report - includes subject matter of public comments; any other Board communication)
- Discussion Items (other matters any Board member may choose to speak about; may relate to public comments but not required)
- Adjournment
Within 8 business days of the meeting, minutes are posted on our website.
See below for information on our next meeting.
