A+ Tutors enrolled in Service In Action were placed in classrooms across the district to serve as a mentor and role model for younger students. A total of 110 student tutor placements have been verified this semester.

• After School Child Development Program - 1 tutor, 23.07 hours
• Early Childhood Center - 2 tutors, 37.25 hours
  
• Eugene Field Elementary School - 6 tutors, 69.52 hours
• Hannibal Career & Technical Center - 1 tutor, 8.00 hours
• Hannibal High School - 7 tutors, 112.00 hours
• Hannibal Middle School - 54 tutors, 762.53 hours
• Mark Twain Elementary School - 6 tutors, 63.83 hours
• Oakwood Elementary School - 5 tutors, 48.00 hours
• Stowell Elementary School - 18 tutors, 257.50 hours
• Veterans Elementary School - 11 tutors, 163.33 hours

HHS Seniors have provided 1,545.03 hours of tutoring during second semester for the time period of 1/13/2025 - 2/28/2025!

Timesheet 4: 3/1/2025 - 3/14/2025 will be due on 3/14/2025.

The following students have contributed the most tutoring hours during the time period of

2/15/2025 - 2/28/2025.

What looks like GOOD LUCK may actually be a result of...

This week, we're shining a light on an inspiring figure in the world of education: Lucy Wheelock. A trailblazer in early childhood education, Lucy believed that every young child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment to grow and learn. In 1888, she founded Wheelock College in Boston, a school dedicated to training teachers to work with young children. Her innovative ideas helped shape the way we think about early education today.

Lucy’s work emphasized the importance of child-centered learning, encouraging teachers to create spaces where children feel valued and inspired. Thanks to her efforts, we now have a better understanding of how essential early childhood education is for building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

As we continue to nurture young minds in our classrooms, we remember Lucy Wheelock’s vision and strive to honor her legacy every day!

Students can qualify for the A+ Scholarship Program by earning a qualifying score on the ACT. Please refer to the ACT Math Score Conversion Chart for more information.

Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Meal prices are eligible for ACT Test Fee Waivers. Please see your guidance counselor to learn more.

Students who do not qualify for the Fee Waiver Program through ACT should register for the assessment and provide the receipt of payment with their score report or other verification of assessment completion to Lacy Bennett at Hannibal High School in order to receive reimbursement for ONE testing fee.

• Late registration fees will not be reimbursed.
• Students who do not submit verification of test completion will not receive reimbursement for test assessment fees.

Please go to the HHS Assessment Center Website to read all requirements for ACT Test Fee Reimbursement and contact Lacy Bennett with questions.

A+ participants will be on track to complete the program requirements as evidenced by 60% or more of the Class of 2024 with a signed A+ Agreement Form on file and meeting the following criteria by the date of their graduation in January or May 2025:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Overall attendance record of 95% or higher

• Proficient or Advanced on Math EOC

• Completion of an A+ Mentoring and Tutoring Training Workshop and Quiz with 80% or higher

• Maintain a record of good citizenship as outlined in the HHS Student Handbook and the A+ Handbook

150 students from the class of 2025, or 60.00% of the class, have enrolled in the A+ Program. Keep working to complete all requirements of the A+ Scholarship Program, Seniors!

• Class of 2026 - 121 students or 42.9% of the graduating class
• Class of 2027 - 111 students or 42.5% of the graduating class
• Class of 2028 - 106 students or 41.9% of the graduating class

A+ tutoring hours are available to all students with a current A+ Agreement on file in addition to an A+ Mentoring and Tutoring Training Session and Quiz with 80% or higher.

Stowell Child Development Program

The Stowell Child Development Program provides services to district teachers and their families, serving children from infancy through preschool. Tutoring opportunities are available right after school until 4:30pm daily. Tutors will be working with children to develop social skills, communication skills, early literacy skills, early math skills, fine and gross motor skills, and more. Shoes are not worn in the daycare classrooms, so please practice good hygiene and wear clean socks so that we can keep the floors clean of outside debris and germs.

*Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district.

Click here to sign up to volunteer at the Stowell Child Development Program.

• Date: March 11, 2025
• Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
• Location: AD Stowell Elementary School
  500 Union Street
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0980
• Supervisor: Corey Bennett, Principal
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities and games for younger students
• Deadline to sign up is 3/10/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the Stowell Elementary School PTO Meeting on 3/11/2025.

• Date: March 25, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Location: Veterans Elementary School
  790 Veterans Road
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0649
• Supervisor: Jennifer Welker, Special Education Director
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities and games for younger students
  
• Deadline to sign up is 3/24/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the SEPTA Meeting on 3/25/2025.

Stowell Child Development Program

The Stowell Child Development Program provides services to district teachers and their families, serving children from infancy through preschool. Tutoring opportunities are available right after school until 4:30pm daily. Tutors will be working with children to develop social skills, communication skills, early literacy skills, early math skills, fine and gross motor skills, and more. Shoes are not worn in the daycare classrooms, so please practice good hygiene and wear clean socks so that we can keep the floors clean of outside debris and germs.

• Available Dates: 3/31/25
• Time: 7:00am - 4:30pm (sign up for all or part of the day)
• Meals will not be provided.

*Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district.

Click here to sign up to volunteer at the Stowell Child Development Program.

• Date: April 8, 2025
• Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
• Location: AD Stowell Elementary School
  500 Union Street
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0980
• Supervisor: Corey Bennett
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities and games for younger students
• Deadline to sign up is 4/7/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the Stowell Elementary School PTO Meeting on 4/8/2025.

• Date: April 10, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Location: Veterans Elementary School
  790 Veterans Road
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0649
• Supervisor: Brooke Kelly
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities and games for younger students
• Deadline to sign up is 4/9/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the Veterans Elementary School PTO Meeting on 4/10/2025.

• Date: April 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Location: Veterans Elementary School
  790 Veterans Road
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0649
• Supervisor: Jennifer Welker, Special Education Director
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities and games for younger students
  
• Deadline to sign up is 4/21/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the SEPTA Meeting on 4/22/2025.

• Date: May 3, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
• Location: Veterans Elementary School
  790 Union Street
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0649
• Supervisor: Jennifer Welker, Special Education Director
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities for social skills, communication skills, and motor skills during a sensory-friendly dance.
  
• Deadline to sign up is 5/2/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the SEPTA Sensory-Friendly Dance on 5/3/2025.

• Date: May 13, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Location: Veterans Elementary School
  790 Veterans Road
  Hannibal, MO 63401
  573-221-0649
• Supervisor: Jennifer Welker, Special Education Director
• Event Description: Student tutors will lead activities and games for younger students
  
• Deadline to sign up is 5/12/2025
• Transportation to and from this tutoring opportunity is not provided by the district

Click here to sign up for the SEPTA Meeting on 5/13/2025.

Summer School A+ Tutoring opportunities will be posted in April 2025.