The Warrior
Newsletter for Huber Heights City Schools
District Taxpayers to Save More Than $2 Million
Huber Heights City Schools (HHCS) taxpayers will experience a savings of $2.39 million over the next nine years, thanks to a recently completed bond refinancing.
The move locks in a lower interest rate (3.1 percent, compared to 4.36 percent previously) on bonds originally issued in 2009 to finance construction of new school buildings. This savings does not benefit HHCS directly, but is instead passed on to the district’s taxpayers, whose taxes will be lowered due to paying less interest on those bonds.
The process is similar to a homeowner saving money by refinancing to a lower interest rate. A similar refinancing process, also known as a refunding, took place in 2016.
The money saved will not go into the HHCS general fund for operating expenses. Instead, it will help relieve the long-term debt the community carries through paying interest on the 2009 bonds.
“We are thankful we were able to utilize this process to save money for our district’s taxpayers,” HHCS Superintendent Jason Enix said. “We live in a unique community that includes almost 5,800 students who attend our nine schools. If we have an opportunity to give back, as in this case, we absolutely wish to make that happen.”
Winter Choir Concert
Spirit Week
Wayne students, teachers, and staff members got into the holiday spirit December 9–16. Each day included a special dress theme. They were, in order, holiday accessories; ugly sweater; red vs. green; flannel Friday; PJ day; and twin/family photo day.
Door Decorating
Classrooms throughout Wayne participated in a door decorating contest in December. The eventual winner was Dayna Pack's psychology class with its double gingerbread house theme (pictured). They were the recipients of a donut and juice party to celebrate their victory.
Mic'd Up at Wayne Podcast
Mic'd Up at Wayne is the official podcast of Wayne High School. The video productions class produces this podcast. Principal Brent Carey will often be the featured guest, but school news, events, and stories will also be presented. Visit the Mic'd Up at Wayne web page to hear the latest episode.
December Staff Member of the Month: Kelly Fisher
School counselor Kelly Fisher is December's Staff Member of the Month. Fisher is Wayne's test coordinator. She has spent 24 of her 26 years in six different HHCS schools. "Kelly is a multi-talented counselor who has held many different roles in this district," Principal Brent Carey said. "She puts in a tremendous amount of time and attention to detail preparing and coordinating all things EOC testing. Make-up EOC testing in the late fall and EOC spring administration take up so much time, yet she manages to do this with integrity and also stay current on her other counselor roles." Fisher said, "What I like most about my current position is helping students plan for their future careers and connecting them with the resources they need to take that next step."
More than 1,000 Items Collected During Food Drive
Charles Huber's student council organized a three‑week food drive and collected 1,030 items. The food drive became a friendly grade‑level competition. The sixth-graders were the winners and will receive a special treat in recognition of their efforts. Many thanks to student council advisor Jill Pohl for skillfully managing the project.
Choir Concert Honors Retiring Lisa Berry
Lisa Berry, music and chorus teacher at Charles Huber, led the chorus—made up of fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders—in a beautiful holiday performance for families on the evening of December 11. The students sang six holiday selections and did an outstanding job. Berry was recognized for 35 years of dedication to Huber Heights students. She will retire on January 7, 2026. We thank her for everything she’s done and wish her the very best in the next chapter of her life.
13 Students Shop With a Cop
Thirteen Monticello students were surprised by Officer Reckner with the exciting news that they were selected to participate in Shop with a Cop at Meijer. Through this generous program, students were able to choose clothing, a warm coat, and toys. We are grateful to the Huber Heights Police Division for its continued generosity and strong partnership with Monticello.
Balloons Over Monticello Parade
Monticello Elementary proudly launched its first Balloons Over Monticello Parade for kindergarten and first-grade students. After learning about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and designing their own balloons, students proudly marched through the school as classmates and staff cheered them on. The parade was filled with joy, creativity, and school pride and is already becoming a favorite Monticello tradition
Writing Spotlight
Monticello is proud to highlight Benjamin, a second-grade student whose excellent writing showcases strong effort, creativity, and the high-quality academic learning taking place every day.
Kindergarten Students Experience Joy in Learning
Rushmore would like to spotlight its kindergarten students, who had an exciting end to November! They finished learning the final few letters in the alphabet, learned about the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, and enjoyed time as a whole group while celebrating Friendsgiving. They read the story Balloons over Broadway and combined their learning with an alphabet parade around the school with letter balloons and vests that they created. They finished out the day with a Friendsgiving celebration where all students came together to enjoy cornucopias of snacks and great conversations.
Visual Arts Teacher Named OAEA Regional Director
Art From Recycled Water Bottles
Science Experiment Lesson is Crystal Clear
The third-graders at Valley Forge are learning about states of matter. They did a science experiment making Borax crystals. They learned that when you submerge a pipe cleaner in a solution of Borax and boiling water for 24 hours, crystals will form. They were able to take these crystals home before the winter recess.
Junior Achievement Teaches Financial Literacy
More Celebrations at Wright Brothers
Family Support is Vital to Preschool
As we close out the first semester, the Studebaker staff is reflecting on the successes we’ve had so far this school year. Our families have regularly supported various activities, including a visit to the Huber Heights Branch Library, Preschoolers in the Park, Grandparents Day Literacy Pancake Breakfast, our Veterans Day Breakfast, and a trip to Get Air. Parents/guardians have also frequently participated in conferences/meetings to discuss the education of their children.
Our staff and families have collaborated so well that many students can now identify and write their full names, read sight words, identify days of the week, months, holidays, and use appropriate weather terms. Students are also counting, sorting and categorizing objects, and identifying shapes. Some are even beginning to add and subtract!
In the coming year, our staff will continue building the necessary skills for future academic success. Our goal is to ensure that our preschoolers are more than prepared when they reach kindergarten.
