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Dear Staff and Supporters,

It is with immense pride and gratitude that we announce:

Yohan’s Army has been named the 2025 JedTv Student Section of the Year.

This honor reflects more than just loud cheers or packed bleachers — it represents a season of unmatched energy, continuous sacrifice, and unwavering direction. From the first game to the last, our student section showed what it means to lead with purpose, passion, and Brickie pride.

Every voice that echoed across the stadium, every hour spent preparing themes and chants, every student who stood in the front row — this recognition belongs to all of you. You brought a level of unity and intensity that set a new standard not only for our school but across the entire community.

Energy drove us.

Sacrifice defined us.

Direction guided us.

This award isn’t the finish line — it’s a milestone. And as we look ahead, we carry the same momentum into next game, post season, and winter season, determined to raise the bar once again.

Thank you for believing in what Yohan’s Army stands for. Let this be a reminder: when we come together with focus and purpose, we’re capable of leading any crowd — and claiming any title.

-YOHAN'S ARMY

The Brickie Mentor Program is officially underway at HHS! Today, mentors from the junior and senior classes met with the freshman class to kick off this year’s sessions. Each month during Power Hour, mentors will work with freshmen to offer guidance and support as they navigate their first year at Hobart High School. Topics will include adjusting to high school life, getting involved in activities, balancing school, work, and sports, and learning how to ask teachers for help.

The first session was a great success! Our ninth-grade mentees were engaged and eager to learn during the mentor-led discussions. Great job, Mentors; way to #BeExcellentOnPurpose!

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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

Check out the October Nurse's Corner to learn about immunizations, sports physicals, and other important information about keeping your student healthy!

Click here to check out information on meal balances, statements, and food service payment.

Click here for a detailed view of the Skyward Free and Reduced Lunch application process!

Last year's Free/Reduced meal applications have expired, but we can help with that! Click here and choose the "Meal Applications" button to start a new application!

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

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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.

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.

Click here to hear the definition of a Brickie!