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September 2nd, 2025
Where did August go?! It has been a fast-paced and fantastic start to our new school year! We welcome back our returning scholars, teachers and staff as well as our new additions to the Viking family. Our teachers have worked hard to get their classrooms prepared for teaching and learning and our staff has also worked hard over the summer to have our building prepared to welcome everyone back to sparkling and shiny buildings and classrooms.
Many thanks to our community partners who provided an abundance of back packs and school supplies for our scholars and for the many ways you have blessed our teachers and staff with donations and meals to help get their school year off to the best start ever! The support of our community partners is unmatched and is greatly appreciated.
Fall sports are in full swing and we encourage you to support our Lady Vikings Volleyball teams and Viking Football teams because they have been working hard all summer to be prepared to put points on the scoreboards. Help us fill the seats and show these student athletes how much we appreciate their efforts.
Stay tuned for great things across our campuses and I encourage you to continue reading to see what all has been happening in Humboldt City Schools this past month!
HCS Leadership Team Retreat 2025
The Humboldt City School Leadership Team participated in a two-day retreat at the Humboldt Medical Center on July 23-24. The focus of the treat was based on the groups reading assignment of "Uncommon Greatness" by Mark Miller. The two-day retreat energized and prepared the team for the new school year.
Ladies of Central Office
Preparing our teachers to lead the way!
We are back!
Renewing old friendships!
Thanks, Wendy's!
Wendy's provided a wonderful breakfast for our returning staff!
East Student Leads Pledge
Miss Bryson, our student at East, led our teachers in the Pledge of Allegiance!
Learning Together!
Teachers and staff getting ready for students!
Principal Sheehan Returns to Stigall Primary
After serving as principal at East Elementary for the past three years, Debbie Sheehan returns to Stigall! Prior to serving as principal at East, Mrs. Sheehan was the Instructional Coach at Stigall for three years. She is excited to return to Stigall to serve as principal and is looking forward to a fantastic year meeting her new staff and students
Debbie Lambert Returns to Humboldt as Principal at East Elementary
After a short time away, Debbie Lambert returns to Humboldt to serve as principal at East Elementary. Ms. Lambert previously served as Assistant Principal and Interim Principal at Humboldt Jr. Sr. High School. She has hit the ground running with her new school and new staff as they prepare for an incredible new school year.
Dr. Anthony Ballard Moves from Interim Assistant Principal to Assistant Principal at East Elementary
Dr. Anthony Ballard joined the staff as Interim Assistant Principal at East Elementary mid-year last year when the Assistant Principal position became vacant. Dr. Ballard has been a valuable addition to the staff at East and has returned as Assistant Principal for the new school year.
Dr. Tiffany Purnell Joins East Elementary as Assistant Principal
East Elementary welcomes Dr. Tiffany Purnell as an Assistant Principal for the 2025/2026 school year. Dr. Purnell has served as principal at Stigall Primary for the past six years. Prior to her principal role, she taught second and third grades. Dr. Purnell is excited to take on this new role at East where she previously taught.
Bright and Smiling Faces All Around!
We are ready!
Mr. Kendall's class was ready on the first day with bright and shining faces!🙂😁
We are ready!
📝📏🎒East scholars were ready with their backpacks and supplies for the new school year!
We are ready!
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻Stigall staff was ready to assist their scholars on their first day to class!
