Hidden River Newsletter
September 28th - October 2nd, 2026
This Week:
Tues., Sept. 29th - 6th Grade APTT from 5:30-6:45pm (RSVP below)
Next Week (10/5-10/9):
Wed., Oct. 7th - Walk, Bike, Roll to school day
Thurs., Oct. 8th - Fall Conferences from 4:00-7:00pm (Night 1)
Fri., Oct. 9th - Otter Day (fun community-building activities students sign-up for) from 1:30-3:00pm
**Fall Conferences (Night 2): Tues., Oct. 13th from 4:00-7:00pm
We are off to a great start! Students are adjusting well to school routines and building relationships with peers and staff.
To prevent classroom spills and disruptions, please remind students that open-tab cans and coffees or specialty drinks in plastic cup containers must be finished before entering the classroom or leaving the cafeteria breakfast area. We strongly encourage students to bring reclosable water bottles instead.
Thank you for your support!
Principal Vibar
Otter Sports!
As we wrap up our team selection process, I want to take a moment to speak directly to all of our students who stepped forward and gave their best during tryouts.
First and foremost, congratulations to those who made the teams!
We are so excited for you and proud of the hard work, courage, and commitment you showed throughout the tryout process. Making a team is something to be proud of, and we hope you enjoy this moment. We can't wait to see you grow, compete, and make wonderful memories! Making a team is an accomplishment worth celebrating. We hope you take pride in this moment, but also remember that being a teammate comes with responsibility. Support one another, work hard, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and represent your school with pride both on and off the field/court.
I also want to take a moment for the students whose names were not on the final roster.
We understand how much it can hurt to work hard, take a chance, and not hear the news you were hoping for. Your disappointment is valid, and we hope you know that this decision does not define your talent, your potential, or who you are. I know many of you practiced, hoped, dreamed, and gave everything you had. Please don't let this one decision make you question yourself or what you are capable of. Not making this team does not mean you aren't talented. It does not mean you didn't work hard enough. And it certainly does not mean you don't belong.
But to every student who tried out, I want to say thank you. Thank you for being brave enough to try. Thank you for putting yourself out there. Thank you for caring enough to chase something that mattered to you. To our students who made the team: celebrate your accomplishment, but remember to be kind. You never know how hard it may have been for someone else to hear that they didn't make it. Be the teammate and classmate who lifts others up.
Every team has their first game this week; schedules can be found on Bound. Remember to bring water bottles, tennis shoes, and have fun. All students will ride a bus to away games together but can leave with families after they let their coach know.
Uniforms have been handed out, they are to be returned at the end of the season. Lost or damaged uniforms will result in a fee.
*We are looking for interested parents willing to volunteer their time and help with practices. Please reach out to Katrina (katrina.haukom@spps.org) or Nell (lenell.binford@spps.org) if you're interested.