All the Buzz
HCS News and Information -- November 9, 2026
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Hornet Nation,
We've had quite a few eventful items since the last issue. Football in the playoffs, our Non-Homestead Operating Millage passing, and Parent/Teacher conferences. Counting today, we have two weeks and two days of school before Thanksgiving Break.
I do want to take another opportunity to thank our community for supporting the millage. At the last renewal in November of 2022, it passed with about 225 votes to spare. This time, it passed with 887 votes! The support for our kids is truly remarkable, and we are grateful for it.
If you scroll down toward the bottom, you'll see individual pictures from our Impact Jersey Day. We previously posted the video, but I think it's important to also individually honor each of the staff members who made an impact on a senior's educational experience. I know from speaking to some of the students' parents that many of the choices were difficult, because our staff goes above and beyond with each learner. Actually, that's a great problem to have!
In partnership and with Hornet Pride,
Judy
Judy Walton
989.539.7871
Two Students Interviewed by ESPN
At the annual Hoops for Hunger education day game at CMU, Maci Hargraves and Jensen Roland were interviewed about their favorite part of the game on ESPN!
Nothing beats looking through a microscope!
First graders explained all of their content connections to making applesauce.
A little bit of Halloween fun.
LOGAN YOUNG IS AN ALL-STATE CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNER!
Over the weekend, Logan Young ran a 16:14 to cap off his high school career. This placed him 28th in the state, and earned him all-state honors. There were 253 total runners in his division.
Just 54 seconds was the spread between first place and 28th on the 3.1 mile course. Logan's pace was an incredible 5:13 per mile!
Wrestling is back!
Bella Young ran a 19:50 at regionals and competed at the State Finals!
A tremendous victory in the opening round of districts!
National Junior Honor Society induction.
7th and 8th grade basketball season has started.
Several of our middle school teachers led learning for other staff on the last half day.
Interested in Volunteering?
Would you like to be more involved in your child's school? Do you have time during the school day or just after to volunteer? We would welcome you with open arms!
In order to volunteer, you simply fill out and submit an iChat form (linked below). This enables us to run a criminal background check in short order, to ensure the safety of all students you may come into contact with. Assuming nothing of concern shows up, you are all set to help out wherever your school may need you. The principal of each building determines the needs, and works with approved volunteers to meet those needs; some schools may have more needs than others. If you would like to view our Board Policies in regard to volunteering, please view Board Policy 3105 on our website.
Excused Absences
When communicating that your child will be absent, the following are coded as "excused" per Board Policy 5301:
- the student’s physical or mental illness (verification from a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner is required after 4 consecutive days of absence for illness);
- severe weather;
- medical appointments for the student;
- death or serious illness of the student’s family member;
- attendance at a funeral, wedding, or graduation;
- appearance at court or for other legal matters;
- observance of religious holidays of the student’s own faith;
- college planning visits; and
- personal or family vacations (form must be completed and turned in at least five (5) days beforehand; see principal for form).
The ABCs of a BOE Meeting
All Board meetings are open to the public, and are conducted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. On rare occasions, the Board may go into closed session, but only as allowed by the OMA.
If it is your first time attending a Board meeting, you may not be familiar with the structure. Make sure you pick up an agenda on your way in, and if you intend to speak during the portion designated for public comments, please pick up a copy of Board Policy 2504, which is near the copies of the agenda. This will explain the parameters of the public comment portion of the agenda.
As you observe the Board conduct its business, the agenda will guide you. Common agenda sections are as follows:
- Opening of the Meeting (welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, additions/corrections to agenda/minutes, building instructional highlight, any other "organizational" items)
- Consent Agenda (items for approval that do not require a roll-call vote, and without objection from a Board member, can be considered all together)
- Non-Consent Agenda (one or more items that require a separate roll-call vote, such as budget approval)
- Informational Items (examples include resignations, other presentations, etc.)
- Public Comments (3 minutes each, Board members do not respond during the 3 minutes so that each speaker gets their full time; after, Board members may, but do not have to, pose questions or make statements)
- Communication (Superintendent's Report - includes subject matter of public comments; any other Board communication)
- Discussion Items (other matters any Board member may choose to speak about; may relate to public comments but not required)
- Adjournment
Within 8 business days of the meeting, minutes are posted on our website.
See below for information on our next meeting.
