Whip-Pur Family Update
October 14, 2026
We’ve had a fantastic start to the second quarter of the school year! Our students have returned energized and ready to learn, and it’s been wonderful to see their continued focus on demonstrating PAWS behavior in classrooms and around the school to ensure our learning environment is top notch! As we move forward, I want to thank you for the important role you play in your child’s educational journey. When families stay connected by talking about what students are learning, celebrating their progress, and communicating with teachers it makes a powerful difference. We appreciate your partnership and know that the success of our school is deeply connected to you!
HES will kick off Red Ribbon Week on Monday, 10/26, with “Wear Red Day”. Throughout the week, all classes will take part in Red Ribbon Week themed Social/Emotional lessons. The list of themes is listed below and also in the picture. Our focus areas for the week include saying no to drugs and peer pressure, making good choices, and planning for the future. There will be opportunities to show good character, make good choices, and pledge to be a drug and bully free school!
Optional Spirit Week themes are below:
Monday: Wear red
Tuesday: Wear something to represent your favorite superhero today - a costume, a cape...
Wednesday: Wear Team Gear (jersey/shirt/hat) - "Team up against bullying and unsafe choices!"
Thursday: Wear your Halloween costume - "Say BOO to drugs and bullying!"
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Walk-a-Thon Success!
WOW! Thanks to our amazing HES families and friends, we raised an incredible $18,602! Even though the rain moved us indoors, our students had a blast! Thank you for your generosity and support!
Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
What a great morning! Thank you to all the students, families, staff, and volunteers who helped make this event a success. We loved seeing everyone start their day together!
Spirit Wear Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who placed an order through our HES Spirit Store!
October HSO Meeting
Don’t ghost us! Join us Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30 PM. Childcare will be provided!
Halloween will be here before we know it! HES will continue the tradition of participating in a school community parade to celebrate. On Thursday, 10/29 our parade will kick off at 9:15 AM beginning with KG classes, followed by 1st grade, 2nd grade, etc…and our 5th Grade leaders will exit the front doors last.
Classroom parties will follow later in the day at differing times, dependent on each grade level's lunch/recess schedule. Please use the link below to learn more important information regarding Halloween festivities at HES.
Don't forget! The HES Library will be hosting the 5th annual pumpkin decorating contest! Our Media Specialist, Mrs. Goodnite, has provided all the information that you need HERE. Students are encouraged to decorate a pumpkin like a book character! Important timelines include:
Entries should be brought to the Resource Center between 10/19-10/22.
- Students and staff will vote from 10/23-10/29.
- Winners will be announced on 11/4.
- Pumpkins should be taken home by 11/6.
Mrs. Rohde and other HES staff are already working hard to host a special Veterans Day event at HES! We would like to invite family members of students at HES, who are Veterans, to participate in a reception and celebration. Please review this form if you know a Veteran who is interested in attending this special event or if you would like to volunteer!
Can't attend the event? Honor your veteran on a star!
