The Warrior
Newsletter for Huber Heights City Schools
State Report Card: Some Big Wins for HHCS
When the state report card was released September 15, it included some big wins for Huber Heights City Schools. The numbers indicate sustained positive progress, especially in the last four years. The graduation rate is up; chronic absenteeism is down. The number of progress stars has doubled in the last three years. All five elementary schools have been recognized by the Governor's office for Science of Reading progress. HHCS families can feel good about the direction in which the district is heading.
Anatomy Students Dissect Human Bodies (Virtually)
Angela Brassfield's human anatomy students at Wayne are using newly purchased Anatomage tablets to enhance their understanding of anatomical directional terms and planes. The tablets allow students to visualize anatomical structures and create virtual dissections of the human body. Students have expressed great enthusiasm for using this interactive technology to support their learning experience.
Homecoming: Big Tradition, Big Win for Warriors
Homecoming Week is a great Huber Heights community tradition, and always great fun, and the 2026 edition was no exception. There was Spirit Week all week (including PJ Day!), the homecoming parade October 7, the homecoming pep assembly October 8, the homecoming game October 9 (a resounding 52-21 Warriors victory over Miamisburg), and the homecoming dance October 10. Wayne graduates formed an alumni band and joined the Marching Warriors on Friday and plenty of other Wayne graduates came home to enjoy the events. Jamier Brown and Brogan Benson were named homecoming king and queen. (Photos by Kristen Amburgey)
Students of the Month
Staff Member of the Month: Jessica Livesay (September)
September's Staff Member of the Month is Jessica Livesay. She is a social studies teacher, cheer coach, cheer advisor, and co-advisor for student council and senior cabinet. "She goes above and beyond and does so much for the Warrior family," Principal Brent Carey said.
Staff Member of the Month: Trisha Earls (October)
October's Staff Member of the Month is Trisha Earls, a secretary at Wayne. She has been employed by the district since 2002, but this is her third year at the high school. "I have worked in preschool, elementary, and high school, so I have known a lot of these students for a long time," Earls said. "It is great to see the spectrum of growth in their lives. I also have been able to work with a very welcoming staff at Wayne."
Together We Are One
Students in the MD unit worked together to create this bulletin board that reminds everyone at Wayne how important collaboration and collective effort can be, and the terrific results that can be seen.
Dayton Metro Library Visits Weisenborn
Dayton Metro Library made its second visit of the school year to Weisenborn during October. The library staff created a number of STEM-based activities, button making, and getting students signed up with library cards. Even Principal Rich Thompson got in on the button-making fun. During their two visits to the Weisenborn library, more than 425 students signed up to get library cards!
A Note From Principal Pam Krach
It’s been a busy month with lots of learning and fun activities. Our students are working hard to reach their academic goals and push the boundaries of their creativity. Teachers have been introducing new concepts, and the students have settled in and are focused on their learning.
As we move forward, I encourage families to talk with their children each night about what they are learning. Those small conversations and predictable home routines really help support their progress.
I want to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful families, PTO, and staff for your continued partnership. Together, we are building a supportive environment where every child can thrive. Please take a look below at a few highlights and our upcoming events.
First Grade: Hands-on History, Farm, and Fables
In the midst of focusing on phonics, addition, and subtraction, Charles Huber first-graders have enjoyed some incredible hands-on learning this month!
First-graders recently wrapped up the CKLA Knowledge unit on fables with some unforgettable culminating activities. To bring these classic stories to life, students:
- Sorted "grapes" based on The Fox and the Grapes.
- Worked collaboratively to build a bigger home after reading The Crowded Noisy House.
- Tested their balance with a milk pail challenge inspired by The Maid and the Milk Pail.
- Wrote creative essays sharing what they would do if they owned a goose that laid golden eggs.
A Trip to the Farm
At the beginning of the month, first-graders also visited Learning Tree Farm, a historic nature-based educational center. Students got up close with real farm animals, explored the gardens, and learned firsthand how a working farm operates.
A huge thank you to Charles Huber's wonderful PTO for funding this field trip and allowing students to experience this beautiful learning adventure!
Kindergarten Focuses on Generosity, Leadership, Apples, and Play-Doh
Time to spotlight the newest Rushmore students this month. Kindergarten has been busy mastering essential skills and discovering what it means to be true Warriors! They explored a unit on apples—culminating in making fresh applesauce—while celebrating generosity on Dolly Day. The students also began practicing PAX leader skills across the building and strengthened fine motor control through engaging activities, with Play-Doh standing out as a classroom favorite. They are eager and ready for a wonderful school year ahead!
Valley Forge Upcoming Events
Note tis graphic with listings of upcoming events at Valley Forge, including the Student Council's canned food drive November 16–24.
Showing Up Matters!
As Huber Heights City Schools continues to focus on the importance of attendance, Wright Brothers had another reason to celebrate—over 140 WB students have been at school and on time EVERY DAY so far this school year! We took a moment to recognize these students and talk about why showing up every day and being on time matters. Every day at school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of the WB community.
Students of the Month Show Respect
Wright Brothers celebrated its Students of the Month, who demonstrated RESPECT throughout the school. At The WB, being respectful means treating others with kindness, using appropriate words and actions, listening when others are speaking, taking care of the school, and understanding that everyone deserves to feel valued and included. We are so proud of these students for consistently showing respect and being positive examples for others!
Students of the Month who were recognized included Aliah, Asil, Ava, Eli, Joentz, Kay'Arie, Kaylyn, Keira, Lakeshia, Malcom, Maria, Mariam, Mikayla, Scarlett, and Vivian.
