HSE ROYALS

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday!

Please remind your student to bring their fully charged school-issued device to school every day. We have had quite a few students forgetting their chargers, which can make it difficult for them to participate fully in classroom activities.

Students are required to carry their physical student ID with them when they are on campus. In the past, we have allowed students to use their Skyward portal as a means of identification, but due to the new Indiana cell phone law we will not be able to continue that practice.

Grab your friends and create your own team! Mudsock’s High School Intramural Volleyball League is a fun, coed Sunday league for high school students. Build your own team, get on the court and compete with friends in a fun, relaxed environment. No school team experience required! Play runs Sunday evenings after fall break and ends before winter finals. Visit myathletics.com.

Become a FYI mentor and make a lasting difference in a student’s life!

Volunteers are matched with a student and meet once a week throughout the entire school year, building a meaningful relationship and providing encouragement, support, and connection. Training is provided,

Volunteer opportunities:

• Mornings: Starting at 9:30 AM
• Midday Lunch: Starting at 11:00 AM
• Early Afternoon: 1:00–4:00 PM

Volunteers must be at least 23 years old.

Your time each week can make a difference that lasts all year. Consider becoming a mentor today! Email us at info@fishersyouthinitiative.org or scan the QR code to get started

As part of our commitment to student safety and well-being, HSE Schools provides age-appropriate digital safety education through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's (NCMEC) NetSmartz Online Safety program. Students in grades 6, 8, and 9 receive a one-time, age-appropriate lesson on topics such as online safety, grooming, sextortion, online privacy, and strategies for responding to concerning online situations. This school year, all 9th grade students at Hamilton Southeastern High School will receive the NetSmartz presentation during L.I.O.N. on their assigned date, which will take place on Monday, October 5th or Thursday, October 8th.

For additional information and resources regarding NetSmartz, visit https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz/home

Our HSEHS school social workers invite parents and guardians to consider filling out a referral form if you feel your student could benefit from one of the following support groups:

1. Managing Stress/Anxiety

2. Low Mood/Depression

3. Grief/Bereavement Support

4. LGBTQIA+ Support
5. Social Skills
6. Executive Functioning
7. Emotion Regulation
8. ‘Cell Phone Law’ Anxiety Support

Groups would meet during LION Time, beginning after Fall Break. Reach out to Beth Feeney (efeeney@hse.k12.in.us) or Kylene Toney (ktoney@hse.k12.in.us) with questions! Recommend a Student for Support Groups 26-27 – Fill out form

Turnover Hunger: Help Us Tackle Food Insecurity! 🏈

As we gear up for the annual Mudsock football game, all 22 HSE schools are teaming up to tackle hunger! Through Turnover Hunger, HSEF and Fishers Youth Initiative (FYI) are collecting targeted food donations to support local HSE students and families experiencing food insecurity. From September 1–11, students and staff can bring in the suggested food item for their grade level—or use the QR code on the attached graphic to purchase items directly through Amazon for delivery to FYI. Together, HSE schools have already collected 94,998 snack items through Turnover Hunger—and we’re ready to make this year our biggest drive yet! Let’s fill the shelves, support our community, and score a big win against hunger! 🏈🥫

Grades K-4

• Motts Fruit Snacks
• GoGo SqueeZ Yogurt Pouches
• Single-Serve Cereal Boxes

Grades 5-8

• Chomps Mini Sticks (chicken, beef, or turkey)
• Applesauce Pouches
• Individual Dried Fruit (raisins/freeze-dried fruit crisps)

Grades 9-12

• Popcorn Mini Bags
• Individual Bare Fruit Chips
• Individual Trail Mix Packs

You can also donate to the Food For Thought Community Fund. Learn more at the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation website.

Food For Thought Fund Supports

• Food pantries within HSE Schools
• Outstanding lunch account balances
• Snack Attack Program led by FYI

Applications for the Computer Science Honor Society are now available and are due Tuesday, September 8th.

Students must be logged into to their school account to complete the form. All requirements are listed on the form.

The first meeting will be Thursday, September 17th at 7:30 AM in B106.

Computer Science Honor Society Application Fall 2026 – Fill out form

Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th grade FALL athletes. If you would like to earn one PE credit through participating in your sport, click on this link Alternative PE Sem 1 Application - Fall Sports 2026-2027 – Fill out form sign up for the FALL Alternative PE class. The deadline for signing up is September 11 at 3:00 pm. See your counselor if you have any questions.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

You can earn money for the Royal Pride PTO just by shopping at Kroger. To use

the Kroger Community Rewards Program, visit http://www.kroger.com. Once

logged into your Kroger account you can search for HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN

ROYAL PRIDE either by name or WX406 (our organization #) and then click Enroll.

New users will need to create an account which requires some basic

information, a valid email address, and a rewards card. Scanning your rewards

card when you shop earns money for Royal Pride PTO.

For the 2026-2027 school year, Royal Pride PTO monthly meetings will be held on

one Friday morning of each month in the HSE Media Center Conference Room.

Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate. The schedule of PTO meeting

dates and monthly minutes will be posted on the PTO link of HSE High School’s

website at https://hhs.hseschools.org/our-school/get-involved-pto.

Communication is the key to a successful year regarding all Royal Pride PTO

activities and committee needs. You can contact us via email at

royalpridepto@gmail.com. You can also find Royal Pride PTO information on the

HSE High School website, the Parents of Hamilton Southeastern High School

Facebook page, and on X @royalpridepto.

HSE Royal Pride PTO

Supporting HSE students, staff, and families through volunteer hours, donations, events, and

concessions.

THANK YOU from the 2026-2027 Royal Pride PTO Officers,

Bethany Tozer & Holly O’Neal, Co-Presidents; Rachel Anderson, Treasurer; Tamara Bove, Secretary

Kroger Community Rewards Program

L.I.O.N. Period (Period 8)

For those of you who are new to HSE, our 8th period every other day is called our L.I.O.N. Period (formerly called Pathways). This period is a part of our school day and is considered academic time. Please see the attached document to learn what the acronym means.

During this time students have the ability to get help with academics, make up missing work, study, attend class meetings, etc. Having a common time building wide gives all teachers the ability to be available to schedule time with your student when it is needed. Our students are trained on how to request time to see a teacher.

It is important to note that this is NOT free time and an absence during the L.I.O.N. period does count on student absence totals. Based on a student's grade level and school standing, some grade levels may be able to have release time. Please see below to see what is available at each grade level. If a student qualifies for release time, parent permission is required before the student can leave.

12th Grade: In good standing (academics, discipline, and attendance) may have release time with parent permission both semesters. However, students are REQUIRED to stay for L.I.O.N. when requested by a staff member. Failure to stay as requested may result in loss of this privilege. Students with release are required to leave the building.

11th Grade: In good standing (academics, discipline, and attendance) can have release time with parent permission both semesters. However, students are REQUIRED to stay for L.I.O.N. when requested by a staff member. Failure to stay as requested may result in loss of this privilege. Students with release are required to leave the building.

10th Grade: No release available during the first semester. Release is possible in the second semester. Must be in good standing (academics, discipline, and attendance) may have release time with parent permission for second semester. However, students are REQUIRED to stay for L.I.O.N. when requested by a staff member. Failure to stay as requested may result in loss of this privilege. Students with release are required to leave the building. Students in grade 10 who lose this privilege will not be able to earn it back during the remainder of the year.

9th Grade: Not permitted to have any release time during L.I.O.N. period.

1. All devices will be powered off and stored in a backpack.
2. All devices are forbidden from being accessed and powered on during the school day, as per Indiana law. Our school day is from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
3. Upon entering class students will gather their items needed for instruction and then place their backpack away from their desk at the direction of the teacher.
4. Students are not permitted to gather their bag until bell rings to end the class.
5. Students will not be permitted to take their backpack to lunch.
6. Backpacks are not permitted to leave the room during class unless the student is leaving the building.
7. Students are permitted to access their bag as permitted by the teacher to gather any items needed for instruction, but not personal electronic devices.
8. Discipline will begin on the first infraction, and no warnings will be provided. Progressive discipline will be used and will be based on the number of prior infractions.

We have modified our lunch schedule to no longer have an “A lunch period” which means we will run three (3) lunches instead of four (4). Our current cafe seating and serving lines provide enough seating and serving capacity to accommodate this change. This change will allow students to take their backpack to their classroom prior to lunch.

Backpacks are not permitted during lunch. Students who have alternate schedules or come to school late will be required to store their backpack in the bookstore during lunch.

Did you know that you can report a student's absence directly into Skyward and avoid the phone call? All parents are encouraged to use the Skyward Portal to report all day or partial day absences. By doing this you add a convivence factor for yourself, and it also helps the school focus on phone calls for immediate needs.

Important:

1. Any needed absence verification documents (ex. Doctors notes) will still need to be sent/given to the attendance office.

2. For immediate release from school for immediate needs please call the attendance office directly.

You can report student attendance (including absences) 24/7 through your Skyward Family Access account on the website or mobile app.

Reporting an Absence

• Log in to your Skyward Family Access account at your district’s Skyward portal or via the Skyward app.

• From the main menu, select ATTENDANCE.

• Click ENTER ABSENT REQUEST (or ADD ABSENCE REQUEST in some versions).

• Select the student you want to report.
• Set dates:

For a full day, check All Day (default) and enter the start and end date.
For a partial day, uncheck All Day and enter specific start and end
times .

• Choose a reason from the drop-down menu.
• Add comments (optional) for the school office.
• Click SAVE (website) or SUBMIT (app).
• Your request will appear as PENDING until the school processes it.
• You’ll receive a confirmation email when the request is created and another when it’s approved.

Every student has a student support team who is here to help whenever they are needed. Each student's support team consists of a school counselor, social worker, dean of students, and an assistant principal. Please see the graphic below to find your student’s support team and contact information.

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