Focus On Education

Congrats to the 2025 CollegeBoard’s National Recognition Program awardees! The honor recognizes their academic excellence and hard work in high school, and that’s a cause for celebration! 46 of our Hobart High School Brickies earned academic honors from CollegeBoard’s National Recognition Programs. The award is an easy way to showcase their hard work with colleges. We are so proud of all of you! #BeExcellentOnPurpose

Click here to find out how these Brickies earned academic recognition for their hard work in class and on CollegeBoard assessments!

Last year, third grade students at Joan Martin Elementary created monster drawings as part of a lesson focused on incorporating details into both their artwork and writing. These drawings were shared with the middle school FACS classes, who brought the students’ creations to life by sewing the monsters as a class project. Additionally, the drawings were submitted to the Young Artist contest. We are proud to announce that one of our Brickies, Malina DeBold, won the contest—her drawing was featured on the cover of the book, and she received a goodie bag in recognition of her achievement. Furthermore, 43 of our students’ drawings were included in the book, making them published illustrators. The book serves as a celebration of their artistic talents and creativity. We are so proud of all of these Brickies! Way to Be Excellent On Purpose!

Click here to check out the entire issue! The Hobart feature can be found on pages 28-33.

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Click here to check out "The Brickie Network," a newsletter where you can find tons of important information for the 25-26 school year!

Khanmigo is an innovative AI-powered tutoring tool that can support your student around the clock. Khanmigo offers personalized assistance, making learning engaging and accessible anytime, anywhere. Click HERE to learn about Khanmigo from our very own Mrs. Higgason.

Khanmigo Writing Coach is designed by teachers with the purpose of producing better writers. Instead of just generating AI feedback or grading essays, Writing Coach supports students during each stage of the writing process without doing any of the writing for them. Click HERE to learn more about Khanmigo Writing Coach

Check out the August Nurse's Corner to learn about immunizations, sports physicals, and other important information about keeping your student healthy!

Click here for a detailed view of the Skyward Free and Reduced Lunch application process!

Click here to check out information on meal balances, statements, and food service payment.

Research challenges idea that vaping could be healthier alternative to smoking, say authors of research. Read more here! It’s no wonder a person becomes addicted to vaping so quickly with the amount of nicotine being ingested!

Indiana has several FREE resources for adults and students.

Click here for more resources for students and/or here for help on becoming a smoke-free teen!

Additional information and resources:

*Contact the SRO officer at each school

*Vape Free Indiana
in.gov/vapefreeindiana

*Indiana High School Athletic Association and Indiana Department of Health partnership

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Check out the SEL page for great tips and advice for Social Emotional Learning for students, parents, and families! Lots of great information with what we do in school with students and what you can do at home.

Routines provide structure, security and a sense of control that fosters positive development and responsibility. Routines help reduce anxiety, improve academic performance, and promote essential life skills like time management and self-discipline.

Tips for Establishing Routines:

https://allprodad.com/5-transformative-school-routines/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6378489/

#1: Schedule time away from technology.

#2 Getting prepared for school begins the night before.

Evening Preparation:

• Pack your backpack: Gather all necessary books, notebooks, and supplies according to your schedule.
• Prepare your outfit: Choose your clothes for the next day and have them ready to go.
• Prepare your lunch: Make your lunch and pack it, or prepare components of it.
• Set a bedtime: Establish a consistent bedtime to ensure you get adequate sleep for a productive school day.
• Prepare for the morning: Set your alarm, and consider placing it across the room to avoid hitting snooze.
• Relax before bed: Engage in calming activities to help you unwind and prepare for sleep.

Morning Routine:

• Wake up with your alarm: Resist the urge to hit snooze and start your day promptly.
• Eat a healthy breakfast: Fuel your brain with a nutritious meal to enhance focus and energy.
• Get dressed: Get dressed and ready for the day.
• Get ready for school: Brush your teeth, wash your face, and take care of any personal hygiene needs.
• Check your backpack: Double-check that you have everything you need for the day.
• Leave for school: Ensure you have enough time to get to school without rushing.

How much sleep do we really need?

Sleep allows your body to cleanse, heal, and prepare for the following day.

Your brain requires sleep to move information from short term to long term.

https://allprodad.com/meaningful-bedtime-routines-with-your-kids/

Parents are a model for their children. THINK before posting and sharing information. Be kind and considerate of others and yourself. Click here for an article from All Pro Dad about things to consider before posting to social media.

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