Hamilton Intermediate News

As we wrap up the month, our school community proudly celebrated Veterans Day, honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Our students participated in meaningful activities to learn about service, sacrifice, and gratitude.

This month’s Leader of the Month focus was Put First Things First. Students practiced prioritizing their responsibilities, managing their time, and staying focused on what matters most. We are so proud of the leadership skills they continue to build each day.

Our Student Lighthouse Team has now visited every building in the district to learn from other leaders and share their own leadership experiences. We are incredibly proud of the way they represent our school.

As we head into winter break, I want to wish all of our students and families a relaxing, joyful, and well-deserved time of rest. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, refreshed and ready to begin 2026 with a clear focus on setting goals, working hard, and achieving great things together.

With Ranger Pride,

Kelly Altiers
Principal

Miss Egan's class celebrated reaching 500 levels in iReady Reading with a fun doughnut party! iReady is an interactive online program that helps students build reading skills through personalized lessons and activities. Great job, students—your hard work and dedication to reading are paying off!

Students in Mrs. Cook’s Science class researched and learned about locally invasive species, exploring how these plants and animals impact the environment and the community. Through their studies, they gained a deeper understanding of why and how invasive species spread, the problems they cause, and what people can do to help protect local ecosystems.

Ms. Platfoot's classes worked collaboratively to create a Veterans Day poster. Each student received a piece of the puzzle, then added their piece in the appropriate spot to create the full picture. This was a great way to show appreciation, and have a discussion about Veterans Day.

Ozobots are small robots designed to teach coding and STEM concepts to children through engaging, hands-on activities. They offer a fun and exciting way to learn coding by using color-based markers or block-based programming.

Our 4th grade students laced up their sneakers and participated in their very first 5K race! It was an exciting experience that encouraged fitness, perseverance, and teamwork. We are so proud of all our students for giving it their best and crossing the finish line with determination and smiles!

October student leaders of the month had the option to choose between Fuel Up with Firefighters or Cops and Cookies. BIG thank you to the Obetz Police Department and Hamilton Township Fire Department for visiting. The students asked questions about their careers and a typical day.

Extra BIG thank you to Sheetz and parents volunteers for providing yummy snacks for each group!

In November, we celebrated students who know how to Put First Things First — they set priorities, make time for what matters most, and take care of their responsibilities before having fun. These leaders show self-discipline, responsibility, and focus every day!

Encourage your child to:
✅ Finish homework before screen time ✅ Stay organized and plan ahead
✅ Set goals and follow through ✅ Balance work, play, and rest

In December, we’re celebrating students who know how to Think Win-Win — they seek mutual benefit in all interactions, value teamwork, and look for solutions where everyone can succeed. These leaders show kindness, fairness, and a positive attitude every day!

Encourage your child to:
✅ Share and take turns. ✅ Celebrate others’ successes
✅ Look for ways to solve problems together ✅ Speak kindly and respectfully

The 6th grade Lighthouse Team visited the preschool to help spread leadership and joy. They greeted students as a welcome crew, played games, read books, helped with snack time, and even wrapped up with some fun dance parties! We are so proud of their kindness, leadership, and positive example for our youngest learners.

The Lighthouse Team visited the elementary school this week to read Leader in Me books with younger students and lend a helping hand in their classrooms. Our student leaders did a fantastic job serving as positive role models and spreading leadership throughout the building!

The objective of the Connection Crew is to create an inclusive space for students with disabilities and their peers to connect in a supportive environment. Through engaging activities and shared experiences, we aim to foster mutual understanding, build social skills, enhance friendships, and create a positive and enriching atmosphere for all participants. Together, we strive to promote personal growth, confidence, and a sense of belonging within our community.

Intermediate students celebrated and honored Veterans Day throughout the building with a variety of meaningful activities. Students decorated grocery bags that were delivered to the M.A.S.H. Food Pantry in Delaware, wrote letters of appreciation that were shared with local veterans in our community, and even contributed notes that were taken to greet a recent Honor Flight at the Columbus Airport. We are proud of our students for showing gratitude and demonstrating leadership as they honored those who have served our country.

The staff had a blast participating in a Secret Staff Spirit Week! The week included a stealthy ninja game while everyone dressed in all black, a creative “Anything But a Cup” challenge, a favorite hat day, and the crowd-pleasing celebration of the 67th day of school. It was a fun way to build community, share some laughs, and keep spirits high throughout the week!

A big THANK YOU to our PTO, students, and families for contributing to the Thanksgiving Feather the Turkey fundraiser! Mr. McCutcheon had a gobbling good time strutting through the halls in his turkey outfit.

The PTO supports our school all year long with events like Field Day, student dances, and the PBIS points store. We are especially grateful for their help organizing food donations for the teacher dinner before conferences this month. Your dedication makes a big difference for our staff and students!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email H.I.S.PTO2017@gmail.com.

Mrs. Alton’s homeroom had a special visit from Mrs. Altiers and Goldie this month to celebrate an exciting achievement — their first time reaching 100% attendance for an entire week! We are so proud of their commitment and teamwork. Way to go, students!