Hills-Beaver Creek
By Mavis FodnessOctober 02, 2024Student council president Jackson Gacke was a sixth-grade student when Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School was named a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School. At a special morning assembly Thursday, Sept. 26, he helped his fellow students celebrate the secondary school’s recent distinction as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. “Here at H-BC we have amazing students who all have different talents,…
By Lori SorensonOctober 02, 2024Students and staff at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School wrapped up September’s Suicide Prevention Month and kicked off October’s Anti-Bullying Month with a special assembly and schoolwide activity led by the student council. Students made new 988 signs (the crisis text number) and put together a paper chain created with messages about how to be part of creating positive changes in people…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 02, 2024Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School in Hills celebrates Oct. 7-11 as Homecoming Week. “Home Sweet Homecoming” kicks off Monday with coronation at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Queen candidates include Bailey Spykerboer, Emma Deelstra, Gracie Fagerness and Harli Rozeboom. King candidates are Talon Steensma, Gate Lacey, Cameron Allen and Lukas Hubbard. Seniors Gracie Wilhelmi and Beau Bakken are…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 04, 2024The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board approved a two-year contract with secondary principal Andrew Kellenberger Aug. 26. Kellenberger will receive a 4-percent increase for each of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Previously Kellenberger’s salary was $108,000. For 2024-25 he will receive $112,320, and for 2025-26 his salary will be $116,813.
By Mavis FodnessAugust 28, 2024Hills-Beaver Creek School Board members toured the new elementary school site in Monday night in Beaver Creek where 15 percent of the precast concrete wall panels are in place. Currently 26 of the 200 panels that will make up the exterior walls of the building have been set. Workers began placing the 44,000-pound structures into place on Aug. 19. During Monday’s tour, R.A. Morton site…- By Mavis FodnessAugust 28, 2024Both Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek school districts have adopted cell phone and electronic device policies as the 2024-25 school year gets underway Sept. 3. The policies are intended to limit distractions for students during the school day. Luverne Middle School students will have the more restrictive cell phone policy, according to principal Jason Phelps. He updated school board members as…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 28, 2024Four new teachers join the Hills-Beaver Creek School District for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Bryan Bosch will teach at the secondary school in Hills as the grades 6-12 physical education teacher. “I am really looking forward to living close to the community I teach in,” she said. “Having a strong and healthy community is a huge reason for lifelong success in the lives of our students.”…- By Lori SorensonAugust 21, 2024Four candidates are seeking election to three seats on the Luverne School Board for the Nov. 5 general election. Heather Johnson is challenging incumbents Ryan DeBates, Tim Jarchow and David Wrigg, who all filed for re-election to the board. “I do believe our current board is doing a good job, but I think it’s time to have a female voice back on the board,” Johnson wrote in a social media post…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024A $3 million property tax abatement moved forward June 24 when the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board unanimously passed the resolution. The money will fund construction and improvement of parking lots within the district. Favorable interest rates and rising market values allowed the district to add to the $29.975 million bond referendum that H-BC district voters approved in 2023 without…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 19, 2024The Hills-Beaver Creek School District is considering optimizing its bond authority to lessen the budget restraints on its current building projects. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the district office in Hills. Information about how the district is able to secure up to $3 million for long-term facility maintenance projects within the district will be presented.…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 19, 2024Low enrollment in the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriot enrichment after-school care program forced its closure. H-BC school board members approved the closure and elimination of the coordinator position at their June 10 meeting. The program started three years ago and expanded two years ago to serve up to 20 students. “We have very little interest in this coming year,” said board member Tami Rauk,…
By Mavis FodnessJune 19, 2024The Hills-Beaver Creek High School FFA Chapter conducted the 2024 awards banquet May 17 at the Steen Reformed Church. Members and others FFA supporters received recognition for their achievements during the 2023-24 school year. The evening ended with the installation of the 2024-25 officers. Honorary degree An honorary chapter degree was awarded to New Vision Co-op. “New Vision has…- June 19, 2024H-BC A Honor Roll Quarter 4 Seniors: Grace Anderson, Lanae Elbers, Sylvia Fick, Alexis Garner Swenson, Cooper Gehrke, Taylor Gehrke, Aiden Kerkhove-Brandt, Tahliya Kruger, Ty Leuthold, Joshua Lohr, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Logan Susie, Olivia Susie, Riley Tatge, Joylynn Taubert. Juniors: Beau Bakken, Gracie Fagerness, Harli Rozeboom, Kadence Rozeboom, Bailey…
June 05, 2024Sevent students from the Luverne High School Class of 2024 each signed a Future Teacher Letter of Intent May 17 in a ceremony hosted by the Luverne Education Association. The students were able to share their reasons for going into a career in education, while the seasoned teachers shared wisdom about the path ahead. Brynn Rauk and Grace Anderson are the Class of 2024 Future Educators from the…
By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2024Leaders of the Hills-Beaver Creek School District celebrated an important milestone when the group conducted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon, May 22. Standing at the site of the future Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School, Chairman Arlyn Gehrke was the sole speaker for the event in Beaver Creek. ‘This occasion symbolizes our community’s collective commitment to providing the best…
By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2024Hills-Beaver Creek High School teacher and coach Dan Ellingson received the highest education association honor Friday night — Teacher of the Year. Hills-Beaver Creek Education Association member Haley Tollefson presented Ellingson with the honor during the H-BC graduation ceremonies. “Mr. Ellingson has been someone we all have learned from during this time at H-BC,” she said. “He is a leader…
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