The Huskie Pack is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Saturday, May 20th, resulting in the loss of our Hemlock Virtual Senior Dax Burk.
Our hearts are heavy as we think of the family and friends who are grieving during this difficult time. Please join us in keeping them in your thoughts and prayers.
At Hemlock Public School District we brew student success. #PULLTHESLED
Today's #StaffSpotlight is on Joshua Chase, our marvelous Middle School Principal here at Hemlock Public School District for the past 3 years.
Along with having the incredible opportunity to perform with the National Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in NYC this past year, here are some interesting things you may not know about Principal Chase…
• As a child, he wanted to be a police officer (funnily enough, one of his childhood nicknames was ‘Chaser’).
• His favorite part of his job is building relationships with students, staff, parents…and really anyone he comes into contact with.
• The Disney character he most relates to is Baloo, because he's “optimistic, big, and is full of life truths”.
• A song he could listen to on repeat is “Starting Over” by Chris Stapleton.
• He has two brothers and was raised on a farm with horses and cattle.
• We asked him what quote he lives his life by, and his response was these wise words from Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Thank you for loving and leading our middle schoolers as well as you do. Hemlock Public School District is honored to have you in our pack, Mr. Chase!
#PackLeaders #Huskietastic #BetterTogether#Since1863
It's #ThrowbackThursday and time for a game of "Name that Huskie Pack Leader". She's a Hemlock graduate (class of 1983), a current teacher, and a parent of two Hemlock alumni. And...go!
#TBT #HuskiePackLeaders #Huskiesof1983
Congratulations to Noah Langworthy, an 8th Grader at Hemlock Middle School, who was honored with a Turnaround Award at the SISD.
"At the age of 5, doctors weren’t sure if Noah would speak again. Through perseverance, Noah regained his language. Since those early years, he has become an expert on, and will happily talk your ear off about, biblical history, historical figures, JFK, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, constellations, and Killer Whales", shared principal Joshua Chase. "Noah has really done well this year in Spanish class. He understands what is being said and read in Spanish. He participates very well, pays attention, and is engaged. In his own words: "I wasn't sure if I was going to do well in Spanish, but I see now that I can do it."
"Some of his challenges make it difficult for him to produce the language equally well in writing or in spoken form, but, in my opinion, due to his interest and effort, he has succeeded. He has been a joy to have in class". Principal Chase finished by saying, "Noah’s determination will lead him to a successful future. He is a deserving recipient of the Turnaround Award".
You are indeed #Huskietastic, Noah! We are so proud of you.
#BetterTogether #EducatingLeaders #SISD
#WednesdayWisdom #RiseAgain #Since1863
It's #TeacherFeature Tuesday, and today we're featuring the lovely Courteney Wilson, our 3rd & 4th grade Special Education teacher at K.C. Ling Elementary.
Apart from being able to write upside down (which we’d imagine comes in handy as an elementary teacher), here are some things you may not know about her...
• Her favorite subject in school was social studies.
• She feels the best part about teaching is being an advocate and providing a safe space for our students to flourish.
• She could listen to any Blink-182 song on repeat.
• She hopes her students will remember that she truly cares for them and that they always have someone in their corner. And, of course, the lava lamp!
Lastly, a quote she loves is “Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things".
We're grateful to have you in our Huskie Pack, Mrs. Wilson!
#Huskietastic #Since1863 #HPSDPackLeader
🥇Congratulations to yesterday's Tournament Champs!
🎾 At the Tri-Valley Conference, both Sophia (#1 singles) and Victoria (#3 singles) Hauffe took 1st place in their respective flights, and Carly Siler (#2 singles) took 2nd place. The Hemlock Girls' Varsity Tennis team took 3rd place overall.
⛳ Our Varsity Golf team took first in their tournament, with Dawson Reidsma in the top 3 overall.
Way to go, Huskies! #PullTheSled #Huskietastic
Skip the dishes and help the Class of 2028 fund their trip to Washington DC! They're hosting a fundraising dinner at Mr. J's Hilltop Hideaway on Tuesday, May 16th between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. #BetterTogether #Education #Huskietastic
Today is National School Communicators' Day, so we thought it was the perfect time to get to know the fun folk behind our district communications.
Meet Jacob, our Communications Intern, who does not like hugs. And Joy, our District Communications Specialist, who is a passionate people squeezer. Despite their differences, they make a dynamic duo and love getting to tell the stories of Hemlock Public School District.
3 fun facts about Jacob:
• He has run a minimum of 1.1 miles (often more) every single day for the last 2.5 years. He started this because an old coach of his was forced to end his nearly 34 year long streak.
• Each year he treks across the country with his dad and his girlfriend to run a half marathon at a National Park. This summer they are headed to Glacier National Park.
• Jacob and his girlfriend are the proud dog parents to Lux (or Lulu), a shollie, and Miala, a dachshund (with a lot of personality).
3 fun facts about Joy:
• She was born in South Africa, raised in Nambia, and became an American citizen just 12 years ago.
• She bungee jumped off of the Bloukrans Bridge, one of the World's highest commercial bungee jumping sites (719 feet above the river).
• Joy met her husband while working as a DJ at a radio station 21 years ago, and they're the proud parents of two teenage huskies (the human variety).
If you have a great Hemlock story to share, email them at stories@hemlockps.com
#SchoolPR #NSPRA #HuskieTales #Huskietastic #Since1863 #SchoolCommunicatorsDay
The Michigan Association of School Boards recognized Hemlock Public School District Board of Education members at the recent dinner of Saginaw County Areas School Boards.
Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Ellison (Master Board Member Award, Level 4) and Kimberly Hoeppner (Certified Board Member Award, Level 2 + Award of Merit). We appreciate you!
#BetterTogether #JazzHands #Huskietastic #Since1863
It's #ThrowbackThursday and you know what that means...time to play "Name Those Huskies"! Tag a track athlete you recognize from 2000.
#BetterTogether #StrongGirls #Huskiesof2000
🍩 Join us for Donuts with Don on May 17th at 7:45 AM 🍩
Location: 733 N. Hemlock Rd, Suite 100 (our Administration Offices are located at the Southwest corner of the high school).
#WednesdayWisdom #Huskietastic
Today is National School Nurse Day and we want to take a moment to honor our wonderful Nurse Becky. Her passion for our students' health, combined with her compassion and kindness, do not go unnoticed. You are so appreciated!
#SND2023 #SchoolNurse #Huskietastic #Since1863
We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to host legislative aides Alexandra Ham and Alanna Chapell from Congressman Dan Kildee's office at Hemlock Public School District. During their visit, we had the pleasure of showcasing the wonderful things happening in our schools and discussing the crucial role that education plays in our community. It was an inspiring conversation, and we are grateful for their time and attention. Thank you, Alexandra and Alanna, for visiting us and for your commitment to improving education in our area. We look forward to continuing to work together to create a brighter future for our students.
#Huskietastic #PULLTHESLED #Since1863 #HemlockProud #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters
It's #TeacherFeature Tuesday, and today we're featuring the fabulous Jennifer Whitford, our Economics, U.S. History, and Yearbook teacher.
Apart from being in her 24th year of teaching here at Hemlock Public School District, here are some things you may not know about the lovely Mrs. Whitford...
• As a child she always wanted to be a teacher, and English was her favorite subject in school.
• We asked her which Disney character best represents her and she said Alice in Wonderland because, not only does she look a little like her, she is "loving and gentle, trustful and wildly curious like I am".
• If she won the lottery and gave up teaching, she'd travel the world, learning about other cultures and photograph them.
• She hopes her students will remember her as a teacher who would hand out a hug if needed, that she cared for them as if they were her own children, and that her fun streak could cause a song and dance at any moment.
Lastly, a quote she lives her life by is, "Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to".
We're grateful to have you in our Huskie Pack, Mrs. Whitford!
#Huskietastic #Since1863 #HPSDPackLeader
Calling all digital artists! If your student has been doodling away on an iPad creating digital art for Love of The Arts Night, remind them to submit a copy to the Hemlock Digital Art Contest.
#DigitalArt #Huskietastic #WorkOfHeart #BetterTogether #Since1863
Tuesday, May 9th brings with it a smorgasbord of sensory delights that you won't want to miss. The 14th Annual Love of The Arts Night at Hemlock High School boasts works of art from our fine and industrial arts students, hors d'oeuvres from our culinary students, and a variety of performances.
The art gallery will be open from 4 to 7 pm, with performances following from 7 until 9 pm. Tickets are $7 at the door.
#Huskietastic #Innovation #SchoolArt #Creative #Since1863
Today's #StaffSpotlight is on Kate Bugbee, who has worked here at Hemlock Public School District as an ECSE Paraprofessional for just under a year.
She's always wanted to be a teacher and is loving being a part of the Huskie Pack, and we'd love you to get to know her a little better...
• Her favorite part of the job is watching the kids grow and learn. And she couldn't actually think of a least favorite part.
• A quirky, hidden talent she has is being able to quote everything there is to know about the movie "The Chipmunk Adventure". She also confessed that she's afraid of worms.
• As a child, her dad used to call her "Pinky".
• If she won the lottery and didn't have to work, she'd sail around the world in a yacht.
• She could listen to "Airplane over the Sea" by Neutral Milk Hotel on repeat.
• We asked her what accomplishment she's most proud of so far this year, and she said, "I got a job after being a SAHM for 7 years".
Hemlock Public School District is thrilled to have you in our pack, Kate!
#PackLeaders #Huskietastic #BetterTogether #Since1863
