Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

A special thank you to the Hartley and Sanborn Ambulance teams for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!

At HMS High School, our Students of the Month embody what it means to Show Up. Step Up. Soar! by demonstrating dedication, leadership, and a positive example for their peers. Alongside them, students have also voted to recognize staff members who consistently model these same values throughout every week of the school year. Congratulations to our April recipients!

Little Hawks Preschool will host Preschool Graduation this Friday, May 15th, at 11:00 am in the High School Gym. The public is invited to attend!

What a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of our students at HMS Class Night! We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished during your time at HMS and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for each of you. Congratulations on your awards, recognitions, and all of your hard work!

Introducing the Middle School Students of the Month for October!

5th: Evan Elgersma
6th: Lincoln Moore
7th: Asher Moore
8th: Cole Magee

Thanks to you all for being great role models and exemplifying what it means to be an HMS Hawk--way to show your Hawk WINGS (Working Together, Integrity, Never Giving Up, Generous in Spirit, and Show Respect)!

Celebrating these Seniors on their last day of school! Thank you for the memories, leadership, spirit, and impact you’ve left on our halls and in our hearts. We are proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see where your next chapter takes you.

Congratulations to the high school choir and band at State Large Group Contest last Saturday!

Last week, sixth-grade students traveled to Des Moines. Thanks to a generous donation by PIE, we were able to explore the Science Center of Iowa. We learned more about science concepts through hands-on learning, and learned more about fire with a live show! We also toured the Iowa State Capitol building to learn more about how our state government operates! We are so thankful for everyone who made this field trip possible!

Congratulations to the girls bowling team on a great bowling season!

Use the link below to order state qualifying bowling shirts!

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Doris Remmers and Melvin FCS donated Marigold Flowers for the second grade class to give to their moms for Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day!!

HMS MS students surprised their teachers this week with a wall of thanks! Students left notes for their teachers telling them how they’ve made a difference in their lives this year.

The 8th grade class visited their Hometown Hawk Partner, The Cut Meat Market. They took a tour of the facility and tried some samples!

A special thanks to the boys and girls golf teams for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!

Our 7th & 8th graders attended the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls last week! A big thanks to our PIE group for covering the admission so that our students could enjoy a beautiful day of learning and exploring. We are grateful to our chaperones for volunteering and to all the many people who made the day great!

Introducing the Middle School Students of the Month for April!

5th: Maela Krikke
6th: Audrey Huffman
7th: Hoyt Ahrenstorff
8th: Aria Benz

Thanks to you all for being great role models and exemplifying what it means to be an HMS Hawk--way to show your Hawk WINGS (Working Together, Integrity, Never Giving Up, Generous in Spirit, and Show Respect)!

Thank you to Sanborn Savings Bank for inviting fifth-graders to tour your bank! They learned about what services banks offer our community as well as how they keep our information and belonging safe!

Congratulations to all who were involved in the IHSMA State Solo/Ensemble Contest! Seven Division I ratings and nine Division II ratings! Well done, musicians!

Today we’re excited to celebrate School Nurses Day and introduce the newest member of our HMS school community!

Please join us in welcoming our new school nurse, Tracey Ahrenstorff! We are so glad to have you here caring for and supporting our students.

School nurses play such an important role in keeping our school safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the difference you make every single day!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible HMS teachers!

Your dedication, patience, and passion make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day. Thank you for inspiring curiosity, encouraging growth, and creating a supportive environment where everyone can succeed.

We are so grateful for all that you do—today and every day.