Hamilton Community Schools

Boys 5th-8th grade basketball is set to begin practices next week on Monday October 12th after school from 3:30-5:00pm. Any boy interested should be in attendance and dressed ready to practice at 3:30pm in the back gym. You must have a physical on file with Mr. Prokop in order to practice.

If you have any questions please email David.Prokop@hcs.k12.in.us

Semi Formal Spirit week begins Monday for all students! The dance is next Saturday, Oct 10 for students in grades 9-12th in the main gym from 530-830pm. $15 per ticket or $25 for two. Please reach out to Mrs Watkins with questions. We're looking to a fun week!! 419-367-1007 or Kristyn.watkins@hcs.k12.in.us

Reminder tomorrow is fair day and there is no school. Impact is still in session and the bus will depart Hamilton at 11:05 AM and return at 2:50pm.

Seniors- Just a reminder that Wednesday, October 7th you are to take a job shadow or college visit day. Please return the permission slip to Mrs. Brown on Monday, October 5th stating your plans, If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Brown. Taylor.Brown@hcs.k12.in.us

Tomorrow is a regular school day. We have the all school carnival in the main gym from 5 to 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased early in the Elementary office for $.50 apiece. The junior high dance is western/flannel themed and is from 7 to 9 PM. Pick up will be at door 1. The high school bonfire for students in grades 9th through 12th is from 7-930pm. Pick up will be by the baseball field. Reminder, there is no school next Friday, October 2 due to Fair Day. Please reach out to Mrs. Watkins if you have any questions. Thank you! Kristyn.Watkins@hcs.k12.in.us

School picture day is tomorrow 📸

We have a fun night planned for the students this coming Friday, Sept 25! 5-7pm school-wide carnival followed by the Jr High Dance (6th-8th grade) from 7-9pm and High School bonfire 🔥 from 7-9:30pm! Beat the line at the school carnival! 🎡 Tickets may be purchased from the Elementary office, door 4, anytime from 8am-3:30 this week or feel free to send money in with the students! Tickets 🎟️ are .50 each!

Hamilton Community Schools is looking to hire 2 different basketball coaches for the 2026-27 winter. 5th/6th grade boys basketball runs October-December and 7th/8th grade girls runs January-March. Email David.Prokop@hcs.k12.in.us if interested!

HCS is looking for substitute teachers for the 26-27 school year. You should be 21 years or older or be enrolled in an education program. The salary is 100.00 per day and the hours are 7:45 am to 3:05 pm with a 30 minute lunch. You must be able to pass a background check. If interested, please contact Ms Lori Zimmerman. You can choose what days you want to work! Dr. Reichhart

HCS will go to school after the 2 hour delay ends.

Hamilton Community Schools will be delayed 2 hour this morning due to fog.

HCS will be going to school after the 2 hour delay ends

BASE will open at 8:45 am this morning.

Hamilton Community Schools will be delayed 2 hours due to fog this morning.

Open House is this evening anytime between 5-6pm. Please bring your school supplies to drop off to the classroom and meet your teacher. Class lists will be posted at door 4 and door 6. Twelve Twenty Tees will have Hamilton spirit gear available for purchase at door 1 beginning at 4:45pm. If you need help with registration, please email Kelly.shafer@hcs.k12.in.us or call the office anytime after 10am today. School begins tomorrow! If you are in need of school supplies, please reach out to Mrs. Watkins 419-367-1007. School begins tomorrow! Elementary hrs(8:10-3:10pm) Jr/Sr High hrs(8am-3:14pm)

Please stop in to the school library during Back to School night to learn more about our schoolwide Title I program at our Title I Annual Meeting on August 4, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 P.M. We look forward to sharing our annual family meeting information with you!

Seniors, our annual paint your parking spot party is tomorrow morning at 10 AM! We will have lunch for everyone at 11am. Feel free to bring a dish to pass and some helping hands!

💥 Attention ALL HCS alumni! 💥 Please take a minute to fill out our Alumni Spotlight: Where Are the Marines Now? We would love to highlight some of the amazing things that you have accomplished since leaving our halls! All ages and graduation years welcome!! #marineproud 💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa2EvRudJCVZ_SsvSTmAZY2lDaDLBeFliqQhn1dt4wzAlWZA/viewform

Welcome Back, Hamilton Marines! Please see attached for important back to school information! Reminder-6th grade orientation is tonight from 5-6pm and a sports meeting at 6:15pm. Thank you!

Lit Camp, formally known as BASE, registration is open for students in K-5th. Please read the registration form carefully as qualifying requirements have changed due to this being a new grant through the Stueben County literacy coalition. There is a separate registration for morning and afternoon. Limited space offered. I also will put the links below: Before School: https://forms.gle/3ev8yHsRoWTZ9JLM8 After School: https://forms.gle/VZHYEDKa4o3YUiCi7