Hawk Talk (HPS)

Get Caught up to date on things happening at HPS for the upcoming school year!

00:00 Intro00:31 District Updates06:10 Elementary Updates08:49 Activities & Athletics10:54 Finance13:33 Policy16:49 Facilities & Construction20:35 Curriculum22:10 Transportation & Negotiations25:00 Old Business26:35 New Business27:20 Open Enrollment28:08 Facility Use Agreement30:01 Staffing Changes37:01 Closing

In this episode of Hawk Talk, we break down the Hettinger Public School Board meeting from March 18, 2026. Topics include ongoing facility improvements like concrete replacement, lighting upgrades, and the upcoming gym floor redesign, along with updates on district finances and future remodeling projects. We also discuss staffing challenges, especially at the elementary level, and the continued need for teachers. On the student side, we highlight spring activities kicking off, FFA success, and a back-to-back state championship for the 4th grade Reading Bowl team. Additional updates cover curriculum changes, including the rollout of a new elementary English program, policy updates, and plans for a summer board retreat to focus on long-term goals.📅 Next School Board Meeting: April 15, 2026🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and more0:00 — Intro & Overview1:28 — Superintendent & Secondary Principal Report12:19 — Elementary Principal Report15:47 — Athletics & Activities Report20:57 — Business Manager Report21:28 — Finance Committee Report23:24 — Policy Committee Report24:32 — Building & Curriculum Committee32:38 — Transportation & Negotiations32:59 — Unfinished & New Business34:43 — Superintendent Evaluation36:56 — Joint Powers Agreement37:45 — Closing & Next Meeting

Episode 55

0:00 – Introduction & Meeting Overview0:50 – Second Semester Reset1:26 – Parent-Teacher Conferences1:43 – Upcoming Events & Conventions2:01 – CKLA Elementary Curriculum Rollout4:18 – Finance Committee Update5:39 – Co-op Committee Report6:25 – Policy Committee Activity8:37 – Building Improvements Overview9:20 – Locker Replacement Project10:07 – AV Room Upgrades10:31 – Facility Investment & Deferred Maintenance12:30 – Gym Floor Inspection & Lifespan Assessment14:06 – Gym Floor Redesign & Community Vote15:26 – Calendar & 4-Day Week Discussion16:47 – Closing RemarksEpisode 54: January Updates & More