Homecoming 2023 Day #4
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Homecoming 2023 Day #3
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Join us!
Thursday, Sept. 14th
6:30 - Exercise Night - HMB Gym
7:00 - Schoolwide title meeting
Both events are open to all HMB families, students & parents.
Homecoming 2023 Day #2
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We’re excited to announce that Monica Kramer McConkey, Licensed Professional Counselor, is coming back to Emmons County for the Youth Empowerment & Wellness Summit at our local schools on September 27 and 28!
She'll once again visit with middle school and high school students at Linton, Strasburg and HMB schools. In addition, we'll hold a parent/community session on the evening of September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Strasburg Public School. If a parent or community member is unable to attend in-person, they can contact their respective school to join via Zoom.
Anxiety and worry among our children and youth is increasing according to many research studies. We as parents and community members see this every day in the functioning of our kids. The goal of this presentation is to better understand what can cause anxiety and worry, what happens "inside" a child/youth when they are experiencing anxiety, and what we can do to help both prevent and intervene. During the parent/community session, McConkey will discuss how to help our anxious kids through understanding and intervention.
When feelings of nervousness or worry keep you from living your best life, it can be frustrating and overwhelming. Everyone experiences anxiety on some level, but sometimes it can feel like a crushing weight. This presentation will help us understand what happens to us when we experience worry and anxiety as well as some tips to help us calm and feel better. During the student sessions, McConkey will teach students how to manage stress to feel better.
Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC has 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field as a counselor, program supervisor and administrator. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida and her Master’s degree in Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota.
The first twelve years of Monica’s career were dedicated to counseling at risk children and adolescents in rural areas. As a program supervisor and administrator for the next thirteen years, she helped create, implement, and oversee programs to meet the behavioral health needs of youth such as Mobile Mental Health Crisis Services, School Based Mental Health programs, and School Based Interventionist programs.
Ms. McConkey’s focus throughout her career has been to increase access to, and remove the stigma often attached to mental health services. She is the owner of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, LLC which focuses on mental health issues in rural areas with a focus on stress in agriculture.
For more information, please contact Acacia Stuckle, Extension Agent, NDSU Extension – Emmons County at acacia.stuckle@ndsu.edu or (701) 254-4811.
Homecoming Week 2023 has started. Congratulations to King Jonathan and Queen Emma!
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Grandparents day breakfast was a great success. Thank you for joining us!
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We have had some changes to the Friday schedule for Homecoming. Please see them below. Buses will depart HMB at normal time on Friday.
- Coronation - Monday, Sept. 11 @ 2:45 - Open to the public
- Pep Rally in Linton - Friday, Sept. 15 @ 1:15-1:45
- Parade on Main Street - Friday, Sept. 15 @ 2:30 - Anyone interested in having a parade entry can contact Mrs. Werlinger - cassandra.werlinger@k12.nd.us
Homecoming is next week!
- Coronation - Monday, Sept. 11 @ 2:45 - Open to the public
- Parade on Main Street - Friday, Sept. 15 @ 1:15 - Anyone interested in having a parade entry can contact Mrs. Werlinger - cassandra.werlinger@k12.nd.us
- Pep Rally in Linton - Friday, Sept. 15 @ 2:30-3:00 - HMB busses will be departing school later than normal.
Mark your calendars!
The elementary did a great job singing uptown at the street fair today!
Reminder- No School Monday!
The sports practice schedule is updated weekly on the website. Link can be found by clicking on Menu and then listed under Activities.
Testing this week! Make sure students are well-rested. We believe in you students!
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Some first week of school fun in the science room. The science classes enjoyed a STEM Cup Stack Challenge. It was difficult not being able to touch the cups. They controlled the string, tied to a rubber band that moved the cups. Very entertaining and team-building.
Tomorrow is the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Student Handbook - https://5il.co/kbd2
School Calendar - https://5il.co/1mqwp
Thank you to everyone who came to the open house tonight. It was great to hear the hallways full of life again!
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Preseason & HMB Activity Bus Schedule - Week of Aug. 14.
Please click on the link below to view the entire schedule through Thursday, August 17th. https://5il.co/20k3e
Preseason & HMB Activity Bus Schedule - Week of Aug. 7th.
Please click on the link below to view the entire schedule through Thursday, August 17th.
https://5il.co/20k3e
Meet Mr. John Barry Mr. Barry joined HMB as the Superintendent for the 2023-2024 school year. He has 27 years of experience working in teaching and administration and loves rural education. He began his college career by attending Dickinson State University but graduated from the University of Mary with both his bachelor's degree and master's degree. Mr. Barry has been married for 28 years to his wife, Jennifer, and they have four children and two grandchildren. Mr. Barry is looking forward to working as a team with the entire student body, staff, and community members. Go Tigers! #HMB #togetherwegrow
Meet Mr. Jacob Fray!
Mr. Fray has joined HMB as the physical education teacher. He grew up in Spokane, Washington, and graduated from the University of Mary. Mr. Fray has three younger brothers and three younger sisters. He has previous experience with students at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and Wachter Middle School. Mr. Fray says that he has gotten to know some of the terrific students at HMB already and is looking forward to getting to know the rest!
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