Today, student photographers attended a presentation from a special guest, Kasey Gaddy. Kasey, a 2015 HHS graduate, is an accomplished photographer and graphic designer with specialities in sports photography, portrait photography, marketing and much more. She operates her own photography business, Kasey Creative.
It was a fantastic and enriching experience for the photographers to hear from her today. Thank you so much, Kasey, for coming to visit. We so appreciated you sharing your extensive knowledge and expertise with us!
Congratulations to The Cub Tracks staff as the news magazine received the Award of Commendation (second highest level awarded) in the All-Kansas New Publication Critique by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.
Staff members Anna Heisler, Shelby Shaughnessy, Jack Works, Addy Borjas, Kamry DeLaTorre and Brystal Hudlin worked so hard this year to produce compelling issues telling important stories impacting our school community. Thank you all for your diligence and dedication!
In addition, photography/visuals in The Cub Tracks received All-Kansas marks, which is the highest level awarded. Congratulations to the news staff and all photographers for this recognition as well!
Other results from the critique:
Coverage: Award of Commendation
Reporting: Award of Commendation
Design: Award of Merit (3rd highest level)
Humboldt Elementary School Penny Wars UPDATE...We are extending the war until MONDAY! Find all the change (or bills) that you can and bring them in!
1st place, 4th grade 12,465 😳!
2nd place,3rd grade 8556
3rd place, 5th grade 7957
4th place, preschool 7293
5th place, 2nd grade 5688
6th place, kindergarten 3715
7th place, 1st grade 2858
Total points = 48,532!!!
Students from HES presented the book they wrote and illustrated tonight!
🌟 On Sunday, April 6th, HMS parents had the chance to show some extra love and support for their students by graffitiing their lockers with motivating and encouraging messages! 🎨✨ It's all about boosting confidence and spreading positivity as our students prepare for the upcoming ELA and Math state assessments. Let’s go, HMS students – you've got this! 💪📚
The elementary school has officially kicked off Penny Wars! Each grade level is competing to collect the most money. The grade level that brings in the most money wins an ice cream party and Amazon gift cards for teachers to purchase something great for their classroom. All money must be turned in by Friday, April 11th.
Friday was letter D day in PreK Boot Camp! Mrs. C to the rescue in her Dino-mite Dino costume to dance with our preschoolers!
All Aboard the HMS Classroom Cruise!
On Friday, April 4th, the halls of HMS turned into a vibrant sea of inspiration as staff set sail on a Classroom Cruise like no other! Led by our amazing Cruise Captain, Marie Walker, educators across the building took part in brief but powerful visits to their peers' classrooms—celebrating the incredible teaching and learning happening every day.
These cruises weren’t just walk-throughs—they were meaningful opportunities to connect, reflect, and spark new ideas. Marie facilitated rich conversations that helped shine a light on the instructional greatness within our own walls. From innovative strategies to creative classroom setups, there was so much to learn and admire.
Our entire HMS crew was "all aboard" for this fantastic experience, and we’re already charting the course for the next one. Because when educators come together like this, everyone wins.
#HMSClassroomCruise #InstructionalGreatness #StrongerTogether #AllAboard
Congratulations to Humboldt High School for being recognized as a 2025 All Star High School by the Kansas Board of Regents!
We are optimistic for an outside Grand March, Saturday. This will be the route at the Humboldt Square.
Preschool has kicked off their Alphabet Boot Camp this week. Today they were lucky enough to have some "A"crobatic visitors! The girls showed us their pretty spectacular abilities. Preschoolers counted to 82 while one acrobat stood on her head! Then got the chance to try for themselves🧡🖤
Middle School Dodgeball tournament!!
Testing Kick Off!! Pepping the Middle School students up to do their best work on the upcoming State Assessments!
Reminder: The journalism awards banquet is at 6:30 p.m. TOMORROW in the fieldhouse! We will have baked potatoes with toppings. Families, if you'd like to bring side dish or a dessert, that would be great, but it is not required to do so.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Phillips.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow and celebrating!
If you would like to purchase a state journalism T-shirt, please follow this link: https://cuttingedgegraphics.myshopify.com/products/humboldt-journalism-orders-close-december-1st-copy
Orders close April 10.
Thank you Paula and Cutting Edge Graphics for printing these for us!
Happy Friday, all! Since the weather was so nice, the 3rd hour photography class went outside to practice using manual settings, and then we enjoyed some popcorn afterwards.
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY!!
ELEMENTARY PARENTS ONLY,
Due to the confusion with the yearbook online order deadline regarding the price change, please do not place a yearbook order online at this time. If you haven’t ordered a yearbook already and would like to order one for the price of $10.00 you must call or email the elementary office AND bring in the $10.00 fee (by cash or check) by March 29th to secure a yearbook at the initial cost. If you do not notify us and pay by the 29th you will NOT receive a yearbook at the $10.00 price. Beginning March 30th you must purchase the yearbook online at the price of $24.00 plus shipping costs charged by the yearbook company. If you have any questions please call the elementary office.
Penny War update! Ends this Friday!
Physical Science students make observations to help them better understand magnets and the interactions between magnets and electricity.
