Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

Thank you to United Community Bank for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!

Because of You, our students have safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environments. This month we celebrate our school board members who volunteer countless hours to guide our district and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. #CelebrateIASchoolBoards

Kyle McCarter - President
Becky Stoltz - Vice President
Kari Van Es
Andrew Schierholz
Erin Van Roekel
Emma Hamrick - Board Secretary

Today, we celebrate the heart of our school—our incredible principals! 🍎🎉

Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to students, staff, and families make a lasting impact every single day. From guiding with vision to supporting with compassion, you help create a positive and inspiring environment where everyone can succeed.

Thank you for all the time, energy, and care you pour into our schools. We appreciate you more than words can express!

Happy National Principals Day!

Today, we celebrate our amazing School Lunch Heroes!

Thank you for your kindness, your smiles, and the important role you play in our school community each day. You truly make a difference!

Happy School Lunch Hero Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who safely transport our students each and every day—our amazing school bus drivers! 🚌

Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, you show up with patience, care, and dedication. You’re often the first smile students see in the morning and the last friendly face they see before heading home.

Thank you for keeping our children safe, for building connections, and for being such an important part of our community. We appreciate everything you do!

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🎉

Let's make it a great week! Go Hawks!

A special thank you to Sanborn Building Center for joining us this morning for High Five Friday! We had a blast!

Join us for the Grand March tomorrow! There will be a free-will donation at the door.

Come support the Hawks tonight!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the incredible people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your organization, dedication, and attention to detail make a difference every single day—and none of it goes unnoticed.

Thank you for being the backbone of our team, for juggling a million tasks with grace, and for always showing up with professionalism and positivity. We truly appreciate all that you do!

HMS CSD has approved the following calendar change for the 2025-2026 school year. The last student day will now be Friday, May 22nd. Students will be dismissed at 1:15/1:30.

Stay up-to-date with the school calendar: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/documents/calendar/377672

Seed Survivor by Nutrient visited HMS Elementary last week. They educated students about plants and the importance of agriculture. Students learned about the 3 main fertilizers, phosphate being one of them. Phosphate is derived from mined sedimentary rock composed of prehistoric fossilized marine animal remains. Multiple exploration and hands-on centers were available. One of them is prehistoric fossilized marine animal remains, including a shark tooth! Inside the trailer were multiple learning games, allowing them to learn more about plants, soil, and nutrients. They even went home with planted sunflower seeds, done by themselves!

Sanborn Savings Bank was our special High Five Friday guest today! Thank you so much for joining us this morning!

5th grade students in Ms. Ponte’s advisory recently welcomed their Hometown Hawk Partners from Prin’s Insurance into the classroom! During their time together, students learned about the importance of insurance in everyday life, enjoyed playing games, and shared plenty of laughs. Most importantly, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to build positive connections with members of the community. We look forward to continuing this partnership and can’t wait for their next visit!

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨

Click the link below to shop the HMS Cheerleading Pop Up Store!

https://hmscheergear.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Orders close on April 22 at Midnight!

The HMS Community School District is hiring Route, Substitute Route, and Activity Bus Drivers. A valid CDL is required. Candidates without a CDL may apply; the district can help you obtain certification.

For questions, please contact Mr. Carlin, HMS Superintendent, at pcarlin@hmshawks.org or Jeremy Niichel, HMS Transportation Director, at jerniichel@hmshawks.org.

To apply for this position, please visit the HMS district employment page at: https://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/page/employment

🏀HMS Elementary had a blast participating in a March Madness activity for their Schoolwide Celebration! Each classroom cheered for 6 teams and followed them throughout the tournament. In the end, we celebrated the winning classroom!

🏀Congratulations to Ms. Domek's class! They celebrated with a popcorn party and watched the game highlights!

🏀What a fun way to celebrate our SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, and RESPECTFUL students!

Thank you to Sanborn Dental Associates for joining us this morning for High Five Friday!