Focus on Education
October 2021
Our Brickies had a FUN College GO Week! Check out the video below for lots of great pictures!
College GO! Week In The School City Of Hobart!
Naturally, one of the benefits at the School City of Hobart is Hobart University! Every student at every grade level knows about Hobart University and parents should too! This is a FREE program in partnership with Ivy Tech that helps students get a jump start on their future. The best part is that it is not just for those that want to attend a college or university after graduation, but also for those interested in the trades. Yes, you still take college courses while working to be come a Journeyman in the Unions! HU will not only give you that advantage, but also save you money in the long run, because again - it is FREE!! Since 2018, we have had students graduate with college credits, certifications, and even an Associate's Degree simply by taking high school courses with our dual credit teachers. Let's not forget that since this program has started Brickies have saved millions, and we mean millions, in college tuition. Earning degrees while not building up the forever college debt = a big win!!
Read about all the opportunities, talk to your student's counselor, and take advantage of all that the School City of Hobart and Hobart University has to offer by visiting www.hobart.k12.in.us/CCR where you will find:
- Hobart High School Career Pathway & Course Description Guide
- Hobart High School Apprenticeship Guide
- Hobart High School Course Videos
- Hobart High School College Planning Guide
- Learn More Indiana's Guide To Student Success
- Career, College, and Dual Credit Information
- Financial Aid Assistance
- SO MUCH MORE!
Finally, check out some of the fun pictures we have from College GO! Week as we celebrate the future of our amazing Brickies! Every student was given a little surprise from Dr. Buffington, a Brickie shirt! They were thrilled to have Brickie gear and proudly wore them on Friday!
2021 HHS Graduate Kelsey Black is considered a Junior at Purdue University thanks to all of the Early College Credit she earned as an HHS Hobart University student!
Parents, make sure that your students are on the right track and eligible for early college!
Hobart High School's Fall Homecoming!
The themed days were fun and different this year with students dressing in neon, dressing like their crush, and of course representing the Brickie spirit with their purple and gold! The Powder Puff game on the field was a tough one with it ending in a tied game. Each of the girls from the junior and senior classes did a great job having fun while trying to earn their class some points. Let's not forget about the band that filled the stadium with their tunes and pumped up the crowd, as well as our male cheerleaders who finally had their turn to stand on the sidelines and support their classmates. Students also participated in an amazing basketball game against the staff that was friendly, but intense, with Brickies cheering for their classmates as well as their teachers. The support from every angle was off the charts! Everyone had a great time with the game ending in a close one as the teachers edged out the youthful Brickies with a 44-40 victory. Throughout the week points were given to the different classes depending on their participation which led to the last big event before the game, the pep rally. This moment was inspiring with students on their feet in the bleachers, sitting next to their classmates and screaming out their Brickie pride. They participated in the annual tug-of-war, which also earned them points as well as class cheers led by the cheerleaders. It turned out to be a close friendly competition with the Seniors taking the victory and brick trophy at the end. As always our Pride of Hobart marching band were rocking the music and had everyone on their feet cheering while our cheerleaders took the floor and showed off their amazing skills.Coach Osika took a few minutes to pump up the stands while giving a shout-out to the camaraderie that was witnessed all week. As you looked around the gymnasium, our teachers were beaming to see such school spirit.
This fall's homecoming week was definitely one to remember! It ended with our annual parade downtown that consisted of our administrators, JROTC, marching band, cheerleaders, athletes, clubs, and groups from the schools. It truly was a beautiful time seeing the happiness, spirit, encouragement, and support from everyone. Finally, the big game where the homecoming court was announced and students took their titles.
Amazing job coming together as one and celebrating what we all love - the Brickies.
"Once A Brickie, Always A Brickie!"
Hobart High School's Marching Band Earns GOLD!
The Pride of Hobart Marching Band earned a GOLD rating at ISSMA festival contest on October 2nd! These Brickie students have been working hard since August, and everyone was thrilled with their performance at ISSMA and every other performance they do! If you have never been to a football game or their weekend performances, they you have missed out. They are amazingly talented in many ways and worker harder than people realize. Keep an eye out for their future performances or hit up a football game, we promise you - you won't be disappointed!! #BrickieUp
Be Proud to Be a Brickie! Carry the Banner High!
The pride and tradition of being a Brickie is rich! There is such a sense of community in how we rally behind our mission and that oh so famous motto we teach every student to know and do. All My Life I Want to Be a Brickie! Work! Work! Work!
We have so much to celebrate. What are you proud of in the School City of Hobart?
The success of our graduates and how to continue the progress of College and Career dreams tops our list of what we are proud of in the Brickie Nation.
We have a mindset for our students and what we do as educators! We know we have Brickies who have dreams! We are here to make them come true!
Let’s Go Bricks! Be a Brickie! Be Excellent on Purpose!
We want to hear why YOU are proud to be a Brickie!
Click the image below to access the Google form and explain your Brickie Pride!
Or drop us a note or download the card and email it to us and let us know at webcontact@hobart.k12.in.us!
Then visit www.hobart.k12.in.us/IAmABrickie to read about how others are Proud To Be A Brickie! #BrickieUp #BeExcellentOnPurpose
Congratulations to our 2021 Boys Soccer Conference Champions! Our first NCC title in school history!
Congratulations to our Lady Brickies!
Finally, get our weekly update of COVID positive and quarantine cases in our schools for staff and students every Friday after school lets out. You can access it at www.hobart.k12.in.us/weeklyupdate.
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Neuroscience and the Brain
This past month students have been learning about the brain and the parts of the brain.
Students have learned specifically about the Cortex or “thinking brain”, Limbic area & the amygdala or the “emotional center” and the Brain Stem which is used for involuntary reactions and survival.
We have related the parts of the brain to the Stoplight Approach to understand that feelings matter and understanding why and how our brain reacts to situations allows each of us to better understand ourselves and others.
A brochure is attached for parents to learn alongside their child/children. As a parent we also experience many emotions each day. As we all learn about our brain, we can learn to respond rather than using quick reactions. Please take a moment to review the attachment. Each part of the brain is described, common reactions are defined as well as adaptations an adult can use to better understand yourself, your child and others.
Financial Aid Night
Hobart High School is hosting this event in the Great Hall starting at 6pm. InvestEd will be there to present about the steps to take after the FAFSA has been filed, the verifications process, funding options, and more! You can bring any Financial Aid Offers that your student has received from colleges and InvestEd will review them and answer any questions. You can also bring a device if you need any assistance with checking their FAFSA status or making any changes.
Masks are required and participants will be seated 6 feet apart.
Monday, Oct 18, 2021, 06:00 PM
Hobart High School Great Hall
Fall Break!
Friday, Oct 22, 2021, 07:00 AM
School City of Hobart
Red Ribbon Week!
Monday, Oct 25, 2021, 07:00 AM
School City of Hobart and Nationwide
FAFSA Completion Day!
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021, 02:00 PM
Hobart High School
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