Things to Know: 2026-27

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (Full Day of School)

2026-27 Open House/Orientation Dates

Bentheim Elementary
Monday, August 24 from 5:30-6:30 PM

Bentheim Elementary Supply Lists

Blue Star Elementary
Thursday, August 20 from 5:30-6:30 PM

BLUE STAR ELEMENTARY SUPPLY LISTS

Hamilton Elementary
Monday, August 24 from 5:30-6:30 PM

Hamilton Elementary Supply Lists

Hamilton Middle School Picture Days
5th, 6th, 7th Grades: Monday, August 17
2:00-6:00 PM at Hamilton Middle School

8th Grade: Tuesday, August 18
4:30-6:00 PM at Hamilton High School (Enter by the Main Office Flag Pole)

Middle School Fall Sports Meetings: Wednesday, August 12 at PM in the West Gym for 7th & 8th Football and 6th, 7th, & 8th Boys Tennis

Monday, August 17 at 6:15 PM in the West Gym for 7th & 8th Boys Soccer, 7th & 8th Girls Volleyball, 7th & 8th Girls Sideline Cheer, 6th, 7th & 8th Boys and Girls Cross Country

Hamilton High School Orientation/Picture Days
Monday, August 17 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM or 2:00-6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Hamilton High School Things to Know: With the variety of classes the high school offers, it is best to arrive with pencils or pens and a notebook that can be used in class. Specialty courses like Strength and Movement, Team Sports, Women's Fitness, Unified PE, and HVAC, should plan to wear appropriate attire. Physical Education students should have appropriate and preferred closed-toed lifting/exercising footwear and attire that allows for full movement while still following dress code. HVAC students should plan to have work boots, full-length pants and appropriate tops for the work being completed. 

Hawkeye Preschool
3's: Tuesday, August 26 from 5:30-6:30 PM
4's PreK For All: Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30-6:30 PM

Hamilton Virtual School
Friday, August 21 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
New Hamilton Virtual School Building - 3596 47th Street, Hamilton

Transportation Things to Know

Important Transportation Information for the 2026-27 School Year

'my Ride' App Instructions

Elementary drop-off Release Form

Transportation Enrollment Form

Bus Route Change Request Form

Deadline for Bus Requests: July 31, 2026
All transportation requests must be submitted by this date.

Final Route Changes: August 7, 2026
No changes will be made to routes after this date. If any adjustments are needed, re-routing will begin the week of September 14, 2026.

No Longer Riding the Bus?
If your student will not be using district transportation this year, or anytime throughout the school year, please call Hamilton Transportation at 269-751-5191 so we can update our records.

Bus Schedules in PowerSchool & MyRide K12
We anticipate that parents will be able to log into PowerSchool and the MyRide K12 app (MyRide District Code: 29393) around August 14 to view their student’s bus schedule.

Calls for Young 5s & Kindergarten Families
Bus drivers will personally call families of Young 5s and new Kindergarten students to share pick-up and drop-off times.

Kindergarten Packets
Our goal is to include all bus information and rules in the Kindergarten packets distributed during open house events.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us provide safe and efficient transportation for all Hawkeye students!

Other Helpful Links

2026-27 school Calendar

Transportation Web Page

Food Service web page

Bond Updates