

Don't forget there is a Scoop with the Supt. community forum with Dr. Lusk this Thursday, October 1 from 9:00-10:00 AM at Hawk's Nest Restaurant! Dr. Lusk invites parents and community members to join him at the Scoop with the Supt. community forums! These forums are an opportunity to sit down and ask questions, hear about the happenings in the district, and enjoy free coffee and light breakfast.
Upcoming Dates (All 9:00-10:00 AM):
Thursday, Oct. 1
Thursday, Oct. 15
Thursday, Nov. 5
Thursday, Nov. 19











Join us at Hamilton Football Stadium at 3 PM to cheer on our incredible Victory Day athletes! Admission is FREE — come help us fill the stands and make it a special day! Spiderman and Elsa will also be in attendance and taking photos with attendees!

Join us in congratulating these members of our Hamilton diving program on their recognition from the Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association:
🌟 Josi Popma — 2025 Division 3 Girls Diver of the Year
🌟 Aaron Paskvan — 2026 Division 3 Boys Diving Coach of the Year
🌟 Steve VandeWege — 2025 Bruce Harlan Award, MISCA’s highest honor for leadership and service to Michigan high school diving!
From the dedication of our student-athletes to the guidance and lasting impact of our coaches, there is so much to celebrate in Hamilton diving. Thank you, Josi, Aaron and Steve, for making our Hawkeye community proud!

Registration is open for our 2026 Hamilton’s Got Talent fundraiser supporting Hamilton Vocal Music! Have a talent you’d love to share? Sign up to audition and show us what you’ve got! 🎤✨
⭐ Auditions: October 10
⭐ Top 20 Finals: October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Hamilton High School Auditorium
Ready to take the stage? Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyjBSmxO47P1g6AlsDv5ncyKCmlL8i1M1zf0QGB4MqJcy3ug/viewform
Come share your talent and help support vocal music in Hamilton!

Our Blue Star Elementary School Nutrition Services team was dressed for the occasion today — ketchup, mustard and relish!
We love the fun that this group brings every day!
Find our food service menus here: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/page/nutritional-services

Friday’s first professional development day of the school year was a success, giving our teachers time to connect, collaborate, and share ideas to support our youngest Hawkeyes. Here are photos of our Young 5s-4th Grade staff working together!
Thank you to our teachers for the care and energy you bring to our classrooms every day!




From securing vendors and activities to coordinating food, volunteers, sponsors, entertainment, logistics and so much more, our Tailgate Committee meets for months leading up to the big night to help bring it all together.
Thank you to our committee:
• Matt Mokma – Cultivate Community Church
• Sarah Boeve – Cultivate Community Church
• Rachel Melvin – Hamilton Community Schools
• Zach Harig – Hamilton Community Schools
• Not pictured: Dr. Brad Lusk and Eric Talsma
Thank you for another incredible Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate!

Congratulations to Team 6114 on finishing second at Ferris State University’s RoboDay robotics competition!
Behind that finish are dedicated students and volunteers putting in countless hours, solving problems, and working together. Thank you to everyone giving their time and talents to help this team grow and succeed. Your hard work makes your community proud!
Congratulations, Cyberhawks!
View a video from the competition on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tqImqLKK5D4





It’s a familiar song at Blue Star Elementary, but this summer, it traveled thousands of miles away!
View the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEADd4z0QbM
First grade teacher Mrs. Vruggink brought the song with her during a mission trip to Kenya, where she had the opportunity to sing it with students there. During Blue Star’s first assembly of the school year on Friday, she shared stories from her trip — including the special moment of students in Kenya singing the same song our Blue Star students know so well.
Mrs. Vruggink also shared an important message about gratitude. Many of the students she met don’t have access to the books, technology and other resources that can be easy for us to take for granted each day.
It was a heartwarming reminder that something as simple as a song can connect students from opposite sides of the world — and that there is so much to be thankful for right here in Hamilton.
Read more about Mrs. Vruggink's trip: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/article/3021379
Great job, Hawkeyes!


The day was filled with new friends, happy smiles, exciting discoveries, and the beginning of so many special memories. Our youngest Hawkeyes jumped right into learning, exploring, playing, and growing together—and we couldn’t be more excited for all that’s ahead!
Here’s to a school year filled with friendships, memories, learning, and lots of fun!










A recent Hope College graduate, Mrs. Assink has already made a wonderful addition to the fifth-grade teaching team at Hamilton Middle School. She was drawn to Hamilton’s close-knit community and is excited to begin her teaching career as part of the Hawkeye family!
We’re thrilled to have you at Hamilton, Mrs. Assink!

There were plenty of smiles from students, staff and families as everyone prepared for another great school year. The excitement was evident, and Blue Star is already off to a fantastic start!
Thank you to Baylee Arendsen for providing these fantastic photos!









Hamilton Community Schools is NOW HIRING! We are looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Hamilton Elementary and two 7th grade Girls Basketball coaches!
Come and experience the Hawkeye Family and apply now: https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com/

Here are images from the first day at Hamilton Elementary on Wednesday. Our Hawkeyes are off to a GREAT start to the new year! These smiles are contagious.









RESOLVED - 10:15 AM 8/31/26: Hamilton Community Schools is currently experiencing a phone service outage affecting some incoming and outgoing calls across the district.
Our telecom provider has confirmed it is experiencing a service disruption and is working to restore service as quickly as possible. We will share an update when phone service is fully restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.



