We're sorry for interrupting your summer with information about the 2026-27 school year already but we want you to be in the know!
Save the dates for the 2026-27 open houses/orientations!
All of this information can be found on our '2026-27 Things to Know' web page: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/article/3012085
No hairnets or aprons needed for this photo! 📸
Our Food Service team is spending a lot of time training and preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. Their work plays an important role in keeping our students fueled, cared for and ready to learn each day.
We’re grateful for this dedicated team and can’t wait to see them back in our school kitchens soon! 🖤💛
Our Food Service team is spending a lot of time training and preparing to welcome students back for the new school year. Their work plays an important role in keeping our students fueled, cared for and ready to learn each day.
We’re grateful for this dedicated team and can’t wait to see them back in our school kitchens soon! 🖤💛
Popsicles, playground fun and plenty of smiles! ☀️🧊
Blue Star Elementary School families gathered for Popsicles on the Playground last night, giving students an opportunity to play together, reconnect with friends and calm some of those back-to-school nerves. For some children, it was also a chance to become more comfortable with a new school—or with starting school for the very first time!
Thank you to the Blue Star PTO for organizing this wonderful event. It was great to see so many smiles back on our school grounds as we prepare for another exciting year! 🖤💛
A special shoutout goes to the Boeve kids, who were the most enthusiastic helpers while putting away supply orders!
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Blue Star Elementary School families gathered for Popsicles on the Playground last night, giving students an opportunity to play together, reconnect with friends and calm some of those back-to-school nerves. For some children, it was also a chance to become more comfortable with a new school—or with starting school for the very first time!
Thank you to the Blue Star PTO for organizing this wonderful event. It was great to see so many smiles back on our school grounds as we prepare for another exciting year! 🖤💛
A special shoutout goes to the Boeve kids, who were the most enthusiastic helpers while putting away supply orders!
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Please welcome 2011 Hamilton High School graduate Ally Geurink to the Hamilton Community Schools staff! Ally will be an associate teacher with Hawkeye Preschool this year and we couldn't be more excited to have her! 🖤💛
🌾 Please join us in welcoming Grace VanKampen to Hamilton Community Schools!
Grace will serve as our new CTE Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources teacher and West Michigan FFA advisor through the Critter Barn. A recent Grand Valley State University graduate, Grace earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Biology and Earth/Space Science Education.
Agriculture has been part of Grace’s life from the beginning. She helps on her family’s farm, raises sheep and beef cattle for 4-H students, and participated in FFA during high school. She is excited to share that lifelong passion with our students as we launch this new program!
Welcome to the Hawkeye family, Grace! 🖤💛
Grace will serve as our new CTE Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources teacher and West Michigan FFA advisor through the Critter Barn. A recent Grand Valley State University graduate, Grace earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Biology and Earth/Space Science Education.
Agriculture has been part of Grace’s life from the beginning. She helps on her family’s farm, raises sheep and beef cattle for 4-H students, and participated in FFA during high school. She is excited to share that lifelong passion with our students as we launch this new program!
Welcome to the Hawkeye family, Grace! 🖤💛
Victory Day is about to get even more SUPER!
Elsa and Spider-Man will join us this year to cheer on our incredible Victory Day athletes and take photos with attendees throughout this special afternoon!
At the heart of Victory Day are the athletes who take the field for an unforgettable football experience. We invite the entire Hawkeye community to fill the stands, celebrate every participant and help create the energy that makes this day so meaningful.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 3 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Victory Day is proudly part of the Hawkeye Hometown Community Series. Come support the athletes and experience another great day with our community!
Elsa and Spider-Man will join us this year to cheer on our incredible Victory Day athletes and take photos with attendees throughout this special afternoon!
At the heart of Victory Day are the athletes who take the field for an unforgettable football experience. We invite the entire Hawkeye community to fill the stands, celebrate every participant and help create the energy that makes this day so meaningful.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 3 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Victory Day is proudly part of the Hawkeye Hometown Community Series. Come support the athletes and experience another great day with our community!
Please join us in welcoming Sally Davis to the Hawkeye Family! Sally will serve at the secondary level as a School Psychologist and MTSS Coordinator Intern at Hamilton High School.
A Michigan native, Sally recently returned home after spending seven years in New Zealand and is continuing her studies in school psychology at Grand Valley State University. She is excited to begin her career in a strong, supportive community and looks forward to joining the Hamilton High School team, supporting our students and meeting everyone over the next couple of weeks!
A Michigan native, Sally recently returned home after spending seven years in New Zealand and is continuing her studies in school psychology at Grand Valley State University. She is excited to begin her career in a strong, supportive community and looks forward to joining the Hamilton High School team, supporting our students and meeting everyone over the next couple of weeks!
Please join us in welcoming Kyle Howe to the Hawkeye Family!
Kyle joins Hamilton High School as a math teacher, bringing five years of experience teaching high school mathematics in Missouri and Florida. After recently moving to West Michigan with his wife, Kyle was drawn to Hamilton’s close-knit community and found exactly that in Hamilton!
We are excited to have you here, Kyle!
Kyle joins Hamilton High School as a math teacher, bringing five years of experience teaching high school mathematics in Missouri and Florida. After recently moving to West Michigan with his wife, Kyle was drawn to Hamilton’s close-knit community and found exactly that in Hamilton!
We are excited to have you here, Kyle!
As our eighth grade students prepare to attend Hamilton High School this year during roof construction at HMS, they’ll have a dedicated new face supporting them throughout the school day!
Please join us in welcoming Annabel Sleeman, our new 8th Grade Student Support Specialist, to the Hawkeye Family! Annabel will help create a safe, positive, and supportive environment by providing supervision, reinforcing positive behavior expectations, assisting students who need additional support, and working closely with school staff to address student concerns.
A recent Grand Valley State University graduate with a master’s degree in School Counseling, Annabel is passionate about meeting students where they are and helping them feel supported and successful. She looks forward to getting to know the Class of 2031, their families, and the Hamilton staff!
Please join us in welcoming Annabel Sleeman, our new 8th Grade Student Support Specialist, to the Hawkeye Family! Annabel will help create a safe, positive, and supportive environment by providing supervision, reinforcing positive behavior expectations, assisting students who need additional support, and working closely with school staff to address student concerns.
A recent Grand Valley State University graduate with a master’s degree in School Counseling, Annabel is passionate about meeting students where they are and helping them feel supported and successful. She looks forward to getting to know the Class of 2031, their families, and the Hamilton staff!
Please join us in congratulating Marisa Halford on her new role as a Kindergarten teacher at Hamilton Elementary!
Marisa is a familiar face to many in Hamilton, having served our students over the past several years as a paraprofessional before stepping into a long-term substitute teaching role at Hamilton Elementary last school year.
Now, she's officially joining our Hamilton El teaching staff as a Kindergarten teacher, where she'll be splitting time with Mrs. Jana Zweering.
We're excited to see Marisa continue her journey in Hamilton and know she'll make a wonderful impact in the classroom. Congratulations, Marisa!
Marisa is a familiar face to many in Hamilton, having served our students over the past several years as a paraprofessional before stepping into a long-term substitute teaching role at Hamilton Elementary last school year.
Now, she's officially joining our Hamilton El teaching staff as a Kindergarten teacher, where she'll be splitting time with Mrs. Jana Zweering.
We're excited to see Marisa continue her journey in Hamilton and know she'll make a wonderful impact in the classroom. Congratulations, Marisa!
A familiar face is returning to Hamilton Community Schools! Please join us in welcoming Ronda Lameris back as the new Master Custodian at Hamilton Middle School.
Ronda previously served the district for more than 11 years and has deep ties to the Hamilton community. We’re excited to have her experience, dedication, and care back in our schools!
Ronda previously served the district for more than 11 years and has deep ties to the Hamilton community. We’re excited to have her experience, dedication, and care back in our schools!
Here are your important dates for the 2026-27 school year!
A familiar face is beginning a new chapter!
Please join us in congratulating Abbigal Goebel, who is transitioning from Hamilton Middle School to Hamilton Elementary as our new Speech & Language Pathologist!
Abbigal has made a positive impact supporting Hamilton students, and we're excited for her to bring that same passion and expertise to our young Hawkeyes. She loves helping children discover their voices, build confidence, and grow their communication skills—making elementary education the perfect place for her to continue making a difference.
Congratulations, Abbigal!
Please join us in congratulating Abbigal Goebel, who is transitioning from Hamilton Middle School to Hamilton Elementary as our new Speech & Language Pathologist!
Abbigal has made a positive impact supporting Hamilton students, and we're excited for her to bring that same passion and expertise to our young Hawkeyes. She loves helping children discover their voices, build confidence, and grow their communication skills—making elementary education the perfect place for her to continue making a difference.
Congratulations, Abbigal!
As you may remember, Hamilton High School conducted a prescribed burn near the high school pond on March 18, 2025.
Now, 16 months later, the area is thriving as dormant seeds have germinated and new plant life has emerged.
“From our first controlled burn about 10 years ago, which included planting wildflowers, to our latest burn in 2025, we are now seeing a healthier ecosystem near the high school pond,” Mr. Hickok said.
It’s exciting to see the long-term benefits of this work and the natural beauty continuing to grow right here on campus! 🌼🌿
Now, 16 months later, the area is thriving as dormant seeds have germinated and new plant life has emerged.
“From our first controlled burn about 10 years ago, which included planting wildflowers, to our latest burn in 2025, we are now seeing a healthier ecosystem near the high school pond,” Mr. Hickok said.
It’s exciting to see the long-term benefits of this work and the natural beauty continuing to grow right here on campus! 🌼🌿
Please join us in welcoming Addison Hoekstra to Hamilton Community Schools!
Addison joins Hamilton High School as our new Physical Education and Health teacher and is excited to be part of the Hawkeye Family.
She is passionate about helping students build healthy habits through physical activity and health education while creating a positive environment where every student can grow and succeed.
Welcome to Hamilton, Addison! We're excited to have you on our team!
Addison joins Hamilton High School as our new Physical Education and Health teacher and is excited to be part of the Hawkeye Family.
She is passionate about helping students build healthy habits through physical activity and health education while creating a positive environment where every student can grow and succeed.
Welcome to Hamilton, Addison! We're excited to have you on our team!
It's officially official! Carter Houghton is a new social studies teacher at Hamilton Middle School. Join us in welcoming Carter to the team.
Introducing the new main office secretary at Hamilton High School: Celeste Barclay!
She is excited to move to Michigan and closer to family after working in the ticket office for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA!
Please join us in welcoming Celeste to the Hawkeye Family.
She is excited to move to Michigan and closer to family after working in the ticket office for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA!
Please join us in welcoming Celeste to the Hawkeye Family.
A Hamilton High School Class of 2026 graduate is coming back to work for HCS!
Please join us in welcoming Brandy Peck as a new Special Education Paraprofessional at Hamilton Elementary!
Brandy is excited to begin her career serving students in the district that helped shape her. We are thrilled to have another Hawkeye returning to make a difference in the lives of our students.
Welcome to the team, Brandy!
Please join us in welcoming Brandy Peck as a new Special Education Paraprofessional at Hamilton Elementary!
Brandy is excited to begin her career serving students in the district that helped shape her. We are thrilled to have another Hawkeye returning to make a difference in the lives of our students.
Welcome to the team, Brandy!
Before students fill the hallways and classrooms once again, our custodial team is hard at work behind the scenes getting ready for another great year.
While our buildings may be quiet during the summer, there's nothing quiet about the work being done inside. From moving furniture around classrooms and deep cleaning every space to sanitizing shelves, lockers, desks, and high-touch surfaces, shampooing carpets, waxing floors, and tackling countless other projects, our custodial staff is putting in long hours to prepare our schools for students and staff.
Their dedication often happens when no one is watching, but the impact of their work is felt by everyone who walks through our doors.
Thank you to our incredible custodial team for your pride, professionalism, and commitment to providing clean, safe, and welcoming schools. We truly have the best and we couldn't do it without you!
While our buildings may be quiet during the summer, there's nothing quiet about the work being done inside. From moving furniture around classrooms and deep cleaning every space to sanitizing shelves, lockers, desks, and high-touch surfaces, shampooing carpets, waxing floors, and tackling countless other projects, our custodial staff is putting in long hours to prepare our schools for students and staff.
Their dedication often happens when no one is watching, but the impact of their work is felt by everyone who walks through our doors.
Thank you to our incredible custodial team for your pride, professionalism, and commitment to providing clean, safe, and welcoming schools. We truly have the best and we couldn't do it without you!
Please join us in welcoming Maria Wills to the Hawkeye Family! 🖤💛
Maria is joining Hamilton Community Schools as our Elementary Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) & Support Coordinator, where she will work alongside students, staff, and families to help create positive learning environments that allow every child to thrive.
Maria is joining Hamilton Community Schools as our Elementary Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) & Support Coordinator, where she will work alongside students, staff, and families to help create positive learning environments that allow every child to thrive.
