We still have spots available in Hawkeye Preschool’s 3-year-old program for this school year!
Early childhood is a critical time in a child’s development. Three-year-old preschool gives children intentional opportunities to learn through play, exploration, social interaction and hands-on experiences—building foundational skills for future learning, relationships, independence and confidence. These skills support their growth in four-year-old preschool and help prepare them for kindergarten.
Morning classes run from 9 a.m. to noon, with Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday options. Children must be 3 by September 1, or at least 33 months old by then with signed parent permission. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.
Learn more about eligibility, tuition and enrollment: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/o/hps/page/eligibility-tuition-fees-and-handbook
Questions? Call Sandyview Learning Center at 269-751-5372 or email whobbs@hamiltonschools.us.
Early childhood is a critical time in a child’s development. Three-year-old preschool gives children intentional opportunities to learn through play, exploration, social interaction and hands-on experiences—building foundational skills for future learning, relationships, independence and confidence. These skills support their growth in four-year-old preschool and help prepare them for kindergarten.
Morning classes run from 9 a.m. to noon, with Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday options. Children must be 3 by September 1, or at least 33 months old by then with signed parent permission. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.
Learn more about eligibility, tuition and enrollment: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/o/hps/page/eligibility-tuition-fees-and-handbook
Questions? Call Sandyview Learning Center at 269-751-5372 or email whobbs@hamiltonschools.us.
A record-breaking day in the pool for Hamilton Swimming on Saturday!
Alyssa Volkers broke her own 500-yard freestyle record with a time of 5:09.50, setting a new pool and school record! Josi Popma also set a new record in 1-meter diving, breaking the 11-dive record with a score of 490.15!
Congratulations, Alyssa and Josi!
Alyssa Volkers broke her own 500-yard freestyle record with a time of 5:09.50, setting a new pool and school record! Josi Popma also set a new record in 1-meter diving, breaking the 11-dive record with a score of 490.15!
Congratulations, Alyssa and Josi!
Science, explosions, laughter, and a whole lot of FUN!
Our Hamilton Community Schools elementary students had an incredible opportunity to attend The Amazing Chemistry Show, hosted by Cultivate Church in Hamilton!
Watch the experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/AtS2oPDIME4
This high-energy, interactive science show brought chemistry to life through exciting experiments, fascinating chemical reactions, surprising demonstrations, and plenty of laughs along the way! Students were entertained from start to finish while learning about science in a fun and memorable way.
What a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity, inspire a love of science, and show our young Hawkeyes that learning can be a BLAST!
A big thank you to Cultivate Church for hosting and inviting all of our elementary students to experience this outstanding event. We are so grateful for community partners who help create these special learning opportunities for our students!
Our Hamilton Community Schools elementary students had an incredible opportunity to attend The Amazing Chemistry Show, hosted by Cultivate Church in Hamilton!
Watch the experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/AtS2oPDIME4
This high-energy, interactive science show brought chemistry to life through exciting experiments, fascinating chemical reactions, surprising demonstrations, and plenty of laughs along the way! Students were entertained from start to finish while learning about science in a fun and memorable way.
What a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity, inspire a love of science, and show our young Hawkeyes that learning can be a BLAST!
A big thank you to Cultivate Church for hosting and inviting all of our elementary students to experience this outstanding event. We are so grateful for community partners who help create these special learning opportunities for our students!
Our Hamilton community showed up in a big way for Hungry for Christ! Students and families donated thousands of cans and other non-perishable food items to help neighbors in need.
We’re proud of our students for pitching in to load the truck and help make this food drive a success. Thank you to Kaylee Dykema, Sean Parde and all the staff members who helped organize this important effort.
We’re proud of our students for pitching in to load the truck and help make this food drive a success. Thank you to Kaylee Dykema, Sean Parde and all the staff members who helped organize this important effort.
It was a great win for Hamilton volleyball over Unity Christian last night in the District Quarterfinal! Now, the Hawkeyes advance to Wednesday night's district semifinal against Holland Christian at 5:00 PM at Hopkins High School.
Get tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/7002233?schoolId=MI10227
Go Hawkeyes!
Get tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/7002233?schoolId=MI10227
Go Hawkeyes!
Fall memories are made around the fire—with stories, laughter and s’mores to share.
After a hard day of learning and schoolwork, Hamilton Virtual School students enjoyed time together and made memories they’ll carry with them long after the last s’more.
After a hard day of learning and schoolwork, Hamilton Virtual School students enjoyed time together and made memories they’ll carry with them long after the last s’more.
A well-deserved shoutout to Jeremy Vance, our Community Recreation Supervisor!
A Hamilton Recreation parent recently shared how often they saw Jeremy at practices and games, pitching in wherever help was needed. His dedication does not go unnoticed!
Thank you Jeremy, for the time and care you give to Hamilton’s students and community. We’re grateful to have you on the Hawkeye team!
Want to shoutout a Hamilton Community Schools staff member? Do so by submitting our Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6jJK5azvDuoRBVbfNZlfsyNVdzfGO1gYXGUCGYIpo0oTtrQ/viewform?usp=dialog
A Hamilton Recreation parent recently shared how often they saw Jeremy at practices and games, pitching in wherever help was needed. His dedication does not go unnoticed!
Thank you Jeremy, for the time and care you give to Hamilton’s students and community. We’re grateful to have you on the Hawkeye team!
Want to shoutout a Hamilton Community Schools staff member? Do so by submitting our Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6jJK5azvDuoRBVbfNZlfsyNVdzfGO1gYXGUCGYIpo0oTtrQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Senior Spotlights are back! We’re so excited to highlight our amazing seniors in the Hamilton High School Class of 2027.
First up: Catie Dykstra!
Catie is an A-Team student at HHS with a 3.8 GPA. She has been involved in track and field, competitive cheer, and all four choirs, including Honors Choir this year.
She says her favorite teacher is Mr. Haverdink because he makes his classes enjoyable and has every student’s best interest in mind. After graduation, she plans to attend a Christian university to study musical theater and elementary education. Her goal is to become an elementary teacher while also directing high school theater and performing locally.
We are proud of you, Catie! Keep up the great work!
First up: Catie Dykstra!
Catie is an A-Team student at HHS with a 3.8 GPA. She has been involved in track and field, competitive cheer, and all four choirs, including Honors Choir this year.
She says her favorite teacher is Mr. Haverdink because he makes his classes enjoyable and has every student’s best interest in mind. After graduation, she plans to attend a Christian university to study musical theater and elementary education. Her goal is to become an elementary teacher while also directing high school theater and performing locally.
We are proud of you, Catie! Keep up the great work!
A big thank-you to the Hamilton Fire Department for welcoming Hamilton Virtual School students this week!
Students learned about fire safety, explored the firefighters’ equipment and got an up-close look inside the trucks. It was a fun, hands-on visit—and a great way to learn from our community partners!
Students learned about fire safety, explored the firefighters’ equipment and got an up-close look inside the trucks. It was a fun, hands-on visit—and a great way to learn from our community partners!
Big smiles, lots of laughs and a good book to share! Our second graders have been reading in small groups with Mrs. VanOmmen, helping one another grow as readers and sharing their thoughts about each story.
We love seeing them learn, encourage one another and have fun along the way!
We love seeing them learn, encourage one another and have fun along the way!
REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL this Thursday, October 22 or Friday, October 23!
Find the full school calendar on our website: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/6171/Hcs/48ed6a77-fc85-4ea5-af10-f8c22570408d/Downloadable-2026-27-School-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline
Find the full school calendar on our website: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/6171/Hcs/48ed6a77-fc85-4ea5-af10-f8c22570408d/Downloadable-2026-27-School-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline
A beautiful sunrise over the countryside at Blue Star Elementary School. It’s another great morning in Hawkeye Country!
Thank you, Mrs. Scholten for sending this over!
Thank you, Mrs. Scholten for sending this over!
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we’re grateful for the leaders who support students, staff and families across Hamilton Community Schools.
Thank you for the care, commitment and leadership you bring to our school community every day!
Front row, from left: Dean Kramer, Hamilton Elementary; Mary Wilkinson, Hamilton Virtual School; and Dr. Kari Huckaby, Blue Star Elementary.
Back row, from left: David Sheppard, assistant principal at Hamilton High School; Mitch Bosch, Hamilton High School; Jared Randall, Bentheim Elementary; Liz Morehouse, Hamilton Middle School; and Sean Deiters, assistant principal at Hamilton Middle School.
Thank you for the care, commitment and leadership you bring to our school community every day!
Front row, from left: Dean Kramer, Hamilton Elementary; Mary Wilkinson, Hamilton Virtual School; and Dr. Kari Huckaby, Blue Star Elementary.
Back row, from left: David Sheppard, assistant principal at Hamilton High School; Mitch Bosch, Hamilton High School; Jared Randall, Bentheim Elementary; Liz Morehouse, Hamilton Middle School; and Sean Deiters, assistant principal at Hamilton Middle School.
What a fun night at Hamilton’s Got Talent! Our finalists brought an incredible mix of talent to the Hamilton High School Auditorium, and we’re proud to celebrate this year’s winners:
🏆 Elementary: Fiona Mayhew (Bentheim Elementary)
🏆 Middle School: Harper Schutmaat
🏆 High School and overall winners: Addy and Emma Lamar
🏆 Adult/Mixed Ages: Pike and Josh Zoerhof
Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists, and thank you to everyone who came out to support Hamilton Vocal Music and make the evening such a success!
🏆 Elementary: Fiona Mayhew (Bentheim Elementary)
🏆 Middle School: Harper Schutmaat
🏆 High School and overall winners: Addy and Emma Lamar
🏆 Adult/Mixed Ages: Pike and Josh Zoerhof
Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists, and thank you to everyone who came out to support Hamilton Vocal Music and make the evening such a success!
There's nothing like a visit to an elementary school before a big game!
The Hamilton varsity football team stopped by Blue Star Elementary School on Friday for a special "Hero Walk!" Fourth-grade student Henry helped lead the excitement by introducing the players over the PA system as students cheered them on!
What a great way to bring our Hawkeyes together before Friday night football!
View the video of the visit on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvj5afdx0w
Let's Go, Hawkeyes!
The Hamilton varsity football team stopped by Blue Star Elementary School on Friday for a special "Hero Walk!" Fourth-grade student Henry helped lead the excitement by introducing the players over the PA system as students cheered them on!
What a great way to bring our Hawkeyes together before Friday night football!
View the video of the visit on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvj5afdx0w
Let's Go, Hawkeyes!
One final Friday night under the lights in Hamilton this season and it's TONIGHT! It’s a big matchup against Grand Rapids Christian, and we hope to see you there supporting our football team, marching band and cheerleaders as they bring the energy and Hawkeye pride!
Go Hawkeyes!
Go Hawkeyes!
Hamilton Elementary second graders and their families enjoyed a fun morning of Bingo and time together on Thursday! Thank you to the Hamilton Elementary PTO for organizing these special events and bringing our Hawkeye community together. 🖤💛
Congratulations to Kreana Kapenga and Brayden Stezowski, who both earned first place at the Michigan Fall Brawl wrestling tournament on Saturday!
Their hard work and dedication to wrestling are paying off. Way to represent Hamilton!
Their hard work and dedication to wrestling are paying off. Way to represent Hamilton!
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2026 is a HALF DAY of school for students! Find the full school calendar on our website: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/6171/Hcs/48ed6a77-fc85-4ea5-af10-f8c22570408d/Downloadable-2026-27-School-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline
Exciting news! Our Hamilton High School marching band was spotlighted by 13 On Your Side news this week. Watch tomorrow morning (Friday, October 9) to see the feature on Mr. Herrick and the Hawkeyes! We will also post the link on Friday afternoon for those who miss it.
We are so proud of our band and all of their continued hard work and success!
Thank you, WZZM!
We are so proud of our band and all of their continued hard work and success!
Thank you, WZZM!
