The biggest community event of the fall is back!
Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026, for the 6th Annual Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate from 4:30–7:00 PM at Hamilton Middle School and Cultivate Community Church. This year's event has been extended by an extra 30 minutes to give families even more time to enjoy all the fun!
As always, admission and activities are completely FREE and will include:
🍔 Great food
⛳ Mini golf
🐐 Petting zoo
🎸 Live family-friendly cover band
🔫 Laser tag
🧗 Rock climbing walls
🎨 Face painting
🎭 Street performers
🎤 Performances from our vocal music students
🥁 A special march and performance by the Hamilton High School Marching Band
Then stick around as the Hamilton Hawkeyes take on Spring Lake in varsity football action at 7:00 PM!
The Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate continues to be one of the largest community gatherings in Hamilton, bringing together thousands of students, families, staff, alumni, and community members for an evening of fun and Hawkeye pride.
While all activities remain free for families, the event is only possible through the generous support of our local business partners. Hawkeye Hometown Series sponsorship information will be mailed to area businesses in the coming weeks. We hope you'll consider joining us in making this incredible community tradition possible.
Mark your calendars now — September 18, 2026!
Join us on Friday, September 18, 2026, for the 6th Annual Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate from 4:30–7:00 PM at Hamilton Middle School and Cultivate Community Church. This year's event has been extended by an extra 30 minutes to give families even more time to enjoy all the fun!
As always, admission and activities are completely FREE and will include:
🍔 Great food
⛳ Mini golf
🐐 Petting zoo
🎸 Live family-friendly cover band
🔫 Laser tag
🧗 Rock climbing walls
🎨 Face painting
🎭 Street performers
🎤 Performances from our vocal music students
🥁 A special march and performance by the Hamilton High School Marching Band
Then stick around as the Hamilton Hawkeyes take on Spring Lake in varsity football action at 7:00 PM!
The Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate continues to be one of the largest community gatherings in Hamilton, bringing together thousands of students, families, staff, alumni, and community members for an evening of fun and Hawkeye pride.
While all activities remain free for families, the event is only possible through the generous support of our local business partners. Hawkeye Hometown Series sponsorship information will be mailed to area businesses in the coming weeks. We hope you'll consider joining us in making this incredible community tradition possible.
Mark your calendars now — September 18, 2026!
Welcome to Hamilton, Paige Mokma!
We're excited to welcome Paige Mokma to Hamilton Community Schools as a Math Teacher at Hamilton Middle School for the 2026-27 school year!
Paige is excited to join Hamilton because of the district's strong sense of community and commitment to building meaningful relationships with students. As a new Hamilton resident, she and her family are excited to become part of the community both inside and outside the classroom.
A few fun facts about Paige:
➕ Her favorite holiday is Pi Day
📚 She has taught Geometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus, and Physics
🐱 She has a cat named Leonardo Di-Cat-Rio
Please join us in welcoming her and her family to the Hawkeye Family!
We're excited to welcome Paige Mokma to Hamilton Community Schools as a Math Teacher at Hamilton Middle School for the 2026-27 school year!
Paige is excited to join Hamilton because of the district's strong sense of community and commitment to building meaningful relationships with students. As a new Hamilton resident, she and her family are excited to become part of the community both inside and outside the classroom.
A few fun facts about Paige:
➕ Her favorite holiday is Pi Day
📚 She has taught Geometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus, and Physics
🐱 She has a cat named Leonardo Di-Cat-Rio
Please join us in welcoming her and her family to the Hawkeye Family!
Help us welcome John Arlt to Hamilton Community Schools!
John will serve as our new Food Service Supervisor, taking over leadership of the district's food service program following the retirement of Paul Keene on August 31.
A Michigan native from Mount Pleasant, John brings a wealth of experience in school and university food service, including leadership roles at Purdue University, West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and Grand Valley State University.
"I am very excited to be a Hawkeye and look forward to a great school year!"
Please join us in giving John a warm Hamilton welcome!
John will serve as our new Food Service Supervisor, taking over leadership of the district's food service program following the retirement of Paul Keene on August 31.
A Michigan native from Mount Pleasant, John brings a wealth of experience in school and university food service, including leadership roles at Purdue University, West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and Grand Valley State University.
"I am very excited to be a Hawkeye and look forward to a great school year!"
Please join us in giving John a warm Hamilton welcome!
