REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7!
Taking a look back at the Blue Star Elementary School Open House!
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!
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!
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.
For 24 years, Food Service Director Paul Keene drove an hour each way to serve Hamilton Community Schools. Today, he made that drive for the final time as he heads into retirement!
Paul, thank you for your dedication and everything you have done for our students, staff and district. We wish you all the best in this well-earned next chapter!
Paul, thank you for your dedication and everything you have done for our students, staff and district. We wish you all the best in this well-earned next chapter!
Blue Star Elementary School is back at it!
The first day of school was filled with hugs, excitement, big smiles and new beginnings. We’re so happy to have our students and staff back together for another great year! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more Blue Star photos tomorrow at noon!
The first day of school was filled with hugs, excitement, big smiles and new beginnings. We’re so happy to have our students and staff back together for another great year! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more Blue Star photos tomorrow at noon!
It’s so good to be back! 🖤💛
Our 2026-27 All-Staff Welcome Back was filled with smiles, laughter, reconnections and, of course, a few decent jokes from Dr. Lusk!
It was the perfect way to begin a full day of learning and preparation as we get ready to welcome our students back on Wednesday. We can’t wait!
Find the district calendar on our website: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/documents/our-district/school-calendar/28191670
Our 2026-27 All-Staff Welcome Back was filled with smiles, laughter, reconnections and, of course, a few decent jokes from Dr. Lusk!
It was the perfect way to begin a full day of learning and preparation as we get ready to welcome our students back on Wednesday. We can’t wait!
Find the district calendar on our website: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/documents/our-district/school-calendar/28191670
Exciting news! The Hawkeye Hometown Community Series has received a record-breaking number of donations and sponsorships this year!
We are incredibly grateful for the businesses and community members who make these events possible. Now, get ready for the first of four community events—the Sixth Annual Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate!
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
Other Hawkeye Hometown Series Events:
- Victory Day: Saturday, September 26 | 3:00 PM
- Academics, Basketball, Community Night: Friday, February 5
- Outdoor Movie Night: To Be Determined (Spring)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 🖤💛
We are incredibly grateful for the businesses and community members who make these events possible. Now, get ready for the first of four community events—the Sixth Annual Hawkeye Hometown Tailgate!
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
Other Hawkeye Hometown Series Events:
- Victory Day: Saturday, September 26 | 3:00 PM
- Academics, Basketball, Community Night: Friday, February 5
- Outdoor Movie Night: To Be Determined (Spring)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 🖤💛
We were excited to welcome our newest staff members to Hamilton Community Schools during New Staff Orientation today! They toured the district, participated in training sessions, connected with their new colleagues, and learned more about what makes Hamilton such a special place.
They come to us with different backgrounds, experiences, and roles, but they already share two important things: a love for kids and a love for Hamilton.
We’re grateful to have them on our team and can’t wait to see the difference they make for our students in the year ahead!
They come to us with different backgrounds, experiences, and roles, but they already share two important things: a love for kids and a love for Hamilton.
We’re grateful to have them on our team and can’t wait to see the difference they make for our students in the year ahead!
We're thrilled to announce the new Hamilton Community Schools app! It's everything Hamilton, in your pocket. Stay up-to-date on district happenings, school calendars, upcoming events, and so much more right on your phone.
Download it and enable notifications today! 👇📱
Download for Android https://aptg.co/pcM54-
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/TXrHkB
Download it and enable notifications today! 👇📱
Download for Android https://aptg.co/pcM54-
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/TXrHkB
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!
#HawkeyeFamily
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!
#HawkeyeFamily
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!
Here are your important dates for the 2026-27 school year!
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.
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!
