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
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
It's so great seeing these smiles back at Hamilton High School today!
Find open house dates and supply lists on our website: https://www.hamiltonschools.us/article/3012085
Find open house dates and supply lists on our website: 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! 🖤💛
🌾 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!
Here are your important dates for the 2026-27 school year!
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!
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 the newest member of the Hawkeye Family! 🖤💛
Hamilton Community Schools is excited to welcome Cailey Kiekintveld as our new Secondary Speech & Language Pathologist!
A Holland native and recent graduate of Calvin University with her master's degree in speech-language pathology, Cailey is passionate about helping students grow in their communication skills and preparing them for success in the classroom and beyond.
We're excited to have her supporting our middle and high school students! Welcome to Hamilton, Cailey!
Hamilton Community Schools is excited to welcome Cailey Kiekintveld as our new Secondary Speech & Language Pathologist!
A Holland native and recent graduate of Calvin University with her master's degree in speech-language pathology, Cailey is passionate about helping students grow in their communication skills and preparing them for success in the classroom and beyond.
We're excited to have her supporting our middle and high school students! Welcome to Hamilton, Cailey!
Learning didn't stop when the school year ended for 15 Hamilton High School students.
Instead, they traded traditional classrooms for local workplaces as part of Hamilton Community Schools' Summer Project-Based Learning (PBL) Program, spending a week collaborating with Big Dutchman, Metal Flow, and West Michigan Regional Airport to solve real challenges facing each organization.
Unlike many classroom projects, the work students completed had a direct connection to the needs of local employers.
"One of the most valuable aspects of the Hamilton Summer PBL Program is that students are not working on hypothetical projects—they are addressing real business needs," Experiential/Work Based Learning Coordinator Ashley Meyer said. "In just one week, students immerse themselves in a professional environment, apply design thinking strategies, and present innovative solutions that create value for our community partners."
Working alongside business professionals, students researched each company, analyzed workplace challenges, developed potential solutions, and concluded the week by presenting their ideas to business leaders.
The experience also allowed students to earn credit toward a Work Based Learning graduation requirement while gaining firsthand exposure to professional environments and career opportunities.
"The Summer PBL Program is a unique opportunity for students to earn credit toward a Work Based Learning graduation requirement while stepping outside the classroom and into a real business environment," Meyer said. "Throughout the week, students collaborate with their peers and business professionals to solve authentic workplace challenges using the design thinking process. Along the way, they develop valuable skills in collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and problem solving—all while having fun, enjoying lunch with their teams, and gaining a deeper understanding of how local businesses operate."
Beyond the projects themselves, the program helps students strengthen employability skills, build professional connections, and explore future career pathways through meaningful partnerships with local industries. The week-long experience demonstrates Hamilton Community Schools' continued commitment to preparing students not only for graduation, but for success in college, careers, and life.
Hamilton Community Schools extends its appreciation to Big Dutchman, Metal Flow, and West Michigan Regional Airport for investing in our students and helping provide authentic learning experiences that make a lasting impact.
Instead, they traded traditional classrooms for local workplaces as part of Hamilton Community Schools' Summer Project-Based Learning (PBL) Program, spending a week collaborating with Big Dutchman, Metal Flow, and West Michigan Regional Airport to solve real challenges facing each organization.
Unlike many classroom projects, the work students completed had a direct connection to the needs of local employers.
"One of the most valuable aspects of the Hamilton Summer PBL Program is that students are not working on hypothetical projects—they are addressing real business needs," Experiential/Work Based Learning Coordinator Ashley Meyer said. "In just one week, students immerse themselves in a professional environment, apply design thinking strategies, and present innovative solutions that create value for our community partners."
Working alongside business professionals, students researched each company, analyzed workplace challenges, developed potential solutions, and concluded the week by presenting their ideas to business leaders.
The experience also allowed students to earn credit toward a Work Based Learning graduation requirement while gaining firsthand exposure to professional environments and career opportunities.
"The Summer PBL Program is a unique opportunity for students to earn credit toward a Work Based Learning graduation requirement while stepping outside the classroom and into a real business environment," Meyer said. "Throughout the week, students collaborate with their peers and business professionals to solve authentic workplace challenges using the design thinking process. Along the way, they develop valuable skills in collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and problem solving—all while having fun, enjoying lunch with their teams, and gaining a deeper understanding of how local businesses operate."
Beyond the projects themselves, the program helps students strengthen employability skills, build professional connections, and explore future career pathways through meaningful partnerships with local industries. The week-long experience demonstrates Hamilton Community Schools' continued commitment to preparing students not only for graduation, but for success in college, careers, and life.
Hamilton Community Schools extends its appreciation to Big Dutchman, Metal Flow, and West Michigan Regional Airport for investing in our students and helping provide authentic learning experiences that make a lasting impact.
Please join us in welcoming Lucas Pedersen to the Hamilton as a new counselor at Hamilton High School!
Lucas will serve students with last names H–Q, helping support them throughout their high school journey both academically and personally.
We're excited to have Lucas on our team and look forward to the positive impact he'll make for our students and families.
Lucas will serve students with last names H–Q, helping support them throughout their high school journey both academically and personally.
We're excited to have Lucas on our team and look forward to the positive impact he'll make for our students and families.
It was great seeing the Hamilton football team back on the field today for 7-on-7 competition today against Holland!
A beautiful day to compete, improve, and continue building toward the fall season. The work being put in this summer will pay dividends when Friday nights arrive!
Go Hawkeyes!
A beautiful day to compete, improve, and continue building toward the fall season. The work being put in this summer will pay dividends when Friday nights arrive!
Go Hawkeyes!
