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
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!
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!
Here are your important dates for the 2026-27 school year!
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!
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! 🌼🌿
It's officially official! Carter Houghton is a new social studies teacher at Hamilton Middle School. Join us in welcoming Carter to the team.
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!
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!
