Harbor Beach Community Schools

HB Schools has to bid farewell to Lynn Siemen of DHHS, Pathways to Potential Program. She has been a solid resource for many of our students and families at HB Schools in assisting in areas too many to list—including clothing and food assistance, connections to housing and health professionals and much more. Lynn became a part of Pirate Family several years ago when she was placed in our school with the Pathways to Potential Program. This program is now being discontinued, so Lynn will venture on with the next phase of a new program within DHHS. We wish Lynn well, and she'll be missed by staff, students and parents!

This month several staff members received Pirate Gold awards but one stood out above the rest! Mr. Chilman and Mr. Fuller would like to recognize bus driver Kaye Siemen for all of her hard work and dedication! Watch for more Pirate Gold award winners to follow.

Thank you to these generous indivdiual donors!

It was a busy night of basketball last night! (Pictures courtesy of Rita Messing.)

Sprinkles, smiles, and Christmas fun in Mrs. Toner's class this week!! 🎄

Our MS/HS VRC teams went head to head against teams from Bad Axe, Caseville, Sandusky, and Ubly today. Our HS team is currently #1 in the Thumb Area Robotics League, while our MS team is currently ranked 4th! The HS team is also placed #3 in Skills rankings. Their next event is at the Imlay City Tournament on Jan 10th, so Go Pirates!

HB Schools Staff Christmas Luncheon scheduled for Friday, 12/19/25 has been rescheduled on Tues, Jan 13th, in the High School Library from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in hopes of better weather. We look forward to our retired guests enjoying lunch during an "Open House" format and lingering to visit with staff as they join for lunch. Merry Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you as we celebrate 2026!

Our girls high school basketball teams traveled to Caro last night and JV picked up another W!

Thank you, Scheurer Health!

Looking for a last-minute Christmas idea for the Pirate fan in your life? There are still a limited number of yard signs available! Email Mrs. Talaski at ltalaski@hbpirates.org to snag yours today!

Thank you, Northstar Bank!

Our 7th grade girls basketball team wrapped up their successful season Monday night with another victory! Way to go ladies!

First graders had lots of fun building their gingerbread houses yesterday! 🏠🍬🍭🎄

Students who are considering college or trade school should check out this opportunity!

It was a busy night for our high school basketball teams last night! (Pictures courtesy of Rita Messing.)

Don't miss tonight's winter band concert!

The FFA has the following extras from our fruit, nuts and candy sale. To order, email sblacker@hbpirates.org or call Mrs. Blacker's classroom at (989) 479-3261 ext. 53358. Items will be available for pickup at the high school office during the school day.

Grapefruit 4/5 bu. $42 2/5 bu. $25
Clementines $28
Fuji Apples 2/5 bu. $25
Gala Apples 2/5 bu. $25
Vegetable Box $40
Trio Mix Box $35 (navels, apples, pears)
Fresh Fruit Sampler $30
Apple Sampler $30
Anjou Pears $30

Cheesecakes $20
Strawberry Swirl
Chocolate
Plain

Nuts and Candy
2 lb Mixed Nuts $20
2 lb Pistachios $22
2 lb Honey Roasted Peanuts $12

1 lb Chocolate Peanuts $12
1 lb Chocolate Raisins $12
1 lb Chocolate Peanut Clusters $12
1 lb Chocolate Malt Balls $12
1 lb Chocolate Almonds $16
1 lb Chocolate Cashews $16
Chocolate Caramel Pattie $16
Sour Gummi Worms $8
Saltwater Taffy $8
Yogurt Pretzels $8

Congratulations to Zoey, Juliet, and Anna - three eighth grade girls who were chosen to be published for their submissions to the Young Writers' Fright Club contest. These three writings will now go up against other students' submissions for a chance to be rated one of the top three favorite writings.