Ready or not, here we go! School starts tomorrow & we cannot wait to see you! Check out what is going on our first week back.
Don't forget that our Open House is tonight from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
We are looking for two more individuals to complete our fantastic team! Please see the postings for a 2nd/3rd grade teacher as well as an elementary paraprofessional. Apply today! 🏴☠️
We can't wait to see you for the first day of school on August 27th. Classes start at 7:50am. We are excited to have your smiling faces once again walking through our halls! Reminder that we will not have school from Aug 30th through September 2nd due to the Labor Day weekend.
Please welcome our new high school social studies teacher, Anna Callis! Anna attended Grand Valley State University and got two degrees, one in Secondary Education and the other in Social Studies. After graduating, she taught World History in Detroit for 2 years since she is originally from Livonia, MI. She moved up to Huron County a year ago with her boyfriend Ian and their cat Biscuit! They moved to Harbor Beach since Ian got a job at McClaren Hospital as a pharmacist. Since moving up here, she has worked as a Reading Interventionist and a Para at North Huron Elementary. When she saw the posting for a social studies position at HB she was so excited for the opportunity to get back to teaching history! Her hobbies are reading, relaxing at the beach, hiking, playing with her cat Biscuit, and cooking/ baking. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know the students and coming up with engaging activities and lessons. Anna is super excited for an amazing school year at HB!
Due to our Open House next week, our next scheduled board meeting will be at 7:30 in Room 335 near the four corners in the high school.
Meet Heather Andrzejewski! She is our new Athletic, Transportation, and Student Service secretary. She is originally from Harbor Beach, Class of 1991 Alumni. Heather lived in the metro Detroit area for 25 years but moved home 2 years ago to be closer to family.
She is excited to be here and show her pirate pride that has stayed with her. She looks forward to many beach days, enjoying time with my family, and being involved in the community.
Just a reminder to register your student for the upcoming school year!
If you are new to the District, please contact the PreK-5 or the MS/HS Office to register your child and get your Skyward Information.
For all returning families, please complete your registration online via Skyward. You can find the registration by logging into Skyward and then clicking the Returning Student Registration button. Please note that Preschool Registration will not be done via Skyward.
Please complete the registration to ensure that we have the most accurate and up-to-date information including address, phone, and email so we can communicate quickly with you.
Questions? PreK-5 please contact tweeks@hbpirates.org or call ext 53102. MS/HS please contact lholdwick@hbpirates.org or call ext 53300. If you simply need your Skyward credentials or your password reset, please contact our Director of Technology droggenbuck@hbpirates.org or call ext 53439.
Come meet your teachers, get your schedules, and check out all the exciting things happening here at Harbor Beach Community Schools during our Open House on Wednesday, August 21st from 5:30PM to 7:00PM.
See you then!
🚗 Attention Pirate Parents!!🚗
We have made important updates to our drop-off and pick-up procedures to improve safety and efficiency for the upcoming school year. Please review the new procedures in the attached presentation.
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Your cooperation in following these new guidelines is crucial. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions about the new procedures, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Elementary Principal, Mr. Quintano at mquintano@hbpirates.org.
Meet our new elementary secretary, Trinity Weeks! Trinity is originally from Olivet, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Valley State University. She was led to Harbor Beach when she met some friends from the area at college and had the opportunity to visit. In her last year of college, she decided to move 3 hours from her hometown and start her new chapter here! Her hobbies and interests include crocheting, golfing, fishing, and playing softball. Her favorite color is lavender and her favorite superhero is Captain America. She absolutely LOVES Disney movies, as well as Star Wars and Marvel movies. This year she is most excited to be a part of something new. She cannot wait for the students to be in the halls, smiling and waving as they pass by my office! It's going to be a great year!
Join us for our 3YO and 4YO Preschool Open House! Come meet your teacher and see your classroom. Check in at the PreK-5 Office upon arrival for teacher and class information.
📅 Date: August 20, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Harbor Beach Elementary
If you haven't signed up for Harbor Beach Preschool you may still attend the Open House to view our programs. Don't miss the chance to embark on a fantastic preschool adventure! Spots are limited, so call us at (989) 479-3261 to secure your place.
Can't make it on the 20th? No worries! We're also open on August 21st from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Another familiar face to many, meet Miss Haylie Essenmacher! She will be teaching 4th grade this year. Miss Essenmacher graduated high school from HBCS in 2019, received her bachelor's degree from Western Governors University in December 2023, and will be completing her Master's degree, also from Western Governors University, before the beginning of the school year! She has been a familiar face at the school for the past four school years as she has been in various roles throughout the elementary school and she loves everything about our district! She is looking forward to a great school year and says as always, Go Pirates!🧡🖤
Don't miss any middle and high school sports action this fall! Check out the schedules for football, volleyball, and cross country. (All dates and times are subject to change.)
Meet our next new staff member, Rebecca Roggenbuck! Rebecca is the new Academic & Career Readiness Advisor. She will also be spending a few hours of her day teaching special education. She graduated from Harbor Beach Community Schools in 2014 and received her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University. After working at a neighboring school for the past 5 years she is so excited to be back as a Pirate! She lives on a farm outside Harbor Beach with her husband and two children. When she is not spending time with her kids, she enjoys reading, going to country music concerts, and spending time outdoors. She can't wait to meet all of the wonderful students at Harbor Beach and is looking forward to a great year!
It's that time! Register your student for the upcoming school year.
If you are new to the District, please contact the PreK-5 or the MS/HS Office to register your child and get your Skyward Information.
For all returning families, please complete your registration online via Skyward. You can find the registration by logging into Skyward (not the app as registration is not supported here) and then clicking the Returning Student Registration button. You can then register each student.
Please complete the registration to ensure that we have the most accurate and up-to-date information including address, phone, and email so we can communicate quickly with you. Don't fret if their registration is incomplete, as your child will still be able to attend in the fall.
Questions? PreK-5 please contact tweeks@hbpirates.org or call ext 53102. MS/HS please contact lholdwick@hbpirates.org or call ext 53300. If you simply need your Skyward credentials or your password reset, please contact our Director of Technology droggenbuck@hbpirates.org or call ext 53439.
🏃♂️🏃🏻♀️Calling all runners in grades 6-12!
Varsity Cross Country practice starts on Monday August 12th at 6:30pm at the track. Please turn in a completed physical on or before this day. Middle school cross country practice will begin Monday August 26 at 8:00am.🏴☠️
Introducing our next "new" staff member (who will look familiar!), Jackie Soper!
Mrs. Soper is so excited to be teaching 10th and 12th grade ELA this year, in addition to the 6th grade Life Skills class she taught last year!
She went to college at Michigan Technological University where she graduated with a BS in Business Administration and a Secondary Teaching Certification. She also has a Masters Degree from Spring Arbor University.
She and her husband Kevin both grew up in the Thumb. They started dating while at Caro High School. After graduating college, they often moved for Kevin’s job with Dow Chemical/Corteva. They are happy to call Harbor Beach home after being here for the last eight years. They have two sons who both attend HBCS. Hackett is a senior and Tobin will be in 4th grade.
Her favorite hobbies are reading, writing, and cooking. For the last few years, she has loved watching the Iowa Women's Basketball team so this summer she has been watching the WNBA and cheering on Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin. She is happiest living simply and spending time together as a family.
She loves being back in the classroom and cannot wait to be with her new students this year. Her passion is helping students learn about themselves, the world around them, and helping them be the best humans they can be.
Back to school season is here! This summer, we have added some fantastic members to our staff and we would like to introduce them to you. Our first feature is Rodney Terwilliger! Mr. Terwilliger is from Bad Axe. He graduated a "Hatchet", but is now a "Pirate". He comes to Harbor Beach Schools from Our Lady of Lake Huron School, where he taught 4th and 5th grades. Mr. Terwilliger will teach special education for Harbor Beach and is very enthusiastic about the new opportunities and exciting challenges awaiting him. He received his B.A. from Siena Height University and his M.F.A. from Eastern Michigan University. In addition to teaching young minds, he enjoys reading good books, watching intense sports, and hanging out with family. Literature and History are his favorite subjects. He also makes a mean double chocolate-chocolate chip cookie.
The start of a new school year always brings change, including staff. This year we have several new additions to our staff along with staff members moving to new roles. Check out where you can find these friendly faces in a few weeks! Also, watch for spotlights on our new staff members coming soon!
