HCS News
Band Holds Bottle & Can Drive
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
The HCS Band will hold a fundraiser bottle and can drive on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Caz Cans. They are raising money for a trip to New York City in May.
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BOCES Holds Go Home Early Drill
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Madison-Oneida BOCES is conducting its annual emergency go-home drill on Thursday, April 5. This is the last day of school before Spring Recess. Students -- including those from HCS --will be dismissed 15 minutes early.
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BOCES Open House
Sat, Mar 03, 2012
The Oneida-Madison-Herkimer BOCES will host a Spring Open House and College Fair on March 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Career and Technical Education centers at the New Hartford and the Verona campuses. Students, parents and others will also have an opportunity to meet with representatives from local and regional two- and four-year colleges and also see programs offered by BOCES.
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Superintendent Coffees Set
Sat, Feb 04, 2012
HCS Superintendent Dr. Diana Bowers will hold two coffees next week: at 9 a.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Both are held in the school cafeteria, and the public is invited to attend.
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Hall of Honor Nominees Sought
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The committee that selects inductees into the HCS Hall of Honor is once again seeking nominations for the 2012 class. Cut and past thi URL into your browser's address bar for details: http://www.hamiltoncentral.org/athletics.cfm?subpage=743679
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HCS Class of 2011 Becomes Alumni
Sat, Jun 25, 2011
HCS awarded diplomas this afternoon and celebrated the accomplishments of some "hard workers, kind people and classy kids."
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State Says Some HCS Grads Not Ready for College
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
A new report from the state Education Department says that while most 2010 HCS high school seniors graduated, some are not "college ready".
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Riggies for Robby: Benefit Aids HCS Student
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
Hamilton turned out in force tonight to enjoy a chicken riggies dinner to show support for and aid an HCS student in his battle with a debilitating disease.
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HCS Celebrates May Jam
Thu, May 26, 2011
Quidditch highlights celebration as HCS heads into the home stretch for another year.
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Board Meeting Date Changed
Wed, May 25, 2011
The June meeting of the HCS Board of Education has been changed from June 21 to Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m.
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Knights' Knook Open for Business
Mon, May 02, 2011
The latest retail operation in the village is located in HCS and is operated by students.
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CAP Aids Community Bikes Project
Sun, Apr 17, 2011
The Community Action Partnership for Madison County has been an active partner with Community Bikes, says project coordinator Chuck Fox.
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HCS Elementary Scientists Display Their Works
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
Volcano. Tsunami. Earthquake. Just another HCS elementary school science fai.
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Colgate Contributes $300,000 More to HCS
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
University "unprecedented' contribution restores 3.5 teaching positions and eases budget crunch.
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Update: Possible Consolidation a Topic Special School Board Meeting Thursday
Sun, Jan 02, 2011
A special meeting of the Hamilton Central School Board of Education will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the elementary school library. The board will discuss the possibility of commissioning a study on possible consolidation.
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1st Major Snow Closes HCS
Mon, Dec 06, 2010
The lake effect snow storm that dumped 5 to 6 inches of snow on the Greater Hamilton Metroplex has closed HCS for the day.
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School Board meeting Today
Mon, Nov 22, 2010
Hamilton Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting today at 5:30 p.m. in the superintendent's office.
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Field Notes: David Schutt for President
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
HCS educates a lot of good kids, including the Class of 2010 Valedictorian David School. Click on "Blogs" above and then choose "Field Notes" to read about him.
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HCS Greenhouse Has Plant Sale
Wed, May 16, 2012
The HCS greenhouse is open for the the rest of the month, selling hanging baskets, patio pots, vegetable and flower seedlings and a variety of other plants. The greenhouse will is open to the public after school. If you have any questions, send an email to:l jbossard@hamiltoncentral.org
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Memorial Day Extended for HCS
Sun, May 06, 2012
The mild winter left HCS wit ha surplus of snow days, so officials decided to give students May 24 and 25 off. This extends the Memorial Day break to four days. Most CNY schools have done the same thing.
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Hall of Honor Inductees Named
Fri, May 04, 2012
The newest inductees into the HCS Hall of Honor are:"Red" Marcel Chesbro, Sam Stradling, Alea Mills and "Zip" Rosario Rausa. Ceremonies will be held at 3 p.m. on July 3 in the HCS auditorium.
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Board of Ed Meeting Time Changed
Mon, Apr 16, 2012
The time for Tuesday's regular monthly meeting of the HCS Board of Education has changed. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and not 6:30 as originally set. The meeting will be held in the elementary school library.
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Talk About a Great Student Body!
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Recently released statistics show that HCS has a low percentage of students considered overweight or obese.
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HCS Budget Discussion Tuesday
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
A public information meeting to review the preliminary 2012-2013 HCS budget is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Library. District residents are invited to attend the meeting to provide comments regarding the tentative plan.
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Career Day Speakers Sought
Fri, Feb 03, 2012
Do you have a career you’d like to share with HCS students? If so, you are invited to be a part of tthe school's Career Day. Counselors will survey all students about their areas of interest and have them visit a variety of their choices that day. If you are interested in sharing about your career, please contact Jessica Barnum or Courtney Simmons at 824-6327.
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School Merger Study About to Begin
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
After more than a year of conversation and waiting, it appears the study of merging the HCS and Morrisville-Eaton school districts could be getting under way in the new year.
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Board to Discuss Shared Services
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
There will be an HCS Board of Education workshop Friday @ 7:30 a.m. in the high school library. The topic of discussion will be studying sharing services with other school districts and other entities.
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How HCS Kids Did on Math, English Test
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Most of HCS' third through eighth graders demonstrate mastery of English and math based on their scores in standardized tests administered last spring. And, HCS scores better than most schools in the area and surpasses state averages.
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2% Tax Cap Is More Like 3 or So
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
At the HCS Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, there was talk of taxes and of a merger process stuck in neutral
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Kids in Costume on Parade
Mon, Oct 31, 2011
HCS holds annual fall costume parade through village
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Reminder: Almeda & Colgate Lacrosse Team Trick or Treat for Food Cupboard
Sun, Oct 30, 2011
Members of HCS' Almeda and members of the Colgate women's Lacrosse team are joining forces Monday night to trick or treat for the Food Cupboard. They will be going out about 4:30 p.m. People can donate non-perishable items such as canned goods, pasta, and cereal.
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Rob Cornell Runs for Michael J. Fox Foundation
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Find out how to help Rob Cornell meet his fundraising goal
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Clubs Hold International Dinner
Mon, Oct 24, 2011
The HCS Spanish and French clubs will hold an international dinner Friday Nov. 4 in the HCS cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Puerto Rico trip this April. Admission is: Children under 5 free, students $5, adults $8.
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School Board Meets Tuesday
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Tuesday Agenda Includes: Merger Update, Budget Calendar, Online Courses & Analysis of Math & ELA Scores. See Details
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HCS Honor Society Inducts New Members
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Sixteen juniors joined the ranks of the school's academic excellence organization
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HCS' FFA Holds Fundraiser
Tue, Sep 13, 2011
The HCS chapter of the Future Farmers of America is selling mums, apples and cider to raise funds for club activities. The sale runs through Sept. 23, with deliveries Sept. 27. To place orders contact an FFA member or email the chapter's faculty adviser Johanna Bossard at: jbossard@hamiltoncentral.org or call 824-6300 (ext: 6386).
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First Day: HCS Gets School Year Stared in the Rain
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The HCS 2011-2012 school year got off to a wet start today, but a start nonetheless. Several schools, including Sherburne-Earlville were closed because of the flooding.
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School Board Work Session Friday Morning
Wed, Sep 07, 2011
The HCS Board of Education holds a workshop session Friday, @ 7:30 a.m. in the high school library. The public is urged to attend.
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Meetings Focus on Tech Issues at HCS
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Parents need to attend meetings that explain issues of technology use and cyber-safety.
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Seven Join HCS Hall of Honor
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
The Class of 2011 joined the HCS Hall of Honor this afternoon, including one of the men who worked for its founding.
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HCS Graduates Win Awards
Sat, Jun 25, 2011
Thirty-eight awards were handed out at the commencement of the HCS Class of 2011 today.
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Rotary Thanks Lutsic
Sat, Jun 25, 2011
Outgoing Hamilton Rotary President Tom Lutsic received an honorary Rotary gavel and a farewell cake from incoming President David Craine at this past week's meeting. HCS Secondary School Principal Lutsic is leaving to take a similar position in the Guilderland School District.
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Field Notes: HCS and Village Lose a Good Friend
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
Secondary School Principal Tom Lutsic was a victim of budget cuts and symbolic of politicians' efforts to demonize school administrators. His presence in the school and the community will be missed. Click on the "Blogs" tab above and go to Field Notes.
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Bowers Credits Teachers, Students, Staff, Community for Newsweek Ranking
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
HCS is listed 496th on Newsweek magazine's list of the 500 best high schools in the country. Superintendent says, "This honor truly illustrates the best in education today."
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Meet Soon-To-Be-HCS-Graduates
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
The HCS Class of 2011 graduates on Saturday. Meet the 51 soon-to-be-alumni.
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Benefit Dinner for Robbie Britton Tonight
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
HCS hosts a chicken riggie dinner and magic by Matt Episcopo and silent auction Monday. Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Magic Show 6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Silent Auction 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m
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Golf Tournament Benefits Scholarship Fund
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
The Rider Blaine Halloran alumni golf tournament will be held Saturday, July 2 at Seven Oaks. The tournament is open to all HCS alums and friends, and benefits HCS students with scholarship money. Contact Willie Morris at 860-729-8148 or suddenservice@cox.net to sign up.
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With a 'Cluck. Cluck' Here, HCS Holds Farm Days
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
HCS Ag program and FFA introduce animals and more to classmates at Farm Days.
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HCS Farm Day Open to Public
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
The agriculture classes and Hamilton FFA are holding Farm Days at the school on Thursday. coordinating the event. There will be various farm animals set up in the front lawn of the school from 9 a.m. to -1p.m. Students will be able to interact with and learn about these animals, as well as participate in a mini tractor pull. The event is open to the public.
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VanAuken is Top Lumberjack
Sun, May 29, 2011
HCS graduate Schulyer VanAuken won the recent Northeast collegiate championship at the annual spring Stihl Tmbersports. VanAuken is a student at Paul Smith's College. He will compete in the national championships in August.
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HCS Hall of Honor 2011 Inductees Named
Sat, May 28, 2011
A college president, a former mayor, a Presbyterian minister and doctor and an online business owner are among those in the third class of inductees to the HCS Hall of Honor.
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Bowers Thanks Community
Mon, May 23, 2011
"Our students ... are fortunate to have so many caring individuals and Community Partners that aren’t willing to compromise this important time in their lives."
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HCS Budget Passes Easily
Tue, May 17, 2011
All HCS propositions -- including the budget -- are approved easily. Ingrid Hale & Bud Ballinger III are elected to the board.
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HCS Budget, Board Vote Tues.
Sun, May 15, 2011
HCS District residents go to the polls Tuesday to elect two members to the Board of Education and to decide on the 2011-2012 budget.
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Class of '81 Plans Reunion 30th
Wed, May 11, 2011
The Hamilton Class of ’81 is planning their 30th Reunion July 2-4. For information, please contact Susan Roe at HCS_81@mindspring.com
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Special School Board Meeting
Mon, May 02, 2011
A special meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. The topic of discussion in executive session is contract negotiations.
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School Budget Hearing May 10
Sun, May 01, 2011
The annual HCS budget hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. The vote on the budget and two Board of Education seats is Tuesday, May 17 from noon to 8 p.m.
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HCS Approves Budget
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
The proposed 2011-2012 HCS spending plan of $11.7 million approved today is just 3.42 percent over the current budget and the tax levy is held under 3 percent.
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Davis Won't Run for HCS Board
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
Gail Davis tonight confirmed she won't seek reelection to her seat on the HCS Board of Education.
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HCS Budget Meeting Tues.
Sat, Apr 09, 2011
There will be a public information meeting to discuss the HCS 2011-12 tentative budget. The meeting will be held in the HCS auditorium at 7p.m. Tuesday.
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HCS State Aid Picture Better
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Good news out of Albany for HCS? Sort of. Loss of state aid reduced by $90,000.
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HCS Budget Cuts Include Positions
Thu, Mar 17, 2011
As the HCS budget process continues, the elimination of five and a half positions appears likely.
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Who's Who On & Off Stage for Anything Goes at HCS
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
The musical Anything Goes sets sail March 25 and 26 at HCS, and putting it all together is a group effort ... a big group effort.
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Updated: Insult to Injury: HCS Faces Another State Aid Cut
Tue, Mar 08, 2011
If it isn't bad enough that Gov. Cuomo is slashing state aid to schools, he is now reallocating what is left. In the end, HCS faces a loss for the 2011-2012 budget of about $1 million.
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Special School Board Meeting
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
A special meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. The topic of Discussion is "news from Albany." The regular meeting of the board is March 15 at 7 p.m.
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Library Closes Early
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
The Hamilton Public Library closed at 3:30 pm today. The Pajama Story Time has been postponed to a later date.
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Meet All HCS Senior Athletes
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
HCS' winter sports teams have recognized their seniors before their last home games recently. Meet them all!
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HCS Teams Sweep!
Fri, Feb 11, 2011
Tonight the HCS hockey team won 7-0, the boys basketball team won 61-44 and the girls basketball team won 69-16! Details of this big-time hat trick are in the works. Go Knights!
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HCS Coffee Tonight
Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Dr. Diana Bowers, superintendent of HCS, holds a informational coffee to explain the consolidation study Thursday at 7p.m. at the school.
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CORRECTION: HCS' Koen Receives Receives Naval Academy Nomination
Tue, Jan 25, 2011
CORRECTION: Due to incorrect information supplied to RFH, we reported that Nicholas Koen, a senior at HCS, has received a nomination to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. In fact, Koen He was nominated by Rep. Bill Owens for an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD.
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HCS Holds Informational Coffees
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
HCS Superintendent Dr. Diana Bowers will hold two informational coffees: at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, and Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm. Both are in the elementary school library,
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Board Gets Dire Budget Outlook; Approves Seeking Grant for Merger Study
Wed, Jan 19, 2011
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School Board Meeting Moved to Wednesday
Tue, Jan 18, 2011
The HCS Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed until Wednesday at 7 p.m. It will be held in the school auditorium.
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UPDATED: HCS Varsity Football Sidelined for 2010; District Offers Details
Tue, Aug 17, 2010
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Meet the HCS Class of 2010
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The HCS Class of 2010 graduates Saturday. See the soon to be alumni.
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HCS Elementary Students Have a Field Day
Sat, Jun 19, 2010
With another school year winding down, HCS elementary school students celebrated with a field day of outdoor fun Friday. Not surprisingly, one of the more popular events was the dunking tank, which feature Principal Kevin Ellis (pictured).
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HCS Students 'Perfect' at Festival
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
A number of HCS music students participated in the NYSSMA Festival in Norwich recently. Three students out of 30 who performed received perfect scores on the most difficult level of music: Dana Bowers on voice, Izzy Herold on viola, and Keslie Nolen on tenor sax playing a duet with Sherburne-Earlville student Chris Weinell on alto sax.
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HCS Budget Passes Easily; Johnson & Pils Elected
Tue, May 18, 2010
The HCS 2010-2011 budget passed 365-162 tonight. And, first-time candidate Molly Johnson (in photo) was overwhelmingly elected with 421 votes. Incumbent Bob Pils was returned to office with 283. Details to come.
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HCS Students Show Off Science & Tech Skills
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Magnets. Slinkys. Mold. Dinosaurs. And, of course, volcanoes filled the HCS cafeteria Wednesday. It was the elementary school's annual Science & Technology Fair.
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Prom Entertainment NOT canceled
Wed, Apr 14, 2010
HCS Secondary Principal Tom Lutsic this morning confirmed that the appearance by the band Lovesick Radio and the "Invade Your Prom" event by KISS-FM have not been canceled. The very active rumor mill has suggested the entertainment was canceled. That is not true. Lutsic said he had no idea how the rumor got started.
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UPDATE: Hamilton Video Leads, But Margin is Shrinking
Sun, Mar 28, 2010
Emily Truett, who crafted the video seeking a band for prom, reports that while Hamiton leads other schools in the voting, HCS is now just ahead by 6 percentage points. Voting continues through 2 p.m. Friday.
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Field Notes: HCS Video Goes Viral
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
New blog, Field Notes, bows with a look and music, contests, technology and Beech Nut gum.
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