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Keep Turning Pages for Summer Reading!
This past school year, HCS students read 68 million pages, and they're still going strong. They've already logged around 900 thousand pages this summer, and there's plenty of summer left. Don't forget to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and log your pages in Beanstack ASAP!
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Focused Learning
Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.
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2026/2027 School Year Registration
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Parents need to log into their PowerSchool Parent Portal and click on the link to complete their students registration!
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FES Summer Reading 2026
As we draw closer to the end of the school year we wanted to make families aware of this summers reading program. Attached below is a link to a printable copy of this summers reading log. Students can start logging their summer reading beginning June 4, 2026. All completed logs must be turned in to Mrs. Savoca by September 2, 2026 to qualify for for the ice cream party.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EBYsmoyy11aev4iD68mYSHOrkAlXcUU7/view?usp=drive_link
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The 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 Calendars are Now Available!
Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.
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Pre-Enrollment for Child Development is Open!
Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?
This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.
FES Highlights
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FES 2025/2026 Teacher of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Erin Kerr, one of our 5th grade teachers has been named our 2025 - 2026 Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Ms. Kerr!
2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year
Tech Fair Winners