Attention HHS Seniors -- local scholarships have been updated -- https://www.usd430.org/page/counselors-corner
The updated scholarships can be found at the top of the page.
The page will be updated as new scholarship applications are sent in.
EMS boy's basketball team will play Oskaloosa in the Semi-Finals of the NEKL tournament tonight at 5:15. VALLEY FALLS is hosting the tournament. Hope to see you tonight. Go Chargers!
Reminder! Today and tomorrow morning are Parent Teacher Conferences! Head out to your child's school to hear all about how they are doing!
At 6:30 tonight in the Commons, there is a 10th and 11th grade mattress fundraiser meeting for parents/guardians and students. Please attend. We will be giving out yard signs and doors signs to promote the fundraiser. You will also learn about the fundraiser. The sales from this fundraiser will going to the classes' funds for prom and Sneak. There is also a monetary benefit for the classes by the students and parents/guardians coming tonight.
February 22nd is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and we could not be more appreciative of our Team!
These men and women safely transport our staff and students daily from home to school and back again, and that doesn't count all the field trips, activities, and games!
We know our drivers care and they're making a difference!
Thank you! We're proud to call you all CHARGERS!
Reminder -- TALENT SHOW!! Get signed up by Friday, February 24th!
Mattress Fundraiser March 18th
If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed, now is the time! The Horton Sophomore & Junior Class is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, March 18th, from 10am to 5pm at the High School. There will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost up to 50% less than suggested retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, and even adjustable power bases! Financing and layaway options are available. Visit the event Facebook page to click INTERESTED or GOING, INVITE your friends, and SHARE all of our posts. https://fb.me/e/34xd3Kj7a
There will be a sophomore and junior class student and parents/guardian mattress fundraiser meeting on Thursday at 6:30 in the Commons. This will be a short meeting to explain how the fundraiser works. Students and parents are highly encouraged to attend this fundraiser meeting.
HES Spring Pictures and Class Pictures, have been rescheduled for
Thursday, March 9, 2023. All students will have their picture taken that day.
Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/76668DF
Congratulations to the EMS boys basketball team for defeating Jackson Heights 38-25 in the first round of the NEK league tournament. They will play the winner of Oskaloosa and McLouth on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Valley Falls at 5:15 pm. #chargeon
The HHS Forensics team traveled to League on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Valley Falls. The team took first place out of eight schools and are League Champions. The team members competed in 10 different events, and HHS has 3 League Champions. Taylor Dvorak, senior, is the League Champion in Poetry. Chandler Newman, junior, is the League Champion in Prose. Freshman Brooklyn Dvorak is the League Champion in Informative Speaking. All three of these students have now qualified for State in May in these events. In addition, Madison Stirton placed second in Extemp and also qualified for State.
The final results are below.
Chandler Newman — Prose 1 state qualifier
Brooklyn Dvorak — Informative Speaking 1 state qualifier
Maddy Stirton— Impromptu Speaking 3
Taylor Dvorak — Impromptu Speaking 4
Dalton Nioce — Impromptu Speaking 6
Perry Dexter — Humorous Solo Acting 3
Brooklyn Dvorak — Humorous Solo Acting 5
Taylor Dvorak — Poetry 1 state qualifier
Veida Leggitt — Poetry 3
Maddy Stirton — OO 5
Perry Dexter— OO 6
Maddy Stirton — Extemp 2 State Qualifier
Taylor Dvorak— Extemp 3
Dalton Nioce — Extemp 4
Chandler Newman — Extemp 6
Perry Dexter and Des Madere — Impromptu Duet Acting 3
Brooklyn Dvorak and Veida Leggitt — Duet Acting 2 state qualifier
Due to the weather the EMS boys basketball game at Jackson Heights tonight has been canceled and will NOT be rescheduled
Due to the impending weather, USD 430 will not be in session on Thursday, February 16th.
These 4th grade girls put together a great bulletin board to display Habit 5: Seek First to Understand then to be Understood. Great job girls!!!
Today HHS Basketball players had the opportunity to talk to students at EMS & HES. Team members thanked students for their support this year and their Charger Pride. They also invited them to come out to their last home game Friday night!
Way to represent HHS Basketball.
Tuesday night was a full night at HHS. The 2023 State Scholars Bowl team was recognized, Lil Charger Dancers performed and the Kickapoo Unity Team performed for Heritage Halftime.
Sixth graders enjoyed trying pomegranate while reading about Persephone in Greek mythology.
HHS Basketball: Horton will host Maur-Hill Friday night (2-17-23) & it will be Senior Night. The Senior Night Recognition will be after the Varsity Girls Game, before the Varsity Boys start warming up for their Game. Games will start at
4:00pm; order will be 1/2 JV Girls, JV Boys, V. Girls, V. Boys.
We know it is Valentine's Day, but it is also CHARGER BASKETBALL Day! Show your 💙🤍love💙🤍 to the Chargers and join us for the games tonight. We have a lot of entertainment in store!
The JV Girls begin at 4 PM.
📸: Wisch Designs
