Starting TODAY (Feb. 3), we’re rolling out TWO major updates to our substitute teacher incentive program:
✨ $500 Appreciation Bonus – Substitutes who work 60+ days this school year will receive a $500 bonus!
💰 $200 Referral Bonus – Know someone who’d make a great sub? Earn $200 for every qualified candidate you refer!
Know someone who’d be a great sub? Send them our way! Apply here: https://www.hannibal60.com/o/hsd/page/substitute
🎉 Congratulations to the 89 juniors and seniors inducted into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society this week! 🎓📜
Your dedication to history, civics, and social studies inspires us all. We’re so proud of you, Pirates! 🏴☠️
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📸 Photo Courtesy of: Jim Coniglio
🎉Congratulations to these 76 fantastic students for being inducted into HHS's National Honor Society tonight! 👏 ❤️🏴☠️
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📸 Photo courtesy of: Whitney Noland
🎉 Quick shoutout to our amazing HMS library media specialist, Angie Odom! 🎉
Recently, Ms. Odom joined our 4th and 5th grade LEAP classes as a guest presenter, teaching students how to use Ebscohost Explora—a powerful tool for finding reliable information. 🖥️📚
Students are excited to use this resource on their independent research projects, and even prepare them for middle and high school! 💡🏴☠️ ❤
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📸 Photos courtesy of: Tracy Murphy
Please join us in welcoming our new Communications Intern, Malika Sturm! ❤️🖤🏴☠️
Malika, a senior at HHS, is the oldest of 10 siblings and has a passion for photography. After graduation, she plans to enlist in the Air Force and pursue a degree in nursing.
Malika shared, "I love kids and am looking forward to spending more time with them in this role, and also contributing behind the scenes to help shine a light on the great things happening in our schools!"
She will be assisting our Communications Office with social media, photography, newsletters, and special projects throughout the district.
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Hannibal Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ritchie Kracht as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kracht brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to education and community engagement.
Dr. Kracht has served as the Superintendent of Clark County R-1 Schools in Kahoka, MO, since 2006. Throughout his 19 year tenure as a superintendent, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in school operations, facility planning, and community collaboration. His notable accomplishments include the development of a 30-year facilities plan, the successful passage of two bond measures, and the construction of an Early Childhood Center. Additionally, Dr. Kracht played a pivotal role in the consolidation of three K-8 school districts into Clark County R-1, ensuring a smooth transition through collaboration with school leaders and stakeholders.
Dr. Kracht’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Hannibal Public Schools, and the district looks forward to his leadership in continuing to provide excellence in education.
Read the full article at: www.hannibal60.com
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Hannibal Public Schools will not be in session tomorrow- Tuesday January 21 - due to forecasted freezing temperatures and windchill.
Stay safe and warm Pirates! ❤️🏴☠️
🎉 Congratulations to these incredible All-State students! 🏆
Thank you for joining us at the Board of Education meeting this week and sharing your achievements from your fall activities with the community. We are so proud of you!
🖤❤🏴☠️
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We're seeing a lot of green, blue, and gold in Pirate Nation today🍀
Share your pics in the comments or email them to communications@hannibal60.com to be added to this post 📸🏴☠️
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Friendly Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20 in observance of MLK Day.
The District Calendar can be found at: https://www.hannibal60.com/page/calendar
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Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate!!
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Every fall, Ms. Garner’s classes at HHS take part in a heartwarming tradition—writing letters to teachers who have made a lasting impact on their lives. 📝❤️
This reflection activity not only helps students recognize the difference educators make in their lives, but it also reminds teachers of the incredible legacy they leave behind—even with students they may not have seen for years!
A big shoutout to Ms. Garner for inspiring her students, and how special that so many chose HER for their letters this year! ❤ 🏴☠️
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📸 Student Contributed Photos
*UPDATE: EFFECTIVE 1/14/25 Buses will run their regular routes.* Families impacted should receive information via direct communication from our Transportation Department.*
Buses will be on hard surface only until further notification.
📄 View the Hard Surface Road Policy and schedule here: https://bit.ly/3JHUbCC.
Families impacted should have received a phone call on Sunday January 12. If you live on a gravel road, and did not receive a phone call from the transportation department, please call the transportation center, or your student's school and verify we have the correct contact information for you on file.
Thanks for your patience and understanding!
School will not be in session today, Friday, January 10, 2025 due to hazardous road conditions this morning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during weather events. Canceling school is never an easy call to make, but as always, the safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority.
We want to also thank our local state, city, and county road crews and the HPS custodial and maintenance teams for their hard work this week and through all challenging winter weather events.
We hope to see some better temperatures and road conditions next week!
🤞🏼 ❤️ 🏴☠️
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On Thursday, January 9, 2025, school buses will operate on hard surface roads only. 🏴☠️
📄 View the Hard Surface Road Policy and schedule here: https://bit.ly/3JHUbCC.
Thank you for your understanding!
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❄️ Important Update: NO SCHOOL Wednesday January 8, 2025 ❄️
After earlier planning for a hard surface only day, we’ve carefully reevaluated the weather and road conditions. Keeping the safety of our students, staff, and families as our top priority, all HPS schools will be closed 1/8/2025 for a traditional snow day.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the day! 🖤❤🏴☠️
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❄️ Due to inclement weather, school will not be in session on Monday January 6, 2025.
Be safe, Pirates! Enjoy your snow day! ❄️
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REMINDER: Winter Break is Almost Here!
❄️ Early Dismissal December 20 ~ HHS - 11:00; HMS - 11:30; Elementary - 11:45
❄️ NO SCHOOL December 23- January 3
❄️ See you back on January 6, Pirates!! ❤️🏴☠️
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🚨💙 Celebrating Our First Responders This Holiday Season 💙🚒
This week, we were honored to welcome School Resource Officer Sgt. Combs, who read "A Police Officer’s Night Before Christmas," and Hannibal Fire Department's Training Officer Mark Kempker, who read "A Firefighter’s Night Before Christmas," to students at Veterans Elementary School.
We’re grateful for the time spent connecting with our students and wish you the happiest holiday season! 🎄✨
Thank you first responders! Your 24/7 commitment to our community means so much, especially during this time of year as we reflect all things we are thankful for. ❤️ 🏴☠️
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📸 Photos Courtesy of Jessica Gerard
🎄 Sweet Collaboration Alert! 🎄
Ms. Doyle's 5th graders teamed up their "Buddie" in Ms. Sim's Kindergarten class today for a festive gingerbread house-making activity! 🍬🏠
We absolutely love seeing when our littles and big kids come together to learn, create, and grow throughout the year. 🖤❤🏴☠️
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