📸 You never know what a day in HPS will bring!
Today our Chief Operations Officer, Ted Sampson, jumped in to sub for the Parent Pay Program (and did it with a smile.)😄
From big-picture operations to helping out wherever needed, Mr. Sampson always shows what it means to lead like a Pirate! ❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
#OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate
🎉 Congratulations to our Varsity Football Team for advancing to the 2025 Class 4 State Championship Game! 🏈
📣 Show your Pirate Pride! ❤️🏴☠️
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the team will do a walkthrough of HMS and all of our elementary schools. Wear your red and black to cheer them on as they visit each building!
🚍 Official Send-Off:
Friday, Dec. 5 at 12:30 p.m.
Wear your red and black to show your support!
Community: We know this is during the school/work day, but if you're able to line up along McMasters Avenue to Highway 36 to wave and cheer as they head to State, we’d love to see your Pirate Pride on full display!
🎟 Purchase tickets:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50
📺 The game will be streamed on MSHSAA.tv
Follow the Hannibal Pirates Athletics and Activities Page for updates.
We are so proud of you, Pirates! ❤️🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
🎉 Back by Popular Demand! 🎉
Our Pirate Pride Frames have returned just in time for this week’s State Football Championship! ❤️🏴☠️
📢 Want to show off your Pirate Pride? 🏴☠️
Pick your favorite frame, upload your photo, and save it to share proudly!
👉 Check them out here: https://bit.ly/4pHodKD
(Slide right to view all the options!) 🤩
Not a Canva user but still want a frame?
📧 Email your photo to communications@hannibal60.com, and we’ll make one for you!
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive 🖤❤🏴☠️
Our Pirate Pride Frames have returned just in time for this week’s State Football Championship! ❤️🏴☠️
📢 Want to show off your Pirate Pride? 🏴☠️
Pick your favorite frame, upload your photo, and save it to share proudly!
👉 Check them out here: https://bit.ly/4pHodKD
(Slide right to view all the options!) 🤩
Not a Canva user but still want a frame?
📧 Email your photo to communications@hannibal60.com, and we’ll make one for you!
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive 🖤❤🏴☠️
❄️ Pirate Families: School will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday December 2, due to slick and icy road conditions. Reminder: this year, the first 5 days of NO SCHOOL due to inclement weather will be AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) days. Building Principals will communicate AMI plans at the building level.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to keep everyone safe!❄️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
Thank you for your patience as we strive to keep everyone safe!❄️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
Pirate Families,
Out of caution for student safety and slick travel conditions, Hannibal Public Schools will dismiss early today, Monday, December 1.
Here are the release times for each building:
-ECC: Morning students will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. All afternoon classes are cancelled.
-HCTC & HHS: 11:00 a.m. release. No afternoon classes at HCTC or HEC.
-HMS: 11:30 a.m. release.
-Elementary Schools: 11:45 a.m. release.
-Additionally, there will be no after school activities, including athletic practices.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe. Stay warm and travel carefully, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️
Out of caution for student safety and slick travel conditions, Hannibal Public Schools will dismiss early today, Monday, December 1.
Here are the release times for each building:
-ECC: Morning students will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. All afternoon classes are cancelled.
-HCTC & HHS: 11:00 a.m. release. No afternoon classes at HCTC or HEC.
-HMS: 11:30 a.m. release.
-Elementary Schools: 11:45 a.m. release.
-Additionally, there will be no after school activities, including athletic practices.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe. Stay warm and travel carefully, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️
🦃 Friendly Reminder, Pirates!
There will be NO SCHOOL November 26–28 as we celebrate Thanksgiving Break.
Enjoy the long weekend and have a wonderful Turkey Day with your families! ❤️🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
There will be NO SCHOOL November 26–28 as we celebrate Thanksgiving Break.
Enjoy the long weekend and have a wonderful Turkey Day with your families! ❤️🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Amy Triplett!
We are proud to share that Mrs. Triplett, 1st grade teacher at Veterans Elementary, has been honored with the Golden Apple Award from WGEM! This recognition celebrates her dedication, heart, and the incredible impact she makes on our young learners each day.
Her feature will air on WGEM this Friday, so be sure to tune in and help us celebrate her outstanding work!
We are so grateful to have you on our team!
❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
This week our High School LEAP students from Mrs. Murphy’s class teamed up with 3rd grade LEAP students from Ms. Willing’s class at HMS for a hands-on STEM challenge! 📐
After reading about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, students learned how mistakes can spark new ideas and then put that mindset to work. Using only index cards, they had 15 minutes to design and build the tallest free-standing tower in the room.
Their creativity did not disappoint! From problem-solving to collaborative thinking, these gifted learners showed what happens when curiosity leads the way.
🏆 Tallest Tower: 31 inches
🥈 Second Tallest: 29 inches
We’re proud of their teamwork and ingenuity! ❤️🏴☠️
📸Photos Courtesy of Tracy Murphy
👏 Congratulations to our HHS boys swimmers who competed at the State Championships yesterday and today!
A special shoutout to Calvin Mueller for placing 10th in the 200 Backstroke and 11th in the 200 IM.🏊♂️
We’re proud of you, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️ #HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from the 4th graders at Oakwood Elementary!
This photo was captured during their Veterans Day performance as they sang “We’re Living in the Heart of America.” ❤️🤍💙
Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful!🫶
When Pandora’s Box opens… expect the unexpected! 😆
Tonight our Pirate Pride Marching Band performed their final field show with incredible energy, eighth-grade guests, and one unforgettable surprise - SRO Combs emerging straight from the box!
Go Band!! ❤️🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive #OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate
🏃♂️ Congratulations and good luck to Zach Locke, Rhett Hayes, and Jordan Puterbaugh as they compete today at the State Cross Country Meet at Gans Creek in Columbia!
We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. Run strong, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. Run strong, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
Friendly Reminder:
There is NO SCHOOL on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, for an earned day off & staff professional development.
The 2025-2026 Calendar can be found at https://www.hannibal60.com/page/calendar.
Have a safe Halloween, and great weekend, Pirates!
#HannibalProud
There is NO SCHOOL on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, for an earned day off & staff professional development.
The 2025-2026 Calendar can be found at https://www.hannibal60.com/page/calendar.
Have a safe Halloween, and great weekend, Pirates!
#HannibalProud
📢 Important Update: SNAP Benefits & School Meal Programs
We know this news may create challenges for some families. Please know that HPS is committed to connecting you with resources and ensuring that every child continues to have access to healthy meals at school.
Here’s what families can do now:
📝 Fill out your Free & Reduced Lunch form: Form is on our website, or you can call Food Services at 573-221-2378.
🎒 Buddy Packs from HAYS:
- If your family is not currently receiving a Buddy Pack but would like to, please let your child’s teacher, counselor, or building administrator know.
- If you already receive them but need additional support, please contact your school counselor.
🌐 Community support: United Way offers a list of local resources ➡️ unitedwaymta.org/community-resources
👉 Read the full news release from HPS here: hannibal60.com/article/2517779
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
We know this news may create challenges for some families. Please know that HPS is committed to connecting you with resources and ensuring that every child continues to have access to healthy meals at school.
Here’s what families can do now:
📝 Fill out your Free & Reduced Lunch form: Form is on our website, or you can call Food Services at 573-221-2378.
🎒 Buddy Packs from HAYS:
- If your family is not currently receiving a Buddy Pack but would like to, please let your child’s teacher, counselor, or building administrator know.
- If you already receive them but need additional support, please contact your school counselor.
🌐 Community support: United Way offers a list of local resources ➡️ unitedwaymta.org/community-resources
👉 Read the full news release from HPS here: hannibal60.com/article/2517779
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
📸 Meet Our New Social Media Ambassador: Carlee McCoy!
We’re excited to introduce Carlee McCoy, a junior at HHS, who will be sharing Pirate news and stories through her own student lens this year! (You may have already spotted Carlee on the sidelines of our home varsity games snapping photos with Andrea Campbell. )
A true Pirate leader, Carlee is active in STUCO, HHS Softball, Wrestling stats, her church youth group and volunteer nursery program; all while pursuing her love for photography, reading, leadership projects, and cooking. Her favorite thing to do is cheer on her loved ones in the activities they love!
Carlee is the daughter of Darrell and Jamie McCoy, and Daniel and Tisha Smith. She has five siblings: Aurora, Andilyn, Jasen, Ryker, and Zander. Looking ahead, Carlee hopes to graduate college with a degree in child development and pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy, working with children as a pediatric OT.
Join us in cheering her on as she shines a spotlight on HPS students, staff, and community. Welcome aboard, Carlee!
🖤❤🏴☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive #OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate
📸 Courtesy of Vona Heibel
We’re excited to introduce Carlee McCoy, a junior at HHS, who will be sharing Pirate news and stories through her own student lens this year! (You may have already spotted Carlee on the sidelines of our home varsity games snapping photos with Andrea Campbell. )
A true Pirate leader, Carlee is active in STUCO, HHS Softball, Wrestling stats, her church youth group and volunteer nursery program; all while pursuing her love for photography, reading, leadership projects, and cooking. Her favorite thing to do is cheer on her loved ones in the activities they love!
Carlee is the daughter of Darrell and Jamie McCoy, and Daniel and Tisha Smith. She has five siblings: Aurora, Andilyn, Jasen, Ryker, and Zander. Looking ahead, Carlee hopes to graduate college with a degree in child development and pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy, working with children as a pediatric OT.
Join us in cheering her on as she shines a spotlight on HPS students, staff, and community. Welcome aboard, Carlee!
🖤❤🏴☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive #OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate
📸 Courtesy of Vona Heibel
🙌 We love seeing our students giving back and volunteering in the community! A big thank you to the Arts Council for hosting such a wonderful event each year!
It's opportunities like this that help our Pirates grow as leaders and community members.
❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
📸 Key Club and Art Club Photos Courtesy of Sheryl Gamble and Christina Strode
Homecoming is next week—🎬 Hollywood Homecoming!
Mon: Dress to Unimpress
Tue: Icons & Idols
Wed: Hide from the Paparazzi
Thu: Lights, Camera, Action
Fri: Class Shirt / Crazy Black & Red
Let’s roll out the red carpet and show off your school spirit, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
Mon: Dress to Unimpress
Tue: Icons & Idols
Wed: Hide from the Paparazzi
Thu: Lights, Camera, Action
Fri: Class Shirt / Crazy Black & Red
Let’s roll out the red carpet and show off your school spirit, Pirates! 🖤❤🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
Joint Statement from Hannibal Public Schools and the Hannibal Police Department
Earlier today, Hannibal High School received a threat via fax. Hannibal Public Schools and the Hannibal Police Department immediately initiated safety protocols and began a thorough investigation. The high school campus was quickly evacuated after receiving the threat. Because the threat was specific to the high school, students were relocated to Hannibal Middle School.
Following a complete review and investigation by the Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, ATF, FBI, NECOM, and Illinois Secretary of State Police Department, it has been determined that the threat was non-credible. As part of the investigation, a total of six bomb detection canines conducted a comprehensive search of the high school grounds and facilities.
The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our highest priority, and we appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved during today’s response. The building has been cleared as safe and will be open from 3:30–4:30 p.m. for students to retrieve belongings left behind. Students should park at the auditorium and enter through the auditorium doors.
Tonight’s Varsity Football game against Kirksville will continue as scheduled, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. at Porter Stadium. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased law enforcement presence on site. For the safety of all spectators, only clear bags will be permitted inside the stadium.
We thank our community for their patience and support as we worked to ensure a safe environment for our students and families today.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ritchie Kracht
Superintendent, Hannibal Public Schools
Chief Jacob Nacke
Hannibal Police Department
Earlier today, Hannibal High School received a threat via fax. Hannibal Public Schools and the Hannibal Police Department immediately initiated safety protocols and began a thorough investigation. The high school campus was quickly evacuated after receiving the threat. Because the threat was specific to the high school, students were relocated to Hannibal Middle School.
Following a complete review and investigation by the Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, ATF, FBI, NECOM, and Illinois Secretary of State Police Department, it has been determined that the threat was non-credible. As part of the investigation, a total of six bomb detection canines conducted a comprehensive search of the high school grounds and facilities.
The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our highest priority, and we appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved during today’s response. The building has been cleared as safe and will be open from 3:30–4:30 p.m. for students to retrieve belongings left behind. Students should park at the auditorium and enter through the auditorium doors.
Tonight’s Varsity Football game against Kirksville will continue as scheduled, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. at Porter Stadium. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased law enforcement presence on site. For the safety of all spectators, only clear bags will be permitted inside the stadium.
We thank our community for their patience and support as we worked to ensure a safe environment for our students and families today.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ritchie Kracht
Superintendent, Hannibal Public Schools
Chief Jacob Nacke
Hannibal Police Department
HPS Families and Community Members:
Shortly before 11am today, Hannibal High School received an anonymous bomb threat via fax. The threat was specific to the high school. We take all threats seriously and immediately involve law enforcement to investigate. We immediately evacuated the high school.
Out of an abundance of caution, we made the decision to dismiss HHS at 12:30 p.m. today. All other HPS buildings are operating on a normal schedule.
HMS families be aware that HHS students are at the middle school currently. Everyone is safe and accounted for dismissal will be the same at HMS this afternoon, thank you for your patience with increased traffic.
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to keep our schools safe.
Please note that the safety and security of our students and staff are always are top priority. We strive to provide timely communication and will continue providing updates as we are able.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ritchie Kracht
Superintendent
Shortly before 11am today, Hannibal High School received an anonymous bomb threat via fax. The threat was specific to the high school. We take all threats seriously and immediately involve law enforcement to investigate. We immediately evacuated the high school.
Out of an abundance of caution, we made the decision to dismiss HHS at 12:30 p.m. today. All other HPS buildings are operating on a normal schedule.
HMS families be aware that HHS students are at the middle school currently. Everyone is safe and accounted for dismissal will be the same at HMS this afternoon, thank you for your patience with increased traffic.
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to keep our schools safe.
Please note that the safety and security of our students and staff are always are top priority. We strive to provide timely communication and will continue providing updates as we are able.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ritchie Kracht
Superintendent
🌅This morning's sunrise over HMS is a beautiful reminder that everyday is a chance to shine! 😍☀️
Have a great day Pirates!! ❤️🏴☠️
#HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive
📸 Photo Contributed by: Annie Massie
