Hannibal School District #60

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟 Carter Engle, a 4th grader at A.D. Stowell Elementary, turned his big idea into a reality! 🎉 He noticed a need for a sensory room and took charge—building a budget, creating a proposal, and he even presented it to Dr. Bennett! Now, thanks to Carter’s determination, A.D. Stowell has a welcoming space where students can go to feel supported and manage their emotions. 💕 Way to go, Carter! #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive #EmpathyInAction #StudentLeadership

🦃🍁 A Thanksgiving Feast to Remember! 🍁🦃 Last week, Mrs. Lehman’s class brought families together for a heartwarming Thanksgiving Feast at Veterans Elementary—a celebration filled with gratitude, learning, and community spirit. 🖤❤🏴‍☠️ ✨ Making the Feast Special Students participated in hands-on activities leading up to the event, made possible by the support of our community: 🍪 Baking Cookies: Crafted with care by talented para, Dawn Hudson. 💐 Flower Arranging: A creative lesson shared by Bonnie from Griffen’s Flowers. 🎁 Food Donations: Walmart generously provided a gift card to purchase key ingredients. 🎨 Decor and Supplies: Families and friends contributed items to set the perfect festive scene. 🍗 Stuffing Masterclass: Kelly Lillard joined us to share her mom’s special stuffing recipe with the class. 🍝 Homemade Noodles: Brandy Flynn taught students the art of making delicious homemade noodles. This event brought Mrs. Lehman’s long-held dream of uniting families around a shared celebration to life. It was a true reflection of the gratitude and togetherness that define our school community. Thank you to everyone who helped create an unforgettable day! Your generosity and teamwork are why we’re #HannibalProud. #TogetherWeThrive #ThankfulHearts #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate 📷 Photos Courtesy: Melissa Lehman and Melinda Greenwald

🦃🍁 Friendly Reminder: No school Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Monday, Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving Break! See you back on Tuesday, Dec. 3! 🖤❤🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

🧤 A Warm Thank You to Hannibal’s American Legion Riders! 🖤❤🏴‍☠️ This morning the American Legion Riders of Hannibal delivered over 1,300 hats and gloves to Hannibal elementary students! They began their morning at A.D. Stowell Elementary, joining students in singing the national anthem and saying the pledge of allegiance. 🇺🇸 Thank you, Riders, for your service to our country and your continued commitment to helping kids in our community stay warm this winter. 🖤❤🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

🦃 A Taste of Tradition! 🍂 This time of the year, we start getting nostalgic about the famous Turkey Turnover! This giving season, we’re excited to share the recipe with you. If you've never had one-- save this recipe for a great option to use your leftover turkey this holiday season! 🦃 💡 Have a secret family twist or creative tip? Add your edits, stories, or photos in the comments—we’d love to see them! ♥🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

📢Thank You, Sheriff Brian Allen, and Welcome Back, Sergeant Joel Combs! ⭐️ Today marked Officer Brian Allen’s last day as a School Resource Officer with HPS as he transitions soon to his new role as Ralls County Sheriff. We’re grateful for his service, and wish him luck in his new role! 💙 We’re excited to welcome back Sergeant Joel Combs from the Hannibal Police Department. His experience and commitment to our students’ safety will continue to make a positive impact in our schools!❤️🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

🎭 HHS Presents: Into the Woods 🎶 📢 THIS WEEK! Get ready for a magical journey "Into the Woods"! 🌲✨ Tickets are on sale now for this incredible performance by our talented HHS students. 📅 Showtimes: Thursday, November 21 at 7 PM Saturday, November 23 at 7 PM Sunday, November 24 at 1 PM 📍 Location: HHS Auditorium You won't want to miss this unforgettable show! Secure your tickets today and support our amazing students. 🖤❤🏴‍☠️ #wHannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

👀 A big thanks to Mr. Greening's morning class today. They unloaded 17,500 pounds of chairs for the HMS auditorium. As you see it’s A LOT of boxes. 💪🎉 We’re getting closer to being complete! We will make sure to have a celebration reception with our community in the future, so be on the lookout for details in next few weeks! ❤️🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive #PropositionInnovation 📸 Photo Courtesy of: Bob Borgmeyer

🌟 Everyone Can Help Someone! 🌟 THIS WEEK - Join us for HPS Thanks and Giving Week as we support United Way’s 2024-25 Annual Campaign! Dress up with us this week, and consider sending in a donation to benefit United Way's Everyone Can Help Someone campaign. 💙🏴‍☠️ United Way of the Mark Twain area provides funding and additional support to many local nonprofit organizations in our community. Most of which serve HPS student and families, including our own HAYS, and Hannibal Parents as Teachers! #HannibalProud #LiveUnited #TogetherWeThrive

🎉🚧 Exciting Day for Hannibal! 🚧🎉 We are proud to have joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Missouri Route 79 Bridge today! 👏 A huge shoutout to our talented RCR students for an amazing performance of the National Anthem! 🎶 Tom and Becky brought smiles with their charming engagement scene, and some of our A.D. Stowell students enjoyed a ceremonial walk across the brand-new ADA shared use path. 🛤️ Thank you to MODOT for your dedication to this important infrastructure project, which strengthens access to the south side of town and enhances our community. 🖤❤🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Jenna Pryor, a first grade teacher at Stowell Elementary School, for being selected as a McDonald's 2024 Outstanding Educator Award winner! 🍎 Thank you for all you do! 👏 #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive #McDonaldsOutstandingEducator

🐮 🐄 We’re udderly excited for tonight’s 🏈 game! Go Pirates!! ❤️🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

We’re so proud of our students for their community spirit! 🎉 HHS Key Club worked hard at this year's Folk Life Festival helping at the Hydesburg 'Kettle Korn' booth, the Salvation Army Pretzel booth, and the Project Grad 2025 Caramel Apple booth . Plus, they recently volunteered the Hannibal Police Department’s Halloween Party! #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive 📸 Photos Courtesy of: Sheryl Gamble

👏Big thanks to Ms. Funkenbusch’s class at Eugene Field! These student leaders spent their recess cleaning up the playground after the recent storms. We’re proud of their thoughtfulness and teamwork! 🌟 🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive 📸 Photo Courtesy of: Meghan Funkenbusch

🍂✨ Nature’s Surprise at the Early Childhood Center! ✨🍂 Last year, our teachers left some pumpkins along the nature trail, and this fall, they discovered “wild pumpkins” growing there! 🌱🎃 Ms. Ancell’s class recently had a great time picking their own “wild pumpkin” and reading The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons. 🧡🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive 📸 Photos Courtesy of: Kindra Szarka

Friendly Reminder: Daylight Saving Ends 11/3! Don't forget to fall back tonight. #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

🎶 Congratulations to these talented HPS students for being chosen to sing in Missouri's All State Children's Choir next spring! They will perform at Margaritaville for the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference in January! 🎵 Congratulations Pirates, we are so proud! ♥🏴‍☠️ #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive

👽 Alien Alert in Ms. Garner's Film Class!🚨 In order to "protect their brains from alien mind-reading" (à la Signs by M. Night Shyamalan), HHS Film as Literature students went full tin-hat (in reference to the film)! 🤣 Here’s a peek of their "high-tech" creations. 👽🛸 Disclaimer: No actual aliens are targeting our district… as far as we know! 😉 📸 Photos Courtesy of: Ruth Garner

🎉 English 10 Passion Projects! 👏 After six weeks of hard work, English 10 students recently presented on their passion projects! Each student chose a skill they love, learned or developed it further, and shared their new expertise with the class. The projects were diverse, creative, and a fantastic showcase of our students' enthusiasm on what they are passionate about! #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive 📸 Photos Courtesy: Ms. Verbrugge

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟 The Early Childhood Center & Stowell Elementary are looking for a dedicated School Nurse to join our team! If you're passionate about helping children thrive, we encourage you to apply today. 📍 Position: Elementary School Nurse 🏫 Location: Early Childhood Center & Stowell Elementary 📅 Apply Here: https://hannibal.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=261 Join us in supporting our students' health and well-being! #HannibalProud #TogetherWeThrive