Due to projected extreme windchills early tomorrow morning, paired with possibly more snow overnight, USD 210 will have a 2 hour late start on Monday, January 26, 2026. School will start at 10:00 am. There will be no AM preschool. Daycare will open at the normal time.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

USD 210 – No School Today (Friday, January 9, 2026)
Due to the timing and projected amount of snowfall, USD 210 will not have school today, Friday, January 9, 2026.
All activities scheduled for today will be rescheduled, with the exception of wrestling, which will depart prior to the onset of the storm. There will be no practices today.
Daycare services will remain open as scheduled.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.
Due to the timing and projected amount of snowfall, USD 210 will not have school today, Friday, January 9, 2026.
All activities scheduled for today will be rescheduled, with the exception of wrestling, which will depart prior to the onset of the storm. There will be no practices today.
Daycare services will remain open as scheduled.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

As of this evening, the forecasted weather event for tomorrow remains uncertain in both timing and potential impact. I will continue to closely monitor conditions and will make a decision regarding school operations by 6:00 a.m., when we have more accurate information on expected snow totals.
— Adrian Howie, Superintendent
👔💃 Calling all dads (and dad-figures)!
The Daddy/Daughter Dance is this Saturday, Jan. 10 (6–8 PM)!
Elementary daughters + their special guy = a perfect night 💙
Scan the QR code to preregister!
The Daddy/Daughter Dance is this Saturday, Jan. 10 (6–8 PM)!
Elementary daughters + their special guy = a perfect night 💙
Scan the QR code to preregister!

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus organization!
Nick Martin, Jesus Manriquez, and Jackson Turner visited HES bearing boxes of new Winter coats. They want to make sure that our students are nice and cozy throughout the Winter. Thank you for your generous donation!
Nick Martin, Jesus Manriquez, and Jackson Turner visited HES bearing boxes of new Winter coats. They want to make sure that our students are nice and cozy throughout the Winter. Thank you for your generous donation!

Elementary Parents: Please consider joining the Primary and Intermediate School Principals for a 45 minute session to visit about what is happening at HES as well as what is being planned for future events and activities. All parents are welcome! If you would like to attend, please email sonja.watkins@usd210.org or kaylea.britton@usd210.org to let them know you will be attending. You may also call the elementary office during school hours or anytime and leave a message (620)544-4376. Also, if you would like to eat a school lunch, please let us know which entree you would like. This opportunity will be held in the Library Resource Room of the Hugoton Elementary School. We hope to see many of you there!
Entree 1: Chicken & Waffles
Entree 2: Cheeseburger
Entree 3: Chef Salad with a Garlic Biscuit
Entree 1: Chicken & Waffles
Entree 2: Cheeseburger
Entree 3: Chef Salad with a Garlic Biscuit

No school tomorrow, October 13, 2025

This Sunday, Sept. 7th is the last day to order from the Eagle Gear Store. Click here to visit the store.

Support our Eagles by purchasing some Eagle SWAG!!!

Come support our Knowledge Wall Book Challenge bake sale at Gene's Heartland Food tomorrow morning from 9-12!!! All proceeds support the growing knowledge of our HMS students.

The Eagle Spirit Store is now OPEN! We kept the prices affordable with T-shirts starting at $13! The store will close on September 7, 2025 and the estimated delivery will be the first week of October. This store supports the HES Activity Fund. Thank you for your help!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STORE! https://hesspiritstore2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE STORE! https://hesspiritstore2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

In an effort to help get elementary students to school safely without having to cross 11th Street, Main Street, or Washington Street, we will be implementing 3 in-town bus stops this year. Please note:
📍 Pickup Schedule:
7:30 AM – First Christian Church (South Parking Lot)
7:35 AM – East Fairgrounds (Parking Lot)
7:40 AM – *Westfield Apartments
📢 Be 5 Minutes Early – Bus Only Stops for 2 Minutes!
✅ Arrive early
✅ Be ready to board
✅ Help keep the route on time
📍 Pickup Schedule:
7:30 AM – First Christian Church (South Parking Lot)
7:35 AM – East Fairgrounds (Parking Lot)
7:40 AM – *Westfield Apartments
📢 Be 5 Minutes Early – Bus Only Stops for 2 Minutes!
✅ Arrive early
✅ Be ready to board
✅ Help keep the route on time

🎉 Hey 7th Graders, New HMS Eagles, and Families!
You’re invited to HMS Back to School Night — your chance to learn about HMS, meet awesome people, and get the scoop on everything you need to know for an amazing year ahead!
You’re invited to HMS Back to School Night — your chance to learn about HMS, meet awesome people, and get the scoop on everything you need to know for an amazing year ahead!

Families - Please note the date and time of your child's Back-to-School Open House. We hope to see everyone there!

Families! Mark your calendar for Friday, June 27, 2025 --> 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bring your children to the City Park to find out who their teacher will be for the upcoming year. There will also be a frozen treat for the kids, and everyone is welcome to swim. THANK YOU to Scott Schechter, owner of Eagle Precision Ag, LLC for sponsoring the swimming party. Thank you also to Kevin Watkins, representative of Sports Connection for purchasing the frozen treats! Class lists will be posted on the HES front doors on Tuesday, July 1st.


Yes, it is early but the HES 2025-26 School Supply List is here when you need it. Enjoy Summer Break!


Summer Rec signups this week, Monday through Thursday 9:00-5:00.

FREE! Eagle Baseball Skills Clinic 1st-6th Graders (boys and girls)!
When: Saturday May 3rd 10:00-11:30
Where: Legends Field (Fairgrounds)
Sign up at the Hugoton Recreation or Call 620-544-4675.

Congratulations to Mr. Howie on being elected President-Elect of the Kansas School Superintendents' Association for 2025–2026! Thank you for your leadership in USD 210 and for representing Hugoton and Southwest Kansas at the state level.

