Hancock High School

We’re thrilled to share this story about Hancock High School Freshman, Khia Hoffmann . Our students and staff continue to achieve great things, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💙💛 Check it out below and help us celebrate their success! 👏📖 #hpsdtigers #hphstigers https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/education/local-teen-to-pursue-big-dreams-washington-university-college-prep-program/63-ca5ec27d-54b2-431b-9810-b126269aacba

Congratulations to our Thrivent Financial Outstanding Tiger, Celeste Santonge. An excellence example of what it means to be a leader and a fantastic representation of HPHS!! #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

Our Director of Counseling & Community Outreach, Dr. Brandy Yarbrough, along with our district’s team of counselors, had the opportunity to meet with several partnership representatives as they continue working to support our students and families. It’s incredible to see the impact our counseling staff makes every day, and our partnerships play a vital role in bridging any gaps in support!

📢 Reminder: The 2nd Annual Connections Summit is Almost Here! 🎉 We’re just a few weeks away from the 2nd Annual Connections Summit, and we don’t want you to miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with resources, gain valuable insights, and build strong support networks! This event is a collaboration between the Hancock Place, Affton, Bayless, and Mehlville school districts—and it's open to ALL families in our community and beyond! 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Hancock Place Elementary School What’s in Store for You? ✅ Resource Tables – Discover valuable information on financial literacy, parenting strategies, social-emotional well-being, substance abuse prevention, and more! ✅ Educational Presentations – Attend engaging sessions at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 12:30 PM on key topics for families. ✅ Job Fair – Connect with local employers offering career opportunities and job resources. ✅ CHIPS Program – Take advantage of free child identification services for infants, children, and adults. ✅ Diaper Giveaway – Free diapers will be available for families in need, while supplies last! ✅ Childcare Services – Available for potty-trained children up to age 11, allowing parents to fully participate in the event. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore support resources, career options, and ways to strengthen your family—all in one place! 📢 Spread the Word! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors! For questions, please contact Dr. Dittrich at tdittrich@hpsd.school or Dr. Yarbrough at byarbrough@hpsd.school. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Chartwells is Global this week. Mon., we served Korean Pork/Chicken Bulgogi BibimBap. Tues. students get a taste of New Orleans w/chicken Jambalaya. Thurs. = taste of China w/Beef Cantonese Style & Fri.= Italy w/ Chicken Marsala. Dishes are served in the Cafe "Create" line.

Thank you for your recent input on the Hancock Place climate and culture survey (cSurvey). Your input continues to assist us in creating the ideal climate and culture for our students, faculty, staff, and parents/guardians..As a result of your input, HPHS has identified the following positive outcomes as identified by parents, staff, and students

Congratulations to our HPHS Teacher of the Year, Ms. Jenny Kloeppel. Thank you Ms. Kloeppel for your continued support of our students, school and community. We are lucky to have you! #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

Today Chartwells had a Discovery Kitchen during High School lunch. The theme was "Power Up" with Healthy Snacks featuring cinnamon honey sweet potatoes and spicy sweet potatoes. #hphstigers @hpsdtigers

Check out the news from the Nurse's office for March.

📢 You're Invited! Join Us for the 2nd Annual Connections Summit! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome parents, caregivers, community members, and appropriately aged students to this incredible event, designed to connect you with valuable resources, learning opportunities, and support networks! This summit is a collaboration between the Hancock Place, Affton, Bayless, and Mehlville school districts—and it's open to ALL families in our community! 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Hancock Place Elementary School Here’s what you can look forward to: ✅ Resource Tables – Get helpful information on financial literacy, parenting strategies, social-emotional well-being, substance abuse prevention, and more! ✅ Educational Presentations – Attend short sessions (10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 12:30 PM) on important topics for families and individuals. ✅ Job Fair – Connect with local businesses offering employment opportunities and career development resources. ✅ CHIPS Program – Take advantage of free child identification services for infants, children, and adults. ✅ Childcare Services – Available for potty-trained kids up to age 11 so parents can fully engage in the event. Whether you're looking for support, job opportunities, or ways to strengthen your family, the Connections Summit has something for everyone! 📢 Help spread the word! Please contact Dr. Dittrich at tdittrich@hpsd.school or Dr. Yarbrough at byarbrough@hpsd.school with questions.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to take a moment to remind you of the importance of keeping sick children home from school, especially as we are seeing an increasing number of gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses affecting both students and staff. These illnesses can spread quickly, and it is essential that we all take precautions to help keep our school community healthy. If your child is experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain, they should remain at home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication. Following our Sick for School Protocol, children should not return to school until they are well enough to participate fully in daily activities. To help prevent the spread of illness, please remind your child to: • Wash their hands frequently with soap and water. • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or personal items. • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow. • Stay home when feeling unwell. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school a safe and healthy place for all students and staff. If you have any questions or need further guidance, please feel free to contact the school nurse’s office. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Megan Smith- Elementary School Nurse Shannon Williams- Early Childhood, Middle and High School Nurse

We can't go into the weekend without sending a shout out to our crew for National School Counselor's Week. HPHS would not be the same without you!! #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

Great to see so many educators from around the state at Chad Allen & Emily Hill’s workshop on how to get started with competency-based education in the secondary classroom. They both have been instrumental in helping to shape our model at Hancock Place! #hpsdtigers #MOPWR2025

Take a look at the Nurse Newsletter for February #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

Check out what is happening in the library this month. #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

Order your HS Yearbook TODAY! Orders can be placed online at yearbookforever.com. The cost is $45; the deadline for online yearbook orders is March 17th! Seniors only---yours in on the house! No purchase necessary! Any questions? Reach out to Mrs. McMurray.

Chartwells met with a Student Food Advisory Committee on Jan 24th; a Smoothie Bar came up as a suggestion. Today Chartwells served a "Build Your Own parfait or Smoothie Bar: The new station was a big Hit. #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

Ginger Steinhauff (High School Counselor) and Amy Kuykendall (Chartwells Cafeteria employee) served up "Smart Snack" 's from the Chartwells Discovery Kitchen; Oven Baked Kale chips was the featured recipe yesterday. #hphstigers #hpsdtigers

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS:It's time to order your student a Senior Recognition Ad for the 24/25 yearbook! Please visit yearbookforever.com & follow the steps provided to purchase & customize a message to be featured in the yearbook. Deadline is Fri., Feb. 14, 2025!

Join us for our next Parent Meeting on Tuesday, January 28 in the HS Library at 6:00pm. Stay up tp date on what is going on in the HS and be a part of what is to come! #hphstigers #hpsdtigers