October 11 Home Communicator – Every afternoon after school, we have 50 students come to our Kids’ Corner childcare. We are so thankful for the opportunity to care for our students who stay with us after school. We spend the afternoon doing projects, playing games, finishing homework, and playing outside or in the gym. Last week…
DetailsOctober 4 Home Communicator – This past summer I caught my kids staring at something on the driveway. They were watching a tiny ant carrying a crumb at least 5 times its size. They were in awe of how such a tiny creature could carry such a heavy load. A little research on Google informed…
DetailsSeptember 27 Home Communicator – Entering my new role as principal, many warned me about middle schoolers. Definitely a unique age–not an elementary student anymore, yet not a young adult. A time comprised of hormones, acne, high energy, and discovering one’s place in the world. In an environment like that, how is education possible? How…
DetailsSeptember 20 Home Communicator – The streets were crowded on a sunny morning when I walked the streets of the farmer’s market. I didn’t have much on my list, just some red skin potatoes, sweet corn, and yellow beans. But as I wandered, I couldn’t help but admire the variety and abundance of fruits and vegetables…
DetailsSeptember 13 Home Communicator –The elementary students and staff went on a hike to look for Living Water last Friday in chapel. It was an imaginary hike, of course, although there were a few students who were on their feet and ready to go! Mrs. Spotts’ class and Ms. Staal teamed up to teach us…
DetailsSeptember 6 Home Communicator – If you know me well, you know that I will 100% kill it. Every time. Now, I know there are some of you gardeners out there right now doubting me and thinking to yourselves, “but Rachel this one is SO easy…it just needs watering once a week”… “you just need to…
DetailsThe fall online Spirit Store is now open! Now that the school year is underway, you can gear-up with some new HCS spirit apparel! There are a handful of options for youth, men and women, including: joggers, shirts and more. Click here to shop the HCS Fall Online Spirit Store. The online store closes September 11.…
DetailsAugust 30 Home Communicator – Welcome back to the 2022-2023 school year! Teachers have been busily preparing their classrooms and materials in anticipation of the new academic year, and are eager to meet their new students. The summer break is a wonderful time to refresh and reset. After some time away, students are eager and a…
DetailsAugust 9 Home Communicator – HCS PRAYER CALENDAR As we come to the beginning of another school year, we wanted to again encourage some very intentional and guided prayer for 30 days (and thanks for your participation in similar 30-day prayer challenges over the past year too!). Below is a calendar with suggested prayer topics by day.…
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