
And a special thanks to Sterling for the helpful graphic!










We had a great time at our inaugural HBD Parent University Monday night! Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend!





We’re excited to honor these three outstanding scholars who brought confidence and professionalism to the stage:
🏆 1st Place: De'Angela W — 6th grader at Mark Bills Middle School, representing Amistad!
🥈 2nd Place: Armani G — 5th grader at Rolling Acres, representing Isbindi!
🥉 3rd Place: Tyland J — 5th grader at Reservoir Gifted Academy, representing Altruismo!
Fantastic job to all three!
🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd & 4th grade Amazing Shake Champions! 🎉
We’re thrilled to celebrate these three incredible scholars who brought their confidence and professionalism to the spotlight:
🏆 1st Place: Mallorie A. — 4th grader at Northmoor Primary, proudly representing Altruismo!
🥈 2nd Place: Braylee J. — 3rd grader at Northmoor Primary, shining bright for Amistad!
🥉 3rd Place: Amaranth G. — 3rd grader, showcasing the spirit of Reveur!
These students wowed judges with their people skills, way to go!

Our monthly PTO is meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. on MS Teams (bit.ly/HBDPTO2526). We will not be meeting in person this month. Students earn a free dress pass if their grown-up attends virtually!

The PPS Board of Education recognized several schools for major improvements in November!
✨ Attendance Growth
Von Steuben: +5.3%
Trewyn K-8: +3.8%
Richwoods: +3%
📉 Chronic Absenteeism Down
Mark Bills: –11.2 pts
Franklin Primary: –11 pts
Trewyn K-8: –7.4 pts
👏 Amazing work by our schools, staff, and students! Keep it going!


Her positivity, dedication, and heart shine bright! Thank you for all you do for PPS students!

Warm up with French Onion Soup, enjoy Beef Bourguignon over rice pilaf, and finish with a Paris-Brest — a sweet, airy pastry straight from the heart of France!
🍽️ Our WCTC Culinary students cannot wait to serve you!

Come out and support our boys basketball team at their first game of the season this afternoon, then hang around for our Parent University event from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Dinner is on us, and you can earn your student up to two free dress passes! You'll also be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Hy-Vee (one winner per grade level)!

Now we want to know… Which house are YOU repping?
🖤 Altruismo
💛 Amistad
❤️ Isibindi
💙 Rêveur
Show your house pride in the comments below!

Bumps in the road are challenging and Cartwheel is here to help. Reach out to your school counselor or principal today for a referral to Cartwheel.

