Huskies Talk Newsletter - October 3

Welcome to another edition of Huskies Talk! There is always something exciting happening across Harrison Hills City Schools, and we’re proud to share the latest news, celebrations, upcoming events, and important reminders from around the district. Take a look at what our Huskies have been learning, achieving, and enjoying this week!

Harrison Hills City School District will reach a major financial milestone on Nov. 1, 2026, when it pays off its building bond approximately 28 years ahead of schedule.

At its regular meeting on September 30, the Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing the final steps to complete the payoff. The action delivers on the early retirement plan announced last year and brings the district’s building bond debt to a close.

The resolution calls for approximately $5.54 million to be transferred from the Capital Projects Fund to the Debt Retirement Fund by Oct. 30. Combined with money already set aside, the district will have approximately $7.57 million available for the final payment. The transfer will be adjusted based on funds already available.

Last year’s plan called for an $18.5 million payment followed by payment of the remaining debt by 2027. The Nov. 1 payoff completes that plan sooner than initially announced and fulfills the Board’s commitment to easing the tax burden for district residents.

The district’s separate maintenance levy will remain in place to support the continued upkeep of school facilities.

Join us for a weekend of Harrison Central spirit as we celebrate Homecoming 2026!

Community members are welcome at 7 p.m. for an old-school weenie roast, s’mores, lemonade from the Insane Food Train, band performances, yard games and more! Food and drinks are free for Harrison Central students.

The parade begins at 5:20 p.m., with participants lining up in front of the school at 5 p.m. The route follows Liggett Lane to Route 9, continues to the square and heads to Wagner Field by way of Holmes Avenue. Arrival at Wagner Field is scheduled for 5:40 p.m.

The king candidates will be introduced and the king crowned at 6 p.m. The queen candidates will be introduced and the queen crowned at halftime of the football game.

Students attending the dance should arrive at the high school by 7 p.m.

Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court:

Our class attendants are:

All Harrison Central students are invited to join the Homecoming Spirit Week fun! Students across the district can show their Huskies spirit by participating in these dress-up days:

Congratulations to Harrison Central Elementary’s September Students of the Month! As we wrap up our first full month of school, we’re proud to recognize these Huskies:

We’re also celebrating our Classes of the Month in our special-area classes:

Congratulations to all our honorees. Keep up the great work, Huskies!

Fourth-grade science students put their creativity to work with an at-home STEM challenge: create something using a pencil! Their designs included houses, boats, a tree stand, a tissue holder, picture frames, a sundial and even a Gucci-inspired purse. Each creation showed how a simple object can spark a big idea.

Miss Ashley from the Scio library visited students for an interactive storytime, inviting them to participate as she read. Afterward, students created pumpkins with torn paper to go along with the book!

Mrs. Toward’s first-grade class continued exploring apples, incorporating the fall favorite into each of their lessons for a fun day of learning!

Fourth-grade students put their writing and typing skills to the test while playing Groovelit in Mrs. Patterson’s class. Teammates worked to enrich their stories with descriptive details, making their writing more vivid as they competed for a team win!

Students in Mrs. McCann’s fifth-grade science class explored the structure of spiral galaxies by building models of their own!

Parent-teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, from 3:30–8 p.m. Registration is now open! Appointment times fill quickly, so families are encouraged to register early.

Register here: https://go.hhcsd.org/parentteacher

There will be no school for Harrison Central students on Friday, Oct. 9, due to a staff professional development day. Please plan accordingly as our staff spends the day learning and preparing to support our students.

Harrison Central PTO invites elementary students to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, with superhero-themed dress-up days! Red Ribbon Week encourages students to make healthy choices and live drug-free. Our dress-up days bring students together to show their support for that message.

Check out the flyer for each day’s theme, including Friday’s “Scare Away Drugs” Halloween costume day. Popsicles will also be available for $1 each on Friday.

Make a difference. Be a hero. Stay drug-free!

Join us for Harrison Central’s Choral and Instrumental Fall Concert on October 18 at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Enjoy an evening of music featuring our student vocalists and instrumentalists. Families and community members are invited to attend and support our talented students!

Harrison Central Theatre Club invites kids to a fun-filled afternoon at the Circus McGurkus on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2–5 p.m.

Enjoy an Oglebay animal experience, make-and-take crafts, snacks, and a chance to dance like the Whos in Whoville!

Register here. For questions, contact Harrison Central Theatre on Facebook.

Join our talented theatre students as they bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life in a colorful adventure filled with music, laughter, and a little Seussical mischief!

November 12, 13, and 14 at 6 p.m.

November 15 at 3 p.m.

Special offer for Thursday and Sunday performances: Buy one adult ticket and receive one student ticket free!

Bring the whole family for a show full of unforgettable characters and Seussical fun.

Purchase tickets online at hhcsd.org/theatre

Our seniors are getting ready to put service into action with two upcoming Senior Service Learning projects! These projects give students an opportunity to give back, connect with our community and make a difference while completing an important part of their senior year.

Check out the two upcoming opportunities below and see how our Class of 2027 is preparing to serve!

The first week of Harrison Central’s Perfect Attendance Challenge is officially complete! Keep up the great work, Huskies. Great prizes are on the line!

Students who maintain perfect attendance from Sept. 8 through Oct. 13 will be entered to win a prize package for their grade group. Each qualifying elementary student will also receive cafeteria fro-yo courtesy of Principal Parker.

The challenge is part of the district’s recognition of National Attendance Awareness Month and its new Attendance Matters partnership with Harrison County Juvenile Court. Juvenile Court Liaison Stephanie Dunkle is on campus each week to address attendance concerns, connect families with resources and support students before absences become a larger barrier to learning.

Even small amounts of missed time add up. 

Arriving just 15 minutes late each day can result in more than a week of lost learning during the school year. Let’s keep the momentum going!

The PTO has several easy ways for families to support classroom projects, field trips, assemblies, teacher appreciation and more:

See the flyers for details and instructions. Thank you for supporting our students and staff!

Have questions or need more information? Visit our website to learn more or contact us directly—we’re here to help! Visit us at hhcsd.org.