Hiawatha Stories

Cassandra believes prioritizing the emotional development of children in and out of school has become as important as focusing on their academic development. They go hand in hand. And educating parents and staff about the importance of social-emotional development in students and themselves is a crucial first step in promoting holistic well-being for students.

The Readers are Leaders program champions the learning of our students by adding a layer of behavioral science to grow socio-emotional skills development, leadership, and simply enjoying reading.

Congratulations to team members Anthony Yzaguirre, Nathan Jimenez, Luis Cazares Linares, Yusuf Hassan, Josue Rosales Juarez, Kevin Portilla, and mentors and volunteers, Pete Langr(HCHS Teacher/mentor), Nathan Lord(volunteer programmer) and Edward Wons(volunteer engineer).

Congratulations to HCHS A.P. Biology teacher, Lainey Bristow, for being honored as one of four Minnesota 2023 finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).