Hulett School

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome back to another exciting school year at Hulett! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break. We are thrilled to return to another year filled with learning, growth, and success. First, I want to share my background. In June of 2023, my wife and I relocated to the Black Hills of South Dakota, where my wife is currently working as the Controller for the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, so we are residing in Spearfish, South Dakota. I have two children currently attending Black Hills State University. My daughter Alex is working toward a degree in Special Education and my son Brendan is enrolled in the field of Environmental Science.

During the 2023-2024 school year, I worked as the seventh-grade special education teacher at Sturgis Williams Middle School in Sturgis South Dakota. Prior to teaching in Sturgis, I spent twenty-one years    at Goshen County School District #1 in Torrington, Wyoming, where I worked as a special education teacher at both the middle school and elementary level. I also worked for one year as Dean of Student between two elementary schools, where I performed administrative duties. Through my career in education, I have also been blessed with the opportunity to share my love of sports with student athletes. I have served as head coach or assistant coach in the following areas: middle school wrestling, high school wrestling, middle school track, and high school cross-country. I truly believe coaching provided me an opportunity to mentor and build lifelong relationships with all my athletes and their families. Please encourage your children to participate in all extracurricular activities, as the benefits go well beyond what can be taught in the classroom.

I firmly believe that every student deserves a safe learning environment where each student is free to take risks without the fear of failure. It is also their right to receive the highest quality of instruction to prepare them to be competitive in the global marketplace. Education extends
beyond academics; it includes 21st-century skills such as character development, workplace readiness, and essential life skills. My goal is to provide opportunities for every student to receive a well-rounded education, so he or she will have numerous options upon graduation.

Together, we can make this school year a rewarding and memorable one for all of our students. As we embark on this new academic year, I want to take a moment to highlight some important updates and upcoming events:
1. New Staff:

A) Jasia Lueck = 2 nd Grade Teacher
B) Cassidy Stevens = High School English/Language Arts
C) Emily Siemonsma = Junior High Mathematics
D) Josh McGuirk = Junior High English/Language Arts
E) Dawn Lupin = Title 1 Teacher
F) Robert Flock = Principal

2. Open House: Open house will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM. This will be a time for your child to meet their teacher, put their school supplies in their classroom and/or locker.

3. First Day of School: School will commence on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, and we are eager to welcome our students back to the classrooms. Please ensure your child arrives on time, ready to learn and participate.

4. School Schedule and Calendar: A detailed school calendar, including holidays, early dismissal days, and important events, is available on our school website, as well as Parent Square. Please review it to stay informed about key dates.

5. Communication: We believe that strong communication between school and home is essential for student success. Please make sure your contact information is up to date in our system. We will be communicating via email, our school website, and Parent Square.

6. Parent-Teacher Conferences: We value your partnership in your child’s education. Parent-teacher conferences for the first semester will be scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. We encourage you to actively participate. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or our administration.

Our custodial staff, maintenance crews, and electricians have spent countless hours updating and improving Hulett School. Our commitment is to provide a safe and innovative learning environment for ALL students. Below are the new upgrades to your school. Please thank Mike
Ritchie and his crew!
1. New flooring in the commons and concessions
2. PA system and digital clocks throughout the school
3. New flooring in the AG hallway and counselor office
4. Individual shower stalls in both men and women locker rooms to replace communal
shower posts
5. New tile in locker room showers and flooring in locker restrooms
6. New chairlift to the wrestling room stairs
7. South wall of the gym painted red to match
8. New Split system for the refrigerator in kitchen
9. Gym floor refinished
10. Protective film over windows
11. Re-located speaker on crow’s nest of the football field for better sound

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let us work together to ensure a successful year ahead.
Warm regards,
Robert Flock
Hulett K-12 Principal