Elementary School
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New Staff
The Twister Family is growing This year we are welcoming 5 new staff members due to growth, student needs, and retirements. Each week I will be spotlighting one of the staff members! Please help me welcome Miss Breda who will be teaching 2nd grade this year due to growth in 2nd grade!
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Awards
HBT End of Year Awards Assembly On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, HBT held an end of year assembly in which multiple students were recognized. Each teacher nominated a Twister of the Year from their class. Below are some pictures from each grade level. In addition, one 5th grader was voted as the student who has…
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And the trophy goes to…
CT students showed their Cougar Pride all year. The students from the Purple House won the trophy by earning 13,523 tickets.
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In The Loop – Summer 2025
Another school year is in the books, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! 🎓☀️ From classroom campouts to clap outs, the last week of school was packed with celebration — and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Graduation at NIU drew nearly 2,800 proud family and friends, and the Class of 2025 is already in…
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Level Up Day
HBT Students Level Up On Monday, June 2nd, the HBT students all took 20 minutes and visited a grade level classroom for the grade they will be in next year. This opportunity allows them to meet a teacher from the next grade level, hear a little about what they will be learning, and learn a…
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Prairie View to Reopen on 5/30
We’re happy to share that Prairie View will reopen for students and staff on Friday, May 30. After experiencing building-wide water service issues earlier this week, our Central 301 Buildings and Grounds team worked closely with local partners to identify and resolve the problem. Full water service and restroom access have now been restored throughout…
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Nature Day
2nd Grade Nature Day On Thursday, May 29th, the HBT 2nd graders participated in a Nature Day. This full day event was a combination of Math & Measurment, Science, Writing, and more. Check out some of the pictures below for a glimpse into the day.
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Prairie View Closed 5/28
Prairie View Grade School will be closed on Wednesday, May 28 due to an ongoing water service issue that impacted operations throughout the day on Tuesday. Restroom facilities were disrupted, and water access in the building remains unavailable. The Central 301 Buildings and Grounds team is actively working alongside external partners to address the problem…
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First Library Books
5th Graders Reunited With Their Very First Library Book Under the leadership of Librarian, Kim Butler, each 5th grader was reunited with their very first checked out library book at HBT. Some students had their first checked out book in Kindergarten, others in 2nd grade, and some in 4th grade. (It all depends on when…
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Twister-A-Thon
Twister-A-Thon Raises Over $11,000 Each year the HBT PTO has a goal of raising $10,000 during the annual Twister-A-Thon and each year since COVID they have come up short of their goal. This year the HBT students and community came through, hit their goal, and surpassed it! They raised over $11,000 for the HBT PTO…
