Hamilton Community Schools

Hamilton 8th graders stepped back in time this week in Mr. Houghton’s Civil War unit. Students assembled to a bugle call, made and tasted hardtack like soldiers, and wrote letters from a soldier’s perspective—bringing history to life through hands-on learning. 🇺🇸🖤💛

🍎✨ Kindergarten Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Sue Nykamp! ✨🍎 Her class is known as the “Happy Campers” — and she truly lives that out. Register today for the 2026-27 school year: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #HawkeyeFamily | #PreparedForPurpose

Meet the State Champion! 🤼‍♂️🏆 For Bryce Morrison, winning a state championship wasn’t just a goal — it was a dream he’s been chasing for years. With the victory, he becomes just the fifth state champion in Hamilton wrestling history. #GreatThingsHappenHere

Congratulations to HHS senior Michael Klomparens, the Michigan DECA State Champion in Personal Financial Literacy! 🏆 Michael is now an International Qualifier and will compete against 10,000+ of the world’s top DECA students at the conference in Atlanta this April. 🌎

🏆 STATE CHAMPION! 🏆 Bryce captured the State Championship at 150 pounds. With the win, Bryce becomes just the fifth state champion in Hamilton wrestling history, joining Gregg Stoel, Mike Oetman, Andy Cook, and Malachi Kapenga (2023).

Best of luck to our five Hamilton wrestlers who are heading to the MHSAA State Finals this weekend at Ford Field! 💪 Pictured left to right: Korra Kapenga, Abbi VerHoeven, Tyler Block, Bryce Morrison, and Chase Morrison Let’s Go, Hawkeyes! 🖤💛 #PreparedForPurpose

Hamilton High School junior Jaelyn Montgomery is taking full advantage of our unique early college partnership with Hope College, getting a head start on her future while still in high school. 🌟 We’re proud of you, Jaelyn — your future is already in motion! 🖤💛

🚸 School Zone Reminder – Let’s Keep Our Students Safe 🚸 We want to remind our community that the stretch of road from Hamilton High School to the Administration Office is a 25 mph school zone during student drop-off and pick-up times. Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/1inisB…

Future meteorologist… or future news anchor? You decide! 📺 On Thursday, WOODTV Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca brought the WOODTV Weather Experience to Hamilton Elementary. After the presentation, 3rd grader Beau grabbed the mic and interviewed Ellen with some fun questions.

Did somebody say Mario Kart?!?! 🏁🍄🚨 Hamilton High School is leveling up lunchtime in the best way possible. It’s a simple idea with a big impact — creating space for connection, friendly competition, and fun right in the middle of the school day.

Celebrating 26 Years of Dedication – Thank You, Kim Wind! 🖤💛 After 26 incredible years behind the wheel for Hamilton Community Schools, Kim Wind — the smiling face of Bus 25 — will be retiring at the end of February. Please join us in thanking Kim for her years of service!

There’s something special about coming home. 🖤💛 In 2019, Brendan Ritchie graduated from Hamilton High School. Now, he’s back — this time at the front of the classroom as a first-year math teacher at HHS and a coach for our swim & dive program. #HawkeyeFamily

Today, Hamilton Community Schools is celebrating School Resource Officer Appreciation Day—two days early since it falls on a Sunday this year! 🖤💛 Thank you, Deputy Dekkinga, for your dedication, care, and commitment to the Hamilton community! 👮‍♂️👏 #HawkeyeFamily

Another look at 9th & 10th Grade Job Shadow Day—this time at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital! 🏥 Dozens of Hamilton students had the opportunity to take part in a medical career showcase, exploring what a future in healthcare can look like. #PreparedForPurpose

Number 4 isn't so bad! 😉 Education Week, the primary K-12 education newspaper in the United States ranked Dr. Lusk's 'Over-The-Top Infomercial' Snow Day call as the fourth best announcement in the country in a recent article! We love having fun with Snow Day announcements! ❄️

🎉 It’s School Counselor Appreciation Week! Thank you to our amazing counselors at Hamilton High School—Dawn Safford, Gina Sneller & Holly Goodman—and Sarah Zwyghuizen at HMS & Virtual School for supporting and guiding our students every day. 🖤💛

Hamilton HS 9th & 10th graders got hands-on during Job Shadow Day at Holland Equipment Services! HHS grad & owner Aaron Geurink shared advice on work ethic, skills & finding what you love. 👏 Read about Job Shadow Day on our website: hamiltonschools.us/our-district/d…

Episode 12 of the H2Know Podcast is here! 🎙️ Zach Harig sits down with Hamilton Community Schools SRO, Deputy John Dekkinga to talk about all things safety! Here's a snippet of the episode! 🎧 Listen to the full H2Know Podcast episode now wherever you get your podcasts.

At Hamilton Community Schools, relationships matter. From teachers who know students by name to simple hallway hellos that make all the difference, our schools are built on connection, care, and belonging. It’s the Hawkeye Family — and it’s felt from day one. 🖤💛

Due to drifted roads and weather conditions, Hamilton Community Schools is CLOSED entirely today, Friday, January 23, 2026. Staff professional development is cancelled and no staff is to report. All evening events and athletic contests are cancelled as well. Stay safe!