Youth Volleyball Camp - 3rd to 6th grades!
Reminder: High School Volleyball Scrimmage is Monday, 8/24 at 7:00! Bring the girls some sports drinks, snacks, or anything they could use during the season! See you there!
August 19, 2026
Dear Hamburg Learning Community,
The Hamburg Community School District Staff are very excited to welcome your students back to school for the 2026- 2027 school year. It is going to be a fantastic year and we cannot wait to see you and your students on our back to school night, Monday, August 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 with school starting on Tuesday, August 25th. Here are a few items I wanted to share with you before the year began.
School Day
The student day for PreK-8th grade: 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. The school day for High School will run 8:00-3:36 Monday – Thursday. The school day on Friday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for all levels. The first bell will ring at 7:45. The second bell will be at 7:55. Tardy bell at 8:00 (Must be in class). Classes begin promptly at 8 AM.
End of day dismissal
Buses will drop students off and pick them up on the west side of the building.
Parents will drop off and pickup students in the front of the building. When picking up students after school, please pull up to the next available spot and wait for the staff to dismiss your child.
Walkers or bike riders will be dismissed after the buses and parent pickups have occurred.
Take care to watch for everyone as we dismiss.
Absences and Activities
Students participating in school activities must be in school at least one-half day on the day of the event in order to participate in a school activity. The remaining half-day must be an excused absence. Only in extraordinary circumstances may this rule be waived by the principal.
Computer Pick Up
Students will pick up computers on the first day of school.
Picture Day
September 9th
Retakes October 20th
FAFSA/ Understanding Financial Aid Parent Night
ICAN will present information about FAFSA and financial aid for post-secondary ventures. This will be on Wednesday, September 9th at 5 PM in the flex room across from the counseling office.
What’s New for 2026/2027
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
As a school district, we understand AI is not going away. We have put guidelines and expectations in place so that students will be able to utilize technology in a safe way that allows them to continue learning. Please be sure to read the GenAI section of the parent-student handbook.
Eighth Grade Participation in High School Athletics
Beginning this year, eighth grade students are now eligible to participate in high school athletics. Participation is not automatic and will follow eligibility requirements created by the Hamburg Community School District.
New Iowa Graduation Requirement: Civics Test (SF 369)
Beginning this year, in order for students to graduate from high school, Iowa Law requires students to pass the Iowa Civics Test.
All students 9-12 will have the test administered to them.
Students must score at least 60% to pass the requirement.
Students may retake as many times as needed to pass.
Appropriate accommodations will be made for students who qualify.
Presidential Fitness Assessment
Per statewide requirements, students will participate in the assessment during the school year. This assessment will help monitor students' overall health through various components of physical education.
This year, we will focus on strengthening our math knowledge throughout all of our student body, lowering our absentee and truancy numbers, gaining on our reading fluency and comprehension, and continuing to build our CTE programs and charter school. We will showcase the Wildcat Way using CATS - Commitment. Accountability. Teamwork. Service.
We are looking forward to a great school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Clark and all of the Hamburg Community School District Staff
Dear Hamburg Learning Community,
The Hamburg Community School District Staff are very excited to welcome your students back to school for the 2026- 2027 school year. It is going to be a fantastic year and we cannot wait to see you and your students on our back to school night, Monday, August 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 with school starting on Tuesday, August 25th. Here are a few items I wanted to share with you before the year began.
School Day
The student day for PreK-8th grade: 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. The school day for High School will run 8:00-3:36 Monday – Thursday. The school day on Friday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for all levels. The first bell will ring at 7:45. The second bell will be at 7:55. Tardy bell at 8:00 (Must be in class). Classes begin promptly at 8 AM.
End of day dismissal
Buses will drop students off and pick them up on the west side of the building.
Parents will drop off and pickup students in the front of the building. When picking up students after school, please pull up to the next available spot and wait for the staff to dismiss your child.
Walkers or bike riders will be dismissed after the buses and parent pickups have occurred.
Take care to watch for everyone as we dismiss.
Absences and Activities
Students participating in school activities must be in school at least one-half day on the day of the event in order to participate in a school activity. The remaining half-day must be an excused absence. Only in extraordinary circumstances may this rule be waived by the principal.
Computer Pick Up
Students will pick up computers on the first day of school.
Picture Day
September 9th
Retakes October 20th
FAFSA/ Understanding Financial Aid Parent Night
ICAN will present information about FAFSA and financial aid for post-secondary ventures. This will be on Wednesday, September 9th at 5 PM in the flex room across from the counseling office.
What’s New for 2026/2027
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
As a school district, we understand AI is not going away. We have put guidelines and expectations in place so that students will be able to utilize technology in a safe way that allows them to continue learning. Please be sure to read the GenAI section of the parent-student handbook.
Eighth Grade Participation in High School Athletics
Beginning this year, eighth grade students are now eligible to participate in high school athletics. Participation is not automatic and will follow eligibility requirements created by the Hamburg Community School District.
New Iowa Graduation Requirement: Civics Test (SF 369)
Beginning this year, in order for students to graduate from high school, Iowa Law requires students to pass the Iowa Civics Test.
All students 9-12 will have the test administered to them.
Students must score at least 60% to pass the requirement.
Students may retake as many times as needed to pass.
Appropriate accommodations will be made for students who qualify.
Presidential Fitness Assessment
Per statewide requirements, students will participate in the assessment during the school year. This assessment will help monitor students' overall health through various components of physical education.
This year, we will focus on strengthening our math knowledge throughout all of our student body, lowering our absentee and truancy numbers, gaining on our reading fluency and comprehension, and continuing to build our CTE programs and charter school. We will showcase the Wildcat Way using CATS - Commitment. Accountability. Teamwork. Service.
We are looking forward to a great school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Clark and all of the Hamburg Community School District Staff
We're excited to offer FREE haircuts for Hamburg students during Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 24, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Haircuts will be provided by Hamburg volunteers Roxann Osborn and Tuesday Leseberg at no cost to families.
Rules
Must be a Hamburg Community School District student
Student must meet their teacher first
A haircut ticket will be issued by the teacher
One ticket per student
Ticket must be redeemed during Back-to-School Night on August 24
Basic haircuts only (no special requests, designs, fades with artwork, etc.)
Siblings or family members who are not Hamburg students are not eligible
Parent/guardian presence is encouraged whenever possible
Haircuts will take place at the school. Just follow the signs when you arrive.
Thank you to our volunteers for helping students start the school year feeling confident and ready to learn.
Haircuts will be provided by Hamburg volunteers Roxann Osborn and Tuesday Leseberg at no cost to families.
Rules
Must be a Hamburg Community School District student
Student must meet their teacher first
A haircut ticket will be issued by the teacher
One ticket per student
Ticket must be redeemed during Back-to-School Night on August 24
Basic haircuts only (no special requests, designs, fades with artwork, etc.)
Siblings or family members who are not Hamburg students are not eligible
Parent/guardian presence is encouraged whenever possible
Haircuts will take place at the school. Just follow the signs when you arrive.
Thank you to our volunteers for helping students start the school year feeling confident and ready to learn.
Check out Hamburg Wildcat Store
https://stores.inksoft.com/hamburgvolleyball
Get your sport's physical this July for the upcoming school year!
Update on the Europe Trip:
Today, they left Sorrento, explored Pompeii, and have now embarked on an overnight ferry to Patras! Tomorrow, they explore Delphi, Greece! How awesome!
The Europe travelers made it safely! Hope Italy and Greece is ready for this crew!!!
We are EXCITED to announce that Keith Thompson has once again earned his ticket to State Golf on Tuesday, May 26!
Let’s send him off the right way on Friday, May 22 at 10:00 AM following the HCSD Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations, Keith, and best of luck at State!
The culinary students presented Mr. Wolf with his retirement cake this afternoon.
Saying "thank you" isn't enough for everything you've done, and the years of service to our school district, Mr. Wolf. You will be deeply missed and the number of students and families you have impacted over your years at Hamburg Schools is immeasurable.
A career that started in our school district in 1971 as guidance counselor has evolved into much more. A grandfatherly figure who was a reliable listening ear, a mentor, and a guaranteed source of a mint or piece of gum. You could've chosen to stay retired the first time, but we greatly appreciate the additional eleven years you gave to the Hamburg Community School District.
Senior Class of 2026 Spotlight: Royal Christo & Parker Myers
Senior Class of 2026 Spotlight: Daniel Farrell, Layla MacVenn, Kale Dawson, & Caleb Benson
Senior Class of 2026 Spotlight: Jacelyn Huntley, Cooper Avey, Jenna Hall, and Camren Riggs
Senior Trip Day 2 is off to a great start! Time together 💙
Class of 2026 Spotlight: Taven Hanseling, Noah Kimpel, Hailey Woolard, & Jonah Walker
Senior Trip Day 1 is almost complete! Driving into Graduation at TOPGOLF!
We will be highlighting our Seniors this week leading up to graduation on Saturday. Today we have Hilda Thompson, Keith Thompson, Kadyn Salmons, and Martin Rodriguez.
Sports Banquet Award Winners!
Congratulations to all of our athletes on an incredible season! Your hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to your teams did not go unnoticed. We are proud to recognize this year’s award winners:
✨ Hamburg Novice Award– Freshman, Taytin Tiemeyer
✨ Craig Light Memorial Award – Sophomore, Keagan Matheson
✨ Gary Spiegel Memorial Basketball Award– Senior, Noah Kimpel
✨ Harold Douglas Memorial Award– Keith Thompson
The Hamburg Charter High School Athletic Banquet will take place May 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Please see the flyer below for more details.
Spring Carnival - May 2, 2026
5pm - 730pm
Kiddie Games in the preschool classroom!
All age games in the gym!
Bingo
Cake Walk
Cake Auction Following
Hamburger & Hotdog Dinner Available
5pm - 730pm
Kiddie Games in the preschool classroom!
All age games in the gym!
Bingo
Cake Walk
Cake Auction Following
Hamburger & Hotdog Dinner Available
