Hemlock Public School District - Innovate, Collaborate, Educate

Congratulations to Athletic Director Angela Pohl, who recently completed the Dale Carnegie leadership training, joining many members of our HPSD leadership team who have also completed the program. We’re proud of her commitment to growing, leading well, and serving our Huskie community.

Way to go, Mrs. Pohl!

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Congratulations to William Salowitz, Hemlock High School’s Student of the Month. 🌟 William, a dedicated senior, recently earned a Letter of Commendation from the College Board for his exceptional SAT performance — placing him among a select group of high-achieving students across the nation.

“William exemplifies what it means to be a Hemlock Huskie—hardworking, driven, and committed to excellence,” shared Principal Keith Green.

Way to go, William! We’re proud of you and excited to see what your future holds.

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Mrs. Klopf and her Little Huskie Pack are excited to announce that their LEGO wall was officially installed this morning — and it’s Kindergarten tested and approved.

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Hemlock Public School District proudly recognized Hemlock Sports Boosters President Scott Schaffer at our regular November Board of Education meeting.

Scott has led the Boosters for the last several years, and even with all of his children already graduated, he continues to show up for our students. He remains active, engaged, and incredibly generous with his time and talents on behalf of the entire Huskie Pack.

Under Scott’s leadership, the Hemlock Sports Boosters continue to make a real impact. Just this past month, the Boosters committed $50,000 toward equipment for the interior of the Patrick Wolgast Field House, including batting cages and other athletic training needs. Every year, the Boosters raise and give thousands of dollars to support our student-athletes and programs.

Thank you, Scott — and thank you to the entire Hemlock Sports Boosters team — for always pulling the sled for our kids, our coaches, and our community.

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It’s #ThrowbackThursday and today we’re flipping through the 1997 yearbook.. With basketball season on deck, we’re loving these Huskie hoops memories. Recognize someone? Tag them—or their kids.

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#KidsFirst means a safe, secure learning environment—always.
Join us for School Safety 101 with Thomas Mynsberge (Critical Incident Management), followed by a Q&A with Officer Randy and Superintendent Killingbeck.

📅 November 11 • 7:00 PM • Hemlock High School Theatre

Bring your questions and learn how we keep our Huskies safe.

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Fall 2025 Makeovers continue at Hemlock Public School District with Superintendent Killingbeck, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Beckman, and Principal Snider stopping by Ms. Hollingsworth's classroom to deliver a makeover. It is simple, we listen, we deliver. #PullTheSled.

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Ms. Kelly’s kindergarteners had a special guest reader stop by recently — Superintendent Killingbeck. 📚 He shared The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, giving our Huskies a whole new perspective on a classic tale.

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At Hemlock Public School District, "innovation" is more than a word in our mission and vision statement; it is part of the Huskie Pack's DNA. This classroom makeover request from Mrs. Klopf highlights that innovation starts young with our pack. Way to #PullTheSled Mrs. Klopf.

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When students are away, our teachers are hard at work. 💡
Today’s professional development day was filled with learning, collaboration, and new ideas to keep our classrooms creative, engaging, and student-focused.

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Hemlock Public School District is launching a new mentoring program for our non-tenured teachers through a grant from the Michigan Department of Education for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years.

Our new program, Huskies Run in Packs, is all about support, connection, and growth — giving new teachers a menu of resources designed to meet them where they are and help them thrive.

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⏰ No school today, Huskies.
Students, enjoy your day off — you’ve earned it.
Teachers, thank you for spending the day learning and growing through training and professional development. You're the best.

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Don’t forget, Huskies — it’s time to “fall back” 🍁⏰
Before you head to bed tonight, set your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.

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If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn—there’s help. Right now.

Our partnership with Gaggle ReachOut gives Hemlock students a 24/7 crisis line that’s just a call or chat away. It’s confidential, student-focused, and always available.

Call 989-200-5514 or chat using this link: https://d1ycp1unyf9l00.cloudfront.net/partner/15a5dc9d-8072-4808-a2e2-5f6a6a043696/site/widget/index.html

Because your mental health matters. Because you matter.
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❄️ Hemlock was selected as one of only three schools in Saginaw County to paint a Road Commission snowplow — and Mrs. Woodcock’s Art 3 and 4 students absolutely crushed it. 🎨

Keep an eye out this winter as our freshly painted plow hits the roads to #PullTheSled all around the county.

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Our kindergarten Huskies had a spooktacular time parading around the loop today. 🎃👻 From superheroes to princesses, giggles to waves, it was all treats and no tricks as they showed off their costumes for friends and family.

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We’re closing out National Principals Month by celebrating Hemlock High School Principal Keith Green.

Lindy Beckman, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Superintendent Dr. Don Killingbeck dropped in to surprise Principal Green with a gift and a thank you. Principal Green leads with high expectations, calm under pressure, and an obvious pride in his students and staff. Whether it’s supporting instruction, cheering on a team, or making sure the doors are open and the lights are on for the next event — he’s there.

Principal Green, thank you for the way you serve our Huskies and our community every day. Way to #PullTheSled.

As we close out National Principals Month, we’re celebrating Assistant Principal Amanda Sensabaugh at Hemlock Middle School.

This week, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Lindy Beckman and Superintendent Dr. Don Killingbeck stopped by with a small token of appreciation and a big thank you. Assistant Principal Sensabaugh is a steady, student-centered leader who is always focused on doing what’s best for kids and supporting staff. She’s the person who quietly makes sure students feel seen, parents feel heard, and classrooms get what they need.

Congratulations to Nathan Tessin, a kindergartener in Ms. Wilhelmsen’s class, for being named Hemlock Elementary’s Student of the Month.

Nathan is a kind, respectful, and hardworking student who always gives his best effort and treats others with care. We are so proud of Nathan and the great example he sets for his classmates.

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