February 1, 2022
Pirate Pride
E-News
News from across the district.

Hannibal Public Schools District E-Newsletter
2.1.2022
School Calendar
Dates to remember
  • Wednesday, February 16: Board of Education Meeting 
  • Monday, February 22: No School, Presidents' Day
  • Monday March 7: No School, Teacher In-Service Day

The school district calendar is available on our website in PDF form. You can also stay up to date on Athletics and Activities schedule of events, also linked on our website.
Bundle Up
Cold temperatures are here
Don't forget to layer up when dressing for cold weather.

As weather changes, we will keep you informed of any school operational changes via school reach, social media, and updates to the website.

If you need assistance providing your child with winter gear, please contact your child(ren)'s building principal to connect with resources.
FFA Member Receives SAE Grant
Congratulations Emma Fountain

Congratulations to HHS Senior Emma Fountain, who recently was awarded a $1,000 SAE grant sponsored by Chore Time Brock Inc.

SAE grants are designed to help FFA members create or expand Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects.

Emma was selected from over 1,000 applications nationwide. She shared, she is honored to receive Hannibal's first ever SAE grant, and will be putting the money to good use, "Winter time is one of our harder times as poultry producers, so this grant, is going toward insulation, high protein feed, stuff to keep my birds happy and healthy."
New School Record
Congratulations Trevor Wilson
Trevor Wilson, HHS Senior, broke the school Wrestling record for Career Pins with his 100th pin at the 50th Annual Platte County Invitational!
Stolte Signs with Maryville
Congratulations Aaris Stolte

HHS Senior Aaris Stolte signed a national letter-of-intent to attend Maryville University and continue his baseball career with the Saints.

Stolte will major in physical therapy once he is enrolled at Maryville University, starting his freshman season in 2022-23.

“It was a perfect fit for me,” Stolte said. “I’ve been on five visits before Maryville, but as soon as I set foot on that campus I knew it was the one for me. They were awesome to me. The facilities are outstanding and coach (Pat) Evers made it feel like home for me.”
Congratulations to HHS Senior Ashley Utter on being crowned Winter Homecoming Queen!
Join Our Team!
Now Hiring
Come work for Hannibal Public Schools
HPSD currently has multiple openings across many departments. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, vision, dental, life insurance, and retirement benefits. As well as, options for additional life insurance, accident insurance, long-term disability, and critical illness coverage. Our salary schedule accounts for years of service and completion of graduate classes. Apply now to be part of a great team!
The Hannibal School District has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute staffing program. ESS is now hiring, training and placing substitutes teachers, substitute teacher aides, and substitute library clerks. These positions (and others) are vital to allow the Hannibal School District to provide a high quality in-person learning experience for our students.

Individuals interested in becoming a substitute teacher can register now for DESE's 20-hour online substitute teacher training conducted by Frontline Education.  Additional information can be found at:

If you've been considering becoming a sub, delay no more!
•Set your own schedule
•Earn $100/day
•District paid background check and training for eligible applicants

If you are interested in working as a substitute for the Hannibal School District, apply at www.willsub.com. For additional questions, contact Samantha Moore at 636-290-4801

THANK YOU to all of our current and incredible substitute teachers working to support student achievement!!
Board of Education Meeting
January highlights

Below are highlights of items discussed during the open session of the Wednesday, January 19 Board of Education Meeting. The full agenda is available on the district website. We are currently exploring options to improve our website, that will allow better accessibility to documents associated with Board business. In the meantime, please contact the Board Office at 573-221-1258 if you have any questions.

The next regular session meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hannibal High School cafeteria. 

Administrative Reports
Kindra Szarka, principal at the Early Childhood Center was present to discuss how they are connecting more with parents. One program they are utilizing is Class DoJo. This allows parents to see what their children are doing and the teachers will share celebrations with parents. They host Parent Nights for the EIBI Program. Here, they discuss with parents what the students are working on and how the parents can carry this into the household. This gives many parents time to socialize, allowing them to provide guidance and companionship to each other. 

Families who are interested in scheduling a Pre-K screening appointment for their child(ren) should call the Early Childhood Center at 573-221-3054. Screenings will take place on site at ECC, located at 544 North Veterans Road.

Citizens Communication
Kay Rademan, Julie Hooper, Carmen Farabee, and Tracy Rademan, expressed their concerns regarding the board’s decision to not pass the Early Separation Program for the 2021-2022 school year at the December 2021 board meeting. They asked that the board to reconsider their decision. 

Anna Lemon spoke about recruiting substitutes for the school district.

Geri Graves provided information regarding the open forum that will take place for the candidates running for the school board this spring. This will be held at the American Legion on February 10, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

Board of Education Filings
Rich Stilley, business manager, provided information regarding the election filing. Those running for the (1) director for a one (1) year term are Paul Ewert, Stephen M. Colyar, and Blane Mundle. Those running for the two (2) directors for a three (3) year term are Scott Hawes, Anna I. Lemon, Kyle Troy Pociask, Stacey L. Graves, Gregory Lowes, and J’Nelle Lee.  

Early Separation Program
The Early Separation Program was added onto the agenda under old business. After some discussion, the decision on the Early Separation Program was tabled until the February board meeting.

Veterans Sport Complex
The Board approved lease financing to provide funds for the site development, construction, equipping, and furnishing of turf baseball, softball, and soccer fields at Veterans Park Sports Complex and other related improvements to the existing facilities of the district. 

Bus Bids
The Board approved the lowest bid from Central States Bus Sales for three propane school buses at the cost of of $391,086.

Calling All Hannibal Alumni
We are looking to feature our #HannibalProud Alum!

If you are interested in being featured on our HPSD60 District FB Page, please fill out this Alumni Spotlight form or email communications@hannibal60.com
Digital Postcards
Send a note of thanks to HPSD staff

We are thankful for dedicated HPSD staff members for the powerful contributions they make to student success. And, we know you are too!

For this reason, we have created an easy way to share thanks. YOU can brighten the day of a HPSD teacher or other staff member by sending a digital postcard. Select a postcard to send, write a special note, and your digital message will be delivered!
Get in Touch with Us!

Do you have an announcement or story to share?

Hannibal Public Schools District #60 | 573-221-1258
4650 McMasters Ave, Hannibal, MO 63401 |