Social Media Shout Out! These first graders chose to pick up garbage while out on recess! Be Still My Heart! This is just an example of what caring kids we have at Horizon! Way to go, first grade!
On October 9, Mrs. Kraayenbrink presented to the Horizon staff on how one can build a classroom where clear expectations, positive relationships, and purposeful instruction help students succeed. Her approach focuses on making expectations clear, communicating goals to students, and recognizing success. She understands that students are more successful when they know what they are expected to do, what they are working toward, and what success looks like. By communicating success, celebrating positive choices, and providing students with opportunities to lead, Mrs. Kraayenbrink builds confidence and reinforces expectations in a way that supports both learning and behavior. Mrs. Kraayenbrink's willingness to open her classroom practice to colleagues gave our staff tangible ideas they can implement immediately to help make H-School the Best School!
Step right up for the Cafeteria Circus! Our schools are celebrating National School Lunch Week with nutritious meals and circus-themed fun.
Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National School Lunch Week highlights the importance of healthy lunches and their impact on children inside and outside the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day.
Thank you to our school nutrition teams for keeping students fueled and ready to learn!
Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National School Lunch Week highlights the importance of healthy lunches and their impact on children inside and outside the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day.
Thank you to our school nutrition teams for keeping students fueled and ready to learn!
🏀 Train with the Tigers! 🔗 https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026093003581336170b0c30c4c3846/register
Harrisburg Boys Basketball Camps are open to boys in grades K–6! Choose the camp for your grade level:
Grades K–2 | $30
3:30–4:45 p.m. • Choose one location:
🐯 October 26 — Adventure Elementary
🐯 October 27 — Freedom Elementary
🐯 November 3 — Journey Elementary
Grades 3–4 & 5–6 | $40
November 2 • 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Harrisburg High School
Can you measure their SUCCESS?!?!?!
2W is working on measuring in inches and using place value to count the hundreds, tens, and ones that we get with each measurement.
2W is working on measuring in inches and using place value to count the hundreds, tens, and ones that we get with each measurement.
Congratulations to Link for working hard every day with a great attitude. He is a great role model and is always showing great Tiger Pride!
Math is happening every day in Mrs. Brink’s first-grade classroom and in all classrooms!
Our learners are using Number Corner to build their math understanding through quick, engaging routines. In October, students are exploring part-part-whole relationships, patterns, number stories, equations, data, shapes, and more—all while counting the days of school and making observations about the calendar.
We love watching our Horizon Learners think like mathematicians, explain their reasoning, and make connections!
Our learners are using Number Corner to build their math understanding through quick, engaging routines. In October, students are exploring part-part-whole relationships, patterns, number stories, equations, data, shapes, and more—all while counting the days of school and making observations about the calendar.
We love watching our Horizon Learners think like mathematicians, explain their reasoning, and make connections!
Our Clothing Closet will be open on October 29 from 3–6 p.m.
Families are welcome to stop by and pick out warm clothing. No appointment needed; just drop in anytime between 3 and 6 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you! 📍Heritage Building, 200 E Willow Street, Door L (North Entrance).
Isabelle is such an amazing young lady. She works so hard and is a kind classmate! She has shown persistence during math corner, and her smile never leaves her face! She is deserving of a GOOD NEWS CALL!
Who says you need to leave school to go camping?
This week, Horizon learners headed to the library for a camping adventure—books included! Mrs. Reiland transformed the library into a cozy campsite where students could curl up under tents, read by lantern light, and enjoy the feeling of gathering around a campfire.
With tables turned into tents using tablecloths, the library was full of cozy reading spaces. Glowing lanterns and a campfire on the digital board added to the atmosphere and created lighting and ambient sounds of a comforting, crackling campfire as students experienced reading in an entirely new environment. The library became a place where imagination and adventure came alive—not just through the books students were reading, but through the experience surrounding them.
Mrs. Reiland did an incredible job creating a space that made learners feel cozy, curious, and excited to pick up a book. Sometimes, changing the environment is all it takes to make something familiar feel brand new.
This week, Horizon learners headed to the library for a camping adventure—books included! Mrs. Reiland transformed the library into a cozy campsite where students could curl up under tents, read by lantern light, and enjoy the feeling of gathering around a campfire.
With tables turned into tents using tablecloths, the library was full of cozy reading spaces. Glowing lanterns and a campfire on the digital board added to the atmosphere and created lighting and ambient sounds of a comforting, crackling campfire as students experienced reading in an entirely new environment. The library became a place where imagination and adventure came alive—not just through the books students were reading, but through the experience surrounding them.
Mrs. Reiland did an incredible job creating a space that made learners feel cozy, curious, and excited to pick up a book. Sometimes, changing the environment is all it takes to make something familiar feel brand new.
These fifth-grade students are future leaders. They have been Ushers at our assemblies this month. They help students get seated, assist students during assemblies, monitor behavior, and direct classes as they exit. These students have done a great job leading our school!
THIS KID! HE is SO DESERVING of a GOOD NEWS CALL!
Layton has been doing a great job of following directions and getting his work done. He has a positive attitude and is a great helper! So proud of you, Layton!!
Layton has been doing a great job of following directions and getting his work done. He has a positive attitude and is a great helper! So proud of you, Layton!!
🏀 Boys' Basketball - Youth Camps: Grades K-6
Sign up Here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026093003581336170b0c30c4c3846/register
Sign up Here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h2026093003581336170b0c30c4c3846/register
Support Harrisburg Basketball at the Early Bird Tournament on October 30 & 31, 2026!
📍 Harrisburg High School
⛹️ Boys & girls divisions for grades 3–8
🔗 Register at sesdbballtourney.com
Gather your team, mark your calendars, and help spread the word! 🐯
📍 Harrisburg High School
⛹️ Boys & girls divisions for grades 3–8
🔗 Register at sesdbballtourney.com
Gather your team, mark your calendars, and help spread the word! 🐯
Today was ALL about connection, community, and a whole lot of Tiger spirit!
Our entire school came together for an epic assembly featuring relay races where every class had a chance to compete, cheer, and represent their team. And let’s just say… 2W showed up! They took home the championship AND defeated the teacher team!
We finished the day with community-building, team-building, and Homecoming-themed activities designed to help our students connect with one another, celebrate each other, and feel like they are part of something bigger.
Today was about more than races and Homecoming fun. It was about building connection, celebrating students, strengthening our school community, connecting our H School Tigers to the larger Harrisburg Tiger community, and creating traditions that are uniquely H School.
Our entire school came together for an epic assembly featuring relay races where every class had a chance to compete, cheer, and represent their team. And let’s just say… 2W showed up! They took home the championship AND defeated the teacher team!
We finished the day with community-building, team-building, and Homecoming-themed activities designed to help our students connect with one another, celebrate each other, and feel like they are part of something bigger.
Today was about more than races and Homecoming fun. It was about building connection, celebrating students, strengthening our school community, connecting our H School Tigers to the larger Harrisburg Tiger community, and creating traditions that are uniquely H School.
HAVE TO SHARE THE GOOD!!
Elijah is such a hard worker in our classroom! He is always eager to challenge himself and push his learning further (with a positive attitude). He never gives up when something is difficult and is willing to keep trying until he understands it. His enthusiasm for learning and doing his best makes him an amazing example for his classmates!
Elijah is such a hard worker in our classroom! He is always eager to challenge himself and push his learning further (with a positive attitude). He never gives up when something is difficult and is willing to keep trying until he understands it. His enthusiasm for learning and doing his best makes him an amazing example for his classmates!
GOOD NEWS PHONE CALL ALERT! Beckett is a “pawsitive” leader in our classroom! He continuously offers to help both myself and his classmates, follows directions the first time, and is always looking for ways to be a helpful and responsible member of our classroom. Beckett’s leadership and positive attitude make a large impact on our classroom community!
🎉 The parade is ON! 🎉
We’re excited to share that the parade will take place tomorrow as planned! We can’t wait to see our students, families, staff, and community come together for one of our favorite traditions. More information: https://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/o/district/page/homecoming-parade
We’re excited to share that the parade will take place tomorrow as planned! We can’t wait to see our students, families, staff, and community come together for one of our favorite traditions. More information: https://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/o/district/page/homecoming-parade
The HSD 4th and 5th Grade Artists have been hard at work to start the school year.
See you at the "Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat" Art Show TOMORROW!
📍 Heritage Commons
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 1–4 PM
We hope to see you there! Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 🎨✨
https://youtu.be/4E4cqy6CYxQ
See you at the "Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat" Art Show TOMORROW!
📍 Heritage Commons
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 1–4 PM
We hope to see you there! Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 🎨✨
https://youtu.be/4E4cqy6CYxQ
Practice Safety and Being a Helper--Nixon was an excellent recess helper and ensuring school safety. Deserving of a Good News Call.