Good afternoon, Husky Families!
As we are striding into our 3rd week of school, I wanted to be sure to thank our teachers and staff for a wonderful start to the school year. And a big thanks to you, too, our families! The feeling in our hallways and classrooms is both welcoming and electric. It feels great to be surrounded by so many professionals who demonstrate CARE on a daily basis.
As we continue into our fall assessment season with NWEA and others, we are excited to eventually be fully immersed in WIN time (What I Need). Here at Hutchings, each grade level has a built-in 30-minute block of time in their schedules, in which students receive intervention support and enrichment, depending on each of their individual needs. More to come on this as we wrap up our assessments.
Roo, Hutchings Elementary School Therapy Dog
If you are interested in donating to help with Roo’s expenses, please click here. And for those interested, Roo also has an Amazon Wishlist.
PTO Updates
We have a PTO meeting in 2 weeks and a virtual link will be provided, so you can still take part in our meetings from the comfort of your own home. Be on the lookout for our annual Husky Hustle and information about how to donate in our biggest fundraiser of the year. Volunteers will be needed!
Howell Archery
Seeking students for an introductory archery club. Howell Public School students in 4th-12th grade are welcome to register and no experience is required. Students will learn the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) format of archery. All archers must shoot with equipment provided: a standard Genesis Bow, full-length Easton 1820 arrows and 80 cm Targets. Archers may bring their own equipment to use, provided it meets the NASP guidelines.
Two sessions of Fall Club this year, broken up into NEW and RETURNING TEAM archers. This year, NEW archers are students that have NOT participated on the 2025/26 Archery Team. RETURNING archers are archers that DID participate on the 2025/26 Archery Team. Due to space limitations, students may only attend one session. Students will attend two nights per week for 1 hour per class.
Click here, if interested.
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments Coming to Our School
This school year, the Livingston County Health Department, in partnership with Smiles on Wheels, will offer free, optional oral health assessments for kindergarten students at our school. Michigan requires children to receive an oral health assessment before beginning kindergarten, and the program is designed to identify potential dental concerns early and connect families with care when needed. Additional information, including the date assessments will be offered and details about the screening process, will be shared as the scheduled date approaches. To learn more about the program, please visit https://bit.ly/4xcbgN7.
Finding the Right Person to Answer Your Questions
Throughout the school year, families may have questions or concerns and may not always know who to contact. To make communication easier, Howell Public Schools has a resource on the district website to help families connect with the staff member best suited to assist them. The page includes contact information and outlines the district’s recommended communication process, which typically begins with the staff member closest to the situation, such as a classroom teacher or program leader. This approach helps ensure questions and concerns can be addressed as quickly and effectively as possible. To view the resource, please visit https://bit.ly/4wojCjt.
Important Dates
- Friday, September 4, 2026: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
- Monday, September 7, 2026: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
- September 8-11: SPIRIT WEEK (More information to Come)
- Friday, September 11, 2026: Howell Homecoming Parade and Football Game
- Monday, September 14, 2026, 6 p.m.: PTO Meeting
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Picture Day
- Friday, October 16th: End of Q1
- Monday, October 19th: No School (Fall Break)
- Thursday, October 22nd: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday, October 27th: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Best,
Dr. Charles Chalfant, Principal
Hutchings Elementary School
Cell: 517-302-3773