Classes at Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools start Wednesday, August 9th, but the teachers and other staff members of the HSE School Corporation assembled at Fishers High School for the new school year kickoff Tuesday morning.  One could feel the excitement and energy in the gymnasium as teachers and other staff members began the preparation for yet another school year.

HSE Superintendent Allen Bourff welcomed the staff and gave an overview of what has been happening with the school system during the weeks of summer, sharing goals the school board is prepared to finalize soon.

Board President Matt Burke talked to the crowd about building and maintaining what we do, and asked all to think about who invested in you.

Transportation Director Jim White received a standing ovation.  White will be retiring in December.

Hamilton Southeastern Education Association President Janet Chandler told a series of stories, some good, some not so good, about arranging repairs on her house before the start of school, using the examples to ask whether teachers have passion for their students.

The Fall Creek Intermediate School Falconettes were a  crowd favorite, with a song and dance routine centered around the lunch menu.