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Aaron Hanson
Havre Public School's Classified Employee of the Year
Havre Public Schools
2020-2021
Congratulations to Aaron Hanson on being the 2020-2021 Classified Employee of the Year! Each year, Havre Public Schools employees nominate one of their coworkers to receive the Employee of the Year award. The wonderful individuals that were nominated for this year of 2020-2021 were Aaron Hanson, the Senior Systems Administrator, and Vicki Dritsoulas, a Highland Park Para. In nomination letters from coworkers and colleagues, Aaron is recognized for his good attitude and hard work. He is congratulated on his willingness to help others fix problems and his dependability. He always does an amazing job and has a wonderful passion for what he does. Accepting change is part of his many duties and he handles that well. Aaron, a graduate from Havre High School, has been working for the district for over 12 years. Currently, he is the Senior Systems Administrator at Havre Publics Schools. He plans, implements, oversees, and maintains the server, network infrastructure and projects. Additionally, he provides support to all staff and students across many device platforms. This year has been increasingly challenging during the COVID pandemic, as well as the computer virus situation. But Aaron keeps everything working perfectly smooth, and he does it well. He states, “You often just have to remind yourself you can’t know it all, but you just continue to advance your knowledge over time.” Formerly, he worked at a small computer shop downtown servicing computers, copiers, and networks. His favorite part of the job is putting technology into he hands of students and seeing it being used for new and exciting learning opportunities. Another great part of his job are his coworkers. “I work with some truly great people that make this job great even on the worst of days.” In addition to being a wonderful worker at HPS, he is also a husband and father. He is married to his wife, LeAnne, and has three children, Mackenzie, Carter, and Parker. They will add another child to their family in July. He loves to travel and enjoys remodeling and doing miscellaneous repairs around his home. Aaron is a true asset to Havre Public Schools and very deserving of the title, Classified Employee of the Year.
Thanks for your continued dedication to Havre Public Schools Aaron Hanson!
“A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!” SPRING 2021
INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES
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Interim Superintendent’s Message… We are very excited to be able to offer Community Educa�on courses this spring. Throughout the pandemic, the district has strived to keep our staff and students safe and healthy, while s�ll providing a top-notch educa�on. We con�nue to work as a district through these challenging �mes while working on curriculum review, engaging in ongoing conversa�ons with our collec�ve bargaining partners, providing meals to our students and their families, and doing our best to address the transporta�on needs of our school community. Four posi�ons will be open on the Havre Board of Trustees. Informa�on about these posi�ons can be acquired at the Robins Administra�on Building or by calling 395-8550. Our district will be seeking a new Superintendent for the 20212022 school year, and we encourage you to complete the survey on our website as we look to establish a leadership profile for that posi�on. We look forward to mee�ng the needs of our students, and con�nue to improve our district so that we can give students the opportunity to “Make a Living, Make a Life, and Make a Difference.” The Havre Public School elected Board of Trustees and Officers are as follows: Aileen Couch - Board Chair Harvey Capellen - Board Vice-Chair Lorraine Larson Cindy Erickson Theresa Miller Tim Scheele Curtis Smeby This group of volunteer Board members represent the community of Havre in the governance of the entire Havre District 16 & A, which is two separate legal entities of an Elementary District and High School District. They take their responsibility and obligations as a Trustee very seriously and put in many hours of their time ensuring that the needs and desires of their constituency are addressed within the laws of the federal government, the State of Montana, their own policy, and guidance as ligated in courts of law that apply to public education. The Board of Trustees are always concerned and attuned to what happens in our schools and at the school and classroom levels as well. DISTRICT ACTION PLANS FOR 2020-21 ... ¨ Social Studies Curriculum Review ¨ Math Curriculum Review ¨ Vocational Practical Arts Curriculum Review ¨ Certified Evaluation Process
Erika Brekhus
Havre Public School's Teacher of the Year
2020-2021
Congratulations Erika Brekhus on being the 2020-2021 Havre Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each year Havre Public Schools employees have the privilege and the challenge of nominating one of their own to receive the Teacher of the Year award. The qualified, outstanding individuals nominated for the school year 2020-2021 were Erika Brekhus, a teacher at Havre High School, Lindsey Ratliff, a teacher at Havre High School and Megan Roth, a teacher at Lincoln McKinley. In her nomination letter from a colleague and former teacher, Erika is recognized for her exceptional work in finding new ways to challenge, engage and encourage participation from her students. She offers new ideas in lesson planning that evoke a higher level of learning from her students. Erika, a 2004 Havre High School graduate, currently teaches Unified Lab Science, Chemistry 1 and runs the summer Drivers Education Program at Havre High School. This is a large task as her colleague states, “While everyone else is home enjoying their first month of summer, she is still teaching our young to become safe behind the wheel.” She has been with HPS for the past 8 years. Two of those years were spent as a math teacher at the middle school and the remainder at the high school. Before coming to Havre, she was a math teacher at the Box Elder High School for 2 ½ years. Prior to this, she was an adjunct professor at MSU-Northern, teaching Introduction to Chemistry & Lab. Her education includes an undergraduate degree of Chemistry from MSU, math and traffic education endorsements from MSU-N, followed by a Physics endorsement from Western Governors University. In addition to her full-time duties at Havre High, Erika teaches math classes for the Montana Digital Academy to students across the state of Montana. She enjoys being a wife of ten years to Lee and a mom to two children, Brody and Logan. This year has been especially challenging as the time spent planning and implementing increased due to the Pandemic. Ensuring that each student is learning to their fullest potential remains her priority. “Working with the kids, engaging students in lab activities and watching them have fun with learning is amazing. Pushing kids out of their comfort zone to achieve their fullest potential, more than they thought possible, is so rewarding. The best part of my job is truly the kids.” Her nomination letter mentions Mrs. Brekhus’ tireless efforts to fight for her students success, while holding them accountable in their educational process. She participates in various other needed duties, such as attendance committees, at the end of the semester when credits are at stake. She is often called Mrs. Breakfast by students and even parents. Whatever we choose to call her, Mrs. Brekhus or Mrs. Breakfast, we thank her for being an excited, dedicated, and outstanding educator.
Thanks for your continued dedication to Havre Public Schools Erika Brekhus!
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Registration Begins March 15th Registration Begins March 15th
High School Spring Events
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS Spring 2021 Registra�on Opens March 15th, 2021 th
Contact: Community Educa�on office at 425 6 St. On Line: www.blueponyk12.com E-Mail: communityed@blueponyk12.com Phone: 406-395-8550 Ext. 6716 Mail: Community Educa�on, PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Pre-registra�on is required for all classes. Payment is due with registra�on. Community Educa�on Classes are held at: HHS—Havre High School—900 18th Street HP— Highland Park School—1207 Washington Ave. HMS—Havre Middle School—1441 11th Street W LMK– Lincoln McKinley– 801 4th Street Havre City Pool—420 6th Avenue Atrium Mall—220 3rd Ave Downtown Gardens—200 1st Ave Yoga Studio—2750 Highway 2 East
th March Prom Grand MarchEvents 8:00 p.m. High20School Spring th March 25Prom Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. March 20th Grand March 8:00 p.m. th th th April 16March & 1725 District Music Fes�val @ Havre Choir 7Concert 7:00 p.m. th th Taste of Jazz 7:00 p.m. April 16thApril & 1726 District 7 Music Fes�val @ Havre th May 7:00 p.m. p.m. April18 26thband Tasteconcert of Jazz 7:00 th May concert 7:00 p.m. May 25 18th choir band concert 7:00 p.m.
Gradua�on May 30th 2:00 May 25th choir concert 7:00p.m. p.m. Gradua�on May 30th 2:00 p.m.
Middle School Spring Events May 10thSchool Choir Concert 7:00Events p.m. Middle Spring th 17th
May 10 Choir Band Concert May Concert 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m.
Special Interest
May 17th Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
Please note-This informa�on and availability of classes can change at any�me. Please note-This informa�on andwhen availability of -Masks will be required in classes social disclasses can change at any�me. tancing is not possible. -Masks will be in classes when dis-Par�cipants willrequired be required to follow allsocial guidelines tancing not possible. set forth by the HavreisPublic School Board of Trus-Par�cipants will be required to tees. follow all guidelines set forth by the Havre Public School Board of Trustees. Community Educa�on Registra�on Form
Community Educa�on Registra�on Form Class _____________________________________#______ Class Class _____________________________________#______ _____________________________________#______ Class Name_____________________________________#______ _______________________________________ Name Mailing_______________________________________ Address _______________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________ Email _________________________________________ Email _________________________________________ Contact number _______________________________ Contact number _______________________________ Are you at least 18 years old? ______yes _____ no Are 18 yearsemployee? old? ______yes no no Are you you at an least HPS system ___________ yes _____ Are you an HPS system employee? ______ yes _____ no
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Please register beginning March 15 , 2021. All students must register one week prior to star�ng a class. All fees mustth be paid within one week of registra�on or the Please March 15 In, order 2021.toAllprepare, students must register weekneed studentregister will be beginning dropped from class. instructors of allone classes prior to star�ng a class. All fees be paid within one week of registra�on or the to know how many students willmust be a�ending. Low enrollment may cause a class to student will be dropped from class. In order to prepare, instructors of all classes need be cancelled and several classes have limited enrollment available. If a class is canto knowyou how studentsIfwill a�ending. enrollment causeyou a class to celled, willmany be no�fied. yoube won’t be ableLow to a�end a classmay in which have be cancelled and several haveso limited If a class is canregistered for, please callclasses and cancel there enrollment is room for available. someone else. Liability celled, be no�fied. If you won’t be able to a�end a class in which you have waiversyou arewill required for par�cipa�on in Community Educa�on exercise and outdoor registered classes. for, please call and cancel so there is room for someone else. Liability waivers are required for par�cipa�on in Community Educa�on exercise and outdoor classes. Walk In: Mail: Register online: Monday—Friday www.blueponyk12.com Walk In: 15th Havre Public beginning March Mail: Schools Register online: Monday—Friday Email: Community Educa�on Robins Administra�on www.blueponyk12.com th Havre Public Schools communityed@blueponyk12.com beginning March 15 Building P.O. Box 7791 Email: Community Educa�on Robins Administra�on 425 6th Street Phone Havre, MT 59501 communityed@blueponyk12.com Building P.O. Box 7791 8 AM to 4 PM 395-8550 ext. 6716 425 6th Street Phone Havre, MT 59501 8 AM to 4 PM 395-8550 ext. 6716
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A1 — Five Wishes Come join us for an informa�onal presenta�on and give your family a gi�. Let them know what types of treatment you want when you cannot speak for yourself. Instructor: Sue Swan, RN HHS Library, Wednesday, April 28th 6:30—8:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 A2—Let’s Play in the Mud In the middle of a DYI home renova�on project? Need some advice from a local expert? A one-night event concentra�ng on taping, coa�ng, and different finishes for your sheet rocked walls, such as the Hawk Mop. There will be �me for discussion on materials to use and �me for John to answer your ques�ons.
Instructor: John Ita HMS Rm 160—Industrial Arts room Tuesday, April 20th, 7:00—9:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00
Arts, Cra�s & Music
B1—Beginning Guitar Have you always wanted to learn to play a guitar? This class is designed for beginners and will teach basic cords, easy songs and A3 — 1st Time Home Buyer more! Bring your own guitar. Learn the steps of the buying and selling process through a realtor’s perspec�ve. From Instructor: Kirt Miller—Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to how to get a home ready to sell, to the Grateful Bread paperwork of buying to the pre-approval st th process. Is it �me to get your house in order? Sundays, March 21 – May 16 2:00-3:00 p.m. Instructor: Kim Cripps th Cost: $22.00 (62+ $20) HHS Media Room, Tuesday, April 13 No Class April 4th 6:30—8:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00
A4—Home Safety We will discuss ways to help keep your residence and property safe. We will talk about home fire safety, different ways to secure firearms, important documents, and valuables in the house. We will also give several simple �ps/ideas that everyone can do to keep your home safe. Iden�ty the� will also be a topic of discussion. Instructors: Jordan Chroninger & Nate Courtnage HHS Media Room Tuesday, March 30th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00
B2– Guitar II & Stringed Instruments Put what you have learned to work. This class is a con�nua�on of beginning guitar. You may also receive instruc�on for a variety of stringed instruments. Must provide your own instrument. Instructor: Kirt Miller– Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to Grateful Bread Sundays, March 21st– May 16th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $22.00 (62+ $20) No Class April 4th
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-line would like to thank all of our community partners during this trying �me. The community and parents have helped us in being able to maintain a fun, safe and healthy environment. We look forward to working with you all in the future.
Havre Public Schools’ Community Educa�on is proud to offer many exci�ng classes for the 2021 Spring Session. Registra�on begins March 15th, 2021. Register on-line, by email or in person. Payment is due at �me of registra�on. Students will be dropped from classes if payment is not received within one week of registering for classes. Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the Community Educa�on office in the Robins Administra�on Building. Early registra�on and payment will ensure the class is offered. Many of the classes have maximum occupancy numbers so hurry and register for your favorites! Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to par�cipate in classes. Refunds will be made only if you no�fy the Community Educa�on office seven days prior to class star�ng or 10 days prior for classes where the instructor or Community Educa�on purchases supplies. If a class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, you will be no�fied and refunded any payment you have made.
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Registration Begins March 15th Registration Begins March 15th
High School Spring Events
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERINGS Spring 2021 Registra�on Opens March 15th, 2021 th
Contact: Community Educa�on office at 425 6 St. On Line: www.blueponyk12.com E-Mail: communityed@blueponyk12.com Phone: 406-395-8550 Ext. 6716 Mail: Community Educa�on, PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Pre-registra�on is required for all classes. Payment is due with registra�on. Community Educa�on Classes are held at: HHS—Havre High School—900 18th Street HP— Highland Park School—1207 Washington Ave. HMS—Havre Middle School—1441 11th Street W LMK– Lincoln McKinley– 801 4th Street Havre City Pool—420 6th Avenue Atrium Mall—220 3rd Ave Downtown Gardens—200 1st Ave Yoga Studio—2750 Highway 2 East
th March Prom Grand MarchEvents 8:00 p.m. High20School Spring th March 25Prom Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. March 20th Grand March 8:00 p.m. th th th April 16March & 1725 District Music Fes�val @ Havre Choir 7Concert 7:00 p.m. th th Taste of Jazz 7:00 p.m. April 16thApril & 1726 District 7 Music Fes�val @ Havre th May 7:00 p.m. p.m. April18 26thband Tasteconcert of Jazz 7:00 th May concert 7:00 p.m. May 25 18th choir band concert 7:00 p.m.
Gradua�on May 30th 2:00 May 25th choir concert 7:00p.m. p.m. Gradua�on May 30th 2:00 p.m.
Middle School Spring Events May 10thSchool Choir Concert 7:00Events p.m. Middle Spring th 17th
May 10 Choir Band Concert May Concert 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m.
Special Interest
May 17th Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
Please note-This informa�on and availability of classes can change at any�me. Please note-This informa�on andwhen availability of -Masks will be required in classes social disclasses can change at any�me. tancing is not possible. -Masks will be in classes when dis-Par�cipants willrequired be required to follow allsocial guidelines tancing not possible. set forth by the HavreisPublic School Board of Trus-Par�cipants will be required to tees. follow all guidelines set forth by the Havre Public School Board of Trustees. Community Educa�on Registra�on Form
Community Educa�on Registra�on Form Class _____________________________________#______ Class Class _____________________________________#______ _____________________________________#______ Class Name_____________________________________#______ _______________________________________ Name Mailing_______________________________________ Address _______________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________ Email _________________________________________ Email _________________________________________ Contact number _______________________________ Contact number _______________________________ Are you at least 18 years old? ______yes _____ no Are 18 yearsemployee? old? ______yes no no Are you you at an least HPS system ___________ yes _____ Are you an HPS system employee? ______ yes _____ no
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Please register beginning March 15 , 2021. All students must register one week prior to star�ng a class. All fees mustth be paid within one week of registra�on or the Please March 15 In, order 2021.toAllprepare, students must register weekneed studentregister will be beginning dropped from class. instructors of allone classes prior to star�ng a class. All fees be paid within one week of registra�on or the to know how many students willmust be a�ending. Low enrollment may cause a class to student will be dropped from class. In order to prepare, instructors of all classes need be cancelled and several classes have limited enrollment available. If a class is canto knowyou how studentsIfwill a�ending. enrollment causeyou a class to celled, willmany be no�fied. yoube won’t be ableLow to a�end a classmay in which have be cancelled and several haveso limited If a class is canregistered for, please callclasses and cancel there enrollment is room for available. someone else. Liability celled, be no�fied. If you won’t be able to a�end a class in which you have waiversyou arewill required for par�cipa�on in Community Educa�on exercise and outdoor registered classes. for, please call and cancel so there is room for someone else. Liability waivers are required for par�cipa�on in Community Educa�on exercise and outdoor classes. Walk In: Mail: Register online: Monday—Friday www.blueponyk12.com Walk In: 15th Havre Public beginning March Mail: Schools Register online: Monday—Friday Email: Community Educa�on Robins Administra�on www.blueponyk12.com th Havre Public Schools communityed@blueponyk12.com beginning March 15 Building P.O. Box 7791 Email: Community Educa�on Robins Administra�on 425 6th Street Phone Havre, MT 59501 communityed@blueponyk12.com Building P.O. Box 7791 8 AM to 4 PM 395-8550 ext. 6716 425 6th Street Phone Havre, MT 59501 8 AM to 4 PM 395-8550 ext. 6716
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A1 — Five Wishes Come join us for an informa�onal presenta�on and give your family a gi�. Let them know what types of treatment you want when you cannot speak for yourself. Instructor: Sue Swan, RN HHS Library, Wednesday, April 28th 6:30—8:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00 A2—Let’s Play in the Mud In the middle of a DYI home renova�on project? Need some advice from a local expert? A one-night event concentra�ng on taping, coa�ng, and different finishes for your sheet rocked walls, such as the Hawk Mop. There will be �me for discussion on materials to use and �me for John to answer your ques�ons.
Instructor: John Ita HMS Rm 160—Industrial Arts room Tuesday, April 20th, 7:00—9:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00
Arts, Cra�s & Music
B1—Beginning Guitar Have you always wanted to learn to play a guitar? This class is designed for beginners and will teach basic cords, easy songs and A3 — 1st Time Home Buyer more! Bring your own guitar. Learn the steps of the buying and selling process through a realtor’s perspec�ve. From Instructor: Kirt Miller—Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to how to get a home ready to sell, to the Grateful Bread paperwork of buying to the pre-approval st th process. Is it �me to get your house in order? Sundays, March 21 – May 16 2:00-3:00 p.m. Instructor: Kim Cripps th Cost: $22.00 (62+ $20) HHS Media Room, Tuesday, April 13 No Class April 4th 6:30—8:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00
A4—Home Safety We will discuss ways to help keep your residence and property safe. We will talk about home fire safety, different ways to secure firearms, important documents, and valuables in the house. We will also give several simple �ps/ideas that everyone can do to keep your home safe. Iden�ty the� will also be a topic of discussion. Instructors: Jordan Chroninger & Nate Courtnage HHS Media Room Tuesday, March 30th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00
B2– Guitar II & Stringed Instruments Put what you have learned to work. This class is a con�nua�on of beginning guitar. You may also receive instruc�on for a variety of stringed instruments. Must provide your own instrument. Instructor: Kirt Miller– Local Musician Atrium Mall lower level, next to Grateful Bread Sundays, March 21st– May 16th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $22.00 (62+ $20) No Class April 4th
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-line would like to thank all of our community partners during this trying �me. The community and parents have helped us in being able to maintain a fun, safe and healthy environment. We look forward to working with you all in the future.
Havre Public Schools’ Community Educa�on is proud to offer many exci�ng classes for the 2021 Spring Session. Registra�on begins March 15th, 2021. Register on-line, by email or in person. Payment is due at �me of registra�on. Students will be dropped from classes if payment is not received within one week of registering for classes. Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the Community Educa�on office in the Robins Administra�on Building. Early registra�on and payment will ensure the class is offered. Many of the classes have maximum occupancy numbers so hurry and register for your favorites! Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to par�cipate in classes. Refunds will be made only if you no�fy the Community Educa�on office seven days prior to class star�ng or 10 days prior for classes where the instructor or Community Educa�on purchases supplies. If a class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, you will be no�fied and refunded any payment you have made.
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Interim Superintendent’s Message… We are very excited to be able to offer Community Educa�on courses this spring. Throughout the pandemic, the district has strived to keep our staff and students safe and healthy, while s�ll providing a top-notch educa�on. We con�nue to work as a district through these challenging �mes while working on curriculum review, engaging in ongoing conversa�ons with our collec�ve bargaining partners, providing meals to our students and their families, and doing our best to address the transporta�on needs of our school community. Four posi�ons will be open on the Havre Board of Trustees. Informa�on about these posi�ons can be acquired at the Robins Administra�on Building or by calling 395-8550. Our district will be seeking a new Superintendent for the 20212022 school year, and we encourage you to complete the survey on our website as we look to establish a leadership profile for that posi�on. We look forward to mee�ng the needs of our students, and con�nue to improve our district so that we can give students the opportunity to “Make a Living, Make a Life, and Make a Difference.” The Havre Public School elected Board of Trustees and Officers are as follows: Aileen Couch - Board Chair Harvey Capellen - Board Vice-Chair Lorraine Larson Cindy Erickson Theresa Miller Tim Scheele Curtis Smeby This group of volunteer Board members represent the community of Havre in the governance of the entire Havre District 16 & A, which is two separate legal entities of an Elementary District and High School District. They take their responsibility and obligations as a Trustee very seriously and put in many hours of their time ensuring that the needs and desires of their constituency are addressed within the laws of the federal government, the State of Montana, their own policy, and guidance as ligated in courts of law that apply to public education. The Board of Trustees are always concerned and attuned to what happens in our schools and at the school and classroom levels as well. DISTRICT ACTION PLANS FOR 2020-21 ... ¨ Social Studies Curriculum Review ¨ Math Curriculum Review ¨ Vocational Practical Arts Curriculum Review ¨ Certified Evaluation Process
Erika Brekhus
Havre Public School's Teacher of the Year
2020-2021
Congratulations Erika Brekhus on being the 2020-2021 Havre Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Each year Havre Public Schools employees have the privilege and the challenge of nominating one of their own to receive the Teacher of the Year award. The qualified, outstanding individuals nominated for the school year 2020-2021 were Erika Brekhus, a teacher at Havre High School, Lindsey Ratliff, a teacher at Havre High School and Megan Roth, a teacher at Lincoln McKinley. In her nomination letter from a colleague and former teacher, Erika is recognized for her exceptional work in finding new ways to challenge, engage and encourage participation from her students. She offers new ideas in lesson planning that evoke a higher level of learning from her students. Erika, a 2004 Havre High School graduate, currently teaches Unified Lab Science, Chemistry 1 and runs the summer Drivers Education Program at Havre High School. This is a large task as her colleague states, “While everyone else is home enjoying their first month of summer, she is still teaching our young to become safe behind the wheel.” She has been with HPS for the past 8 years. Two of those years were spent as a math teacher at the middle school and the remainder at the high school. Before coming to Havre, she was a math teacher at the Box Elder High School for 2 ½ years. Prior to this, she was an adjunct professor at MSU-Northern, teaching Introduction to Chemistry & Lab. Her education includes an undergraduate degree of Chemistry from MSU, math and traffic education endorsements from MSU-N, followed by a Physics endorsement from Western Governors University. In addition to her full-time duties at Havre High, Erika teaches math classes for the Montana Digital Academy to students across the state of Montana. She enjoys being a wife of ten years to Lee and a mom to two children, Brody and Logan. This year has been especially challenging as the time spent planning and implementing increased due to the Pandemic. Ensuring that each student is learning to their fullest potential remains her priority. “Working with the kids, engaging students in lab activities and watching them have fun with learning is amazing. Pushing kids out of their comfort zone to achieve their fullest potential, more than they thought possible, is so rewarding. The best part of my job is truly the kids.” Her nomination letter mentions Mrs. Brekhus’ tireless efforts to fight for her students success, while holding them accountable in their educational process. She participates in various other needed duties, such as attendance committees, at the end of the semester when credits are at stake. She is often called Mrs. Breakfast by students and even parents. Whatever we choose to call her, Mrs. Brekhus or Mrs. Breakfast, we thank her for being an excited, dedicated, and outstanding educator.
Thanks for your continued dedication to Havre Public Schools Erika Brekhus!
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Aaron Hanson
Havre Public School's Classified Employee of the Year
Havre Public Schools
2020-2021
Congratulations to Aaron Hanson on being the 2020-2021 Classified Employee of the Year! Each year, Havre Public Schools employees nominate one of their coworkers to receive the Employee of the Year award. The wonderful individuals that were nominated for this year of 2020-2021 were Aaron Hanson, the Senior Systems Administrator, and Vicki Dritsoulas, a Highland Park Para. In nomination letters from coworkers and colleagues, Aaron is recognized for his good attitude and hard work. He is congratulated on his willingness to help others fix problems and his dependability. He always does an amazing job and has a wonderful passion for what he does. Accepting change is part of his many duties and he handles that well. Aaron, a graduate from Havre High School, has been working for the district for over 12 years. Currently, he is the Senior Systems Administrator at Havre Publics Schools. He plans, implements, oversees, and maintains the server, network infrastructure and projects. Additionally, he provides support to all staff and students across many device platforms. This year has been increasingly challenging during the COVID pandemic, as well as the computer virus situation. But Aaron keeps everything working perfectly smooth, and he does it well. He states, “You often just have to remind yourself you can’t know it all, but you just continue to advance your knowledge over time.” Formerly, he worked at a small computer shop downtown servicing computers, copiers, and networks. His favorite part of the job is putting technology into he hands of students and seeing it being used for new and exciting learning opportunities. Another great part of his job are his coworkers. “I work with some truly great people that make this job great even on the worst of days.” In addition to being a wonderful worker at HPS, he is also a husband and father. He is married to his wife, LeAnne, and has three children, Mackenzie, Carter, and Parker. They will add another child to their family in July. He loves to travel and enjoys remodeling and doing miscellaneous repairs around his home. Aaron is a true asset to Havre Public Schools and very deserving of the title, Classified Employee of the Year.
Thanks for your continued dedication to Havre Public Schools Aaron Hanson!
“A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!” SPRING 2021
INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES