We are thrilled to announce that Hemlock Public School District has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the last ten years, and we are proud to reveal a secret ingredient behind our success—the hidden power of smiling.
Ten years ago, our district faced numerous challenges, including a lack of funds, an unaligned curriculum, and declining enrollment that had persisted for 40 years. In the face of such difficulties, we found inspiration in a TED Talk on the power of smiling.
The results of those smiles are visible today: a K-12-aligned curriculum, stable enrollment, a strong fiscal outlook, and a focus on programming that supports the whole child and prepares students for their future. Hemlock Public School District has become a destination school of choice for families throughout the region.
At our opening professional development day in 2013, we asked everyone to smile—and we smiled together through those tough times. Since then, we’ve continued to smile, work hard, and accomplish our shared goals with positivity, a mindset we now call “huskietastic.”
As we navigate the current construction projects and parking lot closures, we are especially grateful for our community, who have continued to smile and remain patient through it all. While these temporary inconveniences can be challenging, we know the end result will be well worth it. Just as we’ve done before, we’ll embrace this journey together with positivity, knowing these improvements will enhance the Hemlock experience for generations to come.
We believe the power of smiling has been instrumental in our success, helping us stay resilient and committed to our goals. The progress over the past decade proves that nothing is impossible when we work together and stay positive.
We are incredibly proud of our Huskie Pack and community for their perseverance and dedication toward our vision of innovating, collaborating, and educating a community of learners. This success wouldn’t be possible without their hard work and upbeat spirit.
As we continue moving toward a brighter future, we encourage everyone to keep smiling, supporting each other, and finding strength in the simple act of staying positive. Together, we can overcome challenges, just as we always have.
To learn more about Hemlock Public School District and how you can join the Huskie Pack, we invite you to visit hemlockps.com.
"Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." Mother Teresa
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