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Awards & Accolades

At Hamilton Southeastern Schools, we strive for excellence in every area of education.

HSE is a top-performing district in the state of Indiana. We prepare and inspire all learners to lead and succeed. 

HSE's Indiana Department of Education annual performance report

Teacher of the Year 2022-2023

Orchestra Director/Teacher, Riverside Junior High

 Johanna Kitchell

Honors & Excellence Recipient 2022-2023

ENL Instructional Assistant, New Britton Elementary

Laura Hulsey

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Achievements and Offerings 

  • 4th largest school district in Indiana
  • 2,500+ full-time and part-time employees
  • 98% graduation rate
  • 95+ languages spoken
  • 93.8% of grade 3 students showing proficiency on IREAD-3
    • Indiana Department of Education (2022)
  • 700+  HSE educators hold advanced degrees
  • 70% of educators have been teaching at HSE Schools for at least 5 years
  • The work of HSE staff and educators have received local, state and national recognition
  • 318 state-of-the-art buses are used to transport students along 2,400 routes each day
  • 1.9 million school lunches and 263,623 school breakfasts served annually
  • 300+ student-driven clubs, athletic and performing arts programs offered to students throughout all HSE Schools
  • 235 Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Credit courses and Next Level Programs of Study offered to high school students