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HSEngaged

Community members attending HSEngaged meeting.

Gain a Deeper Understanding of Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Do you want to learn more about how our HSE operates? HSEngaged is a nine-month community engagement program that will teach the inner workers of our district. Participants will learn about all facets of HSE, including business management, academic programs, student services, operations and more.

Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort are closed. 

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

There are nine class sessions (August-April) that alternate meeting from 9:00AM-11:00AM or 11AM-1:00PM once a month:

11:00a, Aug. 15Welcome to HSEngaged hosted at HSE Administration Building

9:00a, Sept. 26: Building a Foundation hosted at Hoosier Road Elementary

11:00a, Oct. 24Preparing Students for the Future hosted at Fishers High School

9:00a, Nov. 21Mental Health and Student Safety hosted at Fall Creek Junior High

11:00a, Dec. 19Educational Supports hosted at Hamilton Southeastern High School

9:00a, Jan. 23: Tools for Success hosted at Deer Creek Elementary

11:00a, Feb. 27Behind-the-Scenes at HSE hosted at Cumberland Road Elementary

9:00a, Mar. 27The Cost of Education hosted at HSE Administration Building

11:00a, Apr. 24End-of-Year Celebration at Riverside Intermediate

Opportunities for Participants

  • Gain first-hand, "behind the scenes" knowledge of how HSE Schools functions.

  • Experience the unique, student-driven learning style.

  • Participate in an extended dialogue with leadership on education issues.

  • Develop an understanding of how decisions and programs are implemented to foster a culture of educational excellence.

Participant Reviews

“The program was very well-organized. Every presenter shared information in a way that was easy to understand.” - Amber Hudson

 “Thank you for investing in the public by providing a better understanding of what  takes place in our school district.” - Christina Stenske

“I was already a huge supporter of HSE Schools, and I was just filled with so much pride and gratitude having the opportunity to dig in even more.”  - Tabbatha Collier

“I just want to say this program was run so well and I am thankful to have been a part of it. As an HSE parent, I am proud to be in such a great school district and look forward to finding other ways to stay ‘engaged.’” - Kelsey Sweet

 

“We hope the opportunity to have extended dialogue with leadership will help build a network of informed stakeholders that will be able to share their knowledge with others on how decisions and programs are implemented to foster a culture of academic excellence in HSE Schools."

Emily Pace Abbotts

Director of School and Community Relations