
🎙Announcing the recipients of the brand new " HPS Emerging Leader" award, recognizing the incredible talent and dedication of our staff members within their first few years at HPS. We are thankful to have these great individuals in our Pirate Family and were honored to recognize them earlier this month.🌟
Being selected as a Teacher of the Year / Support Staff of the Year by their peers speaks volumes to the impact these individuals are making at their buildings in the short amount of time they'd been with us. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for education are evident in everything they do! 👏
Please join us in 🎉celebrating🎉 this year's recipients of the Emerging Leader award:
Stephanie Harding - Bookkeeper, HCTC
Shelia Damon - BusDriver, Transportation Department
Christine Poage - English Teacher, HHS
Kim Santos - Nurse, HMS





“Take pride in your work and do the best you can, no matter its perceived importance. Having pride in what you do is contagious.” - Lt. Col. John Bleigh
We are extremely honored to have Hannibal Alumni, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John Bleigh as tonight’s commencement speaker. John graduated from Hannibal High School in 1996 as a co-
valedictorian, and then attended the United States Military
Academy at West Point.
Throughout his speech, he shared insights from his remarkable journey using a perfect blend of wisdom, humor, and genuine passion for success.
A few more pieces of wisdom he shared [paraphrased]:
📝Always do the right thing, it’s really not that hard.
📝Have confidence in yourself and your abilities, and remember confidence comes from preparation.
📝Don’t get bogged down in the ‘what ifs.’ Keep moving forward. If you make a mistake, learn from it and move forward.
📝Always be a leader. Being a leader means staying humble, having compassion, and being committed.
Watch his full speech and the entire commencement ceremony at https://bit.ly/43ojbHW
#HannibalProud #OnceaPiratealwaysaPirate



🎓 Congratulations Class of 2023! 🎓
We are so proud of YOU and can’t wait to see what your future holds! 🎊🥳
#OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate #HannibalProud











HHS Graduation livestream link! Join us tonight in celebrating the class of 2023. Use the following link to watch graduation live, tonight at 7:00pm. Watch here and subscribe: https://bit.ly/3DVNrgH #HannibalProud #Classof2023


HHS Graduation LiveStream link! Join us tonight in celebrating the class of 2023. Use the following link to watch graduation live, tonight at 7:00pm.
Watch here and subscribe:
https://bit.ly/3DVNrgH
#HannibalProud #Classof2023


📢 Shoutout to Pam Lyng- retired HPS teacher, and current long term substitute teacher at HHS! We are so grateful to have her on our team, and are proud of the impact she has made on so many lives throughout her years as an educator. Here is what a parent recently shared with us:
"I wanted to thank you for having such fine quality teachers like Pam Lyng. We sent her a shout out note, but I wanted to make sure you knew our thoughts about her.
Our family is very appreciative for all you have done for our daughter. She took her ACT last year. Her English score was lower than she wanted. We ordered her test, it showed she was struggling specifically in the area of commas. She just retook her test in April. She raised her English score by ten points this time. She attributes her increased score to your teaching of that very skill. So, please know that what you do matters, because it helped our daughter in a large way. We appreciate you stepping up to the task when you had originally signed up to be a substitute for possibly just a few days that turned into all year. Thank you so much."
With the last day of school quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to send a thank you to the special educators who have made a difference for you this year! Send them a digital postcard at https://forms.gle/vUXZD91ZxWnHPCJD6.
#HannibalProud #PiratePride


🎉 Congratulations to our B.E.S.T. students on their graduation last week! 👩🎓 👨🎓
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Also, shout out to our food service ladies for catering the delicious desserts! 🤩
#HannibalProud #workexperiencethatworks








🌟 2023 Senior Banquet 🌟
We are enjoying celebrating the class of 2023 on the Mighty Mississippi aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat!
#HannibalProud #Classof2023 #OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate











🎓One of our favorite traditions
•2023 Senior Walkthrough•











Through many laughs and a few tears, we enjoyed celebrating this year's retirees last night! 🤩
Thank you educators, for dedicating your hearts to shaping the minds of our students. You've made an incredible impact, and your presence will be missed at HPS. 🏴☠️
🎉Join us in recognizing their incredible contributions and wishing them a joyful and well-deserved retirement! 💐🎈👏


☀️What an amazing day! Over 100 HHS Seniors donated their time to their community for our Pirate Pride Day of Caring!
Seniors volunteered at
📍The Salvation Army Hannibal
📍Douglass Community Services
📍Victory Over Hunger Gardens
📍Jim's Journey
📍Mark Twain Elementary School
📍Veterans Elementary School
📍Hannibal YMCA
📍Northeast Missouri Humane Society
📍Coyote Hill / Immanuel Baptist Church
📍Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
📍Learning Opportunities Quality Works
We're so proud of these Seniors and all their accomplishments, including the positive impact they made for so many today. 🏴☠️☀️
#LiveUnited #HannibalProud











🎉 Congratulations to the '22-'23 HHS Students of the Year:
9th grade: Kegan Greening
10th grade: Harper Karr
11th grade: Xxavion Washington
12th grade: Brynn Burton
We're thrilled to celebrate these exceptional students who have shone brightly throughout the school year! ⭐️🏴☠️
#HannibalProud


🎉Five students from Hannibal were inducted into The Phi Beta Kappa Society at Mizzou yesterday. Some famous people who signed the book they got to sign were Mark Twain and Harry S Truman! Congratulations to Adam Albright, Elise Baumann, Aaron Evans, Della Rodenbaugh, and Jordan Schafer. 👏👏
#HannibalProud #OnceaPirateAlwaysaPirate



🌟🎉 Staff Appreciation Post 🎉🌟
Shoutout to all of our incredible staff members who go above and beyond every day! 🌟 Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students' success make a world of difference. Thank you for all you do!
#HannnibalProud #StaffAppreciation
📸 HHS staff spotted sporting their staff appreciation shirts today❤️🏴☠️








Introducing Veteran's Elementary Principal (for today) Mr. Beckett Meininger. 👏👏
Mr. Meininger is a 4th grader in Mrs. Browns 4th grade class at Veterans, where he's been learning about systems of government. Beckett has been highly interested in the application of government in the school, with him as its president. After a persuasive letter to his principal, Mrs. Kelly, he spoke to all the 4th grade classes and held an election, which brings us to today. Students overwhelming supported their class mate, to lead their school, as Principal/President for a day.
His day started by greeting all the students and teachers, getting a tour of the kitchen and visiting with food service, and delivering smoothies for Teacher Appreciation. He shared with us that he "feels like the luckiest kid ever." But its clear to us he earned this role, with his determination and power of persuasion, and of course the support of his classmates. 🏴☠️🎉
#PrincipalForADay #HannibalProud #PiratePride











This year, the Hannibal School District is partnering with HAYS (Hannibal Alliance for Youth Success) to help get free supplies into the hands of Hannibal students who need them most.
If we can help your family by providing your student(s) school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year please fill out this form in its entirety by May 26th, 2023. Please complete one form per student.
https://forms.gle/bgxg7zVVeaNJKwNu7


🎉 Happy School Nurses Day! 🩺
Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion of our school nurses who play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our students and staff. We appreciate you today and every day! 📚
#SchoolNurseAppreciation #HannibalProud


🌞🏫 Join our Summer Maintenance Team! 🎨🚜
Position: Summer Maintenance Staff
✅ Responsibilities: Mowing and painting around HPS campuses
✅ Duration: Summer break (flexible hours)
As a Summer Maintenance Staff member, you will play a vital role in keeping our campus looking beautiful and welcoming for the upcoming school year. This is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors, gain valuable experience, and contribute to your community!
How to Apply:
If you're interested in this position, you can apply at the Board of Education Office.
☀️Make sure to share this post with anyone who might be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Maintenance Team! 🌼
#HannibalProud


🎉 It's Decision Day at HHS! 🎉
Everyone has their individual path after graduation, and we're having fun celebrating chosen paths together today! 🤩
We are #HannibalProud of the Class of 2023! 🏴☠️
#Workforce #University #Trades #CommunityCollege #Military











🦸♀️🎉Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today, we celebrate our amazing food service team that works tirelessly to make sure our cafeterias run smoothly and provide us with delicious and nutritious meals. Thank you for all that you do to nourish our bodies and minds!! You are true heroes!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #HannibalProud
