Administration Office

A Message from Superintendent Dr. Bradford Lusk

October 2024

Hello Hamilton Community Members,

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the beautiful change in season. We are well underway into the 2024-2025 school year with the goal of making it one of the best yet. With so many exciting things going on and covered in this edition of the Transcript, we hope you enjoy reading about them. 

An area that I would like to update everyone on is the work which has been and will continue to be done from the 2023 bond. A goal of the district has been to focus on the community aspect of Hamilton Community Schools. With that being said, each aspect of the 2023 bond advertised to the community has been and/or will be completed. Along with that promise, we have found that the district has been able to accomplish more than intended with proper fiscal management and planning. Along the way we have listened to community members as to their requests or concerns over the past year and have addressed some safety concerns (athletic walkway and better lighting options for walkways and parking lots). We have also been able to upgrade options in some classrooms for students and staff to provide a better learning and working environment. Our goal has been and will continue to be making Hamilton Community Schools the best place to work, learn, and grow for staff and students.

We would also like to thank our community sponsors, volunteers, and members for their support during this school year. Over the short time of the start of the school year, it has been awesome to see special events across all grade levels from events like Donuts at Dawn at Bentheim Elementary, to students supporting each other at the middle school, to the celebration of cherished staff at the high school by students. Without the gracious support from our increasing number of sponsors for the Hawkeye Hometown Series, events such as our record breaking Tailgate and Victory Day would not be as successful. These events are prime examples of how our community comes together to support our school district! Our Homecoming week was another example of our students showing their pride in HCS, along with having some fun! With these annual traditions being so successful and supported, it truly highlights what it means to be a Hawkeye. 

One of my favorite things about my position is the ability to visit different buildings and schools. Getting around the buildings allows me to see and interact with the staff and students, which always puts a smile on my face. Seeing the students walking through the halls smiling, interacting with each other, and the positive attitude toward staff continues to solidify that HCS is a special place to be. Yet it is not just special for students, as many conversations with new staff impress me with how excited they are to be a Hawkeye. Having staff comment on how they feel part of a team and valued as not only a staff member, but as a person. This support does not solely come from fellow staff members, but rather from the students, parents, and stakeholders. Your support does not go unnoticed and is appreciated. Thank you!

As the leaves continue to turn colors and the weather becomes more brisk, I hope you are able to enjoy this special time with family and friends. We will continue to make HCS the best possible school district for staff, students, and stakeholders!

Take care, thank you for your support, and as always #GoHawkeyes

Dr. Bradford Lusk
Proud Superintendent  

Superintendent's Office

Address: 4815 136th Avenue, Hamilton MI  49419
Phone: 269-751-5148

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm (non school days 7:00 am-3:00 pm)