Congratulations to Sydney Smith! Sydney was the recipient of the Carol Nigus Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Hiawatha High School who is enrolled as a full-time college student majoring in education and having an interest in completing a Special Education Degree. Carol Nigus was a long-time special education teacher and administrator in Brown County. She was devoted to serving special needs children and adults during her entire life. Carol’s husband founded the scholarship following her death to encourage graduates to pursue a career in special education.
Sidney Johansen & Allison Arment were the recipients of the Allen and Mary Meyer Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was set up to honor the couple and provide assistance to a graduate pursuing a career in agriculture. Allen and Mary Meyer farmed and operated a dairy for over 50 years just south of Hiawatha. Mary taught school in Hiawatha for several years. Although they never had children of their own, they were strong supporters of the youth programs through the Zion Lutheran Church and 4-H.
Congratulations to Mikayla Simmons, this year's recipient of the Kiley Ramey Memorial Scholarship!
The Kiley Ramey Memorial Scholarship was put in place by Gary and Linda Ramey in remembrance of their daughter. Kiley Ramey lost her life in a car accident while a student at Hiawatha High School. Kiley’s scholarship emphasizes service to others. Kiley was known for wearing her heart on her sleeve. She always wanted to help the kids that were bullied in school and encourage others to “Be bold, be courageous, be your best!” *
The Susan McElroy Memorial Scholarship is given graduates of Hiawatha High School who are enrolled in a university, college, community college, or trade school. Financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, & work history were considered. The Susan McElroy Memorial Scholarship began in 2012 in memory of Susan by her husband Norval McElroy. Susan worked as a paraprofessional for 20 years at Hiawatha Elementary School and was the Hiawatha Aquatic Park manager for 15 years. This year's recipients are
Lakyn Leupold, Mikayla Simmons, Mackenzie Gormley & Clara Lindstrom.
Congratulations to Michaela Gruber!
Outstanding Senior Student in Industrial Technology
Allison Arment, recipient of the Hiawatha FFA Alumni Scholarship!
Sidney Johansen, recipient of the Jere Bruning FFA Chapter Leadership Award!
HHS Class of 1984 awards scholarships to well-rounded graduating seniors from Hiawatha High School who intend to continue their education at a university, college, community college, or vocational school. Members of the HHS Class of 1984 created and annually support this scholarship to recognize the outstanding education they received at Hiawatha and to show appreciation for the community scholarships they received. Since 2014, the Class of 1984 has now distributed $30,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors because of the ongoing generosity of their classmates. The recipients this year are: Tyler Davis, Sidney Johansen, Clara Lindstrom, Sarah Madsen, Jacob Rieger, Lakyn Leupold, Joel Bryan, Carson Gilbert, Elizabeth Hinton, Bailey Pierce, Dalton Simmer & Sydney Smith
Congratulations to Karin Moorhous! Karin is the recipient of the Morrill & Janes Bank and Trust branch of the Bank of Blue Valley Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a senior of Hiawatha High School who plans to attend a college or a vocational school.
Hiawatha Alumni Association Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors with preference for those seniors who had parents who attended Hiawatha High School and plan to attend college or a vocational school. Since the 1970s, the Hiawatha Alumni Association has been proud to support further academic development by providing yearly scholarships to deserving graduates. These scholarships are funded by donations and fundraisers sponsored by the Alumni Association. This year’s recipients are Allison Arment, Braydon Griswold, Cassidy Gantt, Kyndra Lay, Mackenzie Gormley, Mikayla Simmons, Paige Stover & Sydney Smith!
Hiawatha High School FBLA Scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding members for their activity and involvement in the association. The scholarship is open to graduating FBLA members of Hiawatha High School who plan to pursue a post-secondary education degree majoring or minoring in the field of Business. This year’s recipient is Dalton Simmer!
Max Hawks, Outstanding Senior Student in Social Studies
Robinson American Legion Post 148 Scholarship Recipients: Carli Mueller, Carson Gilbert, & Braydon Griswold
Sarah Madsen was awarded the Citizens State Bank and Trust Scholarship!
This scholarship is given to a graduating senior from Hiawatha High School who will be attending Highland Community College.
Congratulations to Cassidy Gantt & Sarah White, recipients of the Kay L. Hilton Scholarship! These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Hiawatha High School who will be studying nursing at any accredited post-secondary institution. Begun in 2010, this nursing scholarship is given by Robert Hilton in memory of his wife, Kay, who spent several years fighting cancer. Robert and Kay were always impressed with her nurses and the scholarship has been established to honor those who cared so well for her.
Congratulations to Kylie Nelson! Kylie is the recipient of the Delbert Larson Memorial Scholarship. This is awarded to a Hiawatha High School Senior who is majoring in Math/ Science in a Community College, 4-year university or College.
Thank you to all the sponsors who are making our hot dog lunch today an amazing experience! You rock Brown County Sheriff’s Department, Hiawatha Police, Hiawatha Town and Country EMTs, Hiawatha Fire Department, Freedom Hospice, and Walmart!! #HESRedHawks
USD 415 is now accepting 3 & 4 year old at-risk preschool applications for the 2022-2023 school year! Students must be 3 years of age on or before August 31, 2022 but cannot have reached their 5th birthday. See application for additional criteria. Applications are available online at hiawathaschools.org or at Hiawatha Elementary School. Please call HES 785-742-7181 with any questions. #USD415 #HESReDHawks
HHS Class of 1984 awards scholarships to well-rounded graduating seniors from Hiawatha High School who intend to continue their education at a university, college, community college, or vocational school. Members of the HHS Class of 1984 created and annually support this scholarship to recognize the outstanding education they received at Hiawatha and to show appreciation for the community scholarships they received. Since 2014, the Class of 1984 has now distributed $30,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors because of the ongoing generosity of their classmates. The recipients this year are:
Tyler Davis Sidney Johansen Clara Lindstrom
Sarah Madsen Jacob Rieger Lakyn Leupold
Joel Bryan Carson Gilbert Elizabeth Hinton
Bailey Pierce Dalton Simmer Sydney Smith
Melissa “Missy” Dawn Rieger Memorial Scholarship recipients Braydon Griswold & Mackenzie Gormley!
