HSE S.P.O.R.T.S has had the same name ever since it was organized many years ago as the umbrella organization for local recreational youth sports, but that is about to change.

Scott Spillman, Executive Director of HSE S.P.O.R.T.S, told the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board Tuesday morning that a name change will happen on January 1, 2020.  Spillman did not disclose what the new name will be.

HSE School Superintendent Allen Bourff said this would clear up some confusion about the school corporation and the sports organization, which partner in many ways but are separate entities.  HSE S.P.O.R.T.S. is a nonprofit organization, and the school district allows the sports organization access to its facilities.

There was a lengthy discussion about how HSE Schools might assist in getting the word out to families about deadlines for registration in order to participate in recreational sports.

HSE S.P.O.R.T.S. has about 10,000 registrations per year and roughly 6,600 youngsters participating (some students register for more than one sport each year).  The sports programs are open to any family residing within the HSE School District.

For more information on HSE S.P.O.R.T.S., use this link.

During the same Tuesday morning work session, the school board received an update from Alison Gatz, Executive Director of the Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI), an organization that provides adult mentors to students needing adult guidance.  Mentors meet with students during the school day at the school buildings.

Gatz told the board about 290 HSE School District students are being mentored at the intermediate, junior high and high schools within he district.

The is a continuing need for male mentors and Gatz said the organization is working to diversify the mentors in the program.

For more information on YMI, use this link.