AHHS/MS Students: Get ready to be inspired! This Monday, we're thrilled to welcome a dynamic guest speaker to our school.
Reminder: Please be aware that next week is IAR Testing for Middle School on Monday, April 8th through Thursday, April 11th.
Encourage students to get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast. Attendance for all testing days is very important. Any questions, please contact the main office.
MCC Scholarship Reminder: Just a friendly reminder that today is the deadline to submit MCC Scholarships - both the general scholarship application and the High Impact Scholarship applications.
We encourage seniors to finalize their edits and submit their scholarship applications. If students are experiencing technical issues, or have questions about the scholarship, they can contact the foundation office at foundation@mchenry.edu or (815) 455-8721. Visit https://www.mchenry.edu/scholarships/ for more details.
Teacher recommendation uploads can continue after the deadline has passed, but it is encouraged that they are uploaded ASAP as the college will shortly begin reviewing all applications.
Save the Date: PSAT and SAT testing will take place on Wednesday, April 10!
AHHS 9th-11th grade will take the DIGITAL SAT/PSAT during school on April 10th. The SAT and PSAT School Day Student Guides, linked below, provide information about the digital test. It includes test-taking information, how to prepare for the test, what you'll need on test day, and what to expect after.
For questions, please contact Mrs. VanderPal at davanderpal@ah19.org #College/CareerReady
PSAT 8/9: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-8-9-student-guide.pdf
PSAT10: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/official-student-guide-psat-10.pdf
SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!
Please follow steps on website under registration or use PowerSchool App to submit forms.
If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Registration Deadline is April 30th.
Attention parents! It's that time of year for 24-25 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 17th, 2024. Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
Hi there Friends of Hackmatack Volunteers!
This Sunday, April 7th from 9 a.m. to Noon the Friends of Hackmatack will host our next scheduled stewardship day. We will be working at a new site - the Otrebla site, currently owned by Openlands. The goal will be to remove brush and some small trees from a part of the site. Access to the property will be via a private landowner's property on the east side of Route 47, one mile north of St. Charles Road north of Woodstock. The address is 3314 Route 47, Woodstock IL 60098. Coordinates are
42.371179, -88.440046. As always, look for the Hackmatack signs!
Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and please bring your own drinking water. Protective clothing such as long pants (not leggings) are recommended. We’ll have hand tools, workgloves, safety glasses, and a few snacks.
An RSVP is appreciated, so if you know you will be attending please give me a heads up.
Students are welcome! Especially you, Alden-Hebron! If you are under age 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver form (located in the HS Office or in your email sent on 4/2) indicating that you are authorized to attend; you can either email the signed form back to me or bring it to the workday. Note that this is a different waiver form than our usual refuge form because we are working off of the refuge at this event. Also, the parent/guardian signs in the line labeled "volunteer"; the minor does not need to sign.
You can also check in with Pete Jackson at 224-612-1803 if you have a question.
We hope to see you Sunday as we work to restore beauty to the land and habitat for grassland birds and other wildlife!
Pete Jackson
Friends of Hackmatack Board
beepjackson14@gmail.com
*** Tuesday 4/2 HS Baseball home game vs. Schaumburg Christian has been cancelled for today. All Spring sport athletes pictures are tomorrow starting at 3:00 with MS Track, HS Track, HSSB, HSBB & Bass Fishing. Please make sure you bring your uniforms. ***
“We are off to see the Wizard!!!"
Join us on the magical journey from Kansas to Oz on April 26th, 27th and 28th!
Tickets are on sale today and they are going to go FAST!!!
*** Monday 4/1 Due to incoming bad weather tonight's MS Track Meet at McHenry with Harrison has been cancelled. There will be no practice for MS Track tonight. ***
*** Thursday 3/28 HS Softball travels to Durand for a 4:30 game. Bus leaves at 2:00. Game will be played at Saelens Park 200 S Center Rd. Durand , IL. 61024. Across from the High School. No games after today for the rest of the week. Hope everyone has an enjoyable Easter weekend !! ***
*** Wednesday 3/27 HS Softball & Baseball will play today down at Ashton Franklin Center 611 Western Ave. Ashton, IL. 61006 @ 4:30. ***
Attention parents! It's that time of year for 24-25 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 17th, 2024. Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
*** Monday 3/25 HS Softball at Durand has been cancelled for today. The game has been rescheduled for Thursday at 4:30 Varsity only at Durand. ***
*** Thursday 3/21 HS Baseball and Softball vs. Earlville have been cancelled for tonight. Softball will make the game up on May 10th here at AH 4:30, no make up for baseball, however we did add a game at Winnebago next Thursday 3/28 at 4:30. ***
AHHS Scholarships: We recently updated our 'Top Athletic Scholarships in the US to Apply for in 2024' list and we'd love to receive applications from Alden-Hebron High School.
I've listed some of the scholarships from our list below. Feel free to visit our page to view all our high school scholarships: https://bold.org/scholarships/by-type/athletic/.
Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Any low-income undergraduate student who rollerblades, rollerskates, skateboards, or snowboards may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,275
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/cody-cochlin-memorial-scholarship/
RAD Scholarship
Eligibility: Students who are looking to pursue careers in civil engineering or city planning and development are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $2,000
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: Apr 19, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/RAD-Scholarship/
Anthony Bruder Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply.
Amount: $1,000
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: Apr 18, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/anthony-bruder-memorial-scholarship/
Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior who plays golf may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $2,000
Winners: 2 winners, $1,000 each
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/tom-locasale-developing-character-through-golf-scholarship/
Anderson Women's Rugby Scholarship
Eligibility: Any female rugby player who is a high school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, or trade school student may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $5,000
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: May 27, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/anderson-womens-rugby-scholarship/
Brinley Heckermann Empowering Spirit Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a cheerleader and/or stunt athlete who has at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Amount: $3,400
Winners: 2 winners, $1,700 each
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/brinley-heckermann-empowering-spirit-scholarship/
Frederick J. Salone Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Eligibility: Any high school senior who plays basketball and plans to continue playing in college may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Amount: $700
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/frederick-j-salone-memorial-basketball-scholarship/
*** Wednesday 3/20 HS Track Meet at Round Lake and HS Baseball home vs. Elgin Academy have both been cancelled for today. ***
Reminder for AHHS
AHHS Juniors: West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)
At West Point, we develop Leaders of Character, and we are looking for high-achieving young people who are in great standing with their school and community, and who want to challenge themselves. Please see the attached flyer.
What is SLE?
-SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
-Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
-Learn about West Point’s world-class academics by trying 4 of our 17 academic workshops.
-Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
-Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
-Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
-Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.
All the students that I have spoken with have really enjoyed this program and they especially enjoy interacting with the cadets. Students may sign up for this program now by using the QR code in the attached “2024 SLE FLYER” or directly at westpoint.edu. We will accept applications until April 15th. SLE is competitive and not all who apply are offered to attend.
Learn more about SLE- https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
Apply now- https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
Please direct any questions to admissionsne@westpoint.edu.
Sincerely,
Richard M. Simpson
Major, U.S. Army
Attention parents! It's that time of year for 24-25 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 17th, 2024. Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
