A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Memorial Day event at the high school. Your presence helped us honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Congratulations to our essay winners on their thoughtful and moving submissions—we're proud to see you recognized with well-deserved scholarships.
Special thanks to Mr. Minard and the high school band and choir for their outstanding performances. Your music added a powerful and meaningful touch to the ceremony.
Thank you all for making this event so memorable and meaningful.
Middle School/High School Students - It is time to order your yearbooks! The deadline to purchase a book is on Friday, May 30th. The price of a book is $33.25. Books purchased before the deadline will be shipped to the school and handed out during the first week of school. If you purchased a book for a graduated senior, we will be in contact with families to come and pick it up.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=B8AC0772-7A33-4E7A-8DAF-AD5FAFE082F3
You may still purchase after the deadline; however, the books will cost $43.06, and will be delivered right to your home.
If you have any questions, please contact fkocher@ah19.org or ljursa@ah19.org. Thank you for your support and have a lovely summer break!
*** Thursday 5/22/25 HS Boys Basketball Player / Parent meeting tonight at 7:30 . We will go over the summer workout schedule and shootout schedules. Will also have all paperwork available to sign COC, Concussion Form, Eligibility and Media form for next year. Hope to see a big turn out tonight and welcome back a Hall of Fame Coach. ***
Reminder Middle School & High School students - year books orders are due soon!
Order with this link:
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp? l=B8AC0772-7A33-4E7A-8DAFAD5FAFE082F3
*** Just heard back from Rockford Lutheran no charge tonight for the Softball Regional. ***
*** Monday 5/19 IHSA Regional for Baseball 4:30 at Meridian Park Warren IL. 209 Franklin St. Warren IL. Admission is $7.00. IHSA Regional for Softball is at Rockford Lutheran 4:30. 3411 N. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL. 61114 not sure if they are charging admission but if they do it will also be $7.00. It is up to the hosting school for 1st round games. ***
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Everyone is welcome to attend Alden-Hebron High School’s Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. in the High School Auditorium.
We’ll be honoring the brave men and women who served our country with:
✨ AHHS Memorial Day Essay Winners
🎶 Performances by AH Middle/High School Band and Chorus Members
🎤 Guest Speaker: SMG Michelle Marsden, retired Army
Let’s come together as a community to remember and reflect.
We hope to see you there!
We’re firing up the grill and bringing the fun to the HS Football Field for our Middle/High School Family Picnic Day ! 🌭🍧💥
📅 Thursday, May 22nd
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 HS Football Field
Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for:
🔥 Free Cotton Candy
🍧 Free Kona Ice
🌭 Hot Dogs, Chips, & Drinks (on us!)
🎪 An inflatable obstacle course
🤖 A robotics demo that’ll blow your circuits!
Come out for an evening of food, fun, and family time with MS/HS students, families & staff. Let's kick off summer vibes the right way! ☀️💚💛
*** Next Wednesday 5/21 there will be a information meeting at 3:00 for all 8th - 11th grade girls that are planning on playing HS Volleyball next fall. There will also be a Player/Parent information meeting on Thursday @ 7:30 for HS Boys Basketball to sign paperwork and go over the summer schedule. ***
*** Friday 5/16 HS Softball at Hiawatha 4:30. Congratulations to Rileigh Gaddini for winning the Shot Put at the Track Sectional and qualifying for State!! All the girls did a great job!! ***
Please note the change of location, and order of business for the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Middle School/High School auditorium, and the board members will be going directly into executive session, returning to open session at 7:30 pm.
🌍💙 Feed My Starving Children Mission: “We want to reach everyone, until ALL are fed.” 💙🌍
Our amazing 6th graders lived out this mission in a BIG way! Through their hard work and compassion, they helped pack enough meals to feed 61 children for an entire year! 🙌🍚
We’re so proud of their dedication and heart for service. 💪✨
Together, we can make a difference—one meal, one child at a time.
*** Thursday 5/15 HS Baseball & Softball home vs. Harvard. Senior Night Recognition for Marissa Johnson will be before the Softball game at approximately 4:15. Recognition for Hoyt Miles & Wyatt Armbrust will be following the baseball game. HS Girls Track Sectional is at Lena today 4:00. Cash admission is $9.00 you can also purchase tickets on GoFan for $8.00. Good Luck Everyone!! ***
Memorial Day Program – Join Us!
Alden-Hebron High School invites you to our Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. in the High School Auditorium.
This special event will honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
📣 Featuring AHHS Memorial Day Essay Winners
Everyone is welcome—please help us spread the word and join our students and staff in this important tribute.
*** Wednesday 5/14 HS Baseball at Harvard 4:30. Mandatory Player & Parent HS Football meeting for the 2025 Giants has been moved to 7:30 because of baseball for HS & MS. We will go over summer workouts, camps, practice times, game schedule and regular season schedule. Team expectations and all 2025 paperwork will be available to fill out and get out of they way for next school year. We are looking forward to another great year of Giants Football. ***
⚾🥎 We're sliding into SENIOR NIGHT! 🥎⚾
Alden-Hebron is stepping up to the plate to honor our Baseball & Softball Seniors on Thursday, May 15th at 4 PM! 💚🖤
Come catch the action and help us pitch some love to our seniors:
💥 WYATT ARMBRUST
💥 HOYT MYLES
💥 MARISSA JOHNSON
It’s going to be a home run of a night! Don’t strike out—join us as we cheer on these amazing athletes as they round the bases of their high school careers! 🧢
High School Students & Families — You're Invited!
University Center at McHenry County College Open House
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Drop in anytime between 3:00–6:30 p.m.
Catalyst Campus – University Center, 222 E. Church St., Woodstock, IL
Are you a high school student planning for college? Curious about dual credit courses, transfer options, or earning a bachelor’s degree close to home? Join us for this free open house at MCC's University Center!
✅ Meet with MCC and University Center staff
✅ Learn how to transfer credits and plan your academic path
✅ Tour the Catalyst Campus – University Center
✅ Explore opportunities with our university partners: Aurora University, NIU, Roosevelt University, and SIU Carbondale
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for students, parents, counselors, and anyone helping plan for college!
📲 RSVP or learn more at: www.mchenry.edu/ucenter
Questions? Contact us at ucenter@mchenry.edu or (815) 479-7600.
📚 Bachelor’s and advanced degree programs within reach.
Join Us at the JB Aviation Open House
📍 Galt Airport, IL
🗓 May 15, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM CT
JB Aviation and McHenry County College are excited to announce the launch of a new College Flight Program featuring MCC’s Professional Aeronautics Certificate.
Event Highlights:
Free Tacos – RSVP via QR code to enjoy dinner on us
Program Announcement – Learn about the new aviation certificate
FAA Safety Seminar – Hear industry insights from Dr. Johnson, former Embry-Riddle professor
Whether you're a student, parent, or aviation enthusiast, this event is a great opportunity to explore careers in flight and connect with industry professionals.
Learn more at www.FlyWithJB.com
Art Students were given the wonderful opportunity to partner up with Studio D Jewelry Shop downtown Woodstock. Studio D owner Lynn Muffleman and jewelry designer Lucas visited our classroom to teach us about gems and jewelry design. Graphic Art students created advertisement video ads, stop motion, short movie trailers and artwork for Studio D. Studio D will feature these ads and art in their store and social media. Art students visited 5 art storefronts and studios, Studio D Jewelers-Jewelry Design, Material Things-Glass Fusing, Our Happy Space- 3D art and Henna Tattoos, Artisans on Main Ceramic Studio, Bobby Jo Schreibner's Metal Sculpture Studio. Thank you Lynn Muffleman and Studio D for this wonderful art collaboration. Students were treated to lunch and a sunny day filled with art inspiration.
