2024 AHHS Seniors: The TOI 2024 Scholarship Application is open!
It's that time again, the TOI Scholarship Application is open! Scholarship Winners will receive $2,000 which will be applied directly to their tuition. Each year since 1989, the Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities. A total of $375,500 has been awarded to 222 students!
Please share this email and the application (linked below) to the high schools in your area, and with any graduating high school seniors you know.
New this year: TOI is accepting both physical applications mailed to the TOI Office as well as applications submitted online at the 2024 Scholarship Application Page.
LINK: https://www.toi.org/2024-scholarship-application
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Must be a graduating Illinois high school senior.
Must be applying to attend a university/college located in Illinois. Awards may not be deferred. If you need to change schools after being awarded a scholarship, please contact the TOI office as soon as possible.
Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois.
Must plan to attend a university/college in Illinois as a full time student.
Must have a history of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (student government, club officer, etc.) or a commitment to civic responsibility, social consciousness and a willingness to serve the community (community service projects, volunteer activities with local service agencies or charitable institutions, etc.)
Must submit a 500-word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official.
Must submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, local officials or business people.
Must submit an official high school transcript.
Must submit a cover letter and completed application form.
Must be mailed no later than March 1, 2024. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
AHHS: Join us for a fantastic time this Saturday at the Snowflake Shake! High school students can get their tickets for the dance at the HS office. Don't miss out on the fun!
Volunteers Needed!
Hi There Alden-Hebron HS Students/Community Members/Friends of Hackmatack Volunteers!
This Sunday, February 11th from 9 a.m. to Noon the Friends of Hackmatack will host our next scheduled stewardship day. We will be working at the Tryon Grove site, located on the north side of Tryon Grove Road, 1.5 miles west of the intersection with Routes 12 and 31 in Richmond. A map to the site from the intersection of Routes 12 and 31 is shown here: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.4508626,-88.3058114/42.4451761,-88.3329365/@42.4474411,-88.3280166,14.98z?entry=ttu
The address is 7008 E Tryon Grove Rd, Richmond, IL 60071-9757, 42.447970, -88.332620. If you are familiar with our Tamarack West site, the Tryon Grove site is across the road and a bit further west (and on the north side of Tryon Grove Road). There is plenty of room for parking after you pull into the site; be careful when entering and exiting the site (oncoming traffic may be shielded from view).
We will be removing trees and brush from a fence line along the west edge of the site, along with the removal of the fence itself.
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. Alden-Hebron Students are welcome and are greatly appreciated! If you are under age 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign the attached waiver form indicating that you are authorized to attend; you can either email the signed form back to me or bring it to the workday. (You do not need to sign, just your parent/guardian.) Note that some parts of this form are left blank. The sections to be completed are 1-19 and 28-36. Mrs. VanderPal emailed the form to your school email on 2/6/24.
As always, if there is any question of weather, please check your email before you head out to the workday; no email means we are on. 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
Hope to see you tonight!
*** Tuesday 2/6 MS Girls Basketball at Park 7th & 8th 4:30. HS Boys Basketball at Trinity Oaks 6:00 varsity only. MS Wrestling at Millburn 4:15 640 Freedom Way, Lindenhurst IL. 60046. ***
Don't Miss Out! Tomorrow is the Gym Floor Dedication during halftime!
Donations Needed for Chemo Care Bags. You may drop off your generous donations at either the HS/MS or the Elementary.
Don't Miss the FUN!
AH Middle School & High School Students: It is audition time for The Wizard of Oz! See details below. Questions? Contact: Nicolette DeCicco at: nicoletteadecicco@gmail.com
*** Monday 2/5 MS Girls Basketball home vs. Gavin South 5th/6th & 8th 4:30 start. Congratulations to all the HS Wrestlers on a fine season!! Very happy and proud of Logan Crowell advancing to the Sectional this Friday and Saturday at Byron HS. Logan is a great example for all our young wrestlers that hard work does pay off!! Great Job!! ***
*** Friday 2/2 HS Girls Basketball at Harvest Christian vs. Schaumburg Christian NAC Tourney 7:00, bus time 5:00. Saturday 2/3 HS Wrestling at Johnsburg 9:00, bus time 6:30. MS Girls Basketball at CLA 5th / 6th Tournament 502 W. Euclid Ave. Arlington Heights. IL. 60004 9:00, bus time 7:15. HS Boys Basketball at Westminster 11:00, bus time 9:15. HS Girls Basketball at Harvest Christian TBA. ***
The Community Foundation for McHenry County is thrilled to share with AHHS students another round of scholarships for the upcoming year. Please view the comprehensive list of available scholarships:
https://thecfmc.org/receive/scholarships/opportunities/
Check our website for the full timeline, but here are some key dates:
March 15: Application Deadline
April 19: Award Announcements
June 6: Scholarship Breakfast
*** Thursday 2/1 HS Girls & Boys Basketball home vs. Richmond -Burton Varsity Girls at 5:30 Varsity Boys at 7:00. Feb. Practice Schedule has been updated on the Athletic Page. ***
*** Wednesday 1/31 HS Boys and Girls Basketball Home vs. OLSHA Boys JV 5:30 Girls Varsity 7:00. MS Wrestling at Harlem Middle School 735 Windsor Rd. Loves Park IL. 5:00 start. ***
AHHS HOSTS MCC DUAL CREDIT PRESENTATION
On January 30th, the AH Advising Department hosted an MCC dual credit informational presentation and MCC opportunities to all interested future 9th - 12th grade students.
See the MCC Dual Credit Informational Presentation on our AHHS website:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s_9xXPbs9L4q5aRaWGhb_PqV6zQ7FR7z/mobilepresent?slide=id.p1
For more information, please contact Academic Advisor Davina VanderPal at 815.648.2442.
#giantgrowth
*** Tomorrow night 1/30 is Senior Night for the Girl;s Basketball Team. Come out and support Jessica, Evelyn and Hannah on their senior night !!! Senior presentation will be at 5:30 prior to the varsity game vs. Hiawatha. ***
Tuesday 1/30 Middle School Girls Basketball at North Prairie 4:30.
COMMUNITY NEWS: Meet MCC is March 20th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Our biggest event of the year – all MCC programs and student services will be represented for students and families to meet at this in-person open house. All ages and community members are welcome to this free event. Students can apply to the college for free. We will be highlighting our new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation building (CATI), new programs such as HVAC and Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics, and our new University Center at MCC - all starting in Fall 2024.
Meet MCC webpage: www.mchenry.edu/meetmcc
AHHS: On Wednesday, six FFA students went to Central High School to compete in a Meat Science and Vet Science competition.
The meat science team had to identify cuts of meat, quality grade, and rank carcasses. Our team of four placed 5th in the overall competition!
The vet science team had to identify animals and pests, calculate proper medication prescriptions, and perform clinical procedures seen in the veterinary office.
The FFA is looking forward to more competitions this spring!
#giantgrowth
*** Attention HS Boys Basketball we have picked up a game with Trinity Oaks for tonight. They had someone cancel on them so we are going to play them down there at 6:30. Bus leaves at 4:45. ***
*** Thursday 1/25 HS Girls Basketball at Westminster Christian 6:30 Start. MS Wrestling home vs. Gavin South 5:00. Tomorrow are sports pictures for MS Girls Basketball and MS Wrestling please make sure you bring your uniforms on Friday for pictures. ***