Alden-Hebron School District 19

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!

*** Middle School Track Schedule has been updated on the Athletic Page. ***

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Alden-Hebron HS Students/Families & Friends of Hackmatack Volunteers, This Sat, March 16th from 1 to 4 p.m. the Friends of Hackmatack will host our next scheduled stewardship day. We will again 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 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). Look for the Hackmatack signs! Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and please bring your drinking water. Protective clothing such as long pants (not leggings) are recommended. We’ll have hand tools, work gloves, 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 and Richmond-Burton High Schools! 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. Forms were sent to school emails on 3/12 and are located in the AHHS office. You can also check in with Pete Jackson at 224-612-1803 if you have a question. We hope to see you Sat. 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

*** Monday 3/11 The MS Girls 8th Grade Basketball Team play's at 4:30 today back at Grass Lake for third place in the Lakes Region Tournament. Good Luck Girl's !!!. Bass Fishing meeting on Wednesday at 3:15. Please be at this meeting if you want to try out for the team. HS & MS Wrestlers equipment turn in is on Wednesday at 5:00. Please bring everything back clean. I will give you info about open meets and mat that night. If you plan on wrestling in some of those we will give you an old singlet. ***

UIUC Engineering Pathways Program: This program grants guaranteed admission to the UIUC Grainger engineering college major of the student’s choice – highly competitive seats. Information sessions on the UIUC Pathways Program, program eligibility, details, and deadlines are included. The deadline for high school seniors to apply to the UIUC Engineering Pathways program is April 5th.

***Thursday 2/7 Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their big win last night against Gavin South. The Girls will play again on Friday at 5:30 in the Semi Finals against Grass Lake. Good Luck Girls !! Congratulations and Good Luck to Hunter Nelson, Caleb Linneman, Jack Stewart & Alan Gorostieta as they head to Northern Illinois University tomorrow and Saturday to compete in the IESA State Championships and also Cam Spiniolas and Colten Moreno as they head to the BMO Center in Rockford for the IKWF Championships. We are proud of all of you!! ***

Congratulations to Olivia Klein! ---LGMC Graduation Class of 2023 The Leadership Greater McHenry County (LGMC) youth community leadership program offers area high school students an opportunity to enhance community awareness and knowledge and to develop leadership skills. This is intended to empower and motivate them to become involved and committed to our community. Great job Olivia! We are so proud of you! #giantgrowth

*** Wednesday 3/6 MS 8th Grade Girls Basketball at Grass Lake Middle School for the Lakes Region Tournament 5:15 game vs. Gavin South. 3:45 bus time. ***

AHHS JUNIORS: Don't Miss Out!  Let Mrs. VanderPal know if you are interested in attending Boys or Girls State by Wed., March 13th!  The Hebron American Legion is offering to sponsor 2 students for Boys State and 2 students for Girls State! The best teacher is often experience. Girls State and Boys State are a national organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, civic engagement, and leadership development among future generations. Designed to empower and inspire young women and men to become active and informed citizens, while fostering friendships, creating lasting memories, and providing valuable educational and networking opportunities, these programs are the perfect program for anyone to attend to grow on an academic and personal level. Colleges and Careers recognize Boys/Girls State graduates as advanced and dedicated young men and women.   Finally, Boys/Girls State is simply fun.  Delegates will form lasting friendships. The connections made with other graduates will last a lifetime and provide social and professional benefits for years to come.  You have opportunities for sports and extracurricular activities.  Plus---compete for over $200000 in scholarships! If chosen, the Hebron American Legion will sponsor you and pay for the program and your room/board (and transportation if needed).  Contact info:  Johnny Eskridge 815.482.3179. Learn more about IL Girls State here:https://www.alaigs.org/ Learn more about IL Boys State here: https://illinoisboysstate.org/about/

Opportunity for the Class of 2025: 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 5 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. Your students may sign up for this program now by using the QR code in the attached “2024 SLE FLYER” or directly at westpoint.edu. Our priority application deadline for SLE is the following Friday on March 15th and 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

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!

*** Tuesday 3/5 MS 7th Grade Girls Basketball at Stanton vs. North Prairie 4:00 in Lakes Region Tournament Play. Good Luck Girls!! Bus time is 2:50 ***

*** Saturday 3/2 IESA Sectional for MS Wrestling at Caruso Middle School 1801 Montgomery Rd. Deerfield, IL.60015 Wrestling starts at 9:00 admission is $3.00 K-8 students / Senior Citizens and $7.00 for Adults / High School Students. Cash Only !! Good Luck Hunter, Dylan, Caleb, Jack, Cohl & Alan ***

*** Thursday 2/29 MS 7th Grade Girls Tournament at Stanton vs. Stanton 4:00. HS Baseball, Softball & Track Schedules are now posted on the Athletic Page. MS Track coming soon. ***

AHHS: EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS! Reminder: 25 HRS for 11TH/12TH GRADE YEAR TO BE "COLLEGE & CAREER READY" 80 HOURS for 9TH-12TH TO EARN YOUR GIANT PRIDE CORD AT GRADUATION! Remember that volunteerism also looks great on job & college applications! We hope to see you Sunday as we work to restore beauty to the land and habitat for grassland birds and other wildlife! Hi There Friends of Hackmatack Volunteers! This Sunday, March 3rd from 9 a.m. to Noon the Friends of Hackmatack will host our next scheduled stewardship day. We will again 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). Look for the Hackmatack signs! We need a good turnout of folks to help us remove more brush and fencing from the fence line along Keystone Road bordering the site on the west side. 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! If you are under age 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver form (sent to student emails 2/27/24 or forms located in HS Office) 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. Pete Jackson at 224-612-1803 if you have a question.

All IL Pork applications are due by 4:00 pm on March 1, 2024. IPPA Scholarships The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3) Gold Scholarships at $2,000 each; (3) Silver Scholarships at $1,500 each; (3) Bronze Scholarships at $1,000 each. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or be enrolling to begin in the Fall of 2024 to be eligible. IPPA Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year or four-year college. Adam Fesser Scholarship IPPA hosts the Adam Fesser scholarship each year, which is sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Pork Producers Association. One award of $1,000 will be given. Applicants must be an undergraduate at a university/college or community college for the fall semester 2024. Applicants must also have been a 4-H or FFA member and an Illinois resident. Students applying for the Adam Fesser Scholarship must complete an application form and a typed essay identifying the reason they want to pursue a career in agriculture, as well as provide transcripts, list of achievements & activities, and statement of financial need. Applications will be reviewed by the Adam Fesser Scholarship Committee to determine the winner. Ryan & Friends Scholarship IPPA encourages students to apply for the Ryan & Friends Scholarship, sponsored by the Purebred Swine Council. Detailed information about the scholarship can be requested by emailing Chuck Gocken at chuck@mcagplus.com APPLY HERE: https://ilpork.com/youth/scholarships

***Tuesday 2/27 MS Girls Basketball at Emmons 8th grade game only tonight 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!

AHHS News: Look who is coming to AHHS!

AHHS Seniors: Check out the American Legion of IL Scholarship below and a list of more American Legion scholarships that may be found here: https://www.illegion.org/resources/scholarships/