🏃♂️ Heritage High School Boys Cross Country is Headed to SECTIONALS! 🎉💙❤️
Congratulations to our Hawks on a great performance at Regionals in Tuscola today! The boys finished 6th overall, earning a spot at Sectionals next weekend at Lake Land College!
We are so proud of their hard work and determination! Keep soaring, Hawks!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
Congratulations to our Hawks on a great performance at Regionals in Tuscola today! The boys finished 6th overall, earning a spot at Sectionals next weekend at Lake Land College!
We are so proud of their hard work and determination! Keep soaring, Hawks!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
🎉📚 Heritage High School Celebrates Academic Excellence! ❤️💙
Congratulations to our 1st Quarter High Honors and Honor Roll students for the 2026–27 school year!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic success deserve recognition! We are proud of your accomplishments and encourage you to keep striving for excellence!
👏 Way to go, Hawks!
❤️💙 Aim High – Soar Higher!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
We are proud to share this photo of Mr. Levi Frost accepting his New Teacher of the Year award from the Technology Education Association of Illinois (TEAI) today!
What a wonderful honor and a proud moment for Heritage High School!
👏 Way to represent our Hawk family, Mr. Frost!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
💙❤️ Congratulations to Our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students! ❤️💙
We are proud to recognize our Heritage Elementary/Junior High students who earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll recognition for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year!
🌟 These students have demonstrated dedication, hard work, and a commitment to academic excellence. We are so proud of their accomplishments!
This year, we are recognizing students in grades 5-6 and grades 7-8 separately as we begin preparing for our district's transition to a new grade-level configuration next school year.
👏 Congratulations to all of our outstanding Hawks! Keep working hard, setting goals, and striving for success!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
We are proud to recognize our Heritage Elementary/Junior High students who earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll recognition for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year!
🌟 These students have demonstrated dedication, hard work, and a commitment to academic excellence. We are so proud of their accomplishments!
This year, we are recognizing students in grades 5-6 and grades 7-8 separately as we begin preparing for our district's transition to a new grade-level configuration next school year.
👏 Congratulations to all of our outstanding Hawks! Keep working hard, setting goals, and striving for success!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
❤️💙Great Schools Have Great Leaders! ❤️💙
This week, we proudly celebrate Principal Appreciation Week, culminating with Principal’s Day on Friday, October 23!
❤️Mrs. Kristin Shanks -Heritage Elementary/Junior High School
💙Mr. Michael Gourley - Heritage High School
Being a principal means wearing many hats...leader, mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and a steady source of support for students and staff.
Mrs. Shanks and Mr. Gourley, thank you for leading with heart, navigating challenges, celebrating successes, and making a difference in countless ways, including those that often go unseen.
We are grateful for your dedication and proud to have you leading our Hawk family! ❤️💙
Help us celebrate our principals by sharing a kind word in the comments!
Aim High - Soar Higher!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #PrincipalAppreciationWeek
This week, we proudly celebrate Principal Appreciation Week, culminating with Principal’s Day on Friday, October 23!
❤️Mrs. Kristin Shanks -Heritage Elementary/Junior High School
💙Mr. Michael Gourley - Heritage High School
Being a principal means wearing many hats...leader, mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and a steady source of support for students and staff.
Mrs. Shanks and Mr. Gourley, thank you for leading with heart, navigating challenges, celebrating successes, and making a difference in countless ways, including those that often go unseen.
We are grateful for your dedication and proud to have you leading our Hawk family! ❤️💙
Help us celebrate our principals by sharing a kind word in the comments!
Aim High - Soar Higher!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #PrincipalAppreciationWeek
🎭👑 The Emperor’s New Clothes is Coming to Heritage!
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM on the Heritage High School stage!
Our talented young performers are ready to bring this classic tale to life! Come out for an evening of entertainment and support our Heritage students as they take the stage.
🎭 You don't want to miss it!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
🎓 SENIORS & FAMILIES - FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT IS TOMORROW! 🎓
Heritage High School is here to help you take the next step toward your future!
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Heritage High School
Join us for an evening of FREE, hands-on assistance with completing the FAFSA!
Mrs. Knott and Ms. Anisa Chatman, ISAC Representative, will be available to answer questions, walk families through the process, and provide individualized support.
✅ Devices will be provided!
✅ Bring your 2025 federal tax information, if available.
✅ Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend together.
Whether you're planning to attend a university, community college, or trade school, completing the FAFSA can help open doors to financial assistance!
📞 Questions? Contact Heritage High School at 217-834-3392.
❤️💙 We hope to see you tomorrow evening!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher #FAFSA
Heritage High School is here to help you take the next step toward your future!
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Heritage High School
Join us for an evening of FREE, hands-on assistance with completing the FAFSA!
Mrs. Knott and Ms. Anisa Chatman, ISAC Representative, will be available to answer questions, walk families through the process, and provide individualized support.
✅ Devices will be provided!
✅ Bring your 2025 federal tax information, if available.
✅ Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend together.
Whether you're planning to attend a university, community college, or trade school, completing the FAFSA can help open doors to financial assistance!
📞 Questions? Contact Heritage High School at 217-834-3392.
❤️💙 We hope to see you tomorrow evening!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher #FAFSA
🐐🐓🐰 Fun on the Farm with Heritage FFA! 🚜🌾
Our Heritage FFA students brought a little farm fun to school with their petting zoo! Students enjoyed getting up close with the animals, learning about agriculture, and making some furry and feathered friends along the way! 🐾🐓🪿 🐥🐄 🐐 🐖❤️💙
A big thank you to our FFA members for sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm, and love of agriculture with our younger Hawks!
#HeritageCUSD8 #HeritageFFA #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
Our Heritage FFA students brought a little farm fun to school with their petting zoo! Students enjoyed getting up close with the animals, learning about agriculture, and making some furry and feathered friends along the way! 🐾🐓🪿 🐥🐄 🐐 🐖❤️💙
A big thank you to our FFA members for sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm, and love of agriculture with our younger Hawks!
#HeritageCUSD8 #HeritageFFA #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
💕🏐 Hawks Unite in Pink🏐💕
What an incredible outpouring of love and support from our Heritage Hawk community! Our Pink Night volleyball event brought students, staff, families, and fans together for a cause much bigger than the game.
This special evening was dedicated to supporting Megan Lewis and her family,and the sea of pink throughout the gym was a beautiful reminder of the compassion, generosity, and strength of our Hawk community. 💗
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped organize this meaningful event, contributed, participated, or simply showed up to support the Lewis family. It was a powerful reminder of what makes our small community so special.💕
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #HawksSupportHawks
🦷😁 Healthy Smiles Are in Full Gear at Heritage!
Our Heritage Elementary/Junior High students enjoyed a fun and interactive visit from the Land of Smiles program today! Captain Super Grin and friends brought plenty of laughter while teaching our students the importance of brushing, flossing, and keeping their smiles healthy.
Students even joined in the action to help fight cavities! Each student also received a free oral health kit to continue practicing healthy habits at home.
A big thank you to @DeltaDentalIL and the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation for bringing this engaging educational experience to our Hawks! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #LandOfSmiles #HealthySmiles #AimHighSoarHigher
Our Heritage Elementary/Junior High students enjoyed a fun and interactive visit from the Land of Smiles program today! Captain Super Grin and friends brought plenty of laughter while teaching our students the importance of brushing, flossing, and keeping their smiles healthy.
Students even joined in the action to help fight cavities! Each student also received a free oral health kit to continue practicing healthy habits at home.
A big thank you to @DeltaDentalIL and the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation for bringing this engaging educational experience to our Hawks! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #LandOfSmiles #HealthySmiles #AimHighSoarHigher
🏐❤️💙 Celebrating Our Volleyball Seniors!
Congratulations to our Heritage volleyball seniors: Bre, Brooklynn, Addi, and Erika!
We are so proud of these young ladies and grateful for the dedication, teamwork, and leadership they have brought to our volleyball program.
A special thank you to their families for their unwavering support and to our coaches for their time, commitment, and encouragement.
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
🏀❤️💙 Celebrating Our 8th Grade Lady Hawks! 🏀❤️💙
Congratulations to Leah (not pictured), Dallas, Marci, Sydney, and Rhorie as we celebrate their 8th grade basketball season!
We are proud of these young ladies and grateful for the dedication of their families and coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Hurley! Thank you for your commitment to our Lady Hawks!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
So proud of our Heritage Junior High Cross Country team! ❤️💙
Our boys finished 4th out of 9 teams at Chrisman, just one spot shy of qualifying for state! These athletes have shown incredible dedication and determination.
Congratulations to Coach Wells and the entire team on a great season! Hold your heads high, Hawks! 🏃♂️
#ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher #HeritageCUSD8
Our boys finished 4th out of 9 teams at Chrisman, just one spot shy of qualifying for state! These athletes have shown incredible dedication and determination.
Congratulations to Coach Wells and the entire team on a great season! Hold your heads high, Hawks! 🏃♂️
#ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher #HeritageCUSD8
🎓 Heritage High School Senior of the Week – James Dillon! 🎓
Congratulations to James Dillon, Heritage High School’s Senior Student of the Week!
James has aspirations of becoming a heavy equipment operator and plans to pursue trade school while continuing to learn on the job. He also enjoys running his landscaping business, JDunk Cuts.
Ultimately, James hopes to build a future working outdoors in a skilled trade and labor career.
We are proud to recognize James and look forward to all he accomplishes in the future. Congratulations, James! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
Congratulations to James Dillon, Heritage High School’s Senior Student of the Week!
James has aspirations of becoming a heavy equipment operator and plans to pursue trade school while continuing to learn on the job. He also enjoys running his landscaping business, JDunk Cuts.
Ultimately, James hopes to build a future working outdoors in a skilled trade and labor career.
We are proud to recognize James and look forward to all he accomplishes in the future. Congratulations, James! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
☀️ Breakfast Club at Heritage High School! ☀️
Heritage High School recently celebrated students during our Breakfast Club recognition! It was a wonderful opportunity to recognize our Hawks for their accomplishments and positive contributions to our school community.
We especially appreciate the families who joined us to celebrate these students. Your encouragement and support make these moments even more meaningful!
Congratulations to all of our recognized students, including Aron Cunningham, who is not pictured! We are proud of you and look forward to celebrating your continued success!
❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
Heritage High School recently celebrated students during our Breakfast Club recognition! It was a wonderful opportunity to recognize our Hawks for their accomplishments and positive contributions to our school community.
We especially appreciate the families who joined us to celebrate these students. Your encouragement and support make these moments even more meaningful!
Congratulations to all of our recognized students, including Aron Cunningham, who is not pictured! We are proud of you and look forward to celebrating your continued success!
❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
🏆 Heritage High School Athletic Hall of Fame- 2026! 🏆
Heritage High School is now accepting applications for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame!
Help us celebrate the outstanding athletes and individuals who have contributed to the proud tradition of Heritage athletics!
📧 To request an application, please email mary.mcgarigle@heritage8.org.
Let's honor those who have helped build our athletic legacy!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
Heritage High School is now accepting applications for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame!
Help us celebrate the outstanding athletes and individuals who have contributed to the proud tradition of Heritage athletics!
📧 To request an application, please email mary.mcgarigle@heritage8.org.
Let's honor those who have helped build our athletic legacy!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
All Afternoon bus routes for today, October 8th, may be delayed today due to combining routes. Please call ext 1130 if your child will not be riding today.
🧦 Help us fill the bins for SOCKTOBER!
Heritage High School’s National Honor Society is collecting new, unopened children’s socks throughout October to help keep local children warm and comfortable as the weather cools down.
📅 Donate through October 31.
🧦 All children’s sizes, colors, and styles are welcome!
📍 Place donations in the designated bins in the main entrance/lobby.
Every pair makes a difference! Thank you for supporting children in our community. ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
🏐 1,000 CAREER ASSISTS! 🏐
Congratulations to Heritage High School senior Breanna Ploense on reaching an incredible milestone...1,000 career assists!
What an outstanding accomplishment and a reflection of Bre’s hard work, leadership, and dedication to Heritage Volleyball. We are proud of you, Bre! 🎉👏
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
🏈 VGH IS PLAYOFF BOUND! 🏈
Congratulations to Villa Grove–Heritage Football on qualifying for the playoffs!
Celebrate the season and show your VGH pride by checking out the State Football 2026 Team Store for playoff gear!
Shop here:
https://vghbluedevilsstatefootball2026.itemorder.com/
