Congratulations to our Lady Hawks!
Our girls defeated Hoopeston last night and now advance to an impressive 8–0 on the season!
🏀💙❤️ Keep soaring, Lady Hawks!
#ProudHawkCommunity
#HeritageCUSD8
🎶 ✨ What a Wonderful Winter Band & Choir Concert! ✨ 🎶
Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for our Heritage Winter Band & Choir Concert! Our students delivered a beautiful evening filled with holiday spirit, outstanding performances, and impressive soloists.
A big thank-you to Mr. Justin Lee, Director, and Mrs. Angie Ruwe, Accompanist, for their leadership and dedication to our performing arts programs.
We are so proud of our students and grateful for a community that continues to support the arts.
Enjoy a few highlights from tonight’s concert!
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Good Morning,
There was an error on some of the communication that went out and want to make sure everyone is aware that the closing date for the survey is December 8th. Thank you to all that have already provided feedback.
Below are the materials and follow-up items for your review:
📊 Presentation:
https://bit.ly/4ite4Pg
📝 Preparing for the Future: Consideration of a 7–12 Secondary Model in Broadlands Survey
(Open until December 8th)
https://bit.ly/3MzI8Nh
🎥 Virtual Recording of the Meeting:
https://bit.ly/4rvvC1v
Thank you for taking the time to review all of the information and provide valuable feedback. Your partnership is essential as we continue planning for the future of Heritage CUSD #8.
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
❤️💙
Dr. Norton
There was an error on some of the communication that went out and want to make sure everyone is aware that the closing date for the survey is December 8th. Thank you to all that have already provided feedback.
Below are the materials and follow-up items for your review:
📊 Presentation:
https://bit.ly/4ite4Pg
📝 Preparing for the Future: Consideration of a 7–12 Secondary Model in Broadlands Survey
(Open until December 8th)
https://bit.ly/3MzI8Nh
🎥 Virtual Recording of the Meeting:
https://bit.ly/4rvvC1v
Thank you for taking the time to review all of the information and provide valuable feedback. Your partnership is essential as we continue planning for the future of Heritage CUSD #8.
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
❤️💙
Dr. Norton
🏀 Heritage Hawks boys basketball are in action NOW vs University High with their home opener! Let's go Hawks!💙❤️
📣 JH Girls Volleyball Parents Meeting
🏐 Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 PM
We’re excited to kick off the season! Please join us for a quick, informative parents meeting in the big gym. Enter through the north/back doors.
👉 Practices begin Monday, 12/8/2025
👉 Join our Remind group with class code: Hawksjhvb
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hurley at crystal.hurley@heritage8.org
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GO HAWKS! ❤️💙🏐
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
🏐 Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 PM
We’re excited to kick off the season! Please join us for a quick, informative parents meeting in the big gym. Enter through the north/back doors.
👉 Practices begin Monday, 12/8/2025
👉 Join our Remind group with class code: Hawksjhvb
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hurley at crystal.hurley@heritage8.org
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GO HAWKS! ❤️💙🏐
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
Good Evening Heritage Families & Community Members,
Thank you to everyone who attended tonight’s community forum. We had a fantastic turnout and truly appreciated the healthy dialogue, thoughtful questions, and shared commitment to prioritizing the needs of Heritage CUSD #8 students.
Below are the materials and follow-up items for your review:
📊 Presentation:
https://bit.ly/4ite4Pg
📝 Preparing for the Future: Consideration of a 7–12 Secondary Model in Broadlands Survey
(Open until December8)
https://bit.ly/3MzI8Nh
🎥 Virtual Recording of the Meeting:
https://bit.ly/4rvvC1v
Thank you for taking the time to review all of the information and provide valuable feedback. Your partnership is essential as we continue planning for the future of Heritage CUSD #8.
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
❤️💙
Dr. Norton
Happy Thanksgiving, Proud Hawk Community!
Our newest district newsletter is now available. Inside, you’ll find important updates, highlights from across the district, and reminders for the weeks ahead.
As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for our students, staff, families, and the supportive community that makes Heritage so special.
You can read the newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/uy340
With gratitude,
Dr. Kimberly Norton
Superintendent, Heritage CUSD #8
Our newest district newsletter is now available. Inside, you’ll find important updates, highlights from across the district, and reminders for the weeks ahead.
As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for our students, staff, families, and the supportive community that makes Heritage so special.
You can read the newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/uy340
With gratitude,
Dr. Kimberly Norton
Superintendent, Heritage CUSD #8
A reminder for our early dismissal at 1:15 tomorrow, November 25th!
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
🌟 We are so proud of Mrs. Shonkwiler! 🌟
She is incredibly deserving of this recognition, and we are thrilled to see her celebrated as the News-Gazette Teacher of the Week!
Her dedication to students, passion for literacy, and commitment to creating a warm, supportive classroom make a tremendous impact every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Shonkwiler, for all you do for our Heritage students and families! ❤️💙📚
Read the full feature here:
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/education/teacher-of-the-week-carly-shonkwiler-reading-heritage-elementary-school/article_ba5643fe-b777-489a-8553-286cd1fc169d.html
#TeacherOfTheWeek #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8
She is incredibly deserving of this recognition, and we are thrilled to see her celebrated as the News-Gazette Teacher of the Week!
Her dedication to students, passion for literacy, and commitment to creating a warm, supportive classroom make a tremendous impact every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Shonkwiler, for all you do for our Heritage students and families! ❤️💙📚
Read the full feature here:
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/education/teacher-of-the-week-carly-shonkwiler-reading-heritage-elementary-school/article_ba5643fe-b777-489a-8553-286cd1fc169d.html
#TeacherOfTheWeek #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8
Students in grades 3-8 attended the Ninth Annual Illinois Women’s Basketball Field Trip Day as the Illini took on Murray State! 🏀🧡💙
Our Heritage students brought so much excitement and energy and even made an appearance on the jumbotron!
Check out their smiles, school spirit, and an unforgettable day with the Illini!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #Illini
Our Heritage students brought so much excitement and energy and even made an appearance on the jumbotron!
Check out their smiles, school spirit, and an unforgettable day with the Illini!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #Illini
Hello, Everyone
Please take a moment to review our presentation, “Preparing for the Future: Pre-K at Heritage Elementary and Consideration of a 7–12 Secondary Model in Broadlands,” available here:
🔗 Presentation: https://bit.ly/4nOb6WN
Please review our FAQ based on staff and community feedback:
🔗 FAQ: https://bit.ly/4r3BY7R
We will be hosting a Community Forum on Monday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m. in the Band Room at Heritage Elementary/Junior High. All families and community members are invited to attend.
We look forward to continuing the conversation and hearing your feedback.
Sincerely,
Dr. Norton
Please take a moment to review our presentation, “Preparing for the Future: Pre-K at Heritage Elementary and Consideration of a 7–12 Secondary Model in Broadlands,” available here:
🔗 Presentation: https://bit.ly/4nOb6WN
Please review our FAQ based on staff and community feedback:
🔗 FAQ: https://bit.ly/4r3BY7R
We will be hosting a Community Forum on Monday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m. in the Band Room at Heritage Elementary/Junior High. All families and community members are invited to attend.
We look forward to continuing the conversation and hearing your feedback.
Sincerely,
Dr. Norton
These students had the amazing opportunity to be selected to go the IHSA Leadership Conference today in Peoria. Almost 600 student-athletes from the state of Illinois were in attendance!
❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
Today we celebrate School Board Members Day and extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Heritage CUSD #8 Board of Education. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. We are grateful for all you do to support our Proud Hawk Community!
❤️💙
#SchoolBoardMembersDay #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #ThankABoardMember
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#SchoolBoardMembersDay #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #ThankABoardMember
Our high school student-athlete team took the time to write the Junior High Boys and Girls basketball teams letters. They got a special delivery Friday at practice from the high school students. ❤️💙
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#ProudHawkCommunity
What a fantastic night at Heritage! 🌟
Our students shined on stage in tonight’s Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of Red Riding Hood. Their energy, talent, and hard work created such a wonderful show for our families and community.
A huge thank-you to Missoula Children’s Theatre, Heritage PTC, Angie Ruwe, Mr. Lee, and all the volunteers who made this experience possible for our students. We are so proud of our Hawks! ❤️💙
#ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8 #RedRidingHood #MCT
The presentation has been updated with a revised title:
“Strengthening PreK–12: Pre-K Expansion & Possible 7–8 Grade Transition to Heritage High School.”
You may view the updated presentation here:
https://bit.ly/4nOb6WN
An update on this topic will be shared at the November 17th Board of Education meeting.
If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please reach out to me at norton.kimberly@heritage8.org
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Thank you for your continued engagement as we plan for the future of Heritage CUSD #8.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kimberly Norton
Superintendent, Heritage CUSD #8
“Strengthening PreK–12: Pre-K Expansion & Possible 7–8 Grade Transition to Heritage High School.”
You may view the updated presentation here:
https://bit.ly/4nOb6WN
An update on this topic will be shared at the November 17th Board of Education meeting.
If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please reach out to me at norton.kimberly@heritage8.org
.
Thank you for your continued engagement as we plan for the future of Heritage CUSD #8.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kimberly Norton
Superintendent, Heritage CUSD #8
Mrs. Knowles’ freshman English class had a special introduction to her drama unit with two teachers from the Missoula Children’s Theatre who took students through a playwriting workshop.
Thanks to PTC for helping to set this up!
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
Thanks to PTC for helping to set this up!
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
Heritage CUSD #8 is proud to share our 2025 Illinois Report Card results, highlighting continued growth and excellence across our district. We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, families, and community for their continued commitment to excellence and for making Heritage a truly Proud Hawk Community.
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#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
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#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans ❤️💙
Today, Heritage CUSD #8 proudly honored the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.
Our day began with a moving assembly at Heritage High School, followed by the annual Veterans Day Program at Heritage Elementary/Junior High. Students, staff, families, and community members joined together to show appreciation for those who have protected our freedoms and continue to inspire generations through their service.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Veterans, past and present, and to everyone who helped make today’s events so meaningful.
#VeteransDay #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #ThankYouVeterans
Today, Heritage CUSD #8 proudly honored the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.
Our day began with a moving assembly at Heritage High School, followed by the annual Veterans Day Program at Heritage Elementary/Junior High. Students, staff, families, and community members joined together to show appreciation for those who have protected our freedoms and continue to inspire generations through their service.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Veterans, past and present, and to everyone who helped make today’s events so meaningful.
#VeteransDay #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #ThankYouVeterans
Today, we proudly honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.
Heritage CUSD #8 extends our deepest gratitude to all Veterans, past and present, for protecting our freedoms and inspiring generations through their service. ❤️💙
We will begin the day with an assembly at the high school at 8:15 a.m. followed by the annual program at Heritage Elementary/Junior High at 9:00 a.m. Veterans, families, and community members are warmly invited to attend.
#VeteransDay #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
