We are proud to share that Mr. Frost was one of four educators from our region selected to serve on a panel at the Future Teacher Conference held today. His participation highlights the great work happening at Heritage and the leadership our educators provide in supporting the next generation of teachers.
In addition, several of our Heritage students attended the conference to learn more about the teaching profession and gain valuable insight into what it means to pursue a career in education.
Thank you to Mr. Frost for representing Heritage so well, and to our students for taking the time to explore future opportunities in education!
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Congratulations to our Third Quarter Heritage High School Breakfast Club Honorees! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these students for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to our school community.
Keep up the great work!
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We are proud to recognize these students for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to our school community.
Keep up the great work!
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The Heritage Music Department had 47 entries perform at the IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest at Mattoon HS on Saturday, March 7.
Of those 47 entries, 30 received a 1st Division rating, and 17 received a 2nd Division rating!
Additionally, senior Brenley Sands was recognized as 'Best of Day' in one of the vocal rooms, for his solo "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from the Broadway musical, Les Misérables!
Congratulations to all performers on an excellent day, and a special thanks to Angie Ruwe and Jodi Wakefield for accompanying!
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Of those 47 entries, 30 received a 1st Division rating, and 17 received a 2nd Division rating!
Additionally, senior Brenley Sands was recognized as 'Best of Day' in one of the vocal rooms, for his solo "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" from the Broadway musical, Les Misérables!
Congratulations to all performers on an excellent day, and a special thanks to Angie Ruwe and Jodi Wakefield for accompanying!
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Our hearts are heavy as we share the sad news of the passing of a Chrisman High School student. We extend our deepest condolences to the student’s family, friends, and the entire Chrisman community during this incredibly difficult time.
Students and staff who wish to show their support are encouraged to wear red or black on Monday as a sign of unity and remembrance.
Please keep the Chrisman community in your thoughts as they face this heartbreaking loss. ❤️
Congratulations to these Hawks on being named to the Lincoln Prairie Conference All-Conference Team!
🏀 1st Team: Rylan White
🏀 2nd Team: Brayden Jones
🏀 Honorable Mention: Clark Roland
We are proud of the dedication, hard work, and leadership these student-athletes demonstrated throughout the season. Your commitment represents Heritage High School and the #ProudHawkCommunity in a great way.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
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🏆 Congratulations to Colby Schrock and the Heritage High School Scholastic Bowl Team! 🏆
We are proud to recognize Colby for an outstanding Scholastic Bowl season. Colby finished as the leading scorer and earned First Team All-Conference honors, and he was also selected to the IHSSBCA All-Sectional Team for the Blue Ridge Sectional, an impressive recognition of his performance this year.
The Heritage HS Scholastic Bowl Team also had an incredible season, finishing 2nd in the conference tournament and capturing the Masonic Sectional Championship that Heritage hosted on February 21. The team went an amazing 7-0 on the day, earning the school’s first-ever sectional title.
The team will compete March 7 in Bloomington for the State Championship.
👏 Congratulations to Colby and the entire team on a great season, and best of luck at state!
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Flag orders are scheduled to be delivered today. Once sorted through, they will go to the appropriate school for pick up. If you have a student in the building, they will go home with your student.
Thanks for your support!
Thanks for your support!
Congratulations to Heritage Junior High School’s Michael George on being selected to the All-State Classic Tournament! 🏀
Michael will be traveling to Lincoln, Illinois this weekend (March 7–8) to compete at Lincoln Junior High School. This is a great honor and a reflection of his hard work and dedication throughout the season.
Good luck, Michael...the Proud Hawk Community is cheering you on!
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Congratulations to these outstanding Heritage Hawks! 🏀
We are proud to recognize these student-athletes for earning Lincoln Prairie Conference All-Conference honors this season.
⭐ Maegan Frye -1st Team
⭐ Addi Hopper -1st Team
⭐ Bre Ploense -2nd Team
Your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the court represent Heritage High School with pride. Way to go, Hawks!
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We are proud to recognize these student-athletes for earning Lincoln Prairie Conference All-Conference honors this season.
⭐ Maegan Frye -1st Team
⭐ Addi Hopper -1st Team
⭐ Bre Ploense -2nd Team
Your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the court represent Heritage High School with pride. Way to go, Hawks!
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Great first meeting for VGH Football!
Thank you to the coaches, student-athletes, and families who attended and helped kick off this exciting new chapter. We’re looking forward to a great partnership and an exciting season ahead. 🏈
Great Turnout at Parent & Student University!
Thank you to the more than 150 students and family members who joined us for our recent Parent & Student University (PSU) evening, including about 70 Heritage students.
Families had the opportunity to attend sessions focused on college planning, understanding the true cost of college, financial strategies, and ways to support students as they plan for the future. Students also participated in engaging activities and had the chance to connect with staff and community presenters.
It was also a great opportunity for families to meet and connect with our incoming principals, helping continue the strong partnership between school and home.
We are incredibly grateful to our presenters, staff, and volunteers who helped make the evening possible, as well as to a generous donor who helped provide dinner from Smith Burger Co. for our students.
Events like PSU help strengthen the connection between school and family as we support students in preparing for the opportunities ahead.
Here are a few photos highlighting the evening.
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Thank you to the more than 150 students and family members who joined us for our recent Parent & Student University (PSU) evening, including about 70 Heritage students.
Families had the opportunity to attend sessions focused on college planning, understanding the true cost of college, financial strategies, and ways to support students as they plan for the future. Students also participated in engaging activities and had the chance to connect with staff and community presenters.
It was also a great opportunity for families to meet and connect with our incoming principals, helping continue the strong partnership between school and home.
We are incredibly grateful to our presenters, staff, and volunteers who helped make the evening possible, as well as to a generous donor who helped provide dinner from Smith Burger Co. for our students.
Events like PSU help strengthen the connection between school and family as we support students in preparing for the opportunities ahead.
Here are a few photos highlighting the evening.
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Mark your calendars! Kindergarten Orientation is around the corner on March 10th at 5:00 PM!
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Reminder: Parent & Student University Tonight!
For those who have registered, please check in at the Multipurpose Room. Heritage students who registered will receive meal vouchers for Smith Burger at check-in.
🍔 Smith Burger will arrive at 4:45 PM in the west lot of the Elementary/Junior High.
👋 Families will also have an opportunity to meet our incoming principals beginning at 5:15 PM.
More information about the student and family sessions can be found here:
http://bit.ly/478icQm
We are looking forward to seeing you this evening!
For those who have registered, please check in at the Multipurpose Room. Heritage students who registered will receive meal vouchers for Smith Burger at check-in.
🍔 Smith Burger will arrive at 4:45 PM in the west lot of the Elementary/Junior High.
👋 Families will also have an opportunity to meet our incoming principals beginning at 5:15 PM.
More information about the student and family sessions can be found here:
http://bit.ly/478icQm
We are looking forward to seeing you this evening!
Our athletics programs are stronger because of community partnerships.
Thank you to our Premier Athletic Sponsors for supporting our student-athletes and helping our Proud Hawks soar. ❤️💙
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❤️💙 Student Spotlight: Sharing His Story
Heritage exchange student Andrii Bilyi was recently featured by WCIA as he reflects on the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years later and shares his personal experience.
His story highlights resilience, courage, and the powerful perspectives exchange students bring to our school community.
A special thank you to Darin and Gail Riggs and their family for welcoming Andrii and supporting him during his time at Heritage. Your generosity reflects the very best of our community.
Read and watch his story here:
👉 https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county/4-years-later-champaign-co-student-recalls-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
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Heritage exchange student Andrii Bilyi was recently featured by WCIA as he reflects on the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years later and shares his personal experience.
His story highlights resilience, courage, and the powerful perspectives exchange students bring to our school community.
A special thank you to Darin and Gail Riggs and their family for welcoming Andrii and supporting him during his time at Heritage. Your generosity reflects the very best of our community.
Read and watch his story here:
👉 https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county/4-years-later-champaign-co-student-recalls-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
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Heritage Boys play tonight in the IHSA semifinals vs Casey-Westfield at Casey-Westfield High School @ 6pm. Come out to cheer on your Hawks!
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📣 VGH Football Cheerleading Tryouts
VGH is excited to welcome students interested in joining the VGH Football Cheerleading team.
Clinic Dates (VG Big Gym | 6–8 PM):
• Thursday, March 12
• Monday, March 16
• Tuesday, March 17
• Monday, March 23
• Tuesday, March 24
✅ Participants must attend at least 3 clinics and have a current physical on file to try out.
⭐ Tryouts:
🗓 March 29 | 6–8 PM
📍 Villa Grove High School
This is a great opportunity to build skills, show school spirit, and be part of a team.
Questions can be directed to the coaching staff or school office.
🏈 VGH Football Meet & Greet
Families and interested athletes are invited to join us for an opportunity to meet the VGH Football coaching staff and learn more about the upcoming season.
📅 March 4, 2026
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Heritage High School
This is a great opportunity to connect with coaches, ask questions, and hear about expectations, communication, and plans for the season.
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting our student-athletes as we prepare for the year ahead.
❤️💙 Final Invitation : Parent & Student University (March 3)
We are looking forward to Parent & Student University on March 3 and the opportunity for families, students, and staff to learn together, connect, and explore the many experiences happening across Heritage.
Thank you to the students and families who have already signed up early. Students who registered early will receive a Smith Burger voucher for a burger and fries as a thank-you for their commitment and involvement.
Smith Burger will also be available during the evening for attendees.
If you have been considering joining us, there is still time to register. We would love to have you there as we highlight student opportunities and welcome our incoming principals.
Your presence is always appreciated, and we understand schedules are busy. If you are able to attend, please sign up below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuyhnugQrmKFkXHHB2LuI9DDH2_daEgRjaUpBTa4WONuD_ww/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103280557002505093308
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students.
Hope to see you at Heritage Elementary/Junior High!
Enjoy your day!
Dr. Norton
We are looking forward to Parent & Student University on March 3 and the opportunity for families, students, and staff to learn together, connect, and explore the many experiences happening across Heritage.
Thank you to the students and families who have already signed up early. Students who registered early will receive a Smith Burger voucher for a burger and fries as a thank-you for their commitment and involvement.
Smith Burger will also be available during the evening for attendees.
If you have been considering joining us, there is still time to register. We would love to have you there as we highlight student opportunities and welcome our incoming principals.
Your presence is always appreciated, and we understand schedules are busy. If you are able to attend, please sign up below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuyhnugQrmKFkXHHB2LuI9DDH2_daEgRjaUpBTa4WONuD_ww/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103280557002505093308
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students.
Hope to see you at Heritage Elementary/Junior High!
Enjoy your day!
Dr. Norton
🚜🌽 FFA Farmers Breakfast🥞🥓
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the Heritage FFA Farmers Breakfast. It was wonderful to see our community come together to support our students and celebrate agricultural education.
A special thank you to our FFA members, families, and Advisor, Mrs. Magsamen for their hard work in planning, preparing, and serving a delicious breakfast. Events like this showcase student leadership, teamwork, and the strong connection between our schools and community. 💙💛
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