This Friday, November 13th, is Meet the Hawks at the High School in Broadlands. All Junior High Fall and Winter athletes will be individually announced by team. These sports would be:
JH Cross Country
JH Baseball
JH Softball
JH Girls Basketball
JH Boys Basketball
Please see the attachment below for all the information for the night. Hope to see you there!
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
JH Cross Country
JH Baseball
JH Softball
JH Girls Basketball
JH Boys Basketball
Please see the attachment below for all the information for the night. Hope to see you there!
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
Our Heritage Wellness class welcomed Dr. Shelby Keye from the University of Illinois for a special presentation on Physical Activity & Diet Influences on the Brain!
This engaging presentation was a great way to wrap up the nutrition unit, helping students make connections between healthy habits, physical activity, nutrition, and brain health.
Thank you, Dr. Keye, for sharing your expertise and Mrs. Eisenmenger for providing our students with a valuable learning experience!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #WellnessEducation #LearningInAction
This engaging presentation was a great way to wrap up the nutrition unit, helping students make connections between healthy habits, physical activity, nutrition, and brain health.
Thank you, Dr. Keye, for sharing your expertise and Mrs. Eisenmenger for providing our students with a valuable learning experience!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #WellnessEducation #LearningInAction
🎓❤️💙 Heritage High School Senior of the Week: Kaden White
This week, we are proud to recognize Kaden White!
Kaden has made a positive impact both in and out of the classroom. He has given back to his community by volunteering at basketball and baseball camps and participating in roadside cleanup efforts along Route 49.
A dedicated student-athlete, Kaden has earned Heritage Basketball Teammate of the Year honors twice and was named Most Improved Player in baseball! 🏀⚾
Following graduation, Kaden plans to attend Parkland College before transferring to a four-year college to pursue veterinary studies.
Congratulations, Kaden! We are proud to have you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
#HeritageCUSD8 #SeniorOfTheWeek #ProudHawkCommunity
🏃♂️ STATE BOUND! 🏃♂️
Our Hawks gave Clark Roland quite the send-off today as he heads to Peoria tomorrow for the IHSA State Cross Country Meet! ❤️💙
From the decorated bus to the drumline and cheers throughout the halls, our Hawk community came together to show Clark their support!
Best of luck tomorrow, Clark! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at STATE! 👏
#HeritageHawks #StateBound #ProudHawkCommunity
🎉 Congratulations to our Heritage High School October Students of the Month! 🎉
These students were recognized for demonstrating Responsibility, our October CharacterStrong trait! Their commitment to making positive choices, being accountable, and leading by example makes a difference in our school community.
We are proud of these Hawks! ❤️💙
#HeritageHawks #CharacterStrong #StudentsOfTheMonth #ProudHawkCommunity
🏅 Congratulations to our 2026 Heritage High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees!
⚾ Mason Wyant (Class of 2021) is being honored for his accomplishments in baseball. After graduating from Heritage, Mason went on to pitch for Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois.
🏐 Brianne Struck (Class of 2022) is being honored for her accomplishments in volleyball. After graduating from Heritage, Brianne went on to play volleyball at Eastern Michigan University.
Join us at Meet the Hawks Night on November 13 as we celebrate Mason and Bri and recognize their contributions to Heritage athletics!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
Join us as we send off Clark Roland to the IHSA State Cross Country Finals in Peoria! 📅 Friday, November 6 ⏰ 1:50 PM 📍 Heritage High School Let’s come together to celebrate Clark’s outstanding season and show him the support of our Hawk community as he prepares to compete among the best runners in the state! Good luck, Clark! We are proud of you! ❤️💙 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #StateBound
Congratulations to Clark Roland on an outstanding 7th-place finish at today’s IHSA Cross Country Sectionals at Lake Land College! 👏
We are incredibly proud of our entire boys’ cross country team for their hard work, determination, and accomplishments this season!
A special thank you to Coach Montgomery for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to our student-athletes!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
❤️💙 Character Strong at Heritage Elementary/Junior High! ❤️💙
We’re proud to recognize our CharacterStrong Responsibility Award winners (K-4) and our Students of the Month (5-8) for demonstrating the importance of responsibility!
These students are leading by example, making positive choices, and showing what it means to be responsible both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to all of our honorees! 👏
And because it’s Halloween, we’re sharing a few more fun costumes along with these well-deserved recognitions! 🎃👻
#HeritageCUSD8 #CharacterStrong #AimHighSoarHigher
🏆 Celebrating Student Growth at Heritage! ❤️💙
Hard work pays off! 🌟 Congratulations to Madelynn, Kobe, and Morgan from Miss Dudley’s class for earning Certificates of Excellence for demonstrating growth toward their individual learning goals!
These students have been working hard, and their dedication and perseverance are paying off! We are so proud of their progress and appreciate Miss Dudley for recognizing and celebrating their achievements!
Keep up the amazing work, Hawks! 👏
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
🎓❤️💙 Heritage High School Senior of the Week: Clark Roland!
We are celebrating Clark Roland! From academic excellence and leadership to his involvement in athletics, Clark has made the most of his time at Heritage. We are proud of his accomplishments and excited to see what his future in engineering holds!
Congratulations, Clark!
#HeritageCUSD8 #SeniorOfTheWeek #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
We are celebrating Clark Roland! From academic excellence and leadership to his involvement in athletics, Clark has made the most of his time at Heritage. We are proud of his accomplishments and excited to see what his future in engineering holds!
Congratulations, Clark!
#HeritageCUSD8 #SeniorOfTheWeek #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
Celebrating Progress at Heritage CUSD #8!
We are pleased to share that both Heritage schools have earned an Approaching Exemplary designation on the 2026 Illinois School Report Card.
This recognition reflects the continued dedication of our students, staff, families, and school community. We are proud of the progress being made across the district and remain committed to continuous improvement and student success.
Please take a moment to read the message from Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Norton highlighting our accomplishments and ongoing commitment to excellence.
Aim High. Soar Higher. ❤️💙
We are pleased to share that both Heritage schools have earned an Approaching Exemplary designation on the 2026 Illinois School Report Card.
This recognition reflects the continued dedication of our students, staff, families, and school community. We are proud of the progress being made across the district and remain committed to continuous improvement and student success.
Please take a moment to read the message from Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Norton highlighting our accomplishments and ongoing commitment to excellence.
Aim High. Soar Higher. ❤️💙
🦃🧡 Help Us Feed Local Families This Thanksgiving! Heritage High School FCCLA and National Honor Society is collecting non-perishable food items to help provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our community! ❤️ 🥫 How You Can Help: 🍂 Bring donations to Meet the Hawks on November 13! 🍂 Drop off items at Heritage High School by November 16! Items needed include stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, Jell-O, gravy, noodles, canned fruits, and canned vegetables. 📍 Heritage High School-Broadlands Together, we can make Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families! Thank you for supporting our community! 🧡 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
🔬🧬 Interested in Science or Medicine?
Heritage High School juniors and seniors, check out this exciting opportunity!
The researchHStart Summer 2027 Program offers an 8-week PAID internship where students can explore cancer research, work alongside mentors, and learn more about careers in science and medicine!
✅ Paid summer research experience
✅ Individualized mentorship
✅ Career development workshops
✅ Collaboration with leading universities
📅 Application Deadline: January 11, 2027
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/researcHStart
What a great opportunity for students interested in STEM and healthcare careers! 🔬
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
#AimHighSoarHigher
Heritage High School juniors and seniors, check out this exciting opportunity!
The researchHStart Summer 2027 Program offers an 8-week PAID internship where students can explore cancer research, work alongside mentors, and learn more about careers in science and medicine!
✅ Paid summer research experience
✅ Individualized mentorship
✅ Career development workshops
✅ Collaboration with leading universities
📅 Application Deadline: January 11, 2027
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/researcHStart
What a great opportunity for students interested in STEM and healthcare careers! 🔬
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
#AimHighSoarHigher
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS...
LET'S GO CHEER ON OUR HAWKS! 🏃♂️🏈
We’re hitting the road on Saturday, October 31, for a day of cheering on our athletes!
🚐 An activity van will transport Heritage High School students from Homer and Broadlands to cheer on our HS Boys Cross Country team at Sectionals at Lake Land College. Then, it's off to Catlin for the football playoff game at 1:00 PM!
🎟️ Seating is limited-reserve your spot today!
👉 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549ADAB28AAF85-67074788-saturday#/
Let's show our athletes some Hawk pride!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
LET'S GO CHEER ON OUR HAWKS! 🏃♂️🏈
We’re hitting the road on Saturday, October 31, for a day of cheering on our athletes!
🚐 An activity van will transport Heritage High School students from Homer and Broadlands to cheer on our HS Boys Cross Country team at Sectionals at Lake Land College. Then, it's off to Catlin for the football playoff game at 1:00 PM!
🎟️ Seating is limited-reserve your spot today!
👉 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549ADAB28AAF85-67074788-saturday#/
Let's show our athletes some Hawk pride!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
The Villa Grove-Heritage Blue Devils are moving on to Round 2 after an impressive 34–0 victory over Dupo!
Come out and cheer on VGH as they take on Salt Fork this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM (Gates open at 11:25 AM)
📍 Salt Fork High School – Catlin, IL
🎟️ Admission: $8 for all ages
📺 Live-streamed on NFHS Network
Let's pack the stands and show our Blue Devil pride! Good luck, VGH! 🏈
#HeritageCUSD8 #VGHBlueDevils #IHSAPlayoffs #ProudHawkCommunity
Come out and cheer on VGH as they take on Salt Fork this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM (Gates open at 11:25 AM)
📍 Salt Fork High School – Catlin, IL
🎟️ Admission: $8 for all ages
📺 Live-streamed on NFHS Network
Let's pack the stands and show our Blue Devil pride! Good luck, VGH! 🏈
#HeritageCUSD8 #VGHBlueDevils #IHSAPlayoffs #ProudHawkCommunity
🎓 Planning for Life After High School?
Heritage High School students and families are invited to Parkland College’s Student-Parent Info Night (SPIN) on Monday, November 2, from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Explore college opportunities, financial aid, and campus resources. Plus, one lucky prospective student in attendance will win a $500 scholarship!
🔗 Register here: https://explore.parkland.edu/register/?id=338feacb-448c-41bb-9b46-753e78114f20
#HeritageCUSD8 #AimHighSoarHigher
Heritage High School students and families are invited to Parkland College’s Student-Parent Info Night (SPIN) on Monday, November 2, from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Explore college opportunities, financial aid, and campus resources. Plus, one lucky prospective student in attendance will win a $500 scholarship!
🔗 Register here: https://explore.parkland.edu/register/?id=338feacb-448c-41bb-9b46-753e78114f20
#HeritageCUSD8 #AimHighSoarHigher
🍂🍁 Our October Heritage Newsletter is Here! 💙❤️
What an exciting month to be a Hawk! From student achievements and classroom adventures to athletics, fine arts, community partnerships, and district updates, there is so much to celebrate across Heritage CUSD #8!
We invite you to take a few minutes to catch up on all the wonderful things happening in our schools and see what’s coming up in November!
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making Heritage such a special place!
📰 Read our October newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/uhksj
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
What an exciting month to be a Hawk! From student achievements and classroom adventures to athletics, fine arts, community partnerships, and district updates, there is so much to celebrate across Heritage CUSD #8!
We invite you to take a few minutes to catch up on all the wonderful things happening in our schools and see what’s coming up in November!
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making Heritage such a special place!
📰 Read our October newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/uhksj
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #AimHighSoarHigher
🏃♂️ 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
