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
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
