Heritage Community Unit School District #8

Hello, Heritage Families! I received the following message... Please note that Busology Tech's Viafy server is experiencing an issue. Our team has identified the issue and is working on a solution. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and greatly appreciate your understanding and continued trust in Busology Tech We will keep you posted. Enjoy the beautiful evening! Dr. Norton

On Friday, September 12, Heritage CUSD #8 will conduct a crisis evacuation drill in partnership with local police and fire departments. The drill will take place in the morning, and offices will be closed during this time. Please see the attached letter for full details.

Congratulations to all our high school athletes who competed in the Cow Chip Classic today! 🏃‍♂️ Way to go, Clark Roland on a strong 5th place finish! #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8

Proud of all our softball athletes and what a beautiful day to celebrate our 8th grade ladies! 💙❤️ #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8

🏀 Heritage JH Girls Basketball 🦅 Open Gym is Monday, 9/8 from 3:30–4:30pm. Parents Meeting: 9/14 at 5pm Season & practices start 9/15! Let’s go Hawks! ❤️💙 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

More snapshots from tonight’s Cow Chip Classic in Chrisman! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙❤️ #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Heritage Jr. High Cross Country competed at the Cow Chip Classic in Chrisman this evening! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Our Hawks gave it their all and proudly represented Heritage in this long-standing tradition. Way to go, Hawks! 💙❤️ #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Proud of our Jr. High Cross Country Hawks at the Doc Acklin Meet in Paris! They ran hard, encouraged one another, and represented Heritage with heart. ❤️💙 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Today was a beautiful day for Cross Country at the 8th Annual Doc Acklin Race hosted by Paris High School! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The event was so well organized, and our Hawks represented Heritage with great effort and pride. 💙❤️ #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8

Today we celebrated our Kindness Winners at Heritage Elementary/Junior High!

“Deep kindness is not about random acts. It’s about intentional acts. It’s a consistent commitment to care, to connect, and to choose compassion, even when it’s hard.” – Houston Kraft, Deep Kindness

We are so proud of our students for showing kindness in action and making Heritage a better place every day. 💙❤️

📸 Check out the pictures from our celebration!

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Our very first Parent and Student University on August 26, 2025 was such a success and now you can relive the evening through this amazing photo gallery by Adrien O’Neal Photography: https://pixies.et/DulUfYPa

A huge thank you to our presenters, volunteers, families, and community partners who made this inaugural event possible. 💙❤️

✨ Mark your calendars: our next Parent and Student University is October 28, 2025! More details coming soon.

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Come join our researchers, scientists, and presenters at Parent and Student University, tonight from 5:30-7:00. There is something for all families! Looking forward to seeing you! #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Hello, Heritage Families!

Please see the updates to the shuttle schedule.

Have a great day!

🎉 And the winners are… 🎉

Congratulations to our Parent and Student University raffle winners!

Gail Riggs, Lauren Hopper, and Sarah Baird each won a $20 Charlie’s gift card.

Jenni Young and Alena Stearns each won a $20 Monical’s gift card.

Marissa Lewis and Heather H are our Elevate Trampoline Park pass winners.

Mary McGarigle, Casey Long, Crystal Hurley, Elizabeth Jewell, and Lacey Holman each won a $10 Dollar General gift card!

✨ Winners must be present to claim their prize!
✨ It’s not too late to sign up! Register here: https://bit.ly/45VznV6

Update: Mrs. Wells will be sharing Busology/Viafy Transportation updates and answering questions in between sessions.

We can’t wait to see you at Parent and Student University! ❤️💙

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Hello, Families!

This year we are monitoring attendance more closely because we know consistent attendance is a key factor in student success. When your child is absent, we will ask for the reason, whether due to illness, an appointment, or another circumstance.

If we notice a pattern of unexcused absences, we will reach out to meet with you so we can work together to support your child. Please know these steps are in place with your child’s best interest in mind. Regular attendance builds strong habits, helps students stay on track academically, and ensures they have the best opportunities to learn and grow.

Thank you for partnering with us to make sure every Hawk is present and thriving!

Dr. Norton

Check out our August Newsletter for the latest updates and important school information: https://secure.smore.com/n/qeatwf

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Congratulations to our Heritage CUSD #8 Board of Education Student Ambassadors, Ethan Lyons and Tatum Morgan, who proudly took their Oath of Office this evening! ❤️💙

We are excited to have your voices represented and your input shared at future Board of Education meetings.


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Hello, Families!

We have an added session now updated in our program for Parent and Student University, Breaking the Stigma: Stress, Mental Health, and Routines for Well-Being. This will be a four-part series. Participants that attend three sessions this year will receive a certificate of completion from UIUC. Due to the overwhelming interest from the University of Illinois, we will offer 30 minute sessions for all presentations to allow participants to experience a variety of topics at our first session on August 26th.

See last page to register: https://bit.ly/45VznV6

We have so many fun and engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) activities for PK-12 students planned.

Special thanks to Mrs. Susan Zwilling for donating additional gift cards to our raffle. Please sign up today in order to meet the deadline to be entered in our drawing.

Thanks to our presenters and all of our University of Illinois partners to make this a spectacular event!

Don't forget, Sidney Dairy Barn will be joining us, too with free treats for those participating!

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