Heritage Community Unit School District #8

The Heritage Hawks helped make Night to Shine an unforgettable evening! Night to Shine is a special event hosted by First Christian Church, honoring and valuing people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Our team had the honor of being part of the red carpet entrance, where our cheerleaders and others served as the paparazzi, giving each guest a warm welcome with cheers and celebration. It was truly a night filled with joy, love, and unforgettable moments. We are so proud of our Heritage Hawks for spreading kindness and making this night even brighter! ❤️💙 #NightToShine #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #KindnessMatters

This morning, our FFA Officers visited the Junior High to introduce 7th and 8th graders to the exciting opportunities in Agriculture classes and FFA! They shared the potential of Ag education and the many ways students can get involved. To give them a hands-on experience, they wrapped up with an Aromas Activity, a part of the Food Science CDE Contest. Students had a blast trying to identify 10 different scents! Our FFA Officers loved sharing their passion for agriculture and we can’t wait to see these future FFA members in action! 💙💛 #FFA #AgEducation #FutureLeaders #HeritageCUSD8 ##ProudHawkCommunity

⭐ Congratulations to Rylan White on reaching 1,000 career points! We are proud of you!!⭐ 🏀 ❤️💙 #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8

🚨 We’re chasing 100! 🚨 The next 24 hours are crucial, and we know YOU can help us reach our goal of 100 participants! Our medals just arrived, and we can’t wait for you to earn yours! ❤️💙 🏃‍♀️ Join Us for the Kindness Matters Virtual 5K! 🏃‍♂️ Let’s come together as a community and make a difference! Participate in the Kindness Matters Virtual 5K between February 14th and February 28th, 2025, and show your support for Heritage CUSD #8 Hawks by running, walking, skipping, or even dancing! 🦅 How to Join: ✅ Sign up by completing the survey:https://bit.ly/4aFJ36W ✅ Submit your payment (cash or check) to: 📍 Heritage CUSD #8 📍 512 W. First St., Homer, IL 61849 💙 Donations are also welcome to support incentives and social-emotional learning for our students! 📸 Share Your Experience! Snap photos during your run/walk and post them on social media using: #HeritageCUSD8 | #KindnessMatters5K | #ProudHawkCommunity | #CharacterStrong 👕 Shirt & Medal Pickup: Sign up by February 7th to receive your event shirt and heart-shaped medal! Pickup will be available at either school on February 14th. ❤️💙 Let’s spread kindness and Hawk pride—one step at a time! 🦅 📩 For questions, contact Dr. Norton at norton.kimberly@heritage8.org 🎉 Only 24 hours left for shirt orders. Help us hit 100! Be part of something special—sign up today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4aFJ36W 🎧 Listen to our podcast & get more info here: https://bit.ly/40xP4hq

3 days remaining to order your shirt and/or register! How to Join: 1️⃣ Sign up by completing the survey. 2️⃣ Submit your payment (cash or check) to: Heritage CUSD #8 512 W. First St., Homer, IL 61849 Donations are also welcome to support incentives and social-emotional learning. Shirt Pickup at our schools 2/14 📸 Share Your Experience! Snap photos during your run/walk and post them on social media using: #HeritageCUSD8 | #KindnessMatters5K | #ProudHawkCommunity | #CharacterStrong For questions, contact Dr. Norton at norton.kimberly@heritage8.org 👉 Sign up today and be part of something special! https://bit.ly/4aFJ36W Listen to the podcast and more info here: https://bit.ly/40xP4hq

Heritage Wingspan News has released Episode 1 of their broadcast series! In this episode, they discuss the best water bottles, provide details about the upcoming Winter Formal and its associated events, and offer a recap of Heritage sports and the 2025 Presidential inauguration. You can watch the episode here: https://ashleyknowles2.wixsite.com/heritage-wingspan-ne/broadcasts

This week, we celebrate and appreciate the incredible work of Mrs.Knott, who goes above and beyond every day to support, guide, and uplift our students. 💙❤️ From lending a listening ear to offering words of encouragement, Mrs. Knott plays a vital role in shaping the success and well-being of our school community. Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our students does not go unnoticed! Join us in thanking Mrs.Knott for making a difference in the lives of so many. Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 💬👇 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #KindnessMatters

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our new team members! Ms. Kelsi is joining us as our General Education Social Worker, and Mrs. Wells will begin her journey as our Elementary/Junior High Secretary. We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the great work they’ll do for our students and staff! 👏 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

🌟 Even the Groundhog is Prepping for the Kindness Matters 5K! 🏃‍♂️🦫 It’s a beautiful day to get registered and start moving! Join us in spreading kindness and showing your Heritage Hawks pride by participating in the Kindness Matters Virtual 5K . Sign up by February 7th in order to receive a shirt. Let's make a difference together! ❤️💙 📸 Don’t forget to share your experience using #KindnessMatters5K #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #CharacterStrong 🦅 Register now and be part of something great! https://bit.ly/4aFJ36W

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Congratulations to Heritage Junior High's Halo Banton for a wonderful concert as part of the first-ever Junior High All State Chorus, and to Heritage High School's Brenley Sands for an incredible performance as part of the All State Honors Chorus! We are proud of you! ❤️💙🎶 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

❤️💙 Join Us for the Kindness Matters Virtual 5K! 💙❤️ Let’s come together as a community and make a difference! Participate in the Kindness Matters Virtual 5K between February 14th and February 28th, 2025, and show your support for Heritage CUSD #8 Hawks by running, walking, skipping, or even dancing! 🦅 How to Join: 1️⃣ Sign up by completing the survey. 2️⃣ Submit your payment (cash or check) to: Heritage CUSD #8 512 W. First St., Homer, IL 61849 Donations are also welcome to support incentives and social-emotional learning. 📸 Share Your Experience! Snap photos during your run/walk and post them on social media using: #HeritageCUSD8 | #KindnessMatters5K | #ProudHawkCommunity | #CharacterStrong 👕 Shirt Pickup: Sign up by February 7th to receive your event shirt and heart-shaped medal! Pickup will be available at either school on February 14th. Let’s spread kindness and Hawk pride—one step at a time! 🦅❤️💙 For questions, contact Dr. Norton at norton.kimberly@heritage8.org 👉 Sign up today and be part of something special! https://bit.ly/4aFJ36W Listen to the podcast and more info here: https://bit.ly/40xP4hq

🎉 Celebrating Our Elementary/Junior High Students! 🎉 Today, we came together for a special CharacterStrong celebration and pep assembly to honor students who have shown perseverance—pushing through challenges, staying committed, and inspiring those around them! 💪✨ In addition to celebrating our CharacterStrong winners, we also want to recognize the many students who are involved in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and those who uplift and support one another every day. Our school community is stronger because of you! We enjoyed watching the student compete and perform! ❤️💙👏 Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making our school a place where hard work, dedication, and encouragement shine! #CharacterStrong #Perseverance #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

🏀🎉 Congratulations to our Junior High Boys Basketball Team! 🎉🏀 A big round of applause to these hardworking athletes for an incredible season! Your dedication, teamwork, and determination on and off the court make us so proud to be part of the #ProudHawkCommunity. Thank you to the coaches, parents, and fans who supported the team every step of the way. Here's to the lessons learned, friendships formed, and memories made this season. 👏👏 Let's hear it for our Heritage Hawks! 🦅💙❤️ #HeritageCUSD8 #GoHawks

📰✨ Check out the latest edition of the Proud Hawk Community Newsletter! Stay up-to-date on the amazing things happening at Heritage Schools, including highlights from our strategic planning session, student feedback, and upcoming events! 📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/40M4S1d We’re proud to share how we’re working together to ensure success for all students. Go Hawks! 🦅🎉

We packed the place celebrating our 8th grade cheerleaders and basketball players. Go Hawks! #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Hello, Hawk Families We hope today’s E-Learning experience went smoothly! When you have a moment, we would greatly appreciate your feedback through the survey link provided. Your input is valuable as we plan for future learning experiences. https://forms.gle/2Hj1HTEq3YNpJ2vj9 Continue to bundle up and stay warm! Dr. Norton

E-Learning Day Announcement – January 21 Due to anticipated temperatures, tomorrow, January 21, will be an E-Learning Day. All instruction will be virtual, and there will be no in-person classes. Extracurricular Events Evening extracurricular activities at Heritage will continue as scheduled. Coaches will notify student-athletes regarding the status of specific events. Student Expectations and Resources Grades K-5: Students took home learning packets during Parent-Teacher Conferences in October. Grades 6-12: Students should check Google Classroom for assignments under the topic labeled “E-Learning Day(s)”. Teachers will be available remotely via email or classroom apps during regular school hours to assist with questions or concerns. Reminders Grades K-5 Kindergarten: Up to 45 minutes of total learning tasks, with 3-5 minute breaks between activities. PE and Fine Arts are included. Grades 1-5: Up to 60 minutes of total learning tasks, with 10-minute breaks between activities. PE and Fine Arts are included. Students will have up to 3 days after returning to school to complete work and receive feedback or attendance credit. Grades 6-12 Assignments will be posted in the “E-Learning Day(s)” topic on Google Classroom. Students will have up to 20 minutes of assigned tasks per course. Students will have up to 3 days after returning to school to complete work and receive feedback or attendance credit. Stay warm and stay safe! Dr. Norton

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 21st. Stay safe and warm this weekend! ❤️💙 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Our talented English III and AP Literature students recently completed the Heritage Multi-Genre Project! As part of this meaningful assignment, they interviewed someone they know over the age of 50, wrote a biography capturing their story, and creatively transformed a portion of the interview audio into a compelling short video. This project celebrates the power of storytelling, connecting generations, and preserving personal histories. Bravo to our students for their incredible work! #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity