
📣 Just a reminder! 📣
The Heritage Cheerleading Clinic is happening next Tuesday, May 20th, and Wednesday, May 21st from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in the Junior High Multipurpose Room!
🏅 Open to junior high and high school students
💬 Meet the coaches, learn new skills, and see what it takes to be part of the team!
📝 Don’t forget to sign up in the office!
Let’s bring the energy, future Hawks! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #CheerClinic2025


Our kiddos are sharing notes of thanks to brighten our day! ☀️We truly have the best leaders and students! ❤️💙
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The 2024-25 JH/Elementary yearbook is now available for order! Mrs. Tison has made a few changes to the yearbook publication this year.
To order a yearbook, please click here: https://bit.ly/4k0S6TR. The passcode for the yearbook is 1017226035372757. You can also use the QR Code found below.


Here are a few moments captured from our Junior High and High School Band and Chorus Concert this evening.
We are so proud of our students for their talent and dedication. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them!
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Heritage Junior High State Track Qualifiers
We’re proud to celebrate our talented athletes heading to the IESA State Track Meet!
Greyson Guevara – Qualified in the 1600m run
Michael George – Sectional Champion and state qualifier in Shot Put and Discus
Joao Vega – Qualified in the 400m dash and High Jump
Ryann McComas – Sectional Champion and state qualifier in the 100m and 400m dash
Way to go, Hawks! We’ll be cheering you on at State! ❤️💙
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Congratulations to 7th grade discus sectional champion and State Qualifier Michael George 30.4 meters!
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We have four spots that have opened up for our Anxious Generation Book Study. We will meet on the following days/times in the Elementary/Junior High Band Room:: 5/28, 6/11, 6/25, and 7/9 from 5:30-6:30.
Please reach out to Dr. Norton at Norton.kimberly@heritage8.org if you are interested.


Come out and support our Heritage girls track & field team at the Westville 1A IHSA Sectional Meet on Thursday, May 15 at 3:00 PM! Tickets may be purchased online using the QR code. Let’s go, Hawks! ❤️💙 #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity


Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society inductees — Addison, Clark, Jayden, and Kaden!
It was a special evening celebrating these four outstanding students for their dedication to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We are proud to welcome you into NHS and look forward to all you will accomplish!
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🏃♂️ Attention Heritage Fans! 🏃♂️
Our boys track team will be competing in the 1A IHSA Boys Track & Field Sectional on Friday, May 23 at 2:00 PM in Hoopeston.
🎟️ Tickets may be purchased in advance online.
Visit GoFan.co and search Hoopeston Area High School or use the QR code below to secure your tickets.
Let’s cheer on our Hawks! 💙❤️
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #GoHawks


This morning, we had the pleasure of celebrating 8th grade students Owen Elmore and Kaylee Junglas, who were recommended by Heritage Elementary/Junior High Principal,Mrs. Sanders to represent their class at the Illinois Principal Association Breakfast. It was a wonderful morning honoring these outstanding individuals alongside their proud parents!
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On Tuesday, May 6th, we celebrate National School Nurse Day with the very best—Mrs. Rademacher! We’re so thankful for the love, care, and support she gives our students every day. Make sure to give her a big shout-out and lots of love! ❤️💙
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The 217-896-2421 phone line is currently not working at Heritage Elementary/Junior High. Please call 217-896-2041 if you need to reach anyone at the school.
Thank you for your patience and have a great day!


💙❤️ It’s Staff Appreciation Week at Heritage CUSD #8! ❤️💙
From May 5–9, we celebrate all the amazing individuals who make our schools a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and passion. You inspire greatness, support growth, and create a welcoming school community. We are proud to celebrate YOU! 🙌
#StaffAppreciationWeek #ProudHawkCommunity #HeritageCUSD8


Heritage High School totally rocked the stage with their performance of The Awesome 80s!
Our students brought the music, fashion, and energy of the decade to life with unforgettable songs and even bigger talent. Way to go, cast and crew...you were totally rad!
Don’t miss your chance to catch the fun—two more performances tomorrow, May 4th, at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM!
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Need to spruce up your yard? Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Or maybe just in need of a little plant therapy?
Come shop at our Annual FFA Plant Sale and support Heritage’s hardworking Horticulture students!
We’ve got a wide variety of flowers and plants ready to brighten your home or garden.
Sale Dates & Locations:
Friday, May 2 | Until 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 3 | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Both at Heritage Elementary School in Homer
Let’s grow together!
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We love end of the year year celebrations! Mrs. Knowles’ AP Seminar students made it to Final Submission Day and every student completed both 2,000-word essays and two 10-minute presentations!
To celebrate their hard work and dedication, the class enjoyed some well-earned Monical’s Pizza! 🍕
Way to go, Hawks! 💙❤️ #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity

Join us for the Heritage Elementary and Junior High Art Show on Friday, May 9th, featuring an incredible display of student artwork. The show will be open during the K-5 Spring Concert and remain open until 4:30 PM.
Stop by and see the talent, imagination, and artistic growth of our young Hawks!
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Friday, May 2nd is School Lunch Hero Day and we are celebrating our three incredible lunch heroes at Heritage!
They feed our students with more than just meals. They serve up smiles, kindness, and care every single day. Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids nourished and ready to learn!
Be sure to show them some extra love tomorrow!
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #SchoolLunchHeroDay
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📢 Our April newsletter is here!
Stay up-to-date on the latest news, important updates, and upcoming events as we head into the final stretch of the school year. Let’s finish strong! ❤️💙
📰 Read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/x0zvp
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