The blood drive at Heritage High School for tomorrow will be rescheduled for a later date.
Due to the weather forecast, Heritage will be on a half-day dismissal tomorrow (Wed, February 12). Both schools will dismiss at 11:30 AM. The afternoon forecast is calling for freezing rain, and we want to get everyone home safely. Extracurricular activities will be canceled.
🌸🎨 Floral Design Meets Sweet Creations! 🎨🌸
Heritage High School students just wrapped up our unit on Floral Design Elements, where we explored the color wheel, primary colors, secondary colors, and how they impact floral arrangements.
In Horticulture, students put their color-mixing skills to the test! Using only the three primary colors—red, blue, and yellow—they blended and created the full color wheel. Mrs. Magsamen took it a step further with students… on cookies! 🍪🌈
Students decorated their cookies to match the color wheel, showcasing their understanding of color theory. After all their hard work, they got to enjoy their delicious (and educational!) treats. 🎉
Great job, everyone! Check out the pictures of their creative (and tasty) masterpieces. 📸👏 #HorticultureFun #ColorWheelCreations #HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity
🌟 Hands-On Learning & Trades at Heritage CUSD #8! 🌟 ❤️💙
Starting in 8th grade, our students dive into the world of Industrial Technology & Trades, gaining real-world skills that will take them far into the future! 🔨⚙️🔥
Check out these amazing projects from the past few weeks—our students have been welding, crafting cutting boards, designing concrete molds, and so much more! 🏗️🔩
Huge thanks to Mr. Frost for creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that prepare our students for success! 🙌
📚 Course Progression:
✅ Intro to Industrial Technology – Foundation course, hands-on tool training & project creation
✅ Construction – Framing, electrical wiring & concrete work
✅ Woodworking 1 & 2 – Custom designs, CNC router projects
✅ Welding 1 & 2 – Stick, MIG & TIG welding + plasma cutting
✅ CAD & Drafting – 3D modeling, printing & product design
➡️ Advanced Courses – More complex design challenges, CNC plasma cutting, adaptive technology & real-world applications
🔗 Want to see more? We’ll be sharing additional highlights in our district newsletter next week! Stay tuned! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8 #ProudHawkCommunity #FutureReady
We’re celebrating our senior Lady Hawks tonight! Thank you for your dedication and hard work—wishing you all the best in your next chapter! ❤️💙🏀
#ProudHawkCommunity
#HeritageCUSD8
💙❤️ Late registering? No problem! Medals are still available while supplies last!
📸 Share Your Experience!
Snap photos during your run/walk and post them on social media using:
#HeritageCUSD8 | #KindnessMatters5K | #ProudHawkCommunity | #CharacterStrong
🏅 Medals for Participants!
Want a keepsake? Heart-shaped medals are available for $10! 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
🎉 Help us hit our target of 100 participants! Be part of something special—sign up today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4aFJ36W
🎧 Listen to our podcast & get more info here: https://bit.ly/40xP4hq
Heritage Lady Hawks Soaring High!
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What a season for the Heritage/Academy High girls’ basketball team! After a tough 2-27 record last year, these hardworking athletes have turned it around with an 18-11 record heading into the final week of the regular season. Their journey has been nothing short of inspiring—proof that dedication, teamwork, and belief can make anything possible!
Keep it up, Hawks! We’re so proud of you! ❤️💙
#HeritageCUSD8
#ProudHawkCommunity
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
💕Check out our February events and menus here: bit.ly/3YAoxR0
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!
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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
