Attention parents! It's that time of year for 24-25 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 17th, 2024.
Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
*** Tuesday 2/20 MS Girls Basketball home vs. Emmons 4:30. Make note of this change it will be 8th grade only tonight and next Tuesday at Emmons***
*** Monday 2/19 HS Boys Basketball IHSA Regional game at Pecatonica 6:00. Doors open at 5:15 and it is $5.00 admission for everyone. 1300 Main St. Pecatonica, IL. 61063. Good Luck Guys!! ***
ENGINEERING PATHWAYS PROGRAM WITH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN – URBANA
A Guaranteed Admission Agreement between McHenry County College and University of Illinois.
Did you know that through an agreement with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students at McHenry County College can receive guaranteed admission into the Grainger College of Engineering? That’s right! Through the Engineering Pathways program students who successfully complete two year program of study at MCC will be admitted to Grainger Engineering, one of the top engineering schools in the country.
Students will have access to advisors and program staff at both MCC and UIUC. Scholarships are also available.
To learn more about this amazing opportunity you can sign up for one of the Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions for prospective students (click on a date to register for a session):
Monday February 26, 2024 @ 6-7 pm
Tuesday March 5, 2024 @ 6-7 pm
Monday March 25, 2024 @ 6-7 pm
More information can be found at https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pathways or by contacting Julie Sherwood, Coordinator for Articulation and Tranfser at McHenry County College, at jsherwood5066@mchenry.edu.
*** High School Boys Basketball Regional Game will be on Monday at Pecatonica vs. Pecatonica at 6:00. ***
*** Friday 2/16 High School Senior NIght for Boys Basketball and Cheerleading starting at 5:30 vs. Christian Liberty. Senior presentation will take place between games at approximately 6:45. Please come out and support the Giants for their last home game. Saturday 2/17 The Tyler Henken Memorial Tournament starts at 9:00 come out and support our middle school wrestlers as they compete against numerous schools in this big time tournament in Tyler's honor. ***
AHHS Students: Scholarships for students studying natural history, biology, wildlife management, environmental education, and other environmental studies are being offered by Friends of Volo Bog & Friends of Moraine Hills State Park. Visit their websites for details.
SAVE THE DATE:
AHHS Students: As you navigate your academic journey and plan for the future, we want to share an exciting opportunity with you: virtual college fairs! In today's digital age, attending a college fair no longer requires traveling long distances or taking time off from your busy schedule. Instead, you can explore a world of possibilities right from the comfort of your own home.
Registration is open for the Spring NACAC Virtual College Fairs. You and your students are invited to attend the first NACAC Virtual College Fair of the season on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1:00pm - 6:00pm ET. The virtual fair is a great opportunity to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities - all from the comfort of your own home.
The fairs feature College MatchMaking®. At the time of registration, students will select the attributes that are most important to them in a college. They will receive an email that best matches them to specific colleges and universities based on the criteria they provided. The virtual fairs are on Sunday, March 24 and Sunday, April 21 from 1:00pm - 6:00pm ET.
These virtual fairs are complimentary to attend.
Link to Register: https://www.nacacattend.org/?utm_source=virtual_fair_reminder_mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fairs_2024
Tomorrow is AHHS Digital SAT/PSAT Practice Test Day
On February 15th, we will be holding the AHHS Digital SAT/PSAT Practice Test Day. This is an important event as it marks the first time the SAT/PSAT tests will be administered digitally, eliminating the need for paper and pencil. This year, the digital SAT/PSAT tests have undergone significant changes, and it is crucial for our students to be prepared.
Therefore, all 9th-11th grade students will be taking a full-length digital SAT or PSAT test on February 15th. This practice test will serve multiple purposes: familiarizing students with the test's length and format, acquainting them with the types of questions they can expect, allowing them to practice using the online tools, and hopefully reducing any test anxiety they may have before the Official School Day SAT/PSAT on April 10th.
During the practice test, students will utilize College Board's secure testing platform, known as Bluebook. Once the practice tests are scored, students will have access to free individualized practice through Khan Academy. Students: please make sure that your Chromebooks are charged (bring your chargers) and remember that you may not have your phone/smartwatch during the test so please leave securely locked in your locker.
Please be aware that on February 15th, there will be an early dismissal at 1:00. High school seniors will attend LCTC and will leave after to have the opportunity to explore various post-secondary plans, such as job shadowing, internships, college or trade school visits, and more. As for high school juniors at LCTC, they will be granted a calendar conflict day to take the practice test.
Future 9th-12th Grade Course Selection Open Door for Parents/Guardians/Students:
Kindly visit Mrs. VanderPal, the MS/HS advisor, on Wednesday, February 14th, and Thursday, February 15th, between 6:30-7:30 PM in the HS Auditorium. Mrs. VanderPal will be available to support you with any questions, go over the course selection sheet, and offer guidance on course selection, required classes, advanced courses, and elective options that align with the student's future post-secondary goals.
For further inquiries, please reach out to Mrs. VanderPal at davanderpal@ah19.org.
D19 News: Look for Helping Hands recycling bins at the elementary school!
On February 15th, we will be holding the AHHS Digital SAT/PSAT Practice Test Day. This is an important event as it marks the first time the SAT/PSAT tests will be administered digitally, eliminating the need for paper and pencil.
This year, the digital SAT/PSAT tests have undergone significant changes, and it is crucial for our students to be prepared. Therefore, all 9th-11th grade students will be taking a full-length digital SAT or PSAT test on February 15th. This practice test will serve multiple purposes: familiarizing students with the test's length and format, acquainting them with the types of questions they can expect, allowing them to practice using the online tools, and hopefully reducing any test anxiety they may have before the Official School Day SAT/PSAT on April 10th.
During the practice test, students will utilize College Board's secure testing platform, known as Bluebook. Once the practice tests are scored, students will have access to free individualized practice through Khan Academy.
Please be aware that on February 15th, there will be an early dismissal at 1:00. High school seniors will attend LCTC and will leave after to have the opportunity to explore various post-secondary plans, such as job shadowing, internships, college or trade school visits, and more. As for high school juniors at LCTC, they will be granted a calendar conflict day to take the practice test.
*** Friday 2/9 HS Wrestling at the Byron Sectional Session 1 begins at 4:30. Saturday 2/10 HS Wrestling at Byron Sectional Session II begins at 10:00. HS Boys Basketball at Westminster Christian 11:30, HS Girls Basketball home vs. Hiawatha first round IHSA Regionals 6:00. MS Wrestling at Gavin South 9:00. ***
Future 9th-12th Grade Course Selection Open Door for Parents/Guardians/Students:
Kindly visit Mrs. VanderPal, the MS/HS advisor, on Wednesday, February 14th, and Thursday, February 15th, between 6:30-7:30 PM in Room 108.
Mrs. VanderPal will be available to support you with any questions, go over the course selection sheet, and offer guidance on course selection, required classes, advanced courses, and elective options that align with the student's future post-secondary goals.
For further inquiries, please reach out to Mrs. VanderPal at davanderpal@ah19.org.
2024 AHHS Seniors: The TOI 2024 Scholarship Application is open!
It's that time again, the TOI Scholarship Application is open! Scholarship Winners will receive $2,000 which will be applied directly to their tuition. Each year since 1989, the Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors to continue their education at Illinois colleges/universities. A total of $375,500 has been awarded to 222 students!
Please share this email and the application (linked below) to the high schools in your area, and with any graduating high school seniors you know.
New this year: TOI is accepting both physical applications mailed to the TOI Office as well as applications submitted online at the 2024 Scholarship Application Page.
LINK: https://www.toi.org/2024-scholarship-application
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Must be a graduating Illinois high school senior.
Must be applying to attend a university/college located in Illinois. Awards may not be deferred. If you need to change schools after being awarded a scholarship, please contact the TOI office as soon as possible.
Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Illinois.
Must plan to attend a university/college in Illinois as a full time student.
Must have a history of extracurricular activities that demonstrates a willingness to accept leadership responsibilities (student government, club officer, etc.) or a commitment to civic responsibility, social consciousness and a willingness to serve the community (community service projects, volunteer activities with local service agencies or charitable institutions, etc.)
Must submit a 500-word essay on The Role of Township Government in Today’s Society and in the Future that will include information gained from an interview with an elected township official.
Must submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, local officials or business people.
Must submit an official high school transcript.
Must submit a cover letter and completed application form.
Must be mailed no later than March 1, 2024. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
AHHS: Join us for a fantastic time this Saturday at the Snowflake Shake! High school students can get their tickets for the dance at the HS office. Don't miss out on the fun!
Volunteers Needed!
Hi There Alden-Hebron HS Students/Community Members/Friends of Hackmatack Volunteers!
This Sunday, February 11th from 9 a.m. to Noon the Friends of Hackmatack will host our next scheduled stewardship day. We will be working at the Tryon Grove site, located on the north side of Tryon Grove Road, 1.5 miles west of the intersection with Routes 12 and 31 in Richmond. A map to the site from the intersection of Routes 12 and 31 is shown here: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.4508626,-88.3058114/42.4451761,-88.3329365/@42.4474411,-88.3280166,14.98z?entry=ttu
The address is 7008 E Tryon Grove Rd, Richmond, IL 60071-9757, 42.447970, -88.332620. If you are familiar with our Tamarack West site, the Tryon Grove site is across the road and a bit further west (and on the north side of Tryon Grove Road). There is plenty of room for parking after you pull into the site; be careful when entering and exiting the site (oncoming traffic may be shielded from view).
We will be removing trees and brush from a fence line along the west edge of the site, along with the removal of the fence itself.
Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and please bring your own drinking water. Protective clothing such as long pants (not leggings) are recommended. We’ll have hand tools, workgloves, safety glasses, and a few snacks.
An RSVP is appreciated, so if you know you will be attending please give me a heads up. Alden-Hebron Students are welcome and are greatly appreciated! If you are under age 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign the attached waiver form indicating that you are authorized to attend; you can either email the signed form back to me or bring it to the workday. (You do not need to sign, just your parent/guardian.) Note that some parts of this form are left blank. The sections to be completed are 1-19 and 28-36. Mrs. VanderPal emailed the form to your school email on 2/6/24.
As always, if there is any question of weather, please check your email before you head out to the workday; no email means we are on. You can also check in with Pete Jackson at 224-612-1803 if you have a question.
We hope to see you Sunday as we work to restore beauty to the land and habitat for grassland birds and other wildlife!
Pete Jackson
Friends of Hackmatack Board
beepjackson14@gmail.com
Hope to see you tonight!
*** Tuesday 2/6 MS Girls Basketball at Park 7th & 8th 4:30. HS Boys Basketball at Trinity Oaks 6:00 varsity only. MS Wrestling at Millburn 4:15 640 Freedom Way, Lindenhurst IL. 60046. ***