Hoopeston Area Families, the District will be hosting the third installment of our Building Your Village event on January 13th at the Multi-Agency. Dinner will be provided by the 112 and will begin at 6:00 PM (doors will open at that time). Beginning at 6:30 PM, Ms. Kim Kendall, from the ROE, will speak about parenting strong-willed children. She will share some tips and strategies to help you build a more collaborative relationship with your strong-willed child. We will wrap up our evening at 7:30 PM. Children's activities will be available during the presentation, and representatives from community resource agencies will be present. Transportation is available upon request. If you plan to attend, please call 217-283-6161 to RSVP or use the following link: https://forms.gle/FMU3agzQa7XECUR77 . We hope to see you there!
Hoopeston Area Families,
I am writing to inform you and not to alarm you. The Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 has been made aware of a threat circulating through a TikTok post with a nationwide “school shooting and bomb threats for every school in the USA even elementary” that will supposedly take place on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. The original post is general and not directed at a specific school. So far, the origins of this post are unknown and there is no indication this post is within Hoopeston Area Schools.
This information has been shared with our District and school administration, and local law enforcement.
Please know that, in conjunction with local law enforcement, we will continue to monitor social media and There are no indications of known threats within Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 at this time. I am sharing this notice out of an abundance of caution and as a precautionary measure.
As a reminder, tomorrow is an early release for students and the last day before winter break.
The safety of our students and staff is our priority. All safety concerns to our school or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Since returning to in-person learning this school year, schools nationwide are dealing with school safety concerns that seem to be heightened and causing anxiety, fear and nervousness among our staff and students.
Here are some key points about making good decisions and easing these concerning feelings:
Be sure to report any concerning message you hear or see in person or online to a trusted adult, school administration or staff member, or police.
The Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program for students to share school safety issues, find resources to get help and find encouragement to help others. Reports can be submitted here.
Please do not promote social media rumors, instead, tell us.
If you feel uncomfortable about something you read, something you hear, something you see please, report it so we can do something about it.
Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming and using webcams.
Hoopeston Area Schools are committed to keeping our schools a safe place for learning, and we will work together to continue to keep it that way.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Superintendent Richardson if you have any questions or concerns. 217-283-6668.
Sincerely,
Robert Richardson
Superintendent Hoopeston Area CUSD#11
Good Afternoon Hoopeston Area Families,
This is Superintendent Robert Richardson. Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 is experiencing large numbers of COVID-19 positive cases at John Greer and Hoopeston Area Middle School. Administration in consultation with the Vermilion County Health Department will place John Greer and the Middle School on an Adaptive Pause beginning Monday December 13 through Friday December 17. John Greer and Hoopeston Area MIddle School will communicate with families regarding educational material pick up as well as other information for student learning during this adaptive pause. Families needing a hot spot should contact their child’s school office.
All Christmas concerts for the district have been postponed and will be rescheduled when our COVID situation improves or will be virtually. All athletic events and practices for Hoopeston Area Middle School are canceled during the adaptive pause.
John Greer and Middle School students needing meals during the adaptive pause should complete the Lunch Service Request if Quarantined form on the district webpage by 8 pm on Sunday December 12. Meals will be delivered Monday December 13 in the afternoon, please place your address in the answer box of the food allergies question.
Maple and Hoopeston Area HIgh School will be in session this week. We will continue to monitor the COVID cases and make decisions that keep our students and staff safe. District staff will further sanitize all school buildings over the weekend and continue to increase cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
Good Afternoon Hoopeston Area Families,
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases within Maple Grade School. Maple Grade school will be shut down and learning will take place remotely through educational packets beginning Monday December 6 through Friday December 10. Maple Grade School will reopen to in-person attendance on Monday December 13.
Educational packets will be sent home with students today Friday December 3. If your child was not present at school today and you need a packet, they may be picked up at the Maple Office next week between the hours of 7:30 am & 4 pm.
Maple students needing meals for December 6 through December 10 need to complete the survey on the District Website https://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us/ before Sunday night at 8 pm. Meals for the week will be available for pick up from 5-6 pm behind the High School, Rankin Lions Club, East Lynn Fire Station and Wellington Post Office. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Hoopeston Area Families,
SHIELDS testing is scheduled for this week at Maple Thursday December 2 from 8-12 and on Friday December 3 at HAMS/HAHS 7:30 - 11:15 and John Greer 12:15 - 3:30.
Hoopeston Area Families,
SHIELDS testing has been cancelled for today due to family emergencies within the testing company. Testing will resume the week of November 29. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Good Afternoon Hoopeston Area Families,
Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 is working on developing our 2021-2022 school reopening plan and would like your input. IDPH has adopted guidance from the CDC that applies to K-12 schools. The guidance provided states: non-vaccinated individuals should wear a mask, social distancing of 3 - 6 feet, handwashing and cough etiquette, and staying home when exhibiting symptoms, and all individuals on a school bus must wear a mask. Hoopeston Area CUSD#11 will be open fully for in-person learning following the guidance provided by the CDC and IDPH. Remote learning will be offered to non-vaccinated individuals when they are placed under quarantine by the local Health Department. As we develop our plan to return to school, we want to hear input from our families. I encourage you to email comments and/or questions to forumquestions@hoopeston.k12.il.us.
Good Afternoon Hoopeston Families,
Please see the attached flier regarding Summer Meal information for school aged children 18 and under.
Good Afternoon,
Due to the very low attendance of our Pfizer clinics, we are going to be reducing the hours we are there for the 2nd dose. We will also be ending our clinics 1 hour early tomorrow evening at Salt Fork. We only have 2 people signed up in the last hour and we will be calling them to change their time. I just want to thank you all again for allowing us to be in your schools!!!! If you are asked by parents, there are also opportunities at some of the pharmacies in Danville that will be doing Pfizer for kids. Both Walgreens and Meijer are offering Pfizer. CVS in Hoopeston is also giving vaccinations to 16+. If you can get this out to your parents, I would greatly appreciate it. We are in the process of calling any kiddos who had late appointments.
Hoopeston High School
June 8th, 2021 (2nd Dose ONLY) – registration closes at 12:00 pm 6/8
3pm-6pm
615 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL
Link for Registration: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/26b53284-9bf1-41a5-9686-235f92ad4f17
Georgetown High School
June 9th, 2021 (2nd dose ONLY) – registration closes at 12:00pm 6/9
3pm-5pm
500 W. Mulberry St. Georgetown, IL
Link for Registration: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/58b97e51-c0b0-4d88-84aa-ccdfacac6e12/
Salt Fork Junior High
May 21st, 2021 (1st dose) – 3pm – 6pm – registration closes at 12:00pm 5/21
June 11th, 2021 (2nd dose) – 3pm – 5pm – registration closes at 12:00pm 6/11
7087 N. 600 East. Rd. Sidell, IL
Link for Registration: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/72b63b7d-26ff-4798-b036-d1b72e299687/
Mark Denman Elementary
May 22nd, 2021 (1st dose) – 9am-2pm registration closes at 3:00pm 5/21
June 12th, 2021 (2nd dose) – 9am-12:15pm (12:00 is our last appointment) – registration closes at 3:00pm 6/11
930 Colfax Street, Danville, IL
Link for Registration https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/712594df-05af-4128-8257-c6f1d4b03bb1/
Hoopeston Area Families,
As we near the end of another school year, I want to thank you for your patience, hard work and dedication to your child's education. All of us have had to do more to get through this pandemic. Thank You. I would encourage you to continually look on the District website over the summer months for information regarding next school year. We will also be putting out a second virtual public forum with information of happenings within the District.
School days remaining:
Today Tuesday May 18 - Friday May 21 12:20/1:05 dismissal times Monday May 24 Remote Planning Day (No Student attendance)
Tuesday May 25 12:20/1:05 dismissal times
Wednesday May 26 Teacher Institute (No Student attendance)
Thursday May 27 12:20/1:05 dismissal times (last day of school)
If you have questions regarding any of the dates for the remainder of the school year or questions regarding the Intensive Intervention Summer Program or summer school, please contact your child's school office for clarification.
COVID-19 12-17 year old Vaccination Clinic Requirements
We have to have a parent or legal guardian sign for the consent forms. I have listed a few scenarios:
Parents bringing in their own children – no documentation needed (if a grandparent is bringing the child for the parent, they will need medical power of attorney documentation, not just a permission note.)
Foster Parents – foster care documentation needed
Someone, not the parent, but has Medical Power of Attorney for the child is acceptable
Someone who is the legal guardian and has the court documentation.
If a child comes who is homeless, at risk, etc who has a McKinney Vento Documentation plus a social worker or court ordered person with them to sign, that is acceptable.
We will need a copy of all documentation for our records.
Thank You!
Vermilion County Health Department
COVID19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule
Appointments Highly Recommended, but Walk-ins Welcome (see times for walk-ins for each appointment day and walk-ins will be determined by current supplies)
We have removed the requirement for a Voucher Code on All Upcoming Appointments, so you should not need to enter a Voucher Code anymore to make an appointment.
Pfizer Vaccine Clinics for 12-17 year old VERMIION COUNTY STUDENTS ONLY – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
The FDA and ACIP have approved Pfizer Vaccine for individuals 12 years old and up. We are asking that you register your child so that we know how much vaccine to have on hand. We will allow some walk-ins, but that will be dependent on supply. Walk-ins should come no later than 30 minutes before the end of the clinic. If you do not register, we cannot guarantee a vaccination at this time. You will be able to register online or you can call 217-431-2662 ext. 263 or 264. NOTE: Do not call the schools to register as registration will be through the health department.
We will be having clinics at the following locations on the following dates: PLEASE READ THE BELOW QUESTIONS (at the end of the blue section) BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR YOUR VACCINE TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN GET A VACCINE. You will be asked screening questions prior to receiving your vaccine and if you answer yes to some of the questions, you may need to wait to receive your vaccine. Please read the Pfizer fact sheet that is also at the end of the blue section.
NOTE: Children must have a parent/guardian with them to sign the consent form. Please only have 1 parent/guardian come to the clinic and only the children who will be receiving the vaccine to help with social distancing and flow. You must wear a mask.
Hoopeston High School on May 18th
May 18th, 2021 (1st Dose)
June 8th, 2021 (2nd Dose)
3pm-7pm
615 e. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL
Link for Registration: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/26b53284-9bf1-41a5-9686-235f92ad4f17
Georgetown High School on May 19th
May 19th, 2021 (1st dose)
June 9th, 2021 (2nd dose)
3pm-7pm
500 W. Mulberry St. Georgetown, IL
Link for Registration: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/58b97e51-c0b0-4d88-84aa-ccdfacac6e12/
Salt Fork Junior High on May 21st
May 21st, 2021 (1st dose)
June 11th, 2021 (2nd dose)
3pm-7pm
7087 N. 600 East. Rd. Sidell, IL
Link for Registration: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/72b63b7d-26ff-4798-b036-d1b72e299687/
Mark Denman Elementary on May 22nd
May 22nd, 2021 (1st dose)
June 12th, 2021 (2nd dose)
9am-2pm
930 Colfax Street, Danville, IL
Link for Registration https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/712594df-05af-4128-8257-c6f1d4b03bb1/
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMING FOR YOUR VACCINATION
If you have an appointment, DO NOT come more than 5-10 minutes before your appointment.
The information below is for all sites. You will be asked to remain in an observation area for 15-30 minutes post vaccination*.
Please wear short sleeves. This will make it easier and quicker for people to get through the vaccine station.
If this is your 2nd dose (MODERNA or Pfizer), bring your vaccine card back with you. If you have lost your vaccination card, please call the provider that issued you the vaccine card.
Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are only for those 18 and older.
Pfizer is for those 12 and older. (a parent / guardian MUST be present to sign the consent form. We will not vaccinate an unaccompanied minor)
If you answer “Yes” to being pregnant, you must have a doctor’s note saying you can receive the vaccine. You no longer need a doctor’s note if you are breastfeeding.
*If you answer “Yes” to having a history of allergic reactions, taking blood thinners, or autoimmune system, you may be asked to remain in observation for 30 minutes.
If you answer “Yes” to having received passive antibody therapy as treatment for COVID-19, you will need to WAIT 90 days after initial infection before getting your vaccine.
If you answer “Yes” to having a vaccine in the last 14 days, you must wait 14 days after your last vaccine to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are currently in isolation due to a current infection with COVID-19, you CANNOT receive the vaccine at this time.
If you are currently in quarantine due to exposure, please wait until you have been released to receive the vaccine.
If you have a fever or are currently ill, you CANNOT receive the vaccine.
Pfizer vaccines should get their 2nd dose after 3 weeks from their 1st dose. Moderna vaccines should get their 2nd dose 4 weeks from their 1st dose.
If you have had COVID19 in the last 90 days, Vaccination can be offered, but could also be delayed 90 days if desired.
Fact Sheet for Moderna COVID19 Vaccine
Fact Sheet for Johnson and Johnson COVID19 Vaccine
Fact Sheet for Pfizer COVID19 Vaccine
Hoopeston Area Families,
Another opportunity to receive the COVID-19 Vaccination for individuals 12 - 15 years of age. Follow the directions on the image below.
Age 12 - 15 Vaccination clinic
Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 will be partnering with the Vermilion County Health Department to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals 12-15 years of age on May 18 from 3 - 7 pm in the HAHS Auditorium. A second dose clinic is to be scheduled for June 8. Vaccinations will be dependent on vaccine supply and final approval. Information to register will be available hopefully no later than Thursday on the www.vchd.org website.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020 for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older.
“The FDA’s expansion of the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age is a significant step in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. “Today’s action allows for a younger population to be protected from COVID-19, bringing us closer to returning to a sense of normalcy and to ending the pandemic. Parents and guardians can rest assured that the agency undertook a rigorous and thorough review of all available data, as we have with all of our COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorizations.”
Hoopeston Area Families,
If you would like to be on the list to receive remote meals, email remotemeals@hoopeston.k12.il.us before noon on Tuesday with the child's name and grade currently attending to be put on the list.
Remote meals are ready for pick up on Wednesday night from 5-6 behind the high school.
Good Morning Hoopeston Area Families,
Due to the icy road conditions Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 schools will be closed today Tuesday January 26, 2021. Thank You, be safe and have a great day.
Meal distribution for remote learners will begin for second semester on January 6, 2021. Remote learners requesting meals for 2nd semester should sign up by sending an email to remotemeals@hoopeston.k12.il.us. Please be sure to include student name(s), as well as the location you will be picking up the meals. Locations include Rankin Lion's Club, East Lynn Fire Station, Wellington Post Office, or behind Hoopeston Area High School. Meal distribution will resume on January 6th.
Hoopeston Area High School and Middle School are proud to present the virtual band and chorus Christmas concert. Please follow the link below to watch. The video will also air on New Wave Cable Channel 16 starting at 1:00 pm and play throughout the rest of the day. #CornjerkerPride
https://youtu.be/sGTwT5P6Rbg
As we enter the 2nd semester, we ask that remote learners requesting remote meals for the new semester please sign up by sending an email to remotemeals@hoopeston.k12.il.us. Please be sure to include student name(s), as well as the location you will be picking up the meals. Locations include Rankin Lion's Club, East Lynn Fire Station, Wellington Post Office, or behind Hoopeston Area High School.
As a reminder, remote meals will not be distributed on Wednesday, December 23rd, or Wednesday, December 30th. Meals will resume on January 6th.
Hoopeston Area has created a webpage to provide remote learning support to parents and students. You can find this page on the district website or by following this link: https://sites.google.com/hoopeston.k12.il.us/success-with-remote-learning/home
