Attention HS students and families! Permission slips to leave early on Friday (12/19) for those who qualified for the Practice ACT Incentive were given out on Tuesday. Please return the completed permission slip to the High School Office as soon as possible to ensure your student is cleared to leave early on Friday. No phone calls will be allowed; we MUST have the permission slip turned in.

HS Wrestlers in action tonight!




Tonight is senior night for our HS wrestlers. Congratulations to them and thank you for time and dedication to the program!



The HS Band, Chorus, and Winter Guard performed their Christmas Concert tonight. Both groups sounded great and really got us in the holiday spirit. Nice work Cornjerkers!




High School students will start finals week for the first semester on Tuesday, December 16th. Students must report to school on time and bring a charged Chromebook. Finals count as 20% of a student’s grade. If a student does not pass any of their classes, this may impact the second semester classes. If a student needs to leave early for any final day, a note must be brought at the beginning of the day as we do not interrupt final exams.

It is that time of year again, High School Vermilion County sports action!
This year, the girls' and boys' basketball, cheerleading, and wrestling competitions will be hosted at DACC.
Wrestling takes place on Thursday, January 8th.
Basketball begins on Friday, January 16th.
The cheer competition is slated for Saturday, January 18th.
To get your tickets in advance for these events, please use the link below. You are still able to purchase tickets at the door for each event as well. Tickets are $5.
This year, the girls' and boys' basketball, cheerleading, and wrestling competitions will be hosted at DACC.
Wrestling takes place on Thursday, January 8th.
Basketball begins on Friday, January 16th.
The cheer competition is slated for Saturday, January 18th.
To get your tickets in advance for these events, please use the link below. You are still able to purchase tickets at the door for each event as well. Tickets are $5.


Hoopeston Area High School will use an elearning day on 12/15. High School students be sure to check your email and Google classrooms for assignments from your teachers. Also be sure to be preparing for final exams that start on 12/16.
HAHS Students: don't forget to participate in our Christmas Spirit Days this week!

The Vermilion County Principals Association would like to invite all former members of Vermilion County Basketball Tournament Championship teams from 1916-1969 to a special recognition on January 24, 2026.
Join us at halftime of the 6:30 pm 3rd/4th place game as we celebrate your place in our county’s basketball history!
We also invite the community to share history with us! If you have photos of past championship teams, post them in the comments so we can celebrate those memories together.
Join us at halftime of the 6:30 pm 3rd/4th place game as we celebrate your place in our county’s basketball history!
We also invite the community to share history with us! If you have photos of past championship teams, post them in the comments so we can celebrate those memories together.


Congratulations to this year's Illinois State Scholars, Sarahanne Baldwin, Lilie Elliott, and Cole Miller. Hoopeston HS is proud of you and your achievement!

High School students will start finals week for the first semester on Tuesday, December 16th. Students must report to school on time and bring a charged Chromebook. Finals count as 20% of a student’s grade. If a student does not pass any of their classes, this may impact the second semester classes. If a student needs to leave early for any final day, a note must be brought at the beginning of the day as we do not interrupt final exams.

HAHS Students: Reminder that tomorrow is hat day to raise funds for Mrs. Lambert during her cancer treatment! Wear pink to show your love and support for her!

Good evening, boys got to get in the floor after the game. Also got to talk with the coach after the game.




HAHS boys basketball team to watch Coach Root's college team Eureka College vs. Indiana State.

HAHS Students: Christmas Spirit Week is coming up December 15th-19th!

Bowling is taking on Taylorville today at Fast Lanes. Come out and support cheer them on!




On December 3rd, HS Students will be taking their second round of ACT Practice for the school year. Any student who either maintains the benchmark score for each area or raises their score by a point in 2 sections will be eligible to participate in the incentive. The incentive will be on December 19th and includes a double lunch period and an early dismissal on the 19th at 12:00. Students who qualify will be given a parent permission slip that must be returned in order to get to leave early on the 19th.
HAHS Students and Staff: Let's show our love and support to Mrs. Lambert this Friday! You can donate $1.00 (or more if you'd like) to wear a hat to school and all funds raised will go to Mrs. Lambert. Also, wear pink that day!

Attention Hoopeston Area Students and Parents/Guardians!
Please read the following letter that notes changes in expectations and behavior at Hoopeston Area School events. All Elementary and Middle School students must be supervised by an adult at all times while attending school events. If students arrive at a school event without a parent, they will be asked to call home immediately, either to be picked up or for the parent to attend with the student. This policy goes into effect immediately.
Please read the following letter that notes changes in expectations and behavior at Hoopeston Area School events. All Elementary and Middle School students must be supervised by an adult at all times while attending school events. If students arrive at a school event without a parent, they will be asked to call home immediately, either to be picked up or for the parent to attend with the student. This policy goes into effect immediately.

Today the HS Life Skills class prepared and served a Thanksgiving meal for their families. They all did a great job of working together to create the meal and enjoyed the time with their families!


