The HS Scheduling fair is happening today. Students are getting a chance to talk to teachers about classes for next year.
Blue Rush is is making a lot of noise and cheering the girls on for a victory!
Tonight our girls are taking on Chrisman for Senior Night and Pack the Place. Good Luck Ladies and thank you Seniors for your dedication!
Congratulations to our Senior Girls Basketball Senior. Thank you for your hard work, you will be missed.
Congrats to our Senior Scholastic Bowl members. Thank you for all that you have done for the team over the years. Good Luck in your matches tonight!
Thursday night is pack the place night and senior night. Theme is soccer mom & BBQ dad night.
Varsity game start at 5:30z
The Parent 5 Essentials Survey is now open for HS parents to complete. The HS welcomes and encourages parents to complete the 5 Essentials Survey. The 5 Essentials Survey gives valuable feedback to the school, which enables us to make considerations based on the responses given. All responses are anonymous. To complete the survey please use the link below. The survey will close on March 10th
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Tonight the HS honored our Hall of Fame inductees as the boys basketball team took on Armstrong. Congrats to the inductees and good luck Cornjerkers!
🏀 Seniors vs. Staff Basketball Game 🏀
Come out and cheer on our seniors as they take on the staff in a fun and exciting basketball game!
📅 Date: March 6
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Middle School Gym
Students, families, and community members are all welcome. Don’t miss this great night of school spirit and friendly competition!
Today, the Cornjerker Band received a $10,000 donation from First Farmers Bank and Trust to be used toward the purchase of new drumline equipment. Thank you to Brandi Totheroh (Marching Band Alumni) and Dani Leemon, representing First Farmers, for the generous donation, which is greatly appreciated!
Sweetheart Dinner was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended and especially the HS Student Council for hosting.
Student Council is excited to welcome our Seniors to the annual Sweetheart Dinner today!
Science is starting to dissect sheep brains in class. We love hands on learning at the high school!
Congratulations to the HS Scholastic Bowl squad on an amazing home opener! The Cornjerkers are 2-0 after tonight, taking wins against Salt Fork and Watseka. Great job tonight Jerkers!
Scholastic Bowl is at home tonight. Come out to support these kiddos and their sharp minds!
Reminder to all area senior citizens: if you are planning to attend our Sweetheart Dinner on Friday, February 6th you need to call the high school office at 217-283-6661 to RSVP by Friday, January 30th.
Boys basketball is back home tonight against Cissna Park. Good Luck Cornjerkers!
Hoopeston Area High School is pleased to announce the 2026 HAHS Athletic Hall of Fame class. This year's class will honor one team, one coach, and three athletes. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday February 6th, between the JV and Varsity Basketball game vs Armstrong (approx 6:30pm). The 2026 class includes:
TEAM: 1977 Girl's Volleyball.
Wauseca Conference Champions.
IHSA Regional Champions.
IHSA Sectional Champions.
23-5 record.
COACH: W. J. “Doc” Colteaux – “Doc” served the Head Coach of the Rankin High School Basketball, Baseball, Track and Cross Country teams for over 30 years, with multiple athletes receiving All-State, All-County, and All-Area recognition, and earning athletic scholarships.
ATHLETES:
+Wayne Hammerton – Earned 6 Varsity letters for East Lynn HS. 2X All County Basketball Team. Member 1950 All-Decade team. Member Vermilion County "All-Time Hall of Fame" Team. Earned frosh numerals in baseball at the University of Illinois. Then, lettered twice in basketball and twice in baseball at Illinois State University. Member of the Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn. Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a high school basketball coach at Peoria Richwoods HS.
+Greg Bane – Earned 10 Varsity letters for Hoopeston-East Lynn (4 in Cross Country/4 in Wrestling / 2 in Track). 4X All County (2X Cross Country / 2x Wrestling). IHSA District Wrestling Champion. IHSA Sectional Wrestling Champion. Set 4 school records, and was first Hoopeston athlete to compete at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Led teams to 5 County Championships and 3 IHSA District Championships, and was a member of the undefeated 1972 Cross Country team.
+Chuck Powell – IHSA Wrestling Finals Runner-up. 2X IHSA State Qualifier. 2X Sectional Wrestling Champion. 2X Regional Wrestling Champion. 4X All County in Wrestling. Held multiple school records, including winning a school record 135 matches. 2X IHSA Football playoffs. IHSA Track Finals qualifier @ 4x100 relay. VFW Athlete of the Year.
We hope that everyone will come out to recognize the achievements of this year's Hall of Fame class. For information on how to nominate future inductees, please go to the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame website.
TEAM: 1977 Girl's Volleyball.
Wauseca Conference Champions.
IHSA Regional Champions.
IHSA Sectional Champions.
23-5 record.
COACH: W. J. “Doc” Colteaux – “Doc” served the Head Coach of the Rankin High School Basketball, Baseball, Track and Cross Country teams for over 30 years, with multiple athletes receiving All-State, All-County, and All-Area recognition, and earning athletic scholarships.
ATHLETES:
+Wayne Hammerton – Earned 6 Varsity letters for East Lynn HS. 2X All County Basketball Team. Member 1950 All-Decade team. Member Vermilion County "All-Time Hall of Fame" Team. Earned frosh numerals in baseball at the University of Illinois. Then, lettered twice in basketball and twice in baseball at Illinois State University. Member of the Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Assn. Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a high school basketball coach at Peoria Richwoods HS.
+Greg Bane – Earned 10 Varsity letters for Hoopeston-East Lynn (4 in Cross Country/4 in Wrestling / 2 in Track). 4X All County (2X Cross Country / 2x Wrestling). IHSA District Wrestling Champion. IHSA Sectional Wrestling Champion. Set 4 school records, and was first Hoopeston athlete to compete at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Led teams to 5 County Championships and 3 IHSA District Championships, and was a member of the undefeated 1972 Cross Country team.
+Chuck Powell – IHSA Wrestling Finals Runner-up. 2X IHSA State Qualifier. 2X Sectional Wrestling Champion. 2X Regional Wrestling Champion. 4X All County in Wrestling. Held multiple school records, including winning a school record 135 matches. 2X IHSA Football playoffs. IHSA Track Finals qualifier @ 4x100 relay. VFW Athlete of the Year.
We hope that everyone will come out to recognize the achievements of this year's Hall of Fame class. For information on how to nominate future inductees, please go to the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame website.
Boys basketball is taking on Salt Fork for 5th place in the county tournament. Let's go Cornjerkers!
Girls basketball is taking on Armstrong tonight at county tournament. Let's go Lady Cornjerkers!
