Freshman Success 101 classes at Hoopeston Area High School are on our way to success! First quarter the students in Freshman Success have explored envisioning our futures by asking how we define success. Freshman are engaging in combining their visions + energy = success. Each student is investigating their career choices by making a personal profile. Their persona...
At the HS we are currently working on setting up a new Cornjerker Spirit Store to be ran during school starting 2nd semester. In order to make room for this exciting new project, spring cleaning had to start early and we are having to remove all of the old VHS tapes from years past out to clear room. We have VHS tapes, mini cassette tapes, and even a few DVDs from sc...
We have an exciting new project we are working on at the HS called, "the Hall of Champions." This project will consist of us creating individual displays to celebrating the college, career, and life successes of our recent graduates which will display throughout our high school hallways.
If you know anyone starting with the class of 2000 through the the class of 20...
The 5Essentials Survey is given every year to students, staff, and parents of Hoopeston Area High School students. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the link below. We appreciate your feedback on Hoopeston Area High School’s climate and culture. This survey will close on January 18, 2019.
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The Cornjerker Cafe is open for business! The Cornjerker Cafe is an after school tutoring program from 3:30-4:30 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the High School Collaborative Learning Center/Library during normal dismissal school days. Each session will have two teachers providing tutoring support as well as student tutors from National Honor Society, St...
Last week the Hoopeston Area FFA were able to attend the 2018 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. At the Convention, the Hoopeston Area FFA was honored as being a 3 Star Chapter, putting the HA FFA as one of the top in the nation. Several of our students were also able to take a part in a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a sitting president at National Conven...
HAHS Sophomores were able to spend the morning at DACC for Manufacturing Day. HAHS was one of four schools selected to be able to attend. Students were able to tour different stations and view different presentations to learn about various types of manufacturing careers. It was also a great opportunity for students to visit DACC. #CornjerkerPride
Parents and Students: Order this year's Hoopeston Area high school yearbook by clicking on the link below.Use number 78221
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Renowned guest speaker Tim Ryan visited Hoopeston today to speak to the high school and middle school students. Tim talked about his life, experiences, and his journey, “from dope to hope.” Tim’s message captivated the crowd for over an hour as he delivered his very powerful message. At the assembly, students were also introduced to the new STOPit app were students ca...
On Thursday September 20th students traveled to DACC for the annual college fair. A number of colleges and universities were represented and students enjoyed interacting and asking questions of the representatives. This was a great opportunity for our students to plan for their future college and career plans! #CornjerkerPride
This week is Homecoming Week at HAHS! Monday is Come As You Dare Day. Tuesday is Favorite Costume Day and the Bonfire will be that night following the HS volleyball game. Wednesday is Class Colors Day. Thursday is Decade Day. Friday is School Spirit Day. Also that day will be the PBIS picnic followed by the Pep Assembly at 12:30 and the Homecoming Parade at 2:00. ...
What a great turnout today! HAHS athletes met with our Athletic Director Mr. Colston today to discuss expectations and go over information for the upcoming year. Sports and extracurricular activities are a great way for students to increase self-esteem, explore interests, and meet new people. Not to mention being able to learn valuable life skills like teamwork and sp...
What an exciting first day of school! It was so great seeing all of our students again and hearing about their summers! Today we opened the day with an all-school assembly where we talked about the beginning of the new school year. This year at HAHS we have encouraged students to set high goals for themselves as they move along their high school journey towards a hi...
HAHS was honored to have Barney Sloan make a stop into the Hoopeston Area School District to say hello. Mr. Sloan is a class of 1936 graduate from Hoopeston Area. He and his son, Chris, stopped in and were able to visit with high school and district staff. It was so great to hear his stories of the school and district as he took a walk down memory lane including how...
Over the last two weeks, the HAHS staff has had the privilege of joining the rest of the district in Orange Frog training. Orange Frog is based on Shawn Achor’s book “The Happiness Advantage.” Staff learned how positive psychology can improve performance and the lens that we use to see the world. The training was excellent! It was such a great and fun way to jumpst...