I hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable summer! This is just a quick note to let our students and staff know that the Illinois State Board of Education along with the Illinois Health Department have now released their joint transition guidance for starting the 2020-21 school year under Phase 4 of the Governor's Restore Illinois plan. While the high school... READ MORE >
Seniors - Your access to Hoopeston Area School District related Google accounts will be suspended by the end of May 2020. You will need to transfer any documents and files you would like to save from your student Google Drive to a personal drive before May 27,2020. You will also need to request copies of your final transcript for colleges, employment and future... READ MORE >
Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation will start at 3:00pm. Click link to watch ceremony: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hoopeston-area-high-school-hoopeston-il/evt0a09a382ec You may have to click "play" on the bottom left when it becomes available. READ MORE >
Class of 2020 Here is a link to all of the audio messages that were left by district staff congratulationing you and wishing you the best as you graduate. A special thanks to Mrs. Ankenbrand for helping to put all this together! #CornjerkerPride https://soundcloud.com/kelly-a... READ MORE >
Graduation Information and UpdatesIMPORTANT: All seniors have been emailed individually to their school email address detailing any outstanding fees they have. Seniors must have all cap and gown fees paid and all outstanding financial obligations met in order to get their cap and gowns. Seniors can pay their fees at pick up or any time prior to that during school... READ MORE >
As I am sure many of you have already heard, today Gov. Pritzker announced that schools will not be resuming normal in person learning and instruction for the remainder of the school year. As such, schools and districts across the state will continue to utilize remote learning for the rest of this school year. Let me take a second to just acknowledge and say... READ MORE >
Beginning tonight and running through the remainder of the quarantine and mandated school closure, HAHS will be joining schools around the nation in #LightsForTheFight. Schools around the nation are turning on their athletic field lights from 8:00 PM to 8:20 PM each Friday night throughout the quarantine as a sign of support for our students, as well as for all the... READ MORE >
Mrs. Kachmar needs Yearbook help:Seniors: Mrs. Kachmar still needs your Senior Portrait photos (vertical poses only) and baby photos. Please email them to her so she may get them ready for the Yearbook, Video, and the Newspapers. Email her at kachmama@hoopeston.k12.il.us ASAP!!!Seniors: Please send a quote to her and or Jaylyn Linder with advice to the... READ MORE >
This is just a friendly reminder to staff, families, and community to please respond to the 2020 Census. The information gained from the Census has a direct impact on your school district. Responses to the Census can be submitted at 2020Census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020. READ MORE >
Starting this week students will begin Remote Learning during our mandated school closure time. (A copy of the HAHS Remote Learning Plan can be found on our HS website) Every Monday teachers will be posting instructional materials, assignments, and information to students to be completed by Friday. It is very important that students are checking their school... READ MORE >
HAHS - Remote Learning Beginning March 30, 2020 Introduction: Due to the Covid-19 virus, Illinois school closures are stretching into April and will probably continue for an undetermined length of time. Hoopeston Area High School faculty/staff feel an ethical responsibility to provide students with remote learning opportunities. Purposes: The purposes of... READ MORE >
Students/Families,The following link provides some options for Free Internet Resources. https://www.isbe.net/keeplearn... This information was forwarded to districts by the IL State Superintendent. READ MORE >
Parents, I have attached a link containing documents and also a link for a short 8 question survey. This is the 2nd stage of our state required CTE audit which is due April 1. Even with all the school mandated closings, the due date on this hasn't changed and we would appreciate your help in completing this online survey so we are in compliance. Data... READ MORE >
HAHS Students: Below is a direct link to the HAHS Learning Opportunities for students that our teachers have created to help keep student's minds academically challenged during our mandated school closure period. While we encourage all students to take part in these learning opportunities, grades will not be taken over this material and they are not required.... READ MORE >
Upcoming State Testing. Please Mark Your Calendars.On April 1st and 2nd all HAHS Juniors will be completing ISA Testing (Illinois Science Assessment). They will complete two of the tests on April 1st and one test on April 2nd. There will be no DACC classes or College Express on April 1st due to testing.On Tuesday, April 14th students at HAHS will be taking the... READ MORE >
Open House Tuesday, March 17, 6:00-7:30p.m. On Tuesday, March 17th, Hoopeston Area High School will be hosting a Family Connections Open House in the HS Gym where there will be tables set up throughout the high school gym allowing parents and students the opportunity to learn about and ask questions on a variety of topics, services, and offerings including such... READ MORE >
Attention Students and Parents: This is a reminder that March is almost here and with that the due dates for many local, regional, and national scholarships. Make sure are checking our scholarships page to see what you might be eligible for and when applications are due!From our high school homepage, simply click "MENU." Under "ACADEMICS" you will see a link to... READ MORE >
https://drive.google.com/file/...Sophomores & Juniors - Data, Desserts, and DecisionsWhat is College Express? When can a student take dual credit classes? What’s the difference? What classes are available? And where? Who can enroll? How do we enroll? What is the cost? Please see the attached flyer READ MORE >
On February 11th, sophomores and seniors will be completing the Illinois Youth Survey and the I Sing the Body Electric Survey's with the purpose to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success. Participation includes completing a survey (with no names or identification numbers) that will be... READ MORE >
Hoopeston Area High School Hall of Champions is looking to add some new faces!! Last year at HAHS we started an exciting new project called the, "Hall of Champions." This project consisted of us creating individual displays celebrating the college, career, and life successes of our recent graduates which are displayed throughout our high school hallways. Each... READ MORE >
It is hard to believe but the 2020-2021 School Year will be here before you know it! On Thursday, February 6th, students will be handed out the Course Catalog for next year during their English classes. The Course Handbook includes Course Descriptions, 4-yr Plan Outlines, and Student Course Guides/Sign-up Sheets. Then on February 10th admins and the counseling... READ MORE >
Mark your calendars...On Tuesday, March 17th, Hoopeston Area High School will be hosting a Family Connections Open House from 6:00-7:30 pm in the HS Gym. There will be tables set up throughout the high school gym allowing parents and students the opportunity to learn about and ask questions on a variety of topics, services, and offerings including such things as... READ MORE >
HAHS is very excited to announce that we will be expanding the Cornjerker Cafe hours from 3:30-5:30 pm starting the first week of February. The Cornjerker Cafe is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday during normal school days for students to have the opportunity to come and work on homework, projects, etc. while having teacher and peer tutors available to... READ MORE >
On February 11th students in 10th and 12th grade will be completing the Illinois Youth Survey. Those students are being asked to participate in a voluntary survey whose purpose is to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success. Participation will involve completing a survey (with no names or... READ MORE >
Hoopeston Area High School wishes all of our students, families, and community a very joyful and relaxing holiday season! We had a great first semester and we are looking forward to an even better second semester! On behalf of Hoopeston Area High School, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! #CornjerkerPride READ MORE >
Positive Culture Book Study available to Hoopeston Area High School Parents Come and join us for a study of the book that is shaping a positive culture for students and the community. Parents of the Hoopeston community are welcomed to attend the Orange Frog Book Study at the Hoopeston High School Library on Thursday, January 9th from 6:30 until 7:30 pm. Please... READ MORE >
This is a friendly reminder that Finals Week is here! The schedule for this week's finals is as follows:Wednesday, Dec 18th - 3rd and Hr FinalsThursday, Dec. 19th - 2nd, 4th, and 6th Hr FinalsFriday, Dec 20th - 1st, 5th, and 7th Hr FinalsAs a reminder, the Link Crew will be holding "Cocoa and Cram" sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 17th and Wednesday. Dec. 18th from... READ MORE >
This is just a reminder to all students that tutor.com is available 24/7 for homework help. Be sure to utilize this resource for homework and exam support as we approach the end of the semester. READ MORE >
Attention Students and Parents:In addition to students being able to access scholarship information from Mrs. Johnson's Google Classroom homepages, Hoopeston Area High School has created a direct link from our high school homepage for you to be able to see scholarship opportunities and access applications for potential scholarships. From our high school homepage,... READ MORE >
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 17, 2020. http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ READ MORE >
HAHS FFA officers attended the section 18 FFA leadership training school at DACC on October 2. The FFA officers participated in different workshops about leadership and team building. #HAHSpride READ MORE >
Silver Medal Award distinction signifies that, based on the research and experience of Academic Innovations, Hoopeston Area High School's Freshman Success 101/Career Choices program is being developed and implemented in a way that will positively impact the culture of Hoopeston Area High School while preparing students for a self-sufficient adulthood.Based on the... READ MORE >
The staff at HAHS would like to welcome all of our students and families to the new school year! We are excited to work with our students to help them achieve their highest potential as they progress to graduation and getting their high school diploma. We have an outstanding group of students this year and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they accomplish!! READ MORE >
Picture Day is Thursday, August 22ndOrder online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/41552EF READ MORE >
The Hoopeston Area FFA greenhouse is open for business on Saturdays in May from 8 am- 1 pm. We have a wide variety of annual plants and vegetables. All proceeds benefit the HAHS FFA chapter. Any questions can be directed to Mrs Ochs at the high school. READ MORE >
Thursday, April 25th, HAHS, in partnership with Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center and Community Partners, is conducting a mock crash at Hoopeston Area High School at 9:00 AM. The mock car crash aims to send a reminder of the dangers and consequences of unsafe driving behaviors — such as drinking and driving and not buckling up — prior to prom and... READ MORE >
HAHS FFA members Kolin Dugle, Erin Anderson, Jackie Gaytan, and Megan Bertram competed at Parkland in the Invitational Horticulture CDE. The team placed 1st in section 18. READ MORE >
Mrs. Kachmar recently received a $500 Eastern Illini Electrical Coop Empowering Education Grant. Mrs. Kachmar will be using the money she received to help purchase materials for her Spanish classroom. We are so proud and excited for Mrs. Kachmar and her classes!! READ MORE >
5 Hoopeston FFA members attended the annual Council 7 Envirothon on Wednesday, April 2 at the Civic Center with other high school students from Champaign, Clark, Coles, Edgar, and Vermilion County. Teams were both FFA and just science classes. These teams of 5 worked together to work out problems in the area of soils, forestry, aquatics, wildlife, and a current... READ MORE >
We would like to welcome all of our students and families to Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 21st from 3:00-7:00 pm and Friday, March 22nd from 8:00-11:00 am at Hoopeston Area High School.This is a great opportunity for students to be able to show off the great things that t hey have done so far this semester as well as provide an opportunity for... READ MORE >
Hoopeston Area High School’s own Ezra Elliott won the 138lbs Class 1A State Title! He is Hoopeston Area High School’s first wrestling state champion since David Grant in 1979. Ezra’s state title was the final piece to his remarkable senior season in which went 41-0! We are so proud of him on this amazing accomplishment. Way to go Ezra!!! READ MORE >
Starting Monday, January 28th, the Cornjerker Pantry will be open at HAHS. Our school pantry will house a variety of food items that will be available to our students throughout each and every school day to grab and be able to take home with them for themselves, their families, or someone they know who is in need.It is our hope that we soon will be able to add... READ MORE >
During first semester, we were working on our exciting new project called the Hall of Champions. We are very excited to announce it is up and on display at HAHS! This project consists of 10 displays highlighting 60 HAHS alumni celebrating their successes in college, career, and life. This project is displayed throughput the high schools main hallway. However, we... READ MORE >
The Cornjerker Spirit Store opened on Monday, January 14. The store is open to students, faculty and staff on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is open before school, during lunch and after school. We plan to sell at a few games as well. We will have a website for online orders soon for the public to purchase and view items. The store has a variety of school... READ MORE >
Several Art 3 students participated in an amazing project this semester when they made a donation to memoryprojects.org to receive photos of children in Columbia to create a portrait to send back to them. They receive them as a gift and some of these children are orphaned so this may be their only childhood keepsake. We are so proud of our students for being part... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
Parents and Students: Order this year's Hoopeston Area high school yearbook by clicking on the link below.Use number 78221 Yearbook order READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >