Hoopeston Area Middle School

We were thrilled to kick off our school year with an inspiring session from Mr. Brian Mendler this morning! His powerful message left us energized and ready to make this the best year yet.

A few of our staff members even had the chance to grab a photo with Mr. Mendler and Jerky!

We can’t wait to welcome our HAMS Cornjerkers back tomorrow—let’s make it a fantastic year! 💙🌽

The HAMS staff says 'Aloha' to a brand new school year! 🌴🌺 🌴 We loved welcoming our students at tonight’s Luau Open House and can’t wait to see all our students back this Friday! Our doors will open at 7:50 AM for students, and it is a 2:01 PM early dismissal. Make waves that matter this year, Cornjerkers 🌊🌽🌊.

📢Final Registration Day is Tomorrow! 📢

Hoopeston Area Middle School families — if you haven’t registered yet, our final 25/26 registration day is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6.

🏫 Stop by the HAMS Office or call for assistance during the times below:
🕗 8:30 – 11:00 AM
🕧 12:30 – 3:30 PM

📞 HAMS Office: 217-283-6664

We are ready for a great school year — see you soon, Cornjerkers! 🎒✏️📚

🌺Join us for our HAMS Luau Open House🌺
🗓️Wednesday, August 13
🕥5:00-6:30 pm
🚪Enter through west front entrance doors
🌴Plan to receive your student’s schedule, put supplies in lockers, and learn more about the upcoming school year at HAMS.
📋 Physicals and other medical forms may be turned in this evening.

📣 PLEASE NOTE THE DATE & TIME CHANGE FOR THE 5TH AND 6TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL INFORMATIONAL MEETING 📣

🏀 JOIN US ON MONDAY, JULY 28TH AT JOHN GREER GYM AT 6PM FOLLOWING THE VOLLEYBALL CAMP 🏀

🏀 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball is almost here! 🏀
We’re tipping off the season in August, and we’re hosting an Info Meeting to get things rolling!
📅 July 24th @ 7:30 PM
📍 Middle School Gym (right after volleyball camp)

Come meet the coaches, get important details, and ask questions!
💌 Contact Coach Garrison (garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us) or Coach Mann (mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us) with any questions.

Attention Middle School Baseball Parents:

Congratulations to Owen Brefeld and his impressive performance at IESA State Track Meet. Owen competed in both shot put and disc! We are so proud of you!

8th grade math students finished out the semester by seeing how much they grew this school year. They measured their heights & wingspans and compared them to their measurements from the first week of school. Our students have grown so much academically and physically this school year.

2025 Youth Girls Basketball Camp - Registration Now Open! Dates: June 5th & June 6th Times: Grades K-4 - 9:15-10:15 Grades 5-8 - 10:30-11:30 Cost: $20 Register by Friday, May 31st to receive a FREE camp t-shirt! What to Bring: Tennis shoes & a drink Forms & Checks (payable to HAHS Girls Basketball) can be mailed to Aaron Fell: 815 East Thompson Avenue Hoopeston, IL 60942 Questions? Contact Coach Aaron Fell at (217) 495-0631 or fellac@hoopeston.k12.il.us Please see more information on registration form attached.

Hoopeston Area Junior Volleyball Camp July 21st-24th Students entering grades 3rd-8th Students do NOT have to attend Hoopeston Area to participate Registration and money due by July 1st! Registration forms and payment can be mailed to HAMS or John Greer. You may also drop registration off at HAMS or John Greer offices until June 20th.

Congratulations to our 8th grade boys track team on placing 4th out of 14 teams at Sectionals today! Owen Brefeld individually qualified for Disc and Shot. He will compete at State next Friday in Peoria.

🏀 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball is BACK! 🏀 We’re excited to announce that Cornjerker girls basketball is returning for incoming 5th and 6th grade students this fall! We’re thrilled to bring this opportunity back for our younger student-athletes! 🏀 Season begins August 5th 🏀 Open to incoming 5th grade girls at John Greer School and incoming 6th grade girls at HAMS 🏀 We’re still finalizing details, including team structure and whether tryouts will be needed. A parent meeting and more information will be shared later this summer. 🏀 To ensure you receive all the latest information, please reach out so Coach Garrison can add you & your player to the contact list! 📞 Questions or Interested? Call the HAMS Office: 217-283-6664 📧 Or email Coach Garrison at HAMS: garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us We’re looking forward to a fun, energetic, and team-centered season full of Cornjerker pride! 💙 #CornjerkerBasketball #GirlsBasketballReturns #Fall2025Hoops

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Ms. Kennedy's Science classes did a great job competing in a scavenger hunt to find examples of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the school grounds today!

Mrs. Lee’s HAMS 8th grade honors ELA class studied commencement address structure. Then, students wrote and presented their own addresses, wearing mortarboards they created. Some laughs, some tears, and many wonderful memories were shared. Students voted on their top three choices for the Lee-Sie Award of Literary Excellence. Congratulations to our top three winners: 1st: Ashley C. 2nd: Josslyn S. 3rd: Thomas T. and Brisyn H.

Our 8th graders today in Springfield: We visited the Capitol building, met with State Senator Chris Balkema, and toured the Abraham Lincoln Museum. It was an awesome trip. #cornjerkerpride

Mrs. Mac's Life Skills class had a blast packing some goodie bags for their favorite teachers 💙 We are so thankful for our HAMS teachers and how they go above and beyond for us everyday! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Congrats to our Hoopeston Area Middle School 8th Grade Farewell Court. This year's court included Eizen Pyle, Bianca Mendoza, Haydin Mills, Sophia Perez, Chloe Grant, Henry Lange, Tomas Toquica, Morgan Stephens, Tinlee Baughn, and Chloe Miller. We are so proud of each of you and excited to see you succeed in High School! ✨