HAMS ELEARNING - October 22
For the HA CUSD #11 ELearning Day on Thursday, October 22 all HAMS students should check their Google Classrooms for all of their assignments.
HAMS Teachers will be available from 8 am-1 pm to assist in answering any student questions via email tomorrow.
We appreciate your flexibility and your continued support of our HAMS students.
We look forward to seeing all students back in the building on Monday, October 26.
Students in HAMS resource classroom got to experience many fun ways with pumpkins! The biggest way was when they cleaned out pumpkin guts and seeds. They then drew faces on the pumpkins and adults carved them out. The students pumpkin faces matched their personalities!
They also listened to pumpkin stories and learned that Illinois is the biggest pumpkin producer in the USA! They also ate roasted pumpkin seeds.
They were able to take their pumpkins home this week.
This is all thanks to donations from Jerod and Kathy Alwardt. Hoopeston owners of The Pump and The Legion! The class also wrote thank you letters to the donors. Thank you so much!
Please enjoy their excitement with these pictures!
Students in HAMS Resource clasroom released butterflies last week that started as catepillars from a kit. They then formed into chrysalises. The butterflies emerged last week and were released into nature. Students got to see the emergence and butterflies eating sugar water before release. Students also got to hold butterlies gently before they flew off.
It was explained that the butterflies will go off to mate to create new eggs, new catepillars, new chrysalises and new butterflies. They learned about the Butterfly Life Cycle!
Many probing questions were asked about each stage and answered.
It was homecoming PJ day also!
Students in Resource Special Education have been watching a real life Butterfly Life Cycle. We started with caterpillars which turned into chrysalis and this week we have emerging butterflies now. The students have asked great questions such as how the butterflies form, what they eat and where they will migrate to. We will release the butterflies this week into nature.
Students in Mrs. Lee’s 8th grade honors ELA class wrapped up their suspense unit by writing their own suspense narratives. These students then read their stories to each other “around the campfire” while eating “s’mores.” Students also voted for the classmate to win the first Lee-Sie Award of Literary Excellence of the 2026-27 school year.
Congratulations to:
1st: Brenna B.
2nd: Kennedi V.
3rd: Reeve P.
HAMS Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Days for October 5-9.
The HAMS Student Council Fall Dance is this Friday, September 25.
Please reach out to Student Council Sponsors Mrs. Judy or Mrs. Eighner with any questions.
Last week, the HAMS 8th grade honors ELA class set their intentions for the 2026-27 school year. First, they selected three colors they believed represented them; painted a canvas with those colors; then researched the meaning of those colors and wrote about those meanings and their connection to self.
Then, students reflected on a word that would guide them through the year, adding that word to the canvas.
Based on how this project went, it’s going to be a fantastic year full of purpose for these students!
HAMS teachers and staff were excited to say “howdy” to our 26-27 students at open house on Thursday night. We can’t wait to see you all for our first day of school tomorrow. Let’s “take the reins of our future” together, Cornjerkers!
Hoopeston Area Middle School Baseball practices begin on Monday, August 3rd at 10 am.
Please reach out to Coach Bouse at bousebj@hoopeston.k12.il.us with any questions.
Please reach out to Coach Bouse at bousebj@hoopeston.k12.il.us with any questions.
Please reach out to Coach Cam Walder for more information on 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball by emailing waldercr@hoopeston.k12.il.us.
The countdown to an incredible school year is on, and we can't wait to welcome our new and returning students back to Hoopeston Area Middle School for our 2026 HAMS Open House!
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
Join us that evening as we kick off the school year and get everything ready for a successful start!
Students will have the opportunity to:
⭐ Pick up class schedules
⭐ Meet teachers and staff
⭐ Set up lockers
⭐ Drop off school supplies
⭐ Turn in physicals and medical forms
Whether you're a returning Cornjerker or joining the HAMS family for the first time, we're excited to welcome you to the HAMS family!
We can't wait to see everyone as we "Saddle Up for Success!" 🤠❤️💙
🏀 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball is almost here! 🏀
💙 Join us for our Optional Open Gym on Monday, August 3 (8:00–10:00 AM) at John Greer before our first mandatory practice on Friday, August 7 (3:00–4:30 PM).
❤️ Playing HAMS softball? We'd still love to have you! We encourage our multi-sport athletes to play basketball whenever they're able—even if they can't attend every practice or game.
📲 Stay up to date all season by joining our Remind before the season:
5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball (2026)
Class Code: @56gbb2026
We can't wait to get back in the gym! Reach out to the coaches with any questions! ❤️💙🏀
💙 Join us for our Optional Open Gym on Monday, August 3 (8:00–10:00 AM) at John Greer before our first mandatory practice on Friday, August 7 (3:00–4:30 PM).
❤️ Playing HAMS softball? We'd still love to have you! We encourage our multi-sport athletes to play basketball whenever they're able—even if they can't attend every practice or game.
📲 Stay up to date all season by joining our Remind before the season:
5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball (2026)
Class Code: @56gbb2026
We can't wait to get back in the gym! Reach out to the coaches with any questions! ❤️💙🏀
🏐 THIS SATURDAY! 🏐
Calling all Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni—it's time to lace up your shoes one more time! ❤️💙
Join us for the Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni Game this Saturday, July 25!
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕐 Day-of Registration: 1:00 PM (No pre-registration needed!)
🏐 Game Starts: 2:00 PM
💲 $30 to play
👕 FREE Alumni T-shirt included!
Whether you played one year or four, we'd love to have you back on the court! Come reconnect with teammates, relive old memories, and have some fun while giving back to the next generation of Cornjerker Volleyball.
❤️ Money raised goes directly to our volleyball program to help send our players to camp with a professional volleyball team. Your participation makes a real difference for our athletes!
📣 Walk-ups are welcome! Register when you arrive on Saturday!
Please share this post, tag your former teammates, and help us spread the word. The more alumni we have, the better!
We can't wait to see everyone back in the gym! 🏐
#HoopestonVolleyball #CornjerkerPride #AlumniGame #SupportOurPlayers #OnceACornjerkerAlwaysACornjerker ❤️💙
Calling all Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni—it's time to lace up your shoes one more time! ❤️💙
Join us for the Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni Game this Saturday, July 25!
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕐 Day-of Registration: 1:00 PM (No pre-registration needed!)
🏐 Game Starts: 2:00 PM
💲 $30 to play
👕 FREE Alumni T-shirt included!
Whether you played one year or four, we'd love to have you back on the court! Come reconnect with teammates, relive old memories, and have some fun while giving back to the next generation of Cornjerker Volleyball.
❤️ Money raised goes directly to our volleyball program to help send our players to camp with a professional volleyball team. Your participation makes a real difference for our athletes!
📣 Walk-ups are welcome! Register when you arrive on Saturday!
Please share this post, tag your former teammates, and help us spread the word. The more alumni we have, the better!
We can't wait to see everyone back in the gym! 🏐
#HoopestonVolleyball #CornjerkerPride #AlumniGame #SupportOurPlayers #OnceACornjerkerAlwaysACornjerker ❤️💙
It's time to come back, reunite, and compete! Join us for the Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni Game on Saturday, July 25, 2026!
📅 Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕐 Registration: 1:00 PM
🏐 Game Begins: 2:00 PM
✅ Registration is open through July 15!
For just $30 per alumni, you'll receive:
👕 A commemorative Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni T-shirt
🏐 A chance to hit the court one more time
❤️ Time to reconnect with former teammates and friends
🎉 Great memories while supporting our current players!
All proceeds benefit our volleyball program by helping send our players to camp with a professional volleyball team!
Whether you played one season or all four years, we'd love to see you back in the gym!
Tag your former teammates and spread the word—we can't wait to see everyone back on the court!
#HoopestonVolleyball #CornjerkerPride #AlumniGame #OnceACornjerkerAlwaysACornjerker 🏐❤️
📅 Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕐 Registration: 1:00 PM
🏐 Game Begins: 2:00 PM
✅ Registration is open through July 15!
For just $30 per alumni, you'll receive:
👕 A commemorative Hoopeston Volleyball Alumni T-shirt
🏐 A chance to hit the court one more time
❤️ Time to reconnect with former teammates and friends
🎉 Great memories while supporting our current players!
All proceeds benefit our volleyball program by helping send our players to camp with a professional volleyball team!
Whether you played one season or all four years, we'd love to see you back in the gym!
Tag your former teammates and spread the word—we can't wait to see everyone back on the court!
#HoopestonVolleyball #CornjerkerPride #AlumniGame #OnceACornjerkerAlwaysACornjerker 🏐❤️
🏐 High School Volleyball Summer Schedule 🏐
Attention high school volleyball players and families! The summer volleyball schedule is here. Please review the attached dates for open gyms, contact days, camps, and other summer opportunities.
We are excited to get back in the gym, continue building our skills, and prepare for a great season. If you have any questions, please reach out to the coaching staff.
Go Cornjerkers! 💙🏐
Attention high school volleyball players and families! The summer volleyball schedule is here. Please review the attached dates for open gyms, contact days, camps, and other summer opportunities.
We are excited to get back in the gym, continue building our skills, and prepare for a great season. If you have any questions, please reach out to the coaching staff.
Go Cornjerkers! 💙🏐
Mrs. Young’s 6th grade math students spent the last week of school wrapping up the year with their “Lucky Number Project!” Students each chose a special number and completed research questions connected to it, then showcased their findings on creative poster boards. It was so much fun seeing their personalities, creativity, and hard work shine through each project! ✨
The HAMS 8th Grade Honors ELA wrapped up their year with writing and presenting commencement addresses, wearing mortarboards they created for the event. Students also voted on their classmates for the final 2025-26 Lee-Sie Award for Literary Excellence.
Congratulations to our winners:
1st: Leo L.
2nd: Payton M.
3rd: Caroline L.
Reminder: MS Baseball Parent Meeting is this evening. Please see flyer for more information.
Mrs. Mac's Life Skills Math Class at the Middle School wrapped up their baking measurements unit with a cupcake party. They got to design their own cupcakes and eat a sweet treat! We are so proud of their growth this year!
