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!
TOMORROW!! We can't wait to see you!!
🏀 Incoming 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
📅 May 14th | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 John Greer Gymnasium
No experience required — come check it out! If you are unable to attend the parent/player meeting, please email Coach Garrison at garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us or Coach Mann at mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us for more info!
🏀 Incoming 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
📅 May 14th | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 John Greer Gymnasium
No experience required — come check it out! If you are unable to attend the parent/player meeting, please email Coach Garrison at garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us or Coach Mann at mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us for more info!
Mrs. Mac's Life Skills Class read over 205 books this year combined! To celebrate we got lunch and a new book! We are so proud of our students and all their hard work. Thank you 112 and Boxcar for always being so kind to our students and encouraging them in their life skills!
The 8th grade field trip to Springfield went great today. Students got a tour of the State Capitol and got to meet Rep. Chris Miller on the Floor of the House of Representatives. Then it was on to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, followed by lunch in the park. A lot of learning and a lot of fun! #cornjerkerpride
As always, the HAMS Band and Chorus put on an amazing performance at the Fine Arts Festival!
The HAMS 8th Grade Honors ELA class hosted teachers, staff, and district administration for its Poetry Gallery Walk. Students presented their best poetry writing from their recent poetry unit, and guests voted on their top choices for the third 2025-26 winner of the “Lee-sie Award of Literary Excellence.”
Congratulations to:
1st: Gemma C.
2nd: Landon S.
3rd: Madrhyk M.
It was a wonderful morning showcasing our students’ talent!
REMINDER:
🏀 Incoming 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
📅 May 14th | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 John Greer Gymnasium
No experience required — come check it out! If you are unable to attend the parent/player meeting, please email Coach Garrison at garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us or Coach Mann at mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us for more info!
🏀 Incoming 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
📅 May 14th | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 John Greer Gymnasium
No experience required — come check it out! If you are unable to attend the parent/player meeting, please email Coach Garrison at garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us or Coach Mann at mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us for more info!
The Middle School Life Skills class had the best day at the Best Buddies Walk in Champaign put on by Edison Middle School. They got to make their own shirts and bring a friend to join together to advocate for inclusion! Thank you EMS for a great event! Thank you to our buddies and paras for loving our students so much 🩵 We are thankful for such an inclusive space!
We are getting ready for the Best Buddies Walk 2026! Mrs. Mac's Life Skills class found their buddies and got to create their tshirts for the walk! We are so excited ✨🩵
Students in Mrs. Mac's life skills class at Hoopeston Area Middle School spent the afternoon with their pals at Autumn Fields to make a fun craft! Thank you Autumn Fields and Brandon for helping facilitate this partnership!
