Our Hoopeston Area Middle School Spelling Team placed second in the sectional competition today in Oakwood, and now advance to the county finals. We're proud of these great spellers! #cornjerkerpride
4 months ago, Dustin Wells
Student participants in the sectional spelling contest facing judges and officials in the Oakwood gymnasium.
Hoopeston Area Middle School Spelling Team members posing for a picture in front of the bleachers at the Oakwood gymnasium.
A big thank you is in order to the Vermilion County Museum Society. HAMS students will have the next two weeks to visit the exhibit and learn about 200 years of Vermilion County History.
4 months ago, Michael C. Blacketer
Vermilion County History Display 1
Vermilion County History Display 2
Vermilion County History Display 3
Vermilion County History Display 4
Vermilion County History Display 5
Vermilion County History Display 6
Mrs. Mac's Life Skills class made fruit cups and sold them to teachers this morning as a fundraiser for Best Buddies International! They were so excited to take orders and deliver them as independently as possible! Thank you to our Hoopeston Area Middle School teachers for always supporting our Life Skills class! 💙
4 months ago, Rebecca MacDonald
a male student holding a fruit cup in a school hallway
a female middle school student holding a fruit cup in front of lockers
three students pushing a cart holding fruit cups
two students pushing a cart down the hallway with fruit cups
a student cutting strawberries for fruit cups
Kindness is brewing at 112 ☕💛

Tomorrow (Tuesday, 2/18), stop by 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe and receive a special coffee sleeve designed by a Hoopeston Area Middle School student for Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Each sleeve is filled with positive messages created by our middle schoolers to brighten your day.

A small cup of coffee… with a big dose of kindness. ✨
4 months ago, Katie Garrison
Kindness is brewing at 112 ☕💛 Tomorrow, stop by 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe and receive a special coffee sleeve designed by a HAMS student for Random Acts of Kindness Day. Each sleeve is filled with positive messages created by our middle schoolers to brighten your day. A small cup of coffee… with a big dose of kindness. ✨
Mr. Wells and his 8th grade ELA class had a little fun today while analyzing the Gettysburg Address.
#LincolnsBirthday
#cornjerkerpride
4 months ago, Dustin Wells
Teacher standing on step stool with construction paper top hat, pretending to be Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address.
Last night Hoopeston Area Middle School hosted their annual Teacher Appreciation Night at the volleyball game. We are blessed with the best at HAMS. Thank you for everything that you do for our students!
4 months ago, Michael C. Blacketer
HAMS Teacher Appreciation Night
This week, Mrs. Lee’s HAMS 8th grade honors ELA class presented creative cover letters as part of their informational text unit. Students researched education and skills needed for their dream jobs, as well as their ideal location of work. Then, they presented a creative “cover letter” promoting why they would be the best fit for the job. Career options ranged from band director, interior designer, and professional pianist to cell biologist, electrician, and medical office receptionist. Students then voted on their choices for the Lee-Sie Award of Literary Excellence. Congratulations to our winners: 1st: Avery S. 2nd: Kinley W. 3rd: Ethan H.
4 months ago, Christy Lee
8th grade award winner holding trophy
Student teaching another to play the euphonium
Student demonstrating interior design skills
Student demonstrating keyboard skills
Student award winners with trophy
Mrs Cappellano's room had a lot of fun this afternoon making various Christmas crafts and decorating gingerbread houses. @HAMS @CornjerkerPride
6 months ago, Kelsey Cappellano
male student holding his foil craft
female student showing off her wood ornaments
female student showing off her gingerbread house
female students with their gingerbread house
male student with his broken gingerbread house
female student showing off her gingerbread house
female students showing off their gingerbread house
male student with his crooked gingerbread house
group of students making ball ornaments
group of students making wood ornaments
The HAMS band and choir sounded wonderful tonight at the MS/HS Christmas Concert. The concert was a wonderful evening full of Christmas cheer.
6 months ago, Katie Coulter
HAMS choir performing at the MS/HS Christmas Concert directed by Mrs. Gonzalez in the HAMS gym
HAMS choir performing at the MS/HS Christmas Concert directed by Mrs. Gonzalez
The HAMS band performing Christmas selections at the MS/HS Christmas concert directed by Ms. Small in the HAMS gymnasium
The HAMS band performing Christmas selections at the MS/HS Christmas concert directed by Ms. Small in the HAMS gymnasium.
Please be advised that the HAMS volleyball parent/player meeting has been cancelled tonight due to the forecasted weather. Please attend a parent/player meeting after one of the open gym times next week. If you are unable to attend either one of these sessions, please let the coaches know. Sorry for the inconvenience!
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
Please be advised that the HAMS volleyball parent/player meeting has been cancelled tonight due to the forecasted weather. Please attend a parent/player meeting after one of the open gym times next week. If you are unable to attend either one of these sessions, please let Coach Garrison know.
REMINDER: MEETING TONIGHT!!

📅 Monday, December 1
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 John Greer - Coach Logan Smith's Room

Open Gyms:
• Tuesday, December 2 🗓️(3PM-5PM - JOHN GREER)
• Thursday, December 4 🗓️ (3PM-5PM - JOHN GREER)

Tryouts:
• Monday, December 8 (3PM-5:15PM - JOHN GREER)
• Tuesday, December 9 (6:20AM-7:40AM - MIDDLE SCHOOL)
👉 Players must attend at least one tryout day, attending both is encouraged.

This meeting is for any HAMS student interested in playing volleyball this season. We’re looking forward to a great start! 💙❤️
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
REMINDER: MEETING TONIGHT!! 📅 Monday, December 1 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 John Greer - Coach Logan Smith's Room Open Gyms: • Tuesday, December 2 🗓️(3PM-5PM - JOHN GREER) • Thursday, December 4 🗓️ (3PM-5PM - JOHN GREER) Tryouts: • Monday, December 8 (3PM-5:15PM - JOHN GREER) • Tuesday, December 9 (6:20AM-7:40AM - MIDDLE SCHOOL) 👉 Players must attend at least one tryout day, attending both is encouraged. This meeting is for any HAMS student interested in playing volleyball this season. We’re looking forward to a great start! 💙❤️
We are adjusting our Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting date to better accommodate everyone’s schedules that may be impacted by e-learning or travel for the upcoming holiday. 🏐

📅 New Meeting Date: Monday, December 1
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 John Greer

Open Gyms:
• Tuesday, December 2 🗓️
• Thursday, December 4 🗓️

Tryouts:
• Monday, December 8 (PM)
• Tuesday, December 9 (AM)
👉 Players must attend at least one tryout day.

This meeting is for any HAMS student interested in playing volleyball this season. We’re looking forward to a great start! 💙❤️

PLEASE SHARE!
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
We are adjusting our Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting date to better accommodate everyone’s schedules that may be impacted by e-learning or the holidays. 🏐 📅 New Meeting Date: Monday, December 1 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 John Greer Open Gyms: • Tuesday, December 2 🗓️ • Thursday, December 4 🗓️ Tryouts: • Monday, December 8 • Tuesday, December 9 👉 Players must attend at least one tryout day. This meeting is for any HAMS student interested in playing volleyball this season. We’re looking forward to a great start! 💙❤️
The HAMS Student Council participated in the Festival of Trees this year. We are so proud because we brought home 1st Place in our Division! Go Cornjerkers!
7 months ago, Diana Judy
Student Council Members at the Festival of Trees
Reminder: Our HAMS volleyball parent/player meeting is this Thursday, 11/20, at 5:00 p.m. at John Greer.
If your student is interested in playing volleyball this season, please plan to attend with a parent/guardian.
Additional details are on the flyer. We’re excited to get the season started! 🏐💙
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
volleyball parent/player meeting on 11/20 at 5PM at john greer grade school
HAMS families! We’re wrapping up our Food Drive on Friday, 11/21, and we’re hoping for one last push.

Students can bring in canned goods and pantry items to support our school pantry. Several first hour teachers also have incentives in place to help encourage donations.

Top class wins Casey’s breakfast pizzas!

Thank you for helping us take care of our Cornjerker community.
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
HAMS families! We’re wrapping up our Food Drive on Friday, 11/21, and we’re hoping for one last push. Students can bring in canned goods and pantry items to support our school pantry. Several first hour teachers also have incentives in place to help encourage donations. Top class wins Casey’s breakfast pizzas! Thank you for helping us take care of our Cornjerker community.
📢 Hoopeston Area Middle School Update
Due to weather and road conditions, HAMS will be utilizing an ELearning Day today, Monday, November 10.
Students should check their Google Classrooms for assignments from their teachers. Teachers will be available via email until 1:30 PM to assist with any questions related to today’s work.
Please also remember that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, will be an 11:50 AM dismissal for students due to an afternoon School Improvement Day.
Stay safe and warm today—we look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow!
7 months ago, Katie Coulter

Four students from Mr. Wells' Middle School Drama Class competed at tonight's IESA Speech Competition in Piper City. They performed a group scene and earned a first place rating! Great job representing Hoopeston Area Middle School! #cornjerkerpride

7 months ago, Dustin Wells
Four students holding up their first place medals after the performance.
Three students practicing in an open gym before the performance.
Four students acting out a group scene.
🧡💙 Hoopeston Area Middle School Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting 🏐

Calling all 6th–8th grade students interested in playing volleyball!

Join us for the Parent/Player Meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00 PM in Coach Logan Smith’s classroom at John Greer Grade School.

Come learn more about the upcoming season, expectations, and how to get involved.

Tryouts begin December 1!

Questions?
📧 Coach Garrison – garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us

📧 Coach Mann – mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us

Let’s get ready for another great season of Cornjerker Volleyball!
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
🧡💙 Hoopeston Area Middle School Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting 🏐 Calling all 6th–8th grade students interested in playing volleyball! Join us for the Parent/Player Meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00 PM in Mrs. Logan Smith’s classroom at Hoopeston Area Middle School (John Greer Grade School). Come learn more about the upcoming season, expectations, and how to get involved. Tryouts begin December 1! Questions? 📧 Coach Garrison – garriskl@hoopeston.k12.il.us 📧 Coach Mann – mannac@hoopeston.k12.il.us Let’s get ready for another great season of Cornjerker Volleyball!
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank has shared an updated list of food pantries and meal programs available throughout Vermilion County.

📍 The flyer includes locations, contact information, and hours for area pantries in Hoopeston, Danville, Potomac, and more.
⏰ Some locations may adjust hours around holidays, so it’s a good idea to call ahead before visiting.

Families are encouraged to review the flyer and reach out to any listed sites for assistance or additional information.
7 months ago, Katie Garrison
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank has shared an updated list of food pantries and meal programs available throughout Vermilion County. 📍 The flyer includes locations, contact information, and hours for area pantries in Hoopeston, Danville, Potomac, and more. ⏰ Some locations may adjust hours around holidays, so it’s a good idea to call ahead before visiting. Families are encouraged to review the flyer and reach out to any listed sites for assistance or additional information.
🥫🌟 HAMS Food Drive Challenge! 🌟🥫

We’re excited to announce our HAMS Food Drive Challenge, running November 3–21! Students will collect as many nonperishable food items as possible in their 1st-hour classes to help restock our school pantry and support families in need this season. Each day, items will be counted and then put into our pantry for immediate use.

Every item will be counted daily toward a schoolwide total, and the top class in each grade level will win a BIG treat! 🍩🎉

This is a great way for our students to give back, practice kindness, and make a real difference right here in our community.

Thank you for supporting our Cornjerkers & their families!

For more information, contact Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. MacDonald, or Mrs. Klaber.
8 months ago, Katie Garrison
🥫🌟 HAMS Food Drive Challenge! 🌟🥫 We’re excited to announce our HAMS Food Drive Challenge, running November 3–21! Students will collect as many nonperishable food items as possible in their 1st-hour classes to help restock our school pantry and support families in need this season. Each day, items will be counted and then put into our pantry for immediate use. Every item will be counted daily toward a schoolwide total, and the top class in each grade level will win a BIG treat! 🍩🎉 This is a great way for our students to give back, practice kindness, and make a real difference right here in our community. Thank you for supporting our Cornjerkers & their families! For more information, contact Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. MacDonald, or Mrs. Klaber.