Representative Tom Bennett came to speak to our HAMS 8th graders today! #CornjerkerPride
As we get ready to welcome our students back tomorrow, HAMS would like to recognize the hard work of three students in particular prior to break. Congratulations to these Remote Learners of the Week. The HAMS staff can't wait to see all of our students again in person and virtually.
HAMS Parents, Teen Reach will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18th.
HAMS is so very proud of this group of remote learners!
HAMS Families:
Hello! Mrs. Walder, here!
I am going to do student chats during homeroom class periods! This means I will come to class and pass out a handout on where to get support and help if needed. We will briefly cover several topics like: depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide, lgbtq, ptsd, etc. We will not go into detail about these things, it is simply to reach out and give information about who to talk to and get support from if any students would like more information. If you have any questions please feel free to call Mrs. Walder at 217-283-0377 or send an email at walderen@hoopeston.k12.il.is To opt out of these mini chat sessions, please contact the HAMS office.
Hoopeston Area Middle School Families, there are a few things to know as we approach the end of the quarter and semester. First, we will not be administering semester exams. While teachers will be having tests during the final week of the quarter, their purpose will be to wrap up the current chapter or unit prior to break.
Also, all work from this quarter will be due by the end of the day on Friday, December 18th for in person learners and no later than Monday, December 21st at 8:30 AM for remote learners. The only exception to this will be tests that need to be made up for students that were absent or quarantined on test days. If your child falls into this category, HAMS staff will be reaching out to you to schedule a time to get the test or tests made up. Make up days will be January 4th and 5th. If you know your child will be absent on December 17th and/or 18th, please make arrangements with your child’s teachers to get their tests taken before those dates.
Lastly, school will resume for students on January 6th. This is a change to the original calendar. When we return from the holiday break, HAMS students will begin attending in person on Wednesdays. We will continue to dismiss at 12:20 all five days of the week. There will be no change to our schedule on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. On Wednesdays students will meet with their teachers for periods 1-6. Their remote work on Wednesdays will be for periods 7 and 8 only.
If you have any questions, please contact the HAMS office at 217-283-6664. Thank you!
I'm honored to share photos of three of our most recent Remote Learners of the Week. The HAMS staff is so proud of all of our students, but these three have been working so hard, we felt they deserved some special recognition. Congratulations to our Remote Learners of the Week!
HAMS is so proud of this week's honorees for remote learner of the week. We only have one picture to share right now, but it's of a very dedicated student, who couldn't deserve this honor more.
HAMS is looking for two paraprofessionals. Please call/email Mrs. White for more information.
HAMS Families: HAMS teachers will be at the Rankin Lions Club for homework help from 8:30-10:30 AM tomorrow.
HAMS Families: Teen Reach will dismiss at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25th.
HAMS Volleyball Players: Practice begins Monday, November 16th at 6:45 AM in the MS gym.
Congratulations to most recent HAMS Remote Learners of the Week! Signs are out around the community thanks to the HAHS Marketing Department!
Hoopeston Area Middle School Families, due to lack of numbers at our Wednesday homework help sessions, we will be adjusting our schedule. Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th, we will only travel to the Rankin Lion's Club. HAMS staff will be there from 8:30-10:30 AM. If your child needs assistance from staff members on Wednesday, and they live outside of Rankin, please call the school to make arrangements. Also, our teachers are still available for help at the school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:30-3:30 and all day on Wednesday. Please call the office or email in advance, so we can make sure someone is available to provide your student with the attention and support they deserve.
BINGO! HAMS students participated in school-wide, socially-distanced BINGO on Monday to celebrate being HAMS Cornjerkers. This was our Quarter 1 PBIS Celebration.
HAMS Families: Teen Reach will be cancelled for the remainder of the week.
HAMS is proud to announce our inaugural group of Remote Learning Students of the Week. We have so many students that are getting their work done and participating in their Google Meets, we felt we needed to recognize them in a special way. We're proud to honor these three students for all of their hard work as they work from home.
HAMS Families: HAMS teachers will resume our Wednesday homework help sessions this week. We will be moving the location of our Hoopeston session due to the weather. Our schedule will be as follows: 8:30-9:30 Rankin Lions Club; 10:00-11:00 East Lynn Church basement; 11:30-12:30 Wellington Lions Club Park Shelter; 1:00-2:00 HAMS Library. Please call the school if you have any questions. Thank you!
7th and 8th graders were using an egg drop to discuss kinetic and potential energy today in Mrs Schoonover’s class. We had two that did not break!
HAMS Families: Unfortunately the HAMS teachers will not be coming out into the community this week to provide homework help. We will restart this next week (11/4). However, students may still come into the school by appointment to receive help with homework. Please email your teachers or call the school to set up an appointment.
HAMS Families: In honor of Red Ribbon Week (next week) we are going to have simple theme days. Each day we will ask students to wear a special color that goes along with our drug-free message for the day. Please see the photo for the daily themes and colors. Thank you, HAMS, for choosing to be drug-free!
There will be a Cheer Interest meeting for any HAMS Students that are interested for the 2020-2021 Season. The meeting will be at 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Mrs. Young’s Classroom (6th Grade Hallway).
#Cornjerkerpride
HAMS Students: It's time for Spelling Team Tryouts! Please see the attached photo for details. Contact Mrs. Romig if you have any questions.
HAMS teachers are adding some fun to remote learning with a remote learning spirit week. Today is Twins Day. Students, feel free to dress up for your google meets today. Happy Tuesday!
We hope that this message finds you well. We ask that you view and read the attached image for important updates on Fall 2020 Parent-Teacher Conferences for HAMS. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we team together through the challenges of the school year.
We hope that this message finds you well. We ask that you view and read the attached image for important updates on Fall 2020 Parent-Teacher Conferences for HAMS. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we team together through the challenges of the school year.
HAMS Families: Just a reminder that each week of remote learning students need to login to the Middle School Office classroom and answer an attendance question. If you have questions about this, please contact the MS office.
HAMS Families: The end of the quarter is Friday. Teachers will be accepting work from the first quarter until noon on Monday, October 19th. The office is open from 8:00 AM-3:30 PM everyday if you need to drop work off. Thank you!
We hope that this message finds you well. We ask that you view and read the attached image for important updates on Fall 2020 Parent-Teacher Conferences for HAMS. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we team together through the challenges of the school year.
We hope that this message finds you well. We ask that you view and read the attached image for important updates on Fall 2020 Parent-Teacher Conferences for HAMS. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we team together through the challenges of the school year.
HAMS Families: Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide Wednesday homework help at this time. We have loaned all of our hotspots out to families in need of them during this period of remote learning. That means that we do not have internet to take out into the community for our homework help sessions. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and I hope we can get this back up and running soon.
We have a HAMS Parent Teacher Conference update. All Middle School conferences will be done remotely due to COVID safety precautions. Use the link in the flyer to register today. Call 217-283-6664 for questions. Conferences: Monday, 10/19 & Tuesday, 10/20 from 1:30-3:30 pm and Wednesday, 10/21 & Thursday, 10/22 from 3:00-6:30 pm
HAMS families: This is a reminder that HAMS teachers will be stationed at various locations around the community tomorrow to help with homework if students need it. Our schedule will be as follows: 8:30-9:30 Rankin Lions Club 10:00-11:00 East Lynn Church Basement 11:30-12:30 Wellington Lions Club Park Shelter [northeast side of town] 1:00-2:00 McFerren Park @ Jaycee Pavilion [by the playground] This is a support specifically for our Middle School students. We do ask that all those in attendance at these sessions wear a mask.
HAMS Families: Teen Reach will be cancelled until Friday, October 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Parent Teacher Conferences are around the corner. Use the link in the flyer to register today. Call 217-283-6664 for questions.
Remote Conferences: Monday, 10/19 & Tuesday, 10/20 from 1:30-3:30pm
In-Person Conferences: Wednesday, 10/21 & Thursday, 10/22 from 3:00-6:30pm
HAMS Families: Picture retakes for remote learners will be October 13th at 9:30 AM in the HS auditorium. Masks will need to be worn inside the building, but they may be removed while the children are getting their pictures taken. In person learners will also have retakes on the 13th while they are at school. Please call the MS office if you have any questions. Thank you!
HAMS families: This is a reminder that HAMS teachers will be stationed at various locations around the community tomorrow to help with homework if students need it. Our schedule will be as follows: 8:30-9:30 Rankin Lions Club 10:00-11:00 East Lynn Church Basement 11:30-12:30 Wellington Lions Club Park Shelter [northeast side of town] 1:00-2:00 McFerren Park @ Jaycee Pavilion [by the playground] This is a support specifically for our Middle School students. We do ask that all those in attendance at these sessions wear a mask.
HAMS parents, please make sure your children know that they should not be playing on Honeywell school grounds. Thank you!
The staff of Hoopeston Area Middle School went into the community to provide support for students. It was a great day out in the wonderful community of Hoopeston. Feel free to inquire about HAMS Wednesday Adventures at 217-283-6664.
HAMS Parents: If you like more support navigating Google Classroom or any other website your children are using for remote learning, please contact the MS office to schedule an appointment.
HA Families: This Saturday, from 9-10:30am, there will be a food distribution at the Rantoul Community Center (520 E Wabash). Free groceries will be handed out curbside. This event is hosted by St Paul's Lutheran Church. All workers will be wearing masks and all recipients are asked to wear masks as well. Please spread the word to anyone who may need food assistance.
HAMS Families: In an effort to help meet the needs of our Middle School students, every Wednesday, beginning on September 16th, a group of teachers from the Middle School will venture out into the community. The teachers will spend one hour at each of the locations identified below. The purpose of the visit is to assist with homework, answer questions about technology, and visit with the students.
Locations/Schedule:
8:30-9:30 Rankin Lions Club
10:00-11:00 East Lynn Church Basement
11:30-12:30 Wellington Lions Club Park Shelter [northeast side of town]
1:00-2:00 McFerren Park @ Jaycee Pavilion [by the playground]
This is a support specifically for our Middle School students. We do ask that all those in attendance at these sessions wear a mask. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Middle School office at 217-283-6664.
To the parents/guardians of HAMS Remote learners: Please remember to have your child login to the MS Office Remote Classroom (code: c6sgscs) at least once each week. There will be a weekly attendance question they must answer every week to be counted as "present" at school for the week. Thank you!
6th Grade band members:
Students in sixth grade who will be participating in band have had their first lesson. Information about band was sent home with students. Please review the materials and sign and return the handbook and order form. Please contact Mrs. Mandel if you have any questions.
6th Grade Chorus
Any 6th grader still interested in signing up for 5/6 Grade Chorus needs to contact Ms. Morgeson as soon as possible. Students need to sign up for a vocal placement session on Tuesday, September 8th or Thursday September 10th. Times are from 1:15-4:00 pm. Students can sign up for any time between those hours. If that time does not work for you or your family, Ms. Morgeson is happy to arrange for a different time! A handbook also needs to be picked up and signed/turned in to Ms. Morgeson by your vocal placement session. The first rehearsal is Tuesday September 15th, 7:20 am at John Greer under the white tent.
HAMS Families: Thank you for a great start to the school year! We are so excited to have the students back in the building! If you haven't yet, please be sure to sign up for Dojo. Codes were sent home with students on the first day of school. They were in a blue folder. If you do not have this code, please call the MS office. Thank you!
Jerky was spotted taking his yearbook photo for 2020-21. #CornjerkerPride
Nothing beats the heat than the HAMS Band! #CornjerkerPride
6th Grade: Any 6th grader interested in joining 5/6 Grade Band and/or Chorus needs to bring their parents & attend a parent meeting on Thursday August 27th, 6:30pm at John Greer, outside under the white tent. More information will be given at the meeting. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Morgeson or Mrs. Mandel.
Students enjoyed an Orange Frog activity outside this morning. #CornjerkerPride #PricePeeps
HAMS Families: This is a reminder about our orientation event for our remote learners. Students who are learning remotely this quarter, may come in and pick up their chromebooks anytime between 1:30 and 5 PM on Thursday, August 20th. Optional appointments with teachers are available that afternoon, as well. During these appointments, teachers will help students and parents get logged into Google Classroom and learn how to navigate it. If you'd like to schedule an appointment with a teacher, please call the HAMS office.
Remote 7th & 8th Grade Back-To-School Event (CLICK THE LINK)
https://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us/o/middle-school/page/remote-7th-8th-grade-back-to-school-event
HAMS families: Picture day is 8/25/20, mark your calendars! In person learners will have their pictures taken during the school day. Remote learners may come to the building to have their pictures taken anytime between 12:30 and 3 PM. Here is the link to the order form: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/51353YF?utm_source=Inter-State+Studio+Products+%26+Services&utm_campaign=3686786109-20CoordFall1weekbeforeprepaypd1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f5bb359696-3686786109-180591125&goal=0_f5bb359696-3686786109-180591125
Please contact the MS office if you have any questions.
HAMS Remote Learners:
If you plan to utilize the district's weekly lunch/breakfast pickup please email
samettm@hoopeston.k12.il.us the following information.
Names of children receiving meals and which pickup location you will use. Hoopeston High School, East Lynn Fire Station, Wellington Post office or Rankin Lion's Club. Pick up time will be Wednesday evenings 5-6 pm. Thank you!
HAMS families: The district will be providing lunches for remote learners once school begins. The Hoopeston pick up location will be located behind the MS/HS complex this year. All other pick up locations will remain the same. Lunch pick up will occur on Wednesday evenings. You will pick up once for the entire week. The first pick up will occur on Wednesday, August 19th. (Times will be shared later.) If you plan to utilize this service, please email Tina at samettm@hoopeston.k12.il.us. Thank you!
6th Grade Orientation Event on Thursday, 8/13
Remote 7th & 8th Grade Back To School Event
Remote Learning Orientation
HAMS families: As a reminder, online registration is open. Links for registration can be found on the District webpage. The building is open until 3:30 PM, or by appointment, today if you need assistance. For planning purposes, we would appreciate it if everyone could be registered by the end of the day. Thank you!
7th & 8th Grade Remote Back-To-School Event Program
6th Grade Orientation Program Information
7th Grade Remote Back-To-School Event Information
HAMS 6th Grade Orientation
MS/HS students: It's time to get excited about show choir! #CornjerkerPride
Remote back to school night for 6th grade.
Remote back to school night information for 7th & 8th Grade.
Remote Learning Orientation Night at HAMS
7th Grade Back-To-School Night UPDATE
6th Grade Orientation 2020 UPDATE
It's time for softball!! #CornjerkerPride
HA students and parents: There will be basketball skills sessions for any boys grades 5-8 on July 20-24 and July 27-31 from 10-12 in the MS gym. There is no cost; all students should bring their own drink and towel. #CornjerkerPride
Cornjerker Baseball Program- We are back in business!!!! Summer baseball workouts begin on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 2:45 PM at the baseball field. If you have any questions please contact Coach Harbacek at harbacra@hoopeston.k12.il.us or 815-546-5425 #CornjerkerPride
HAMS curbside Chromebook drop off will be on Tuesday (5/26) and Wednesday (5/27). Apologies for the incorrect date in the previous post.
Reminder to HAMS families: Chromebook turn in will be Tuesday (5/26) and Wednesday (5/28) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please enter at the west end of the parking lot and follow the bus drive. Students will receive their items from their lockers, as well as, their awards envelops.
HAMS parents, please copy the link below into your browser to take a short survey about remote learning. We value your feedback on how to make remote learning as effective as possible. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!
https://forms.gle/9fA9hHy79KV2XwE48
Current 8th graders: If you haven't already, please get your orange schedule requests to the MS or HS office by May 1st. You will not be allowed to change your schedule in the fall unless a teacher requests it.
HAMS families: Remote learning will continue through the week of May 18th. All work will need to be turned in by May 21st. Curbside chromebook drop off will be on May 26th and 27th. Students will be given the contents from their lockers at this time. Stay tuned for more info.
All HA students currently in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades should complete the form found at this address: https://forms.gle/ufc5Z3PUJ7vcLGKn9 This is the form that will allow you to select Encore classes for next school year. The deadline to complete this form is 5/1.#CornjerkerPride
HAMS students, the Office Google Classroom code has changed. If you are not part of the Office Classroom, the code you will need to gain access is: pepivt6 #CornjerkerPride
Starting 3/30, HAMS will be posting weekly activities on our website, facebook, and in Google classrooms. For those without internet access at home, packets will be available at lunch pick up locations from 11-12. You may also pick up materials at HAMS, from 9 am-3 pm on 3/30.
Spring 2020 Parent-Teacher Conferences will not be rescheduled. Further communication regarding parent meetings is forthcoming.
Teen Reach will be closed beginning Monday, March 16th. It will resume Monday, March 30th.
Just a reminder that there will be no Teen Reach on Thursday, March 19th. It is being cancelled so students are able to attend their conferences. See everyone there!
Go to the following website & Create an Account in PTC Wizard:
https://hoopeston.ptcwizard.com/parent/
Add Child’s Name, click “Save”
Go to Account settings (top right corner of the page) if you need to add more children
Click on “add a meeting”
Click on the box to the left of “SPRING 2020 Parent/Teacher Conferences”
Click “continue”
To the left of the Continue tab, you can change the date of the conferences
Select a teacher or teams of teachers you would like to see
Select time & what child
Click “Continue”
7th grade ELA is working on Civil War escape rooms today! #CornjerkerPride
HAMS PE classes are enjoying Zumba with the Wii today! #CornjerkerPride
Hoopeston Area Middle School is hosting the 2020 Hoopeston Area Family Connection Night for the entire community on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM in the Hoopeston Area High School Auditorium with renowned local author, speaker and TV/radio host, Kendra Smiley, giving a keynote address. She will talk about how we can build the best community possible by tapping into strong Hoopeston area families.
A free meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be provided for the first 100 in attendance for the evening. This event is part of our continued dedication to improve our community’s schools.
From 6:45 to 8:00 PM, Immediately following the keynote speaker, Hoopeston Area Middle School families can attend informational sessions on topics like internet safety and high school readiness. Local community organizations will present information. Prizes will be available for attendees. For additional information, contact Hoopeston Area Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Chorak at 217-283-6664.
Hoopeston Area Middle School is hosting the 2020 Hoopeston Area Family Connection Night for the entire community on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM in the Hoopeston Area High School Auditorium with renowned local author, speaker and TV/radio host, Kendra Smiley, giving a keynote address. She will talk about how we can build the best community possible by tapping into strong Hoopeston area families.
A free meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be provided for the first 100 in attendance for the evening. This event is part of our continued dedication to improve our community’s schools.
From 6:45 to 8:00 PM, Immediately following the keynote speaker, Hoopeston Area Middle School families can attend informational sessions on topics like internet safety and high school readiness. Local community organizations will present information. Prizes will be available for attendees. For additional information, contact Hoopeston Area Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Chorak at 217-283-6664.
Hoopeston Area Middle School is hosting the 2020 Hoopeston Area Family Connection Night for the entire community on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM in the Hoopeston Area High School Auditorium with renowned local author, speaker and TV/radio host, Kendra Smiley, giving a keynote address. She will talk about how we can build the best community possible by tapping into strong Hoopeston area families.
A free meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be provided for the first 100 in attendance for the evening. This event is part of our continued dedication to improve our community’s schools.
From 6:45 to 8:00 PM, Immediately following the keynote speaker, Hoopeston Area Middle School families can attend informational sessions on topics like internet safety and high school readiness. Local community organizations will present information. Prizes will be available for attendees. For additional information, contact Hoopeston Area Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Chorak at 217-283-6664.
A great message from the students at HAMS for this fantastic Thursday! #CornjerkerPride
6th Grade Advanced Math Scale Projects! Learning about scale factors!
Hoopeston Area representatives at the County Student Recognition Breakfast. So proud of our wonderful students! #CornjerkerPride
Congratulations to the HAMS Spelling Team on placing 2nd in the County Finals this evening! We’re all so proud of you! Go Cornjerkers! #CornjerkerPride
Hoopeston Area 2020 Family Connection Night
Hoopeston Area Middle School is hosting the 2020 Hoopeston Area Family Connection Night for the entire community on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM in the Hoopeston Area High School Auditorium with renowned local author, speaker and TV/radio host, Kendra Smiley, giving a keynote address. She will talk about how we can build the best community possible by tapping into strong Hoopeston area families.
A free meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be provided for the first 100 in attendance for the evening. This event is part of our continued dedication to improve our community’s schools.
From 6:45 to 8:00 PM, Immediately following the keynote speaker, Hoopeston Area Middle School families can attend informational sessions on topics like internet safety and high school readiness. Local community organizations will present information. Prizes will be available for attendees. For additional information, contact Hoopeston Area Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Chorak at 217-283-6664.
HAMS Spelling team advances to the County Finals, which will be held at DACC on Thursday at 6:30 PM. Go Cornjerkers! #CornjerkerPride
Hoopeston Area Middle School is hosting the 2020 Hoopeston Area Family Connection Night for the entire community on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM in the Hoopeston Area High School Auditorium with renowned local author, speaker and TV/radio host, Kendra Smiley, giving a keynote address. She will talk about how we can build the best community possible by tapping into strong Hoopeston area families.
A free meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be provided for the first 100 in attendance for the evening. This event is part of our continued dedication to improve our community’s schools.
From 6:45 to 8:00 PM, Immediately following the keynote speaker, Hoopeston Area Middle School families can attend informational sessions on topics like internet safety and high school readiness. Local community organizations will present information. Prizes will be available for attendees. For additional information, contact Hoopeston Area Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Chorak at 217-283-6664.
Hoopeston Area Middle School is hosting the 2020 Hoopeston Area Family Connection Night for the entire community on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM in the Hoopeston Area High School Auditorium with renowned local author, speaker and TV/radio host, Kendra Smiley, giving a keynote address. She will talk about how we can build the best community possible by tapping into strong Hoopeston area families.
A free meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be provided for the first 100 in attendance for the evening. This event is part of our continued dedication to improve our community’s schools.
From 6:45 to 8:00 PM, Immediately following the keynote speaker, Hoopeston Area Middle School families can attend informational sessions on topics like internet safety and high school readiness. Local community organizations will present information. Prizes will be available for attendees. For additional information, contact Hoopeston Area Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Chorak at 217-283-6664.
Advanced 8th grade math students are spending the morning collecting their own data to create a two-way table. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride #MathIsLife
Creating linear vs non-linear ski slopes in 8th grade math class today. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
8th grade math students applied their knowledge of linear and nonlinear lines to create a roller coaster today in class. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
The Cornjerker Connection rocked the Midwest Classic in Danville! #CornjerkerPride
3rd & 4th hr 8th grade math students earned a reward day for showing the most growth in ALEKS during January. Way to go! #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
I had the privilege of teaching concepts of force with some wonderful 8th grade students at Hoopeston Area Middle School. #cornjerkerppride
8th graders using “graffiti text” to make predictions about an upcoming text. #CornjerkerPride
8th grade ELA students created flipcharts for their figurative language terms and engaged in a carousel activity to write down definitions and examples for each term. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
8th grade math students were busy matching linear equations to their graphs today in class. #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
HAMS Cornjerker Connection at preview night. #CornjerkerPride
HAMS jazz band at preview night. #CornjerkerPride
Hoopeston Area Curriculum Director, Emily Brown, presented to the community about Hoopeston Area School District's Orange Frog Journey and The Happiness Advantage this evening. #cornjerkerpride #TheHappinessAdvantage
Thanks to Miss Hoopeston, Lauren Linares, for an inspirational message to Hoopeston Area Middle School students at our assembly, honoring excellence in our school. Follow the link to view the talk:
https://twitter.com/StevenChorak/status/1208104897939476480?s=19
Parents of the community are welcome 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 enter through north entrance of the library. Food and beverages will be served at this free event.
Cocoa & Cram was a success. Middle Schoolers from all three grades showed up to study for Finals last night. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride #OurLegacy
All Hoopeston Area Middle School students are invited to join us tomorrow (Tuesday, December 17) for a Finals study session after school from 3:20-4:30. Hot Chocolate & Cookies will be provided. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride #OurLegacy
Here are some upcoming events at HAMS. #CornjerkerPride
Mr Soderstrom’s 6th graders playing elemental battleship. #CornjerkerPride
8th grade student participated in snowball writing today. A fun activity that included writing, crumpling up paper, and throwing it! #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
7th graders made vision boards during Gear Up yesterday. #CornjerkerPride #yourlegacy
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the 8th grade hallway. #CornjerkerPride
Mrs. White & Mrs. Linares spoke with Middle School students to help build a school vision. Every student has a right to learn and to feel safe. #Cornjerkerpride #StudentVoice
To our 7th grade Lady Cornjerkers: Good luck tonight at Sectionals. We are so proud of you! Love, Your HAMS Family #CornjerkerPride
Mrs Stock’s 8th graders busy partner reading. #CornjerkerPride
HAMS parents, please help us out by taking the following survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We value your input! #CornjerkerPride
Congratulations to Addison Lewis, Wyatt Eisenmann, Bryson Brewer and Taylor Page for participating in the ILMEA District 3 festival for chorus and band!
8th grade ELA students having a pizza party for meeting their reading goals #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
Origami turkeys in World Geo #HAMS
8th grade students did a good job taking on the role of teacher in our review activity today in math class. #CornjerkerPride #YourLegacy #HAMS
6th grade students exploring fractions with CAKE! #CornjerkerPride
HAMS parents, there will be no Teen Reach on Monday, November 11th. #CornjerkerPride
This evening's 5/6th Basketball game at Rantoul has been moved to 5 PM. The bus will leave HAMS at 4 PM. #CornjerkerPride
Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team. They took second place in the county tournament! #CornjerkerPride
Learning the preamble @ #HAMS
Learning the preamble @ #HAMS
Learning the preamble!
HAMS first quarter PBIS celebration! 4-Square Volleyball! Congrats to the 8th graders in their victory against the other grades and the teachers! #cornjerkerpride #yourlegacy #hams
Be sure to build home-school connections by signing up for Parent-Teacher Conferences at https://hoopeston.ptcwizard.com/parent/
The conferences are on 10/24 & 10/25. We ended the previous week, celebrating students who are building our community through home-school connections.
6th grade History projects are almost complete. Presentations will be on Monday! #CornjerkerPride
It’s a flag making day in US History! #HAMSPRIDE
8th graders are dreaming big today! They are spending time exploring current careers in IL. #CornjerkerPride #YourLegacy
Parent teacher conferences
8th grade advanced math students are exploring slope-intercept form using a free graphing calculator program on their chromebooks. #AlwaysLearningAlwaysGrowing #CornjerkerPride
7th & 8th grade math lab students enjoyed participating in a multiplication game lead by one of our very own high school students! #CornjerkerPride
Practicing dividing fractions around the room in 6th grade! #cornjerkerpride #hams #yourlegacy
Pajama Day!
Hoopeston Area Middle School students are encouraged to participate in Homecoming week dress up days next week. Please see the attached photo for the schedule of our dress up days. Thank you in advance for your participation and for showing your Cornjerker pride!#CornjerkerPride
8th grade Science students created models of plate tectonics today using a variety of materials. #CornjerkerPride
Today our 8th graders are learning how to use a free online tutor site offered by Gear Up. #CornjerkerPride #FreeTutor
6th grade students spreading kindness today at HAMS! #CornjerkerPride
A few students had the opportunity to be the teacher in Ms Weeks' 6th grade math today! #cornjerkerpride #hams #yourlegacy
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day!!
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day!!
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day!!
Students in Mrs. Seidel's class read and learned about the classic novel, "The Outsiders."
#cornjerkerpride
8th grade math students took on the role of teacher in today’s activity. Students were in charge of creating equations to present to the class and help their peers solve the equation. The students did a really good job and seemed to have a lot of fun today. #CornjerkerPride
6th Grade STEM Lab investigates Reflection and Scattering of light
Any 8th grade boy interested in playing basketball this year is invited to an informational meeting on October 2nd during lunch in the MS Library. #CornjerkerPride
Multiplying and Dividing Integers Team Races! #CornjerkerPride #PricePeeps
CSI: The Boston Massacre
7th graders working on identifying what’s important to them in Gear Up. #CornjerkerPride
Some positive thoughts from 7th Grade Science. #CornjerkerPride
8th graders are focused on gaining math skills via individualized online program. Students are rocking it today!! #YourLegacy #CornjerkerPride
Let’s go HAMS softball and baseball! #CornjerkerPride
6th grade students measured light absorbing and reflecting.
Attention HAMS parents/guardians: There will be no Teen Reach today after school. #CornjerkerPride
It was an honor, handling announcements this morning, and in leading in our School Mantra for the year:
We are...Responsible
We are...Respectful
We are...Safe
We build... Our Legacy
Cornjerker Pride!
8th grade ELA getting some fresh air as they read. #CornjerkerPride
Jimmy John’s social media experts came to speak to the HAMS Media class today! #CornjerkerPride
The winning spaghetti structure - 26 inches tall! Great teamwork, ladies! #CornjerkerPride #yourlegacy #PricePeeps
Cooperative learning practice in 7th grade math today with spaghetti structures and marshmallows! #CornjerkerPride #yourlegacy #PricePeeps
Math Scavenger Hunt in Miss Weeks' 3rd hour class. #hams #cornjerkerpride #6thgrade #mathcanbefun #yourlegacy
Mr. Soderstrom’s class loves to read!
HAMS had a great second day! We’re ready to rock the third! #CornjerkerPride
8th grade math students creating a web during a building community activity today. #CornjerkerPride #YourLegacy
This evening's Middle School baseball game has been cancelled due to the weather. #CornjerkerPride
The HAMS softball game for this evening has been cancelled. #CornjerkerPride
Working on a "Get to Know Me" survey in 6th grade this morning. Great first day back! We are excited for the school year!#cornjerkerpride #hams #yourlegacy
Working on a "Get to Know Me" survey in 6th grade this morning. Great first day back! We are excited for the school year!#cornjerkerpride #hams #yourlegacy
Back to School Night
Picture Day is coming up on 08/22/2019!
Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/41552RF #CornjerkerPride
If you are interested in cheering in Middle School, tryouts will be at the Middle School on Friday August 2nd at 3 pm. They will inside the doors by the gym. #CornjerkerPride
Picture Day is coming up on 08/22/2019!
Visit https://inter-state.com/kiosk and sign up to receive helpful email reminders from Inter-State Studio. #CornjerkerPride
For weather purposes MS cheer tryouts have been cancelled for tonight. They have been moved to tomorrow the 30th and Wednesday the 31st. #CornjerkerPride
Parents, mark your calendars!
MS cheerleading tryouts will be July 29th and 30th 3-4:30 pm at McFarren park in the pavilion located by the playground. #CornjerkerPride
HAMS students, all lockers have been cleaned out. Anything that was left in the lockers has been moved to the HAMS office. If you did not get a chance to clean out your locker, please come pick up your items by Thurs. 6/20. The office is open from 8-3 Mon-Thurs.
3rd annual Show Choir Kids Camp is in the books and a complete success! Thanks to all who signed up! We’re keeping music alive and well at Hoopeston! #Cornjerkermusicpride
8th graders created their summer reading lists today! #cornjerkerpride
Thanks for a great season HAHS Girls Track!
HAMS Honors Students come on down, we have breakfast ready! #CornjerkerPride
HAMS’ 40 Book Club members enjoy a field trip at the Strickler Planetarium. #cornjerkerpride
Good morning! Teen Reach will be closing at 5:30 PM this evening so our students may attend the HAMS Honors Night. #CornjerkerPride
Wish the middle school track team good luck at their sectional track meet today!! #cornjerkerpride
“Blanketing” the hall with a kindness quilt. #CornjerkerPride
Photo Manipulation- Star Wars Poster Project in 8th Grade Technology Class #CornjerkerPride
Sixth graders have been creating stamps in art class. Check out the finished product! #CornjerkerPride
Deadline is approaching!
Reminder 8th grade students that plan to attend tomorrow's trip to the Field Museum--please be at HAMS no later than 7:00 AM. Staff will meet you at school beginning at 6:45 AM. See you tomorrow for what is sure to be a great day! #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Scholastic Bowl team celebrates the end of the season with a pizza party and a match vs. their parents.
Wish the middle school track team good luck today at the county meet!! #cornjerkerpride
Congratulations to the HAMS Band & Choir for performing at IESA Contest and getting 1’s on their scores! #CornjerkerPride
President hangman
6th grade advanced math searching for unit rates and looking for the better buy!
Working hard on ALEKS in 6th Grade! #cornjerkerpride
Even when the teacher is absent, these 7th graders know what to do. #CornjerkerPride
Passing period... Everyone made it to class on time. #CornjerkerPride
It’s a busy morning in 6th grade. #cornjerkerpride
Congratulations to the HAMS Scholastic Bowl team in their County Prelim victory over Oakwood last night! They will face off against Westville and Salt Fork tonight for the title of County Champion. Good luck Scholastic Bowl members!! #CornjerkerPride
The middle school Scholastic Bowl Team wins County Prelims and advances to County Finals at Salt Fork Jr. High School on Thursday, April 18th at 4:00 p.m.
HAMS 8th graders will begin selecting classes for next year on Monday. Please ask your 8th grader to see the class selection page and course catalog that will be coming home with them today. #CornjerkerPride
7th grade is making wise choices!
Student Council Convention - Springfield, IL
8th grade math students surveyed each other to gather data and make a two-way tables today.
Miss Brutlag's 6th grade class had a blast creating food webs during science! #CornjerkerPride
Middle School Student Council
This message is for Track and Field participants only. There will be practice on Tuesday, March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you are able to make it, please meet Coach Jones on the track. Thank you!
#SpreadKindness #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
Don’t forget to call or email to schedule conferences!! #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
A HAMS Scholastic Bowl victory over PBL: 200-140!
Talented artists at HAMS #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Student Council Elections
Happy Pi Day!!! 8th grade math students celebrated pi day by learning facts about pi, solving pi puzzles and reciting digits of pi by memory all while enjoying round shaped treats. Our winner for the day had 70 digits of pi memorized!!! Way to go Otto Smith!!
#HAMS Scholastic Bowl in Gifford tonight vs. Armstrong-Potomac and Gifford #CornjerkerPride
Congratulations to Cornjerker Connection for competing at the Watseka Invitational, and to Lacie Breymeyer for winning our Outstanding Performer Award!
8th grade math students using new clipboards to solve review problems scattered around the room. Students enjoyed using the new clipboards that arrived this week from our classroom DonorsChoose site. Thanks to all how donated! #CornjerkerPride #DonorsChoose
This week’s #HAMS Gold Lunch winner 🎉 #CornjerkerPride
5th/6th Grade Band Recitals Night 2! Great job everyone! #cornjerkerpride
Thursday's HAMS news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKzwnzVZA5M
5th Grade/6th Grade Band Recitals Night 1. Awesome job to all! #cornjerkerpride
#HAMS 2/22/19 PBIS Golden Lunch winners! #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Spelling Team wins County Finals! #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Family Connection Night: HAHS Link Crew sharing tips on how to make the most of freshman year. #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Family Connection Night: Keynote speaker-Jeri Callaway-sharing information about social media. #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Spelling Team wins Sectionals!!
Finals will be held at DACC on Thursday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m. #CornjerkerPride
Tonight is HAMS Family Connection Night! We can’t wait to see all of our students with their families! #CornjerkerPride
Honored to celebrate with these two at the IPA Student Recognition breakfast this morning! #CornjerkerPride
Attention: #HAMS Families
Join us for Family Connection Night on Tuesday, February 19 from 6-8pm
#CornjerkerPride
Ms Weeks' math class learning about statistical data! #cornjerkerpride #hams
Ms Weeks' math class learning about statistical data!
Ms Weeks' math class learning about statistical data!
Manteno Main Event
Manteno Main Event
6th grade science learning why different things have different smells! #cornjerkerpride #hams
Middle School Volleyball 7th and 8th Grade vs. Heritage. #cornjerkerpride #HAMS
HAMS Family Connection Night #CornjerkerPride
Planning cities in the 1800s
Family connection night
Mrs. Stock’s students acted out the Sorting Hat scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. #Gryffindor #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
Mark your calendars #HAMS families! #CornjerkerPride
Anime Club after watching Dragon Ball Super: Broly at the AMC Champaign 13 tonight. Everyone had a blast, and we encourage students to join the club! Meetings are every Tuesday 3:30 - 5 in room 7 at the high school. See you there!
The HAMS Cornjerker Connection #CornjerkerPride
HAMS Jazz Band is “Born to be Wild”! #CornjerkerPride
Yay it’s Friday! #ThinkPositive #FriYay #HAMS #8thELA #CornjerkerPride
Members of our student book club celebrating the end of their first book. #CornjerkerPride
Mrs. Price’s Positive Word of the Week #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
Attention: Tomorrow's game with Holy Cross has been postponed and will be played on Monday 2/18. 7th grade game will start at 6:00. #CornjerkerPride
Attention: The 7th grade regional basketball game has been moved. Our game is now at 6:15 on Monday. #CornjerkerPride
8th Grade Night for #HAMS Boys Basketball #CornjerkerPride
Ms. Brutlag's 6th grade class worked really hard on their Egypt projects and did a great job presenting them! #CornjerkerPride
The MS volleyball game tomorrow (Saturday 1/12/19) with Holy Cross has been rescheduled for next Saturday, January 19th. We are still working on a time frame for the game. #CornjerkerPride
NOTE: Gibson Area Hospital provides a full service dental clinic. They accept all patients- children and adults. They accept all commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and those with no ability to pay. They are open 5 days a week from 8-5. Their number is 217-784-2701.
#HAMS #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS Pie in the Face winners....if you can call it that! #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS - Student Council Christmas Auction Workers and SANTA #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS PBIS Christmas Celebration - UGLY Sweater Contest - #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS PBIS Christmas Celebration - Basketball Musical Chairs #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS PBIS Christmas Celebration - Basketball Musical Chairs #CornjerkerPride
The 6th grade boys basketball team played an awesome game tonight! #cornjerkerpride
Congratulations to Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Weston, and Mrs. Garrison for being recognized at the VASE “Evening of Excellence” tonight for being a Special Educator of the Year! Congratulations! #CornjerkerPride
8th grade students created word clouds about the characters in the books they are reading. They came up with some awesome adjectives #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
8th Grade Boys Basketball Vs. B-H #cornjerkerpride
7th Grade Boys Baskeball vs. B-H
Great game!! #cornjerkerpride
Parents, we invite you to complete the 5 Essentials survey. It can be found at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! #CornjerkerPride
MS Christmas Concert #cornjerkerpride
Learning if air has mass and how to use a triple beam balance in 6th grade science! #cornjerkerpride
The 8th grade class is thankful for...
#CornjerkerPride #HAMS
Parents, please take a couple minutes to complete this survey about the climate/culture of our building. We respect and value your input. Thank you for providing your feedback! Here's the link to the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS staff participated in a team building scavenger hunt today! #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS staff participated in a team building scavenger hunt today! #CornjerkerPride
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
WEB Night
Dissecting flowers in 8th Grade Science
#CornjerkerPride #HAMS
Positive Action Wednesday
Positive Action is a systematic educational program that promotes an intrinsic interest in learning and encourages cooperation among students. It works by teaching and reinforcing the intuitive philosophy that you feel good about yourself when you do positive actions.
Positive Action Wednesday
Positive Action is a systematic educational program that promotes an intrinsic interest in learning and encourages cooperation among students. It works by teaching and reinforcing the intuitive philosophy that you feel good about yourself when you do positive actions.
The Toys for Tots application is available in the MS office. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please fill out the application and return it to the MS office. #CornjerkerPride
8th grade students writing their alternate endings to “The Monkey’s Paw” #futureauthors #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
Playing yut-nori in world geography!
5th hour preamble winners!
4th hour preamble puzzle winners!
3rd hour preamble puzzle winners!
2nd hour preamble puzzle winner!!
Preamble puzzle winners for 1st hour!
8th Grade WEB Night Escape Room
Media Lit in production for the first ever release of video announcements! Stay tuned for the big reveal coming soon! #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS teachers wrapping up a busy night of conferences! #CornjerkerPride #WeAreFun
Middle school PBIS 1st quarter celebration! Four square volleyball! #cornjerkerpride
Working as a team to get their US Geography done!!
Working on our reading goals in 6th grade! #cornjerkerpride
On Columbus Day select HS/MS students traveled to Bloomington HS to audition for the ILMEA district &all state band and choir! #cornjerkermusic
Cornjerker Connection on their 1st round of choreography! #cornjerkermusic
Art 8th graders working in their foil relief projects. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
Attention #HAMS Parents!! It is Parent/Teacher Conference sign-up time!! Use the link provided and follow the directions in the image to sign up! #CornjerkerPride
https://ptc1538266650.ptcwizard.com/parent
6th grade had fun making clay tablets and writing in cuneiform today, just like in ancient Mesopotamia! #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS students participating in a trust activity during their GEAR UP class on motivation for success. #CornjerkerPride
Attention #HAMS Parents!! It is Parent/Teacher Conference sign-up time!! Use the link provided and follow the directions in the image to sign up! #CornjerkerPride
https://ptc1538266650.ptcwizard.com/parent
Students challenging each other in a game of coordinate plane tic tac toe on geoboards today in math to practice plotting points.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! #HAMS CornjerkerPride
#HAMS is producing lifelong readers! #CornjerkerPride
Today, our 8th grade scientists used wax, sand, and water to model how magma breaks through the earth's crust. Another example of how learning is exciting! #CornjerkerPride
7th grade was finding the “better buy” today using unit rates. #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS students this week are participating in a national program called, “Start With Hello”. This is a program that teaches students skills they need to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness, and encourage them to reach out to and include those who may be dealing with social isolation. #CornjerkerPride
Middle School Student of the Month for September
Playing Integer War in 6th grade math! #cornjerkerpride
Parents: Mark your calendars for conferences. They will be Oct. 17-19. We can’t wait to see you! #CornjerkerPride
PBIS Activity Day at HAMS! Minute to Win It! #cornjerkerpride
My 8th grade students enjoyed team building activities in my classroom this morning!
Cornjerker Basketball
5th hour Constitution Day Escape Room
Constitution Day 4th hour
Constitution Day 3rd hour Escape Room
2nd hour Escape room winners!
Happy Constitution Day from 2nd your!
Happy Constitution Day from HAMS!
#HAMS Student Council members selling candy at the sock hop. #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS teachers know how to have fun! #CornjerkerPride
#HAMS celebrated HAHS homecoming with a sock hop after the parade ! #CornjerkerPride
HAHS Homecoming celebrated the #HAMS way! #CornjerkerPride
HAHS Homecoming celebrated the #HAMS way! #CornjerkerPride
Decade Day #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
HAMS is team building with a representative from the National Guard. #CornjerkerPride
Working through a complex fraction scavenger hunt. #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
Boston Massacre CSI IN US history today!
Great night for a ballgame. #hams #cornjerkerpride
8th graders are modeling plate tectonics in Science class. #CornjerkerPride
Test day for 7th grade History!#CornjerkerPride
HAMS students headed to 3rd period. #CornjerkerPride
Modeling how light and sight works in 6th grade science! #CornjerkerPride
7th grade ELA working hard on their literature series assignments #CornjerkerPride
6th grade art class learning 12 simple colored pencil techniques #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
Who says you can’t have fun while learning? Miss Brutlag’s 6th grade class knows how to get the job done! #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
6th grade Lady Cornjerkers ready to take on Salt Fork #cornjerkerpride
Mrs. Stock’s class got some new bean bag chairs this week #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
HAMS Media Class has started production! #CornjerkerPride #HAMS
7th graders working hard on goal setting essays. #CornjerkerPride
The 8th grade students were excited to get some new books for our classroom library! #CornjerkerPride #welovetoread #thankful
Playing a get to know you Kahoot in Mrs. Price’s class. #CornjerkerPride
What's in the bag?? 6th graders learning the importance of using observations and questioning in science to make a claim!
8th grade students gave presentations on their summer projects in English class today. #cornjerkerpride #hams
7th Grade used team work to build spaghetti structures strong enough to hold a marshmallow. #CornjerkerPride #cooperation #marshmallow
Excited about mini corndogs #CornjerkerPride
Google SketchUp with Mr. Ahrens in 7th grade #CornjerkerPride #7thgrade #Science
Mrs. Stock’s first hour class was busy today creating foldables for their word work activities. #Cornjerkerpride #HAMS #eighthgrade #gryffindor
8th grade Science students were working together to create expectations for their classroom. #CornjerkerPride
7th grade art students created their personalized sketchbooks today! #CornjerkerPride
8th grade night for Cornjerker Softball! #CornjerkerPride
The 7th graders are building water towers for Science.
The classrooms are ready! We can't wait to welcome our students back to school! #excited #CornjerkerPride
The dedicated staff at HAMS has been working tirelessly this summer to prepare engaging lessons for our students, who will be joining us shortly. #CornjerkerPride
HAMS is choosing happiness this year! As the new school year approaches, the district is turning "orange" thanks to our Orange Frog training. The training was based on the book The Happiness Advantage, and emphasized the power of a positive outlook. #orangefrog #CornjerkerPride
