*** Saturday 4/26 HS Track at Parkview Invitational 10:00. 408 W Beloit St. Orfordville Wi. 53576. HS Baseball vs. Winnebago 11:00 & 1:00 Varsity/JV DH at ABC Supply Core Stadium 217 Shirland Ave. Beloit Wi. 53511. There is no charge for admission. Please use center field entrance. ***
*** Thursday 4/24 HS Baseball & Softball home vs. Harvest Christian 4:30. HS Track at the County Meet McCracken Field McHenry 2:00. MS Track at Harvard 4:15. ***
*** Monday 4/21 Due to soft conditions and strong winds today's MS Track Meet has been postponed to May 7th at 4:00. ***
🎖️ Memorial Day Essay Contest
Hosted by Eugene Drill Post 606 – Hebron, IL
“What Memorial Day Means to Me”
🧠 Put your thoughts to paper—keep it under 500 words (tiny words like “a,” “and,” and “the” don’t count!)
🎓 Open to all District 19 high schoolers (Grades 9–12)
💰 Win $250! One lucky winner per grade.
📅 Winners must read their essay at the Memorial Day Service:
May 26 – 9:00 AM sharp! (No show = no dough.)
Turn in entries by May 14 @ 3 PM to the HS Office or Ms. VanderPal
Don’t forget to include:
Your name, address, grade, school, and essay title
Attention parents! It's that time of year for the 25-26 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 16th, 2025. Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
Attention Seniors! Be sure to check this list and save these important dates. We are so proud of each of you and can not wait to celebrate your achievements!
📢 A Message to AHHS Parents & Students & Staff,
Don't forget—April 11th is the official ACT/PreACT testing day for AHHS 9th-11th grade students! Testing will begin first thing in the morning, so it is important that students arrive on time.
📍 Location:
➡️ Report directly to your assigned testing classroom.
➡️ If you are unsure of your testing location, check the Room Assignment chart posted in the HS Office or HS Teacher Classrooms.
⏰ Dismissal Information:
✔ ACT/PreACT students will be dismissed once the last testing room has completed the test (approximately 11:50 AM).
✔ Bussing will NOT be provided after dismissal.
❗ Parents of 9th or 10th grade students: Please call or email the AH High School Office by April 10th to give permission for your son/daughter to go home after the testing dismissal time.
✔ Students who do not go home will report to Lunch, followed by Study Hall for the remainder of the school day.
✅ Items Allowed for Testing:
✔ Sharpened No. 2 pencils
✔ An approved calculator
✔ Optional items: A watch (non-smart)
✔ Snacks and drinks will be provided for breaks
🚫 Items NOT Allowed:
❌ Any electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, media players, iPads, headphones, cameras, etc.)
❌ Textbooks, books, notes, scratch paper, or reference materials
❌ Highlighters, colored pens/pencils, or correction fluid/tape
📌 Seniors will have a Post-Secondary Exploration Day.
Test Preparation Guides:
The guides below are designed to help students prepare and succeed on the online ACT/PreACT:
✅ Instructions for taking online practice tests
✅ Highlighted features & navigation of the secure testing platform
✅ Test-taking strategies & tips for each subject area
✅ A full practice test with scoring keys
🔗 Access the official guides here:
📄 ACT Online Test Prep – Preparing for the ACT® Test Online
📄 PreACT Secure™ Online Test Prep – Preparing for the PreACT® Secure™ Test Online
For additional free practice resources, visit: www.act.org/info-for-examinees
📚🎯 Get ready and do your best! #ACTPrep #PreACT #TestReady #StudentSuccess
*** Tuesday 4/8 HS Softball at CLA game played at Methodist Park Field #4 216 N. Prindle St. Arlington Heights IL. *** Baseball game will be played at home today vs. CLA 4:30 ***
Attention parents! It's that time of year for the 25-26 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 16th, 2025. Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
*** Sunday 4/6 @ 5:00 Winter Sports Banquet in the auditorium. We look forward to honoring all our High School Winter Sports Athletes. ***
*** Saturday 4/5 Both HS Baseball & Softball have been cancelled for today. Too much rain last night. These games are rescheduled for May 14th at home 4:30 one varsity game each . ***
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our Alden-Hebron High School seniors who have been inducted into the Lake County Tech Campus National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)! 🎉
This incredible achievement reflects each student's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in their technical programs. Their pursuit of knowledge and demonstration of leadership, integrity, and professionalism have earned them this well-deserved honor. 👏
To be considered for NTHS, students had to:
✅ Be a senior (12th grade)
✅ Earn an A during the first semester
✅ Demonstrate leadership, honesty, and pride in their skills
✅ Set clear career goals and communicate them with their instructor
✅ Exhibit a positive attitude that reflects the values of NTHS
Please join us in celebrating the following AHHS Giants:
🔹 Jadilet Castaneda – Criminal Justice
🔹 Wyatt Armbrust – Welding/Fabrication II
🔹 Marissa Johnson – Emergency Medical Services I
🔹 Riley Stanbery – Game Programming & Virtualization
🔹 Dillinger Mohaupt – Emergency Medical Services I
🔹 Joseph Higgins – Computer Support Services I
🔹 Zachary Lillie – Criminal Justice
We are so proud of these outstanding students and their incredible accomplishments!
🎓✨ Congratulations, Giants! ✨🎓
#ahgiantpride #NTHS #TechCampusExcellence #FutureReady
🚜🚛 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🍔🎶
Hey students! Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours? Join us at the Woodstock Tractor, Truck ‘N Food Show on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 3 PM - 10 PM at McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, IL!
Volunteer Areas Needed:
✅ Ticket Sellers 🎟️
✅ Garbage Help (must be 16+) 🚮
✅ Info & T-Shirt Sellers 👕
✅ Bounce House Monitors 🏰
If you're interested, contact Leigha Erckfritz at 📧 woodstocktrucknshow@gmail.com.
Great opportunity for community service and a fun day out! Tag your friends and sign up today! 🎸🚛
🎉 Congratulations, Joe Higgins & Colton Crowell! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate AHHS student Joe Higgins for being inducted into the LCTC National Technical Honor Society!
👏 Congratulations also to AHHS student Colton Crowell for being named LCTC Student of the Quarter for the third quarter in the Law Enforcement & Crime Scene Investigation program!
Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable. Keep up the great work! 🚔🔍✨ #AHHSProud #NTHS #StudentOfTheQuarter #FutureLeaders
EPIC Science Night at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside info:
Are you an AHHS student interested in a career in science and the fantastic work of Abbott Diagnostics? If yes, consider attending EPIC Science Night at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside!
Dr. Muerhoff isn't just any scientist; he's a Senior Director of Research and Development and Distinguished Research Fellow at Abbott Diagnostics, a HUGE name in medical devices and healthcare! Think of him as a science rockstar who's been making groundbreaking discoveries! As the Senior Director of Research and Development and Distinguished Research Fellow with Abbott Diagnostics, Dr. Muerhoff has served an impressive and impactful 33 years at Abbott. He will discuss career highlights and his work's positive changes to the healthcare community. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from a distinguished scientist and director at a globally recognized industry leader in medical devices, healthcare products, and cutting-edge research.
*** Looking for two people that would want to run the scoreboards for baseball and softball it pays $30.00 per game. Please contact Coach Lalor at 815-909-3705 or send an email to jlalor@ah19.org if you are interested. Games start this week on Thursday. ***
*** Monday 3/31 Sports Pictures will be on Wednesday 4/2 starting at 3:00 with Bass Fishing followed by MS Track, HS Track, HS Softball and HS Baseball. Tuesday's HS Baseball game vs. Schaumburg Christian will be played at Koehler Fields in Bartlett IL. 2255 Southwind Blvd. on field K5. ***
Attention parents! It's that time of year for the 25-26 school year preschool screenings for all students new to the district. We're excited to announce that sign-ups for our preschool screening are officially open for April 16th, 2025. Slots are limited, so secure your child's spot today. Let's make this a great start to an incredible learning adventure!
*** Friday 3/28 HS Baseball at Woodstock north will now be just one Varsity Game at 10:00. ***
*** Wednesday 3/26 HS Baseball at AFC 4:30 ***