Alden-Hebron School District 19

*** Wednesday 2/1 HS Boys Basketball home vs. AFC 5:30 / 7:00. ***

AHHS Students: Looking for a Good Paying Job and Manufacturing Work Experience for Summer 2023? Here is a GREAT opportunity to complete a 10 week internship with local manufacturers. • Paid internship, $16 per hour • 29 hours a week • 10 Week Program: Work for 2 McHenry County Manufacturers—Complete a 5 week internship at each company • Safety equipment provided Intern Eligibility: • 16–18 years old • Currently residing in McHenry County • No previous work experience necessary SCAN the QR code for more information. Application deadline: March 31, 2023

Celebrate CTE Month! Career and Technical Education Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate CTE, the accomplishments of CTE programs, and the importance of CTE for all students of all ages. The 2023 CTE theme this year is: Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow This month we will also share the stories of leadership and excellence from our CTE AHHS students and raise awareness of the crucial role that CTE has in readying our students for careers.

*** Tuesday 1/31 MS Wrestling at Millburn Middle School 640 Freedom Way Lindenhurst IL. meet starts at 4:15. ***

COMMUNITY NEWS: WHAT: Wellness Fair featuring more than 16 organizations with interactive exhibits and activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. WHEN: Feb. 2 (Thursday) TIME: 5 to 8 p.m. COST: Free and open to the public WHERE: Main gym, McHenry High School’s Upper Campus, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry. McHenry County has a lot of great organizations, and health-related businesses that will provide information, resources, handouts, and demonstrations related to overall health and wellness. Exhibitors who have signed up so far to participate are: U.S. Marines Healthy Hub, McHenry Northwestern Medicine Evolve Chiropractic, McHenry Wonder Lake Fire Department McHenry Township Fire Protection District Fitness 120, McHenry The North Wall Rock Climbing Gym, Crystal Lake Rosecrance The Break Youth Center, Crystal Lake McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition Center for Therapeutic Services and Psychodiagnostics, McHenry Turning Point, Woodstock Youth and Family Center of McHenry County Warrior Wellness, McHenry Community High School Gigi’s Playhouse, McHenry Above the Barre Dance Academy, McHenry The Running Depot, Crystal Lake

YOU ARE INVITED! We cannot wait to see you at our Community Conversation Dinner and Curriculum Presentation on February 8th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the AHHS auditorium/cafeteria!   We will be hosting a free mostaccioli dinner and will have a presentation about the MS/HS Agriculture & FFA curriculum.  Come learn more about what's NEW for the 2023-24 school year! Note: Child care will be available during the presentation.

*** 1/28 HS Girls & Boys Basketball games have been cancelled for tonight. Please watch for updates on the website as we will try to re-schedule these games before the end of the season. ***

*** 1/27 Tonight's HS boys basketball game vs. Mooseheart has been postponed until Feb. 15th due to travel conditions. We will recognize our MS basketball players on that night and that will be Senior Night for Boys Basketball, Dance and Wrestling. Saturdays games and MS Wrestling are still on at this time.***

DON'T MISS THE FUN THIS WEEKEND!!! Friday & Saturday 1/27 & 1/28 "Hawaiian Nights" at the HS Boys Game on Friday & at the HS Boys & Girls game on Saturday. Wear Hawaiian outfits and get a ticket for a free drink and popcorn from the concession stand both nights. We will be recognizing the MS Boys basketball team at halftime of Friday nights Varsity Boys game and MS Girls team at halftime of the varsity girls game on Saturday. We will also be announcing all parents of both the HS Teams prior to the varsity games on Saturday evening. EVENT DETAILS: Friday Night🌺💚🏀 🏀HS Boys Jv vs Mooseheart 5:30pm 💚MS Boys teams will be announced 🌺fan games & prizes 💚🏀💚HS Boys Varsity Conference game vs Mooseheart 7:00pm 🪩GIM Dance performance 🌺fan games & prizes 🤑 50/50 Junior Class Prom Committee 🍿Enjoy a Slushy & pulled pork sandwich or pulled pork nachos at the concession stand too!!! Saturday Night🌺💚🏀 🏀HS Boys JV vs Elgin Academy 3:00pm 🌺fan games & prizes 🏀HS Girls Varsity vs Elgin Academy 4:30pm 💚MS Girls teams will be announced 🌺fan games & prizes 💚🏀💚HS Boys Varsity vs Elgin Academy 6:00pm 🪩GIM Dance performance 🌺fan games & prizes 🤑 50/50 AH Student Ambassadors chemo care bags 🍿Enjoy a Slushy & pulled pork sandwich or pulled pork nachos at the concession stand too!!! Come out and support your Giants!!

*** Friday & Saturday 1/27 & 1/28 Hawaiian Nights at the HS Boys Game on Friday & at the HS Boys & Girls game on Saturday. Wear Hawaiian outfits and get a ticket for a free drink and popcorn from the concession stand both nights. We will also be recognizing the MS Boys basketball team at halftime of Friday nights Varsity Boys game and MS Girls team at halftime of the varsity girls game on Saturday. We will also be announcing all parents of both the HS Teams prior to the varsity games on Saturday evening. Friday starts at 5:30, Saturday starts at 3:00. Come out and support your Giants!! ***

*** Wednesday 1/25 Reminder - MS & HS Wrestling match at home tonight has been cancelled. MSGB 5th & 6th grade game tonight at Gavin South 4:30. ***

1/24 *** HS Girls Basketball home vs. Harvard 5:30 & 7:00. Also Middle School girls 5th & 6th will be going to Gavin South on Wednesday 1/25 for a 4:30 start. The High School and Middle School home wrestling meet scheduled for Wednesday the 25th has been cancelled. ***

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County BIG Futures Program is a brand new mentoring program for individuals ages 16 to 24 with a focus on college and career readiness, as well as necessary life skills and support in individualized interest areas. The BIG Futures program is a program specifically for students facing adversity, who would benefit from a strategically matched 1:1 mentoring relationship with a successful adult from the McHenry County community. For more information, check out Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County website at bbbsmchenry.org.

WE ARE HIRING! Join our team! Position: Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor District 19 is excited to start an agricultural program thanks to the strong support from our Board, community, students, and local businesses and farmers. We are looking for a teacher interested in collaborating with the administration and building a program from the ground up. The staff member will also serve as the FFA Sponsor. The courses that will be offered for the 2023-2024 school year are; Introduction to Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Food Science, Basic Agriculture Mechanics, Workplace experience, and a science class. (Depending on certification) Learn more and apply today: https://aldenhebron.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=89

*** Friday 1/20 HS Boys Basketball Home vs OLSHA 5:30, Saturday 1/21 HS Boys Basketball home vs. Leland Fs 3:00/ Varsity 4:30. MSWR away at Genoa Kingston Tournament 8:30. ***

*** Tuesday 1/17 HS Boys Basketball at Harvest Christian FS 5:30 Varsity 7:00. MS Wrestling at Genoa Kingston 5:00 start. The bus is leaving right after school and the meet is at the High School. ***

*** Saturday 1/14 ATTENTION time change for the HS Boys & Girls Basketball games at Westlake Christian Fs Boys at 1:00, Varsity Girls at 2:30 and Varsity Boys at 4:00. Also for next Monday the HS Girls will play on Monday at Harvest Christian Varsity 5:30 and FS at 7:00. Boys will play on Tuesday at Harvest Christian FS 5:30 Varsity 7:00. ***

*** Friday 1/13 HS Wrestling at Harvard 5:00. ***

*** MS Wrestling Parents we will be taking the MS Team with us to Harvard to watch the HS Team Tomorrow Night for a 5:00 match so some of our new wrestlers can see how a match is run. We will be leaving at 4:00 and should be home by 7:00-7:30 at the very latest. If you have any questions please call Coach Lalor at 815-909-3705. ***

A-H HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT SCOT FORGE On Wednesday, AH High School students toured Scot Forge in Spring Grove, IL. Students took a tour and learned more about career opportunities and about the company's Job Shadowing, Paid Student Learner, and the Paid Internship Program. If you are a high school student (16+) interested in manufacturing please see academic advisor, Mr. VanderPal. Scot Forge's student learner program is the perfect opportunity to explore manufacturing- providing students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills in manufacturing while working in a professional, modern production facility. Scot Forge has been an industry leader in open die and rolled ring forging. Interesting facts: Scot Forge creates rocket bulkheads and engine-attach rings on a jet aircrafts, the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover, mission critical components for nuclear submarines, and much more. A big thank you to Scot Forge for hosting this informational tour. #cte #scotforge #ahgiants https://www.scotforge.com/Internship