Alden-Hebron School District 19

Seniors, Check out this AH Scholarship: Ken & Jan Winkelman Scholarship by AH Booster Club DUE: May 7th to Mr. Lalor

The MCC Scholarship Application is due on April 1st – only 2 weeks away! We encourage seniors attending MCC in the Fall to submit the general scholarship application, and all eligible supplemental scholarships (such as the full-ride, High Impact Scholarships) by April 1st. Here are instructions for Fall 2025 students to apply for scholarships: Visit www.mchenry.edu/scholarships Sign in to the application using the MCC username and password. If students need assistance retrieving their student username and password, they should call the MCC IT Help Desk at (815) 455-8457. Fill out the General Application and submit (the students can go back into their General Application to make updates until the deadline) Once the General Application is submitted, eligible applicants see additional scholarship opportunities to follow-up and apply/submit those applications. Many of these additional scholarships will be the larger awards – including the High Impact Scholarships. High Impact Scholarships – Eligible students haven’t applied ---There are many students who are eligible to apply for the High Impact Scholarships but have not done so – the Foundation office is emailing all eligible students at their MCC Student Email to let them know that they are eligible and should complete the supplemental applications by April 1st. Students --check the MCC Student Email weekly for important updates! Students sign into their MCC Student Email at www.mchenry.edu/mymcc. If students need assistance retrieving their student username and password, they should call the MCC IT Help Desk at (815) 455-8457. As of today, our full-ride High Impact Scholarships applicant totals include: Board of Trustees – 10 applied – 38 are showing eligible (completed the general scholarship, and have not applied to this scholarship) Follett Educational Foundation: Four Brothers Scholarship – 18 applied – 35 are showing eligible (completed the general scholarship, and have not applied to this scholarship) Founding Faculty Scholarship – 18 applied – 136 are showing eligible (completed the general scholarship, and have not applied to this scholarship) Presidential Talent Scholarship – 5 applied – 29 are showing eligible (completed the general scholarship, and have not applied to this scholarship) Future MCC students, check your email weekly! As mentioned, the Foundation is reaching out to these students at their MCC email. Scholarship Application Workshop: The Admissions team is hosting a Fall Scholarship Application Workshop over Spring Break; details are below. The Admissions team will help students jump into the scholarship and work through it – starting, polishing, and/or submitting the scholarship application. Students may stay for as long as they wish during this time span. We can also help on a 1-1 basis. MCC is open during Spring Break week on Monday - Wednesday 3/24-3/26. The college is closed 3/27-3/28. MCC Fall Scholarship Application Workshop March 25, 10am – 12pm McHenry County College, (the room may change, check the registration link below for the updated location) Register to secure a spot: https://mchenry.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=47ff8fd9-6dcf-ef11-a9ac-005056bb111f For questions about the MCC Scholarship application, please contact the Friends of MCC Foundation at Foundation@mchenry.edu / (815) 455-8721. Thank you! Let’s get those scholarships in! Kristen Mueller Director of Admissions & Recruitment McHenry County College

*** Tuesday 3/11 HS Softball Player / Parent meeting at 6:00. Softball & Baseball Schedules have been updated on the Athletic Page. There have been changes to both. ***

Northwestern Medicine is hosting a FREE event focused on youth well-being, covering critical topics like stress and anxiety, sleep health, nutrition, and parenting in a tech-driven world. This is a great opportunity for parents, educators, and community members to gain valuable insights from experts! Register by April 1 at bhsymsposium2025@nm.org Don’t miss this insightful and impactful event—spread the word! 📢💙

AHHS: Congratulations to senior, Rileigh Gaddini, for being the recipient of the very prestigious DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) award. The DAR Good Citizen award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who exemplify good citizenship. Students who have been selected display dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities to an outstanding measure. Rileigh possesses the qualities of a good citizen. She participates in many sports, clubs, and volunteer organizations and is respected by her peers for her integrity and the quality of her character. Congratulations, Rileigh! #giantpride #DAR

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!

*** Colton Moreno has made it to the Final Four at the IKWF State Tournament!! Good Luck tomorrow Colton. Go Get It!! ***

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!

Richmond-Spring Grove Area Rotary (RSGAR) 2025 Scholarship Application Reminder to AHHS Seniors: Eligibility The RSGAR scholarship is available to any graduating Senior from Richmond-Burton Community High School and Alden-Hebron High School provided they have been accepted by an accredited vocational school, college (2 or 4 year), or university. Acceptance is not expected at the time of application, but acceptance is required prior to the tendering of the monetary award. The Scholarship Award The RSGAR Scholarship provides for awards of $1,500.00 per scholarship recipient. Scholarship recipients will receive their monetary award of $1,500.00 at a RSGA Rotary Club dinner meeting or another approved event. This is a one-time award to be distributed in June 2025 to the student. Application Instructions All applications must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. For the convenience of applicants, the application is on the RSGA Rotary website: www.RichmondSpringGroveRotary.com

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Girls on the Run Northwest IL 2025 Scholarship application. Applications are due at 5 pm on March 28th, 2025. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SPshed5-I2N5zchnjBDVyCWCsmJbWbQTLIrYigSDO44/edit?usp=sharing

Career Spark offers OPPORTUNITY FOR AHHS JUNIORS: I am so excited to share that we will be hosting two sections of the EKG Technician Training specifically for McHenry County high school students this summer! This is a fully grant funded opportunity. Students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, this is an amazing opportunity for them to earn a healthcare certification before they even graduate high school. To qualify, students... -Must be completing high school by August 2026. -Complete the attached High School Grade Verification Form -Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher -Form must be signed by the student, parent or guardian, and school counselor/principal -One letter of recommendation from a teacher or staff member at your high school Submissions can be sent to careerspark@mchenry.edu. Please have all submissions in by April 15th. Students will be notified of acceptance by May 1st.

MCC NEWS: Meet MCC is McHenry County College’s annual Open House, our biggest event of the year! All ages are welcome. March 19th 5:30 – 7:30pm McHenry County College, Building B Visit www.mchenry.edu/meetmcc for details Register for Meet MCC to stay connected -Meet MCC and over 100 faculty and staff from student services and all academic subjects who can share information about exciting learning opportunities available. -Explore student lab spaces in our new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI): Welding and Fabrication, Precision Machining, HVAC, Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics. -Dive into the Fine Arts and enjoy a preview of student performances from our Spring musical Legally Blonde, student art installations, music, live ceramics demonstrations, and more. -Get a taste of MCC’s Culinary and Pastry program with demonstrations and samples. Preview short-term skills programming available through the Catalyst Campus in Woodstock. -Learn about additional opportunities such as high school dual credit, Kids and College, the University Center at MCC, professional and community enrichment programs, English language classes, and more. -Apply to McHenry County College for free and learn more about scholarships and financial aid– all with help from friendly MCC staff. Below are some direct links to Meet MCC social media posts, and various McHenry County College social media pages. If your social media teams allow, encourage them to share the Meet MCC posts. MeetMCC - the official McHenry County College Facebook page (long story short, the original page was compromised, so this is the new official Facebook page): https://www.facebook.com/meetMCC Meet MCC Reel: https://www.facebook.com/reel/517900617610625 Meet MCC Facebook event listing: Meet MCC | Facebook McHenry County College, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchenrycountycollege/ A Meet MCC Reel is posted there as well McHenry County College, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/mchenry-county-college/ Meet MCC LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mchenry-county-college_explore-mccs-programs-resources-and-career-activity-7300194047548108801-Of_Z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAKtI0MB4jG6yJpP6m4_MT-J92AZIB6snpY MCC Admissions, Facebook Page – the page run by the MCC Admissions team: https://www.facebook.com/Apply2MCC/

*** Tuesday 3/4 MS Girls 7th Grade Basketball will play in the Championship game vs. Park at Grass Lake 5:45. Bus leaves at 4:30. Good Luck Girls !!!

GREAT opportunity for JUNIORS: Boys and Girls State!!! Junior Students, please let Mrs. VanderPal know if you want to be considered to attend Boys or Girls State by March 13th! The Hebron American Legion is offering to sponsor 2 for Boys State and 2 for Girls State! WHAT IS IT? -Girls State and Boys State is a national organization that promotes patriotism, civic engagement, and leadership development among future generations. -Designed to empower and inspire young women and men to become active and informed citizens, while fostering friendships, creating lasting memories, and providing valuable educational and networking opportunities. WHY GO? -Colleges and Careers recognize Boys/Girls State graduates as advanced and dedicated young men and women. -Looks great on college/job resumes, applications, scholarships, etc. -Boys/Girls State is simply fun! You will form lasting friendships. The connections made with other graduates will last a lifetime and provide social and professional benefits for years to come. You have opportunities for sports and extracurricular activities. -Plus---compete for over $200000 in scholarships! WHO PAYS/SPONSORS YOU? -The Hebron American Legion will sponsor you and pay for the program and your room and board (and transportation if needed). Contact info: Johnny Eskridge 815.482.3179. Learn more about IL Girls State here:https://www.alaigs.org/ Learn more about IL Boys State here: https://illinoisboysstate.org/about/

Agriculture and/or Trades Scholarship offerings

*** HS Spring Sport Practices start on Monday!! Please check out the March Practice schedule that is posted on the Athletics Page to see when your sport is starting. ***

*** Friday 2/28 MSGB 7th Grade Lakes Region Tournament at Grass Lake vs. North Prairie 5:45. Bus leaves at 4:30. Tomorrow 6th Grade Girls Basketball Lakes Region Tournament here at AH Starting at 9:00. MSWR IESA Sectional Tournament at Oregon MS 9:00. Good Luck to all Teams and Wrestlers. ***

*** Thursday 2/27 MS Girls Basketball at Prairie Crossing 6:30 vs. Park in the 8th Grade Lakes Tournament. Bus leaves at 5:15. Tomorrow night 7th Grade Girls play at Grass Lake vs. North Prairie in the 7th Grade Lakes Tournament at 5:45. ***

🎶 Join Us for the District Band! 🎶 ✨ Get ready for an evening of music from around the world! ✨ 📅 Date: March 14 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Alden-Hebron HS Gymnasium

Scholarship/Grant Opportunities Available! For detailed information, deadlines and applications on each of these programs, visit compeer.com/giving-back Compeer Financial is invested in uplifting rural communities. Check out our current grant opportunities through our Fund for Rural America! Last Chance: High School Senior Scholarship Graduating high school seniors with an agricultural or rural background or pursuing degrees in agriculture or related fields can apply for a $1,500 scholarship. Recipients are chosen through a competitive selection process. Deadline: March 15, 2025 County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Enhance your local county fairground facilities with a grant up to $4,000 for facility upgrades or livestock building repairs to elevate the annual fair experience. Deadline: March 31, 2025 The Future of Rural Healthcare Andrew Schaffnit Headshot For Andrea Schaffnit, agriculture is more than farming. It’s about making connections and being part of a close-knit community. Using funds secured from our scholarship towards her studies in Health Care Administration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Andrea is on a path to doing just that. Submit your scholarship application by March 15, 2025 Mower County Fair Recieves a Giant Check from Compeer Financial Team Members A Growing Need for Accessibility The Crane Pavilion Livestock Arena is a vital facility for the Mower County Fair in Austin, Minnesota, serving as a multifunctional space for livestock exhibitions, educational programs and community gatherings. When the lack of handrails in the arena led to safety and accessibility concerns, fair organizers applied for our grant to have them installed. “This investment reflects our commitment to serving the needs of our community and ensuring the fairgrounds remain a vibrant hub for agricultural education, entertainment and community engagement now and in the future.” Grant application runs March 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025. 2025 Grants and Scholarships February: Farmers Market: Organization and Vendor Grants March: County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant, High School Senior Scholarship Program Due March 15 April: Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grant May: General Use Grant August: Emergency Response Equipment and Regional Collaboration Grants November: General Use Grant Ongoing Grants Beginning with Compeer Financial Grant Community Building Grant Rural Feasibility Study Grant Transition Planning Grant