*** 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 ***
*** Monday 3/24 HS Baseball at Johnsburg JV 4:30 / Varsity 6:30. ***
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!
Reminder: Board of Education Meeting has been moved to the Elementary gymnasium tonight at 7pm. See you there, Giants!
Best Scholarship Websites
Scholarships are one of the best ways to help pay for college. Here are six great options for finding scholarships to offset the cost of college, including websites that offer local and no-essay scholarships.
🍀 Oh no! The Leprechauns Got Our Phones! ☘️
It looks like some mischievous leprechauns have played a trick on us, and our phones are down for St. Patrick’s Day! 📵🍀 While we try to chase them down and get things back in order, please send any urgent messages via email to:
Middle School/High School:
📧 ncazares@ah19.org
📧 abutler@ah19.org
Elementary School:
📧 aquinones@ah19.org
📧eslocum@ah19.org
Hopefully, we’ll find the pot of functioning phone lines at the end of the rainbow soon! 🌈📞 Thanks for your patience! 😄☘️
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!
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! 📢💙
