Alden-Hebron School District 19 is pleased to announce that the Board of Education has named Mrs. Tiffany Elswick as the next superintendent of schools starting July 1st, 2021. She will succeed Dr. Debbie Ehlenburg, who has served as our Interim Superintendent. Mrs. Elswick spent the first 15 years of her career as an educator in McHenry School District 15... READ MORE >
Please take a look at the new semester two schedule as it has changed. Please be aware that on asynchronous days students will work remotely from home. We do plan to come back January 19th in our In-Person/Hybrid and/or Remote Learning Model. As always we will continue to monitor our situation. READ MORE >
Dear Parents of current 7-9th graders, We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a select group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C. and Mt. Vernon on June 6-9, 2021. Join us on: Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00pm via Livestream for a short informational meeting where each traveler will be eligible for an Early Bird... READ MORE >
Dear AHHS Students, Whether you are learning from home or in the classroom, I would like to offer you a few tools to help those who are looking for information about colleges. College admissions offices are eager to connect with freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors who are looking toward postsecondary education. Students and parents should take this... READ MORE >
Alden-Hebron School District #19 will have four (4), four-year school board seats to be filled with the April 6, 2021 election. To be eligible to serve as a school board member for District 19, you must, on the date of election, be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, a resident of the state of Illinois and of District 19 for at least one year... READ MORE >
To honor our Giant Athletes from last year we will be posting up last years awards won by our Giants Sports Teams and individual athletes. It is very important that these student athletes get recognized for all the hard work they put in representing our school and community. It has been a very different and difficult year for our athletes, and I don’t want our... READ MORE >
Beginning September 8th, we will begin the slow transition to in person instruction.Preschool and Kindergarten will be in the building. Please review the important documents below.Transition to in person instructionParent policy for illness READ MORE >
We understand that there has been a menu request. However, currently our menu is subject to change due to our deliveries so at this time there will not be a set menu for the month. Thank you for your understanding.The following menu is for the rest of the week 9/2-9/4Wed. Nacho MunchableThurs. Turkey SandwichFri. Taco Munchable****The following menu is for the... READ MORE >
To honor our Giant Athletes from last year over the next two or three weeks we will be posting up last years awards won by our Giants Sports Teams and individual athletes. It is very important that these student athletes get recognized for all the hard work they put in representing our school and community. It has been a very different and difficult year for our... READ MORE >
Dear families: The new school year is quickly approaching, and we’re excited to welcome back our students and staff! Our educators will have three full days of training and professional development starting Monday, August 17th, and the first day for students is Thursday, August 20th. As a reminder, students will be remote learning for the first eight weeks of... READ MORE >
To honor our Giant Athletes from last year over the next two or three weeks we will be posting up last years awards won by our Giants Sports Teams and individual athletes. It is very important that these student athletes get recognized for all the hard work they put in representing our school and community. It has been a very different and difficult year for our... READ MORE >
To honor our Giant Athletes from last year over the next two or three weeks we will be posting up last years awards won by our Giants Sports Teams and individual athletes. It is very important that these student athletes get recognized for all the hard work they put in representing our school and community. It has been a very different and difficult year for our... READ MORE >
To honor our Giant Athletes from last year starting today and over the next two or three weeks we will be posting up last years awards won by our Giants Sports Teams and individual athletes. It is very important that these student athletes get recognized for all the hard work they put in representing our school and community. It has been a very different and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Alden-Hebron High School on being recognized in US News and World Report as a best high school for the third year in a row! The award is presented to schools based on state standardized test scores (SAT), advanced placement test, and graduation rates. Alden-Hebron High School ranked in the top 64th percentile in the State of Illinois. ... READ MORE >
The Northwest Herald has distributed, from the Mental Health Board, a resource guide. Below, you will find the link to access and read through. The resource guide has self help/mental health tips, upcoming events, virtual counseling resources and much more. Please review to be aware of what is available in our local area/county.McHenry County Mental Health Board... READ MORE >
1. The Illinois Food Bank Truck will be at VonBergens Market, WEDNESDAY May 20th from 10:00am-11:30am.2. The Salvation Army Back To School Program (Flyer Attached)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. El Camión del Banco de Alimentos de Illinois estará en el Mercado de VonBergens, el miércoles 20 de mayo de 10:00... READ MORE >
Alden-Hebron High School will honor its 2020 graduating class with a Senior Send-Off Parade on May 17th from 3:00 pm- 3:30 pm. The entire community is invited! Seniors will line the route with their cars and visitors will celebrate the seniors by driving through the parade route as a collective group. We ask that all parade visitors follow appropriate social... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Top 4 Softball Players of the week! The High School Softball Team recently had a Moving Challenge with their team. The girls were to track and update all their active time throughout the week. Here are the results. Kendra Cashmore, Junior #20 Kendra is this week’s winner. Kendra stayed active for 720 minutes throughout this last week.... READ MORE >
Giant Athletes / Giant Nation The IHSA Board of Directors made the decision to cancel all spring sport state tournaments on Tuesday, April 21st. The Board also determined that summer contact days are suspended for this year, unless state government and medical leaders indicate such gatherings are safe. At that time, the Board indicated a willingness to... READ MORE >
AHHS seniors: Don't forget that RSGA Rotary Scholarships need to be emailed to: davanderpal@ah19.org by 3:00 pm on April 8th. Notes: Please send screenshot of your SAT total score-be sure that they see your name with score. No signature of Rotarian is needed. Questions? Ask Mrs. VanderPal. READ MORE >
The NHS Banquet scheduled for April 8, will be postponed to a date in May. More information in the coming weeks! READ MORE >
CLICK the links provided below to learn about RESOURCES in the McHenry County area and surrounding areas. If you have any further questions, please contact Alden-Hebron School District's Social Worker, Hayli Lagerhausen at: hlagerhausen@ah19.orgHAGA CLIC en los enlaces que se proporcionan a continuación para obtener información sobre LOS... READ MORE >
District 19 Parents and Guardians: As we transition into an E-Learning environment, we are continuing illness monitoring and health surveillance for our school community. Per our district policy, please report any student illnesses, including specific symptoms (temperature greater than 100.4, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, sore throat,... READ MORE >
District 19 Families, Staff and Students, In response to school closures due to the COVID-19 situation, Alden-Hebron District #19 Custodial Staff want to ensure the public that preventive building cleaning measures are being put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. As students and staff are not in the buildings, the Building and Grounds Director,... READ MORE >
Dear District 19 Families: As we move into this week, we wanted to provide you with some additional information on what to expect. First, per an executive order from Governor Pritzker on Friday (3/13), all Illinois public schools will be closed March 17th through Monday, March 30th to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As the governor has... READ MORE >
Friday, March 13, 2020 Dear Families and Guardians, All Alden-Hebron Schools Closed - Starting Monday, March 16 District 19 will close schools to help contain and mitigate the continued spreading of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We currently have no known cases of COVID-19 in District 19. Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, and continuing... READ MORE >
Saturday March 7th 2020 27th ANNUAL ALDEN-HEBRON ALUMNI/COMMUNITY BASKETBALL GAMES @ 3:00 p.m. * We are asking for a $10 donation from all alumni players that signed up early $15.00 at the door. * We will play two, 15 minute running halves. We will stop the clock the last 5 minutes of each half. Each team gets 2... READ MORE >
The Community Presentation from 1-22-2020 is available to view on our District website under Board of Education and Parent Center. Also available below, click link to view.Community Presentation 1-22-2020 <<Click to view presentation. READ MORE >
District Calendar 2020-2021Chronological list of dates 2020-2021Calendar and list of dates can be found under several areas on the website:Parent Center pageStudent Center pageEach school pageBoard of Education page READ MORE >
Students, staff, and parents across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the eighth annual statewide Illinois 5 Essentials survey. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about our school. The parent survey (available in English and Spanish) is now open and... READ MORE >
Hebron, IL –Principal Hayunga is pleased to announce that three students from Alden-Hebron High School’s graduating class of 2020 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Congratulations to Anna Webber, Madison Baldwin, and Morgan Baldwin for their exceptional academic achievement! The 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top... READ MORE >
AHHS invited alumni to come back and speak to interested freshman-seniors. The alumni provided advice on making the transition from high school to college smoother, shared tips that they have learned as college students, and took part in an informal question and answer session. Academic Advisor, Davina VanderPal, organized the event. She said, “Alumni can... READ MORE >
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Communication and community engagement is critical to the mission of Alden-Hebron School District 19 and the School Board. This fall the Board implemented an inclusive plan to listen, learn, and collect broad input from our residents. Your participation will inform future planning and alignment to community priorities, practical needs, and our ultimate... READ MORE >
AHHS Hosts FAFSA Night FAFSA Night was held on Monday, Nov. 18th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. AHHS parents and students received personal assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2020-21 academic year. MCC financial aid coordinator, Ina Hall, was on hand to assist students and parents while completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA... READ MORE >
Career opportunities in ag are booming! Scholarship Opportunity: America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is now open for applications. High school seniors pursuing an ag-related field of study and with at least a 2.5 GPA can apply for a $1,500 scholarship now through January 15, 2020. Farmer endorsements must be submitted by January 22, 2020. See full... READ MORE >
Important Information: Monetary Award Program (MAP) MAP grants, which do not need to be repaid, are available to eligible Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and demonstrate financial need, based on the information provided on the FAFSA. You are not required to submit high school grades or test scores when... READ MORE >
Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit Schools District #19 Hebron Illinois 60034 Thursday, October 31, 2019 Dear Parent or Guardian: Alden-Hebron District 19 is proud to announce the following school summative designations: Alden-Hebron Elementary School: EXEMPLARY Alden-Hebron Middle School: COMMENDABLE Alden-Hebron High... READ MORE >
WE asked and YOU came through. Ticket sales from the volleyball and football game scheduled the week of October 7th, raffles, shirt purchases, and 50/50 donations allowed us to raise 1,500 dollars to be donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the America Cancer Society. We would like to thank everyone for their support for these two wonderful causes.... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students and staff of Alden-Hebron High School. For the second year in a row the school has been recognized as a best high school by US News and World Report. Rankings are determined by student scores on SAT testing, AP test, and graduation rates. The students and staff of Alden-Hebron District 19 continue to strive for excellence in all... READ MORE >
COLLEGE, CAREER, AND MORE FAIR: On behalf of AHHS, we would like to cordially invite you to our College, Career, & More Fair on Thursday, October 3, from 12 – 3 pm in the A-H High School Gym. District 19 strives to provide our students with meaningful experiences that will enhance their college and career readiness by providing them with the... READ MORE >
Middle School Volleyball will start practice on Monday Aug. 19th right after school in the High School Gym 2:45 – 4:45 MS volleyball is open to 5-8th grade girls. The fee to play is $60.00 and you must have a current sports physical on file in the MS/HS office. Middle School Soccer starts practice on Monday Aug. 19th right after school at the soccer field... READ MORE >
The Alden-Hebron District 19 Board of Education is proud to announce that at the August 7th Board of Education meeting, Dr. Debbie Ehlenburg was hired as the part-time, 120-day Interim Superintendent. The Board will be making a decision in the future for a permanent replacement. The board is pleased to rehire Dr. Ehlenburg on a part time basis in order to... READ MORE >
Welcome Back to School! Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I hope you enjoyed a summer vacation filled with fun and exciting memories with your loved ones. We are thrilled to welcome all of you back to a new school year of learning and growing. We are delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. We welcome and value your positive energy... READ MORE >
IMPORTANT 2019 SUMMER INFO!!! High School Girls Basketball: Open gyms start on June 3rd 6:00-8:00 p.m. Open gyms will be every Monday & Wednesday in June. Camp week is June 10th – 14th at 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Open gyms will switch to Tuesdays & Thursdays in July. Cost of the camp is $40.00. If you have any questions please contact Coach Hammond @... READ MORE >
WELCOME FUTURE 6th GRADE STUDENTS! On May 6th, A-H Student Ambassadors conducted a Middle School presentation and gave a guided tour of the building to our future 6th Grade Students. After the tour, the 5th grade students were able to enjoy food off of the MS Menu. This successful event concluded with a Middle School survey and a Q&A session. A... READ MORE >
Stand4Change Day at Alden-Hebron Middle School Alden-Hebron Middle School joined millions of students around the globe in Defeat the Label’s yearly call to action to take a stand against bullying. Students began the morning treated to doughnuts and identifying ways to be kind with the theme of "Do-Nut Bully...Sprinkle Kindness" After breakfast, students... READ MORE >
Thank you to Alden-Hebron PTO for hosting the Pastries with Parents! It was a great turn out and the children love having their parents come to school. Especially to eat delicious donuts from Hazels! Thank you for all who came out to participate! READ MORE >
Alden-Hebron's newly formed Hard Hat Club visited Harley-Davidson Motors of Woodstock on April 2nd. Seventeen eighth-grade students were accompanied by their principal Mr. Tim Hayanga, guidance counselor Mrs. Davina VanderPal, substitute teacher Dr. Nick Ciccotosto, and his female German Shepherd Tasha. Staff at Harley very warmly welcomed the club for a... READ MORE >
Join us at Alden-Hebron Elementary school for four different camps this summer! Lisa Cohen and Colleen Geils will be holding camps for Pre-K through 5th grade students the first two weeks of June. Maggie Bradley and Samantha Peters will be holding Pre-K through 5th grade camps the last two weeks of June. All camp attendees must be potty trained. The camp will run... READ MORE >
Today's Baseball game vs. Schaumburg Christian has been postponed to Thursday at 3:30. We will be playing 2 - 5 inning games on Thursday at Schaumburg Christian starting at 3:30 READ MORE >
Dr. Tufo shared his knowledge of homing pigeons with Mrs. Norton’s reading groups. The students learned many facts about the pigeons, such as, they can fly up to 500 miles back to their homes. Also, their biggest predator is the cooper hawk. At the end of the discussion, the students watched the homing pigeons being released. READ MORE >
Todays Softball game at Woodstock has been cancelled READ MORE >
HS Softball: Game away Wednesday at Woodstock 4:30.HS Baseball: Game away Saturday at Harvard DH 10:00.MS Girls Basketball: Pizza Party Tuesday night 7:00 players and parents invited, we will be handing out Travel Basketball Information.HS Track: Meet Wednesday at Round Lake 4:30.MS Track: Practice all week 2:45-4:45. READ MORE >
Alden-Hebron Community CSD #19 is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date withn access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.You can download the app for free on both Google Play orthe Apple App Store.Download for Android:... READ MORE >
Order your Alden-Hebron MS/HS yearbook today! Orders can be placed ONLINE or make CHECKS payable to Alden-Hebron School District 19. Turn checks in or place orders online BY Deadline DATE of May 15th, 2019. Yearbook cost is $30. READ MORE >
Track season starts with the first practice next weekon Monday, March 18th. Practice will be every day from 2:40 until 4:45 atthe track and field behind the elementary school. Those of you who are interested but will not be at practice Monday talk to Ms. Duffy. More information to come. READ MORE >
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports scores, and news updates. It’s everything Alden-Hebron, in your pocket. If you haven’t already, download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2FWZRdk or iPhone:https://apple.co/2G5sNzU. READ MORE >
PE roller-skating permission slips were sent home today 3/11/19. Please have your child return them by THIS Friday 3/15 WITH the money attached. Thank you. READ MORE >
At this time, there is no approved calendar for the 2019/20 school year. This is due to the fact that the state legislature continues to debate and pass/introduce contradicting legislation regarding the number of student attendance days required and whether or not there is a minimum number of hours required for a school day. Since these elements impact the... READ MORE >
The PTO will be holding a fundraiser with Elegant Farmer. The fundraiser will run from March 5th - March 20th. Please make sure that you make checks payable to Alden-Hebron PTO and turn in the form with payment by the 20th. Pickup will be April 3rd at the Elementary School. The pies and bread from the Elegant Farmer will come frozen and the hams will not be... READ MORE >
BEING MINDFUL OF GERMS! Please be mindful of these considerations as we strive to keep our school climate healthy and safe this winter season. These tips are especially important to address with young children: · Skin rashes that peak late winter or early spring that may include headache, nausea, and muscle aches, sometimes appearing with bright... READ MORE >
A-H District #19 Student Ambassadors participated in a Volunteerism Project that held a drive for Tiny Paws Animal Rescue. The fundraising efforts ran from December through March. Donations were raised through marketing Valentine Candy Grams, hosting a virtual adoption event, sponsoring a 50/50 raffle, selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and procuring donations... READ MORE >
Our first graders have been learning about Mardi Gras in New Orleans. We have learned all about the traditions, music, and parades. We had a chance to video chat with a 5th grade class in Louisiana and ask them some more questions about Mardi Gras. We listened to a Mardi Gras story and the 5th graders even had some questions for us! On Fat Tuesday (March... READ MORE >
The Mobile Dental Clinic will be visiting our school district on April 15th. Students and children of the district ages 18 months and up are eligible to participate. Please contact the school nurse for more information or questions regarding this requirement. READ MORE >
This week in Giant Sports: Feb. 25th – March 2nd. **** Thanks Hoop’s for hosting the Meat Raffle this past Saturday it went pretty well !!! **** HS Girls Softball: Practice starts Monday at 7:30-9:00. HS Boys Baseball: Practice starts Monday at 6:00-7:30. MS Girls Basketball: Thursday 8th grade tournament starts Hosted by AH 4:00. Our girls play at 6:00 vs.... READ MORE >
All incoming/new preschool students for the 2019-2020 school year please call and make an appointment for preschool screening on April 11th READ MORE >
Birth to 3 Connection Group Jan. 24 Come join us for our Winter Family Group Connection Thursday, January, 24th at 6 p.m. There will be games, snacks, and prizes. All birth to three families are welcome to bring their whole family to our Winter Wonderland themed night! READ MORE >
2019 Summer Camps Don’t miss out on summer camps at Western Illinois! See Mrs. VanderPal for more details! READ MORE >