Thursday, October 15, 2026

Attention all college-bound juniors! Make plans to come to the JHHS Theater on Thursday, October 15th at 7pm for the "Finding the Right Fit: How to Approach the College Search Process" presentation. This is our official kick-off to the college search, so you don't want to miss this important information! Bring your parents, too!

Do you like trivia? Do you like buzzers? Do you like Jeopardy? Do you like friendly competition?  Do you like hanging out with good people? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then Scholastic Bowl may be for you.  There will be a short informational meeting on Monday, October 19th at 3:20 pm in Room 213.  Any questions, contact Mr. Paeth or Mr. Walton.

LAST CALL: Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us for our Spring Break 2027 trip to Perú and experience incredible destinations like Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu — one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World! LAST CALL: Deadline is October 23rd. There are only 5 spots left! Make sure to register before it is too late. See Dr. Ayala for more information.

The E-Sports team is looking for students that play Marvel Rivals for it's upcoming tournament on October 24th. If you are interested please attend the next meeting on Monday October 19th after school in room 148a. If you are unable to make the meeting and still want to compete please reach out to Mr. Dieterich.

Girls in STEM club will have a meeting this Friday, October 16 at 7:30 am in Room 128. Come on out to network with other girls interested in science, technology, and engineering and do a fun activity! All are welcome.

Today is the first day of the Environmental Club’s cafeteria waste audit! During all lunch periods, please place any uneaten fruits and vegetables in the special compost collection bin. Do not place meat, dairy products, or food wrappers in this bin. The information we collect will help us plan a school-wide composting system. Thank you for helping make Hersey more environmentally friendly!

The following Universities / Colleges will be here today:

Hope College @ 9:50 AM

Washington University in St. Louis @ 11:25 AM 

Virginia Tech @ 12:15 PM

University of Utah @1 PM

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

TODAY is Tinker Day! Come to the main hall during your lunch to join your public librarians for crafts and games, including pumpkin tic-tac-toe, mystery mad libs, junk collaging – plus make paper cats! That’s TODAY during lunch. See you there!

Attention all college-bound juniors! Make plans to come to the JHHS Theater on Thursday, October 15th at 7pm for the "Finding the Right Fit: How to Approach the College Search Process" presentation. This is our official kick-off to the college search, so you don't want to miss this important information! Bring your parents, too!

Want to be a part of Huskie Radio? Want to create a radio show and share it all over the world? Come to the ARC Studio and scan the QR code for more information. Talk to Mr. Janu if you have any questions.

SOS, Hersey's Service Over Self Club, is having a meeting TOMORROW, October, 15th at 7:45 am in the theater.  Come join us to talk about future projects and events and everyone can get involved. 

It is time to update your Trusted Adult in Infinite Campus.  You can use the survey tool in Infinite Campus to select both a primary and optional secondary trusted adult at Hersey High School.  A brief Canva presentation and a Trusted Adult Video has been added to your Schoology Class pages for your reference.  The presentation includes background information on the importance of selecting a trusted adult, the shared definition of a trusted adult, and step-by-step instructions for using Infinite Campus. If you need any assistance, please see your counselor.  Thank you! 

Advanced Placement Exam Registration is now open on our school website.  If you plan to take the exam in May, NOW is the time to purchase your exams!

LAST CALL: Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us for our Spring Break 2027 trip to Perú and experience incredible destinations like Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu — one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World! LAST CALL: Deadline is October 23rd. There are only 5 spots left! Make sure to register before it is too late. See Dr. Ayala for more information.

Join ASA for snacks, crafts, and games today after school in Room 136. All are welcome, so bring a friend! See you then

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

TODAY Boys Bowling will have an open Bowl at Bowlero Mt Prospect from 4-5pm. Hope to see you there. The 2026/27 season will begin on Monday Oct 26, 2026. 

All girls interested in trying out for basketball, there will be a preseason meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 am in Room 157 to discuss tryouts. See Coach Ludois with questions.

October’s Tinker Day is TOMORROW! Join your public libraries during lunch for crafts and games, including pumpkin tic-tac-toe, mystery mad libs, junk collaging – plus make paper cats! That’s next Wednesday in the main hall during all lunch blocks. See you there!

Join ASA for snacks, crafts, and games TOMORROW after school in Room 136. All are welcome, so bring a friend! See you then. 

The Environmental Club is meeting after school today. If you’re interested in learning about composts, or are looking to volunteer and help out with the cafeteria audit, come to Room 133A! New members welcome!

Did you know Hersey has a radio station? Huskie Radio broadcasts 24/7 from the ARC. We have listeners all over the world. We are looking for DJs – so if you have a study hall and would like to spend it playing music, Huskie Radio is for you. Want to play tunes during lunch? – Husky Radio is for you. Stop down by the Studio in the ARC, scan the QR code to sign up. Have questions or want to see how it all works – see Mr. Janu in the ARC.

It is time to update your Trusted Adult in Infinite Campus.  You can use the survey tool in Infinite Campus to select both a primary and optional secondary trusted adult at Hersey High School.  A brief Canva presentation and a Trusted Adult Video has been added to your Schoology Class pages for your reference.  The presentation includes background information on the importance of selecting a trusted adult, the shared definition of a trusted adult, and step-by-step instructions for using Infinite Campus. If you need any assistance, please see your counselor.  Thank you! 

Advanced Placement Exam Registration is now open on our school website.  If you plan to take the exam in May, NOW is the time to purchase your exams!

The following College and University will be here today: Lake Forest College @9:50 Am Maryville University of St. Louis @ 12:15 AM Please see Ms. Vargas@ Student Services for your Purple Pass

And now, Mr. Benoit is here for an important announcement: Good morning, here at John Hersey high school we have high expectations for how our students and student-athletes represent our school and community. We value character, self-confidence and cheer for our teams not against opposing players and schools. As we prepare for our Week 9 football game at Prospect High School, students should not attempt to enter Prospect High School grounds to create social media content. We also expect students to avoid back-and-forth disrespectful talk, with students from other schools. This includes leading up to the game and during the game. Let’s support our Huskies with pride, respect, and good sportsmanship.