Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Picture Re-Takes will occur on September 29th in the Titre Room from 8 AM to 3 PM. Be sure to check your email for a message from VIP regarding student photos. Review your poses to see if you are satisfied with your portrait! If not, Re-Takes will be available during study hall, lunch, or between classes. See you in the Yearbook!

Junior and senior students! Check your email for an invitation to attend the first NHS meeting for students who qualify. See you then!

Come join Hersey’s Black Student Union Tomorrow, September 23, after school in Room 118 for food, games, and community! We’ll also talk about all of the exciting events planned for this school year. We’re excited to meet you and hope to see you there!

Book Club meets tomorrow after school in the ARC – room 125C. Be there. All are welcome.

The following Universities will be here today: Elmhurst University @9:50am, Ball State University @11:25am, Marquette University @12:15pm & University of Nebraska-Lincoln @1pm. Please see Ms. Vargas for a purple pass in Student Services.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

The first Greek Club meeting of the year will be TODAY, September 17th after school in the ARC Room 125B. Come get to know more about each other and what is planned for an exciting year ahead! All are welcome!

Picture Re-Takes will occur on September 29th in the Titre Room from 8 AM to 3 PM. Be sure to check your email for a message from VIP regarding student photos. Review your poses to see if you are satisfied with your portrait! If not, Re-Takes will be available during study hall, lunch, or between classes. See you in the Yearbook!

Please join us for our first Balkan Club meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 22nd in room 124A at 3:15pm. All are welcome!

This year, Hersey HS will be starting a Badminton Club.  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 17 in Room 124D at 3:15pm.  Following the informational meeting there will a Badminton freeplay in the East Gym from 4:30 – 6:00pm.  If you have any questions please see Mr Ricker.

Attention all Hersey artists! Art Club meets TODAY after school in room 146. All are welcome. 

Join us for our 3rd  annual Homecoming Trivia Night in the Cafeteria tonight at 7pm.  Come on by solo or grab a few friends and play in a team of up to 5 people!  No prior knowledge or sign up necessary!  Just come on by for the chance to win prizes!

Homecoming tickets are on sale today- purchase your ticket outside the main gym during all lunch hours. The cost of a ticket is $25 each.  If you are bringing a non-Hersey guest, the form must be submitted by today!  Check your email or Huskie headlines from Friday for information about how to submit a guest form.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Kona Ice will be here today during all lunch blocks outside of Door 32.  Come on by for a sweet treat!  You can either redeem your free Kona ice certificates OR purchase Kona with cash or credit card.

Don’t forget to wear your Hersey gear tomorrow- break out that Orange and Brown for Crushin' it Friday to show your spirit on the last day of homecoming week!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The first Greek Club meeting of the year will be on Thursday, September 17th after school in the ARC Room 125B. Come get to know more about each other and what is planned for an exciting year ahead! All are welcome!

Looking to challenge your skills competitively in chess or Interested in learning how to play? Come to the Chess team and club, Wednesday’s after school in room 128,  3:15-4:30 PM. Email Ms. Pixler or Mr.Roman with any questions, Hope to see you there!

Please join us for our first Balkan Club meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 22nd in room 124A at 3:15pm. All are welcome!

This year, Hersey HS will be starting a Badminton Club.  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 17 in Room 124D at 3:15pm.  Following the informational meeting there will a Badminton freeplay in the East Gym from 4:30 – 6:00pm.  If you have any questions please see Mr Ricker.

Attention all Hersey artists! Art Club meets this Thursday after school in room 146. All are welcome. 

Thank you to everyone who came out for Open Mic Night last night! What incredible talent we have here at Hersey! Homecoming tickets are on sale today- purchase your ticket outside the main gym during all lunch hours. The cost of a ticket is $25 each.  If you are bringing a non-Hersey guest, the form must be completed and submitted by tomorrow. Check your email or Huskie headlines from Friday for information about how to submit a guest form.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Tomorrow is Tropical Thursday! Please join us in celebrating our homecoming theme by wearing your tropical shirts and accessories or any other beach/vacation gear.  Remember, participating in the dress up days could result in earning a free coupon for Kona Ice! 

Join the Jewish Student Culture Club for our first meeting of the year today during C lunch in room 119. We will eat the traditional apples, honey, and celebrate the Jewish New Year. Everyone is welcome! 

Join the Asian Student Association for video games, crafts, anime, and snacks in Room 136 after school today! All are welcome so bring a friend! See you there.

The following Universities / Colleges will be here today in room 170.  Butler University @9:50am, The University of Alabama@ 11:25am, Augustana College @12:15PM and Michigan Technology University @1pm. Please see Ms. Vargas in Student Services to get you pass.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Homecoming week is underway!  Thanks to all of you who came out yesterday for the Dodgeball Tournament!  Just a reminder that tonight is Open Mic Night! Grab some friends and come out to hear a variety of student performances in the Black Box Theater beginning at 7pm!

Tickets go on sale tomorrow- purchase your ticket outside the main gym during all lunch hours. The cost of a ticket is $25 each.  If you are bringing a non-Hersey guest, the form must be completed and submitted by Thursday. Check out the Homecoming Website via the QR codes around the school or the Huskie headlines from Friday for information about how to submit a guest form.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Today is the last day to vote for our 2026 Homecoming Royalty.  Check out the showcase in the commons to read a little bit about the 2026 homecoming court nominees. Check your email sent last Friday for a link to vote!

Tomorrow’s spirit day is Color Wars Wednesday.  Represent your class by wearing as much of your assigned color as possible.  Freshmen wear Red, Sophomores wear Pink, Juniors wear Green, Seniors wear Blue and Staff wear Orange.  Remember, participating in the dress up days could result in earning a free coupon for Kona Ice! 

Good morning, Environmental Club members! This is a reminder that the Environmental Club meets today in Room 133A from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. We’ll discuss upcoming projects and ways to make a positive impact at our school. New members are always welcome. See you this afternoon!

Join the Jewish Student Culture Club for our first meeting of the year TOMORROW, September 16th. We will meet in room 119 during C lunch for traditional apples, honey, and celebration of the Jewish New Year. All are welcome and bring your friends! 

Picture Re-Takes will occur on September 29th in the Titre Room from 8 AM to 3 PM. Be sure to check your email for a message from VIP regarding student photos. Review your poses to see if you are satisfied with your portrait! If not, Re-Takes will be available during study hall, lunch, or between classes. See you in the Yearbook!

Join the Asian Student Association for video games, crafts, anime, and snacks in Room 136 after school this Wednesday, September 16th. All are welcome so bring a friend! See you there.

It's time to celebrate! National Hispanic Heritage Month is acknowledged yearly from September 15th through October 15th. This is a time to reflect on the contributions of this community from food, music, traditions, and crafts. The theme this year is: Unidos Somos Mas; Together We Are More. 

LASO invites you to participate in various activities throughout this month. Details to come. In the meantime, check out the display and decorations. Listen to the diverse music on Fridays this month. Join us in celebrating the rich and vibrant cultures of Latin America. As a reminder, LASO meets every Thursday after school in room 124D/E. All are welcome.

The following Universities - Colleges will be here today in room 170. University of Oklahoma @9:50am, Indiana University-Bloomington @11:25am, Lewis University @12:15 pm, and Loras College @ 1pm. Please see Ms. Vargas in Student Services for a purple pass.

Monday, September 14, 2026

The Gaming and E-Sports club will be meeting TODAY and every Monday after school in room 148a. Games, consoles, and controllers will be provided. All experience and skill levels are welcome. Reach out to Mr. Dieterich with any questions. See you after school.

Looking to challenge your skills competitively in chess or Interested in learning how to play? Come to the Chess team and club, Wednesday’s after school in room 128 from 3:15-4:30PM. Email Ms. Pixler or Mr.Roman with any questions, Hope to see you there!

Join the Asian Student Association for video games, crafts, anime, and snacks in Room 136 after school this Wednesday, September 16th. All are welcome so bring a friend! See you there.

Picture Re-Takes will occur on September 29th in the Titre Room from 8 AM to 3 PM. Be sure to check your email for a message from VIP regarding student photos. Review your poses to see if you are satisfied with your portrait! If not, Re-Takes will be available during study hall, lunch, or between classes. See you in the Yearbook!

**Attention, Juniors and Seniors!** Are you interested in becoming a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, lawyer, engineer, financial analyst, or working in the skilled trades—but still unsure about your future career? Consider an internship! Gain real-world experience working alongside professionals in a career field that interests you. Spring internship applications are being accepted through **October 31**. Stop by Student Services and see **Ms. Handel** to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Join the Jewish Student Culture Club for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 16th. We will meet in room 119 during C lunch for traditional apples, honey, and celebration of the Jewish New Year. All are welcome and bring your friends! 

California Lutheran University will be here today @ 12:15 pm in room 170. See Ms. Vargas to get your purple pass in Student Services.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join MSA TODAY after school in the PSC. Meet new people, have some snacks and find out what MSA is all about. See you there!

Orange Crush will be selling OC T-shirts during all lunch periods Wednesday through Friday at the ticket booth across from the lunch lines. Shirts are just $10, and we accept both cash and card. These shirts sell out fast, so be sure to buy yours Wednesday! Shout out to the Dawg Pound for making our shirts and creating the design!

OC leaders will also be walking around Tuesday and Wednesday with buckets selling raffle tickets for the Super Fan Section at the big game! If your name is selected, you’ll win a free OC T-shirt and get the chance to cheer on our CLS students from the student section! All proceeds from the raffle benefit our CLS program, so be sure to purchase your tickets for your chance to cheer them on!

Make sure to grab your white OC shirt and wear it to the Powder Toss before Thursday night’s game! This week’s theme is WHITE, so show up, wear your OC shirt, and bring the energy! The Powder Toss will be promptly at 6:30 PM and is only open to Hersey students. For more updates and information about the Powder Toss, be sure to follow Orange Crush on Instagram.

Attention Huskies!  Homecoming is right around the corner!  Please check out the Huskie Headlines from Friday for a link to our homecoming website with important information about how to sign up for this year’s homecoming festivities! Homecoming week activities include banner painting on Sunday, September 13th, Dodgeball on Monday, September 14th, Open Mic Night on Tuesday, September 15th, Movie Night on Wednesday, September 16th, and Trivia Night on Thursday, September 17th. Use the link to the Homecoming website to find information and sign ups for these exciting homecoming week events!  You won’t want to miss out!

The District 214 Special Olympics team will have its first practice on September 14 at 6:00 PM at the Forest View Field House! We are looking for basketball players and peer partners who are interested in volunteering and earning volunteer hours. Come join the team, have fun, and be part of an amazing experience!  For more information, contact Ms. Bauden in the CLS Department.

The following Universities/ Colleges will be here today: University of Mississippi @9:50am, Wabash College @11:25am, Luther College @12:15pm, & Xavier University @ 1pm. Get your purple pass with Ms. Vargas@ Student Services.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The first meeting of MSA is TOMORROW after school in the PSC. Come and see what we are all about. We will be discussing future events and activities. Make some new connections, get to know some people and have some snacks. See you tomorrow!

Book Club meets TODAY after school in the ARC, room 125C. All are welcome. See you there!

Science Olympiad is back in the lab! The first meeting is Wednesday, September ninth, after school in room 233. Come experiment with something new, and you might discover that you're in your element! 

Orange Crush will be selling OC T-shirts during all lunch periods Wednesday through Friday at the ticket booth across from the lunch lines. Shirts are just $10, and we accept both cash and card. These shirts sell out fast, so be sure to buy yours Wednesday! Shout out to the Dawg Pound for making our shirts and creating the design!

OC leaders will also be walking around Tuesday and Wednesday with buckets selling raffle tickets for the Super Fan Section at the big game! If your name is selected, you’ll win a free OC T-shirt and get the chance to cheer on our CLS students from the student section! All proceeds from the raffle benefit our CLS program, so be sure to purchase your tickets for your chance to cheer them on!

Make sure to grab your white OC shirt and wear it to the Powder Toss before Thursday night’s game! This week’s theme is WHITE, so show up, wear your OC shirt, and bring the energy!

The Powder Toss will be promptly at 6:30 PM and is only open to Hersey students. For more updates and information about the Powder Toss, be sure to follow Orange Crush on Instagram.

SOS, Hersey's Service Over Self Club, is having their first club meeting this Thursday, September 10th at 7:45 am in the theater. All are welcome. Come join us to talk about future projects and events. See you there!

The Hersey rock climbing club will hold its informational meeting TODAY September 9 in room 241 after school.  We will plan our first visits to First Ascent climbing gym.  See Mr. Cassidy in room 241 if you cannot attend but are interested.

Looking to challenge your skills competitively in chess or Interested in learning how to play? Come to the Chess team and club, Wednesday’s after school in room 128 from 3:15-4:30PM. Email Ms. Pixler or Mr.Roman with any questions, Hope to see you there!

Attention Huskies!  Homecoming is right around the corner!  Please check out the Huskie Headlines from Friday for a link to our homecoming website with important information about how to sign up for this year’s homecoming festivities! Homecoming week activities include banner painting on Sunday, September 13th, Dodgeball on Monday, September 14th, Open Mic Night on Tuesday, September 15th, Movie Night on Wednesday, September 16th, and Trivia Night on Thursday, September 17th. Use the link to the Homecoming website to find information and sign ups for these exciting homecoming week events!  You won’t want to miss out!

The following Universities will be here today: University of Wisconsin-La Cross @11:25 and University of Rochester @1pm.

TINKER DAY is TODAY!  This year, Tinker Day will be held in the main hall during all lunch periods. Stop on down to visit with your public libraries and make some buttons, play a giant game of Sorry! And make some DIY keychains. Don’t be shy! See you during lunch.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026. 

The DECA Business Club is having their third meeting of the year today after school in room 124 D/E, but the real announcement is that registration for Hersey DECA is due THIS Friday, September 11th!  Make sure your $40 check made out to "John Hersey High School" gets to Vesper before the weekend.  OR you can use the Square payment link on the DECA Schoology course.  ONLY PAID members are allowed to vote in next week's Executive Board elections.

SOS, Hersey's Service Over Self Club, is having their first club meeting this Thursday, September 10th at 7:45 am in the theater. All are welcome. Come join us to talk about future projects and events. See you there!

The Big Game is coming! Our annual Big Game assembly will be this Friday, September 11. Please talk with your teachers and coaches or sponsors to see how you can get involved! Shirts and towels will be sold the week of September 8.

Were you a member of NHS during your junior year? Are you looking to complete your "in" school volunteering requirement early? If yes, Mrs. Connell is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented student to help label materials for an upcoming forum. The work can be completed during the school day or at home and will count toward in-school NHS service hours. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Connell in room 101 for more information. Please note! This opportunity is only open to senior students that were inducted into NHS last year. Details for NHS membership during the 2026-27 year will be advertised at the end of September. 

The Hersey rock climbing club will hold its informational meeting Wednesday September 9 in room 241 after school.  We will plan our first visits to First Ascent climbing gym.  See Mr. Cassidy in room if you cannot attend but are interested.

Attention Huskies!  Homecoming is right around the corner!  Please check out the Huskie Headlines from Friday for a link to our homecoming website with important information about how to sign up for this year’s homecoming festivities! Homecoming week activities include banner painting on Sunday, September 13th, Dodgeball on Monday, September 14th, Open Mic Night on Tuesday, September 15th, Movie Night on Wednesday, September 16th, and Trivia Night on Thursday, September 17th. Use the link to the Homecoming website to find information and sign ups for these exciting homecoming week events!  You won’t want to miss out!

Why did the recycling bin get invited to every party? Because it always knew how to sort things out! The Environmental Club meets today after school in Room 133A. We’ll discuss upcoming projects and ways to make our school greener. New members are always welcome—come grow some great ideas with us!

Science Olympiad is back in the lab! The first meeting is Wednesday, September ninth, after school in room 233. Come experiment with something new, and you might discover that you're in your element! 

The following colleges will be here TODAY in room 170: University of Florida @9:50am. Valparaiso University @ 11:25am. University of Notre Dame @ 12:15pm and the University of Chicago @ 1pm. See Ms. Vargas for a purple pass in Student Services.