Thursday, March 19, 2026

Come join GSA to make some art for a display! After school today in room 155. All are welcome!

The JHHS Law Team wrapped up another successful season at the Illinois State Bar Association High School State Mock Trial Invitational this past Saturday and Sunday at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL.  56 teams from across Illinois competed, and the Huskies finished with two All-State Award winners!  Henry Eisenhardt received an Outstanding Attorney Award, and Heidi Fritz received an Outstanding Witness Award.  Heidi is Hersey's first ever 2-time State Award winner in Mock Trial!  Special thanks to senior captains Melissa Loch and Leigh Levinsky, our first ever 4 year Varsity team members!  Seniors Kyle Horvath and Conner Martin, juniors Charlie Balachandran, Val Mata, and Bianca Wojnowska, and Sophomore Mallory Loch are our other State Competitors - congrats to all on another outstanding season!

The joint Greek Club and OCC meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, March 19th, after school in Room 102. Come learn about the upcoming "Double Celebration" on March 25th. All are welcome!

Tomorrow is the deadline for applying for the 2026-27 Announcement Team. Want to help create announcements next year? Positions are open to everybody. Come down to the studio in the ARC, or see the signs in Commons. Scan the QR code and apply. All classes welcome to apply. See Mr. Janu for more information.

Congratulations to our Special Olympics state athletes! The girls team took silver, the boys team took bronze, and Aiden Ocampo got bronze in Individual Skills. Congratulations to Ryleigh Barth, Lily Franci, Will Bott, and Marland Johnson!

The Asian Student Association will be back after the break with a spring crafts event. Please join us Wednesday after break in Room 136 after school to kick off the fourth quarter! That’s Wednesday, April 1 - after school!  See you there!

Happy Spring Week! Make sure to get your Huskie Madness brackets in by 11am this morning- this is your last chance to enter the tournament.

Come support our CLS students by cheering them on as they play a basketball game in the Carter Gym during B and C lunches today!  

Please join us for tomorrow’s final dress up day, Vacay Vibes.  Dress for the vacation you would take near or far.  Souvenir shirts welcome!

It is Women’s History Month. Here is your quote of the day from EmpowerMe Club: “When the lights have gone out and the flag is lowered, we will be remembered not by what we were, but by what we have done.” - Clara Barton

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

On Thursday after school in 155 come join GSA to make some art for a display! All are welcome!

The Asian Student Association will be back after the break with a spring crafts event. Please join us Wednesday, April 4th, after school in Room 136 to kick off the fourth quarter!

The JHHS Law Team wrapped up another successful season at the Illinois State Bar Association High School State Mock Trial Invitational this past Saturday and Sunday at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL.  56 teams from across Illinois competed, and the Huskies finished with two All-State Award winners!  Henry Eisenhardt received an Outstanding Attorney Award, and Heidi Fritz received an Outstanding Witness Award.  Heidi is Hersey's first ever 2-time State Award winner in Mock Trial!  Special thanks to senior captains Melissa Loch and Leigh Levinsky, our first ever 4 year Varsity team members!  Seniors Kyle Horvath and Conner Martin, juniors Charlie Balachandran, Val Mata, and Bianca Wojnowska, and Sophomore Mallory Loch are our other State Competitors - congrats to all on another outstanding season!

The joint Greek Club and OCC meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, March 19th, after school in Room 102. Come learn about the upcoming "Double Celebration" on March 25th. All are welcome!

Spring Week is well under way!  Come down to the main hallway during all lunch hours to make a pipe cleaner flower for you or your friends.  

Tomorrow is the start of March Madness.  Come to school repping your favorite college team!

Don’t forget to fill out a bracket with your basketball picks in our Huskie Madness tournament.  Check your email for a link to enter or scan any of the QR codes around the school.  Enter Huskie (with a capital H) when prompted for a password.  Each student may fill out ONE bracket with a chance to win great prizes.  Picks must be in by 11am on Thursday in order to participate

To celebrate Women’s History Month this March, EmpowerMe Club will be spotlighting different historical women from around the world every day. Here is today’s quote from Katie Ledecky: “Don’t sell yourself short. You are more capable than you think.”


Tuesday, March 17, 2026


Spring Week is here! Come down to the main hallway during your lunch hours to add a post-it to Student Council’s Huskie Spring break display so you can share your plans for spring break. Whether you are traveling or staying local- we hope you will add a fun note to the display!

Don’t forget to fill out a bracket with your basketball picks in our Huskie Madness tournament.  Check your email for a link to enter or scan any of the QR codes around the school.  Enter Huskie (with a capital H) when prompted for a password.  Each student may fill out ONE bracket with a chance to win great prizes.  Picks must be in by 11am on Thursday in order to participate.

Tomorrow’s dress up theme is Wayback Wednesday.  Raid your parents’ closet and wear your 70s gear-tie dye, flare jeans, and disco vibes.  We can’t wait to see the groovy fashion of our fellow Huskies!

We are looking for students from every class for the Announcement Team next year. If you are interested, stop down by the studio in the ARC and scan the QR code to apply. Auditions will begin after Spring Break. This opportunity is available to anyone. Questions? See Mr. Janu.

The Asian Student Association will be back after the break with a spring crafts event. Please join us Wednesday, April 4th, after school in Room 136 to kick off the fourth quarter!

On Thursday after school in 155 come join GSA to make some art for a display! All are welcome!

Reminder Environmental Club members! 🌎 We are meeting today after school in Room 130. All members—and new members—are welcome! 

Did you love The Big Game? Want another chance to cheer on your fellow students in an exciting basketball game?! Save the date- the Mini Game is rescheduled for Thursday March 19 during 3B and 3C. The CLS seniors will take on Grayslake North in a thrilling basketball game! 

It is Women’s History Month. Here is your quote of the day, from EmpowerMe Club:  “To truly understand, one must listen with empathy.”- Hypatia of Alexandria


Monday, March 16, 2026

Spring Week is here! Come down to the main hallway during your lunch hours to add a note to Student Council’s Huskie Spring break display so you can share your plans for spring break. Whether you are traveling or staying local- we hope you will add a fun post-it to the display!

Don’t forget to fill out a bracket with your basketball picks in our Huskie Madness tournament.  Check your email for a link to enter or scan any of the QR codes around the school.  Enter Huskie (with a capital H) when prompted for a password.  Each student may fill out ONE bracket with a chance to win great prizes.

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day so break out your green- hat, socks, shirts, pants, accessories-if it is green you should wear it!

Anyone interested in auditioning for the Hersey Orchesis Dance Company should attend the audition meeting TODAY at 4:30pm in room 124 B/C.  Reach out to Mrs. Widell with any questions.

If you are interested in being a part of the announcement team next year, stop down by the studio in the ARC and scan the QR code to apply. Auditions will begin after Spring Break. This opportunity is available to anyone. Questions? See Mr. Janu

Did you love The Big Game? Want another chance to cheer on your fellow students in an exciting basketball game?! Save the date- the Mini Game is rescheduled for Thursday March 19 during 3B and 3C. The CLS seniors will take on Grayslake North in a thrilling basketball game! 

March is Women's History Month! The Empower Me Club invites you to come check out the display case in the Commons area,, starting March 10th,  which showcases some of the women from all over the world who have made a lasting impact. And here is your Women’s History Month Quote of the day, from Nellie Bly: “Energy rightly applied can accomplish anything.