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Congratulations to Addy Kelnhofer and Abby Steiner on making All Tournament Team at Blue Ridge High School today! We are very proud of both of you! #CornjerkerPride
![Abby Steiner and Addy Kelnhofer receive medals in volleyball tournament at Blue Ridge](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9833862/large_dnry0lkiYaxaUO1COXPmSw.png)
![Addy Kelnhofer with her medal on the volleyball court at Blue Ridge High School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9833863/large_At2xQtZ0snH2TlLYG3ddYQ.png)
![Abby Steiner with her All Tournament Team medal on Volleyball Court at Blue Ridge High School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9833864/large_Mh9wZl5YwysJ7hMwN2htnA.png)
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The HAMS 7th grade team have transformed into Greasers and Socs to introduce the ELA novel unit, “The Outsiders.” It’s going to be “tuff!”
![Hoopeston Area Middle School teachers and staff dress as characters from “The Outsiders."](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9635307/large_l07kdW2e4l94I6ztbzTNAw.png)
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We are still looking for a caring, enthusiastic social worker to join our team at Hoopeston Area Middle School for this school year.
![Hoopeston Area Middle School is accepting applications for a school social worker for the 24/25 school year. Interested individuals should email Mr. Blacketer at blackemc@hoopeston.k12.il.us for more information.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9521881/large_HAMS_Social_Work_Hiring_Flyer__1_.png)
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Congratulations to Tinlee Baughn for pitching a perfect game on Friday! Not only did she not allow a hit or walk, she also struck out ten.
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Tonight we hosted Dads and Decals at Hoopeston Area High School. We are so thankful for all the families and men who joined us tonight to support the HAAP football team! Thank you so much Coach MacDonald and the football staff for putting on this event! #CornjerkerPride
![a large crowd of people gathered in a school cafeteria listening to coach Macdonald speak](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413640/large_rR_nC_9NWko3kLaLIea9MA.png)
![two players standing in a food line with plates of bbq and mac & cheese](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413642/large_dLnjLMHv3mqsl7ikbdi5lw.png)
![a player and his dad getting ready to put decals on a football helmet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413643/large_LM7LlfLah8Fd7ds-pwSAmQ.png)
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![a football player with his family observing him put decals on a football helmet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413645/large_nd3blOvu3IJwYiZXq5usaQ.png)
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![a dad and son with their helmet in the cafeteria applying decals](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413647/large_GPTOrYjhnXIOignIcdrUmw.png)
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![a dad, player, and football coach trying to line up decals to ensure they are straight](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413649/large_LzVXpOtRhYxFlrZ83Q_TzQ.png)
![a group of mentors and players applying decals to a blue helmet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9413650/large_THs3MWQp84rdVjZ2VYa-Dg.png)
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8th graders participated in a community building activity today to lay the foundation for their math classes this year. #HAMS #CornjerkerPride
![6th hour students forming a web as they work together outside](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9407538/large_XaHtIQ4IW2qkYgRMcesWQg.png)
![5th hour students forming a web as they work together outside](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9407540/large_1OCsFcGscwgCjinFFHYs9g.png)
![4th hour students forming a web as they work together outside](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9407541/large_KtSvWWLWPSPauA_6bNhwaw.png)
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![1st hour students forming a web as they work together inside](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9407551/large__qcKAq8RA9RdLfFitbU5AA.png)
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HAMS Staff was excited to welcome our students back today. We are ready for a terrific school year ahead. #CornjerkerPride
![Picture of our staff outside of the building](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9386045/large_2024_1st_Day.jpeg)
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HAMS students were welcomed with creative and positive messages this morning by our amazing staff. We are very excited for the new school year!
![Movie Bulletin Board: You Set the Scene for Success](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9377529/large_0.jpg)
![Bulletin Board When you Enter this School you are Special](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9377530/large_20240815_082632.jpg)
![Bulletin Board 24/25 encouraging years](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9377532/large_20240815_082743.jpg)
![Bulletin Board the Power of Yet](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/9377531/large_20240815_082733.jpg)
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5/6th Concert Band & Chorus Parent Meeting on Thursday August 22, 2024. 6:30pm in the JG Band Room. Please plan on attending this short meeting if you would like your child involved in band and/or choir! See you there!
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The Hoopeston Area Middle School Drama Class had a great time today attending the Red Mask children's play "BiggerThan Life" at the Kathryn Randolph Theater in Danville. Some of our students even got to take the stage for a little audience participation! #redmaskplayers #cornjerkerpride
![Hoopeston Middle Schoolers invited onstage for audience participation.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/8355377/large_20240514_100650.jpg)
![HAMS Drama Class outside the historic Kathryn Randolph Theater.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/8355381/large_20240514_110318.jpg)
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The HAMS Honors Day assembly for all grade levels is one week away on Monday, May 20.
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HAMS Students (and families):
We have some really awesome opportunities this weekend to see some science in action! It looks like we may have another chance tonight to see the Northern Lights. HAMS science teachers are offering extra credit to any students who take pictures of the Northern Lights this weekend and show them to us on Monday. You don't necessarily need any special equipment- you can use your phone to take these pictures (just change the exposure time to longer). We look forward to seeing your amazing pictures!
Happy science-ing!
HAMS Science Department
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Congratulations to Caleb Clark and Mara Baldwin for being chosen as recipients of the Illinois Principals Association Award. They were chosen for being outstanding students and leaders in the 8th grade!
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. Angie Simpson! Thank you for all that you do for HAMS.
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Congratulations to Mr. Soderstrom for being chosen as the Golden Ruler winner for Hoopeston Area Middle School. He was honored at a ceremony last evening. Thank you for everything you do for HAMS.
![GR 1](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/7940222/large_20240423_192351__1_.jpg)
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Ms. Kennedy's forensics classes at HAMS had fun learning the process of how "blood" testing works today.
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HAMS track is at Westville today for County! Let's go Cornjerkers!
![Jayden Chandler attempts long jump](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/7892637/large_Bjv67IXZV-6VMMo2YmakYg.png)
![Maci King Jumps Hurdle](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/7892638/large_6T0RbADpf1LiMgyQQXv24g.png)
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Best of luck to our HAMS bowlers at the State Tournament today. The following students will be competing: Camilla and Xander Linder, Jackson Silver, AJ Pickett, & Waylon Page. We are cheering from afar!
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Hoopeston Area Middle School: as you enjoy your spring break, don't forget to order your yearbook! The order deadline is this Friday, March 29!
Books may be ordered online at https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool (https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool)
You can find our school by city/state or enter school ID # 717552.
Books will be delivered to HAMS before the end of the school year.
Thanks!
Hoopeston Area Middle School's Yearbook Team
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HAMS PBIS celebration - dodgeball tournament.
![HAMS PBIS dodgeball](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/7528295/large_XOiu-rNZSKVYmOLTwVPPvg.png)
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![HAMS staff vs. students dodgeball game.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/hoopeston_area_school_district_%2311_ar/live_feed_image/image/7528297/large_eUZLmQnvKF1aGr7p_6SAHA.png)