During each academic year, schools must conduct emergency drills. As the weather is changing, we will be holding a tornado drill next Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00 AM to review procedures for inclement weather. Teachers will be having grade level appropriate discussions with students and reviewing procedures to prepare for the drill.
8th Grade Graduation gown orders are due by 8:30 AM this Thursday, March 5th. If you do not need to place an order, please contact Tricia at the Grade School to let her know. Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 PM at HSHS. It will be here before we know it!
HSGS/JH will have a 3rd Quarter Celebration Picnic Lunch on March 13th during students' regular scheduled lunch times. The lunch menu will remain the same that day and students may choose to get hot lunch or bring a lunch from home. Students are encouraged to bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Picnic will be outside weather permitting.
Criteria for participation in quarterly celebrations:
Each nine-week period is scored separately so that each student can start with a “clean slate” as to promote improvement. A student’s behavior outside of the classroom will also be considered when determining eligibility for the participation in quarterly celebrations.
The student must:
Have 3 or less unexcused absences/tardies during the quarter.
Have 2 or less office referrals/behavior logs during the quarter.
Have no current missing assignments
Don't forget to spring forward 1 hour March 8th!
Each year, two students from the outgoing class at each school throughout the region are recognized through the Starved Rock Region’s Illinois Principals Association John Ourth Breakfast @ Streator High School. These students are voted on by the staff and exhibit what it is to be a Henry-Senachwine Grade & Jr. High School student based on outstanding citizenship and academic performance. Congratulations to the 2026 recipients Aubrey Lentz and Jordyn Rowe.
This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only present aggregated information of how parents and students responded as a whole.
A parent survey report will be generated if at least 20 percent of parents/guardians respond to the survey. While the parent data will not be made public, the parent report will be made available to the Principal and will enable them to make considerations based on the responses given by HSGS/JH parents/guardians. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Again, your identity and individual survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Teachers and fourth through 12th grade students throughout Illinois are taking the 5Essentials Survey. School-level 5Essentials Reports will be generated if teachers and/or students meet their 50 percent response-rate thresholds. These research-based reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card, released statewide in the fall.
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
A parent survey report will be generated if at least 20 percent of parents/guardians respond to the survey. While the parent data will not be made public, the parent report will be made available to the Principal and will enable them to make considerations based on the responses given by HSGS/JH parents/guardians. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Again, your identity and individual survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Teachers and fourth through 12th grade students throughout Illinois are taking the 5Essentials Survey. School-level 5Essentials Reports will be generated if teachers and/or students meet their 50 percent response-rate thresholds. These research-based reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card, released statewide in the fall.
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
HSGS/JH has been recognized for the student growth on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (state test 3rd-8th graders take) in the areas of Math and ELA!
Guidance for when a student should stay home from school.
Don't forget you can help our school raise money year round by reminding friends and family to shop online through SchoolStore. When you buy online through participating merchants, our school earns money. Go to schoolstore.com to participate.
Suicide Prevention
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce a new partnership with the Linked-Autism Safety Project, an innovative program designed to improve interactions between emergency responders and individuals in the autism and special needs communities. This voluntary registration program aims to collect vital information about individuals with autism and special needs to ensure that first responders can provide the best possible assistance during emergencies. Caregivers are invited to register their loved ones either online through the Sheriff's Department website using the attached link or by visiting the Sheriff's office in person to complete a paper form. A paper form will be accessible on the school website and will be sent home with all students. Please note these forms should be returned to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, not the school. All information provided through the linked Program will be kept secure and confidential, accessible only to the Marshall County Sheriff's Deputies and emergency responders. Each registered family will receive a Family Emergency Planning Packet. This program is available at no cost to all Marshall County residents. For any question s or further information, please contact the Marshall County Sheriff's Office.
https://marshallcountyillinois.gov/linked-program/
Cold and flu season is upon us. Please take a few minutes to review the Illinois Department of Public Health's Guidelines For Keeping Students Home From School.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHtk2pAkTFovusuHpb7m_vWFojkQvX7e/view?usp=drive_link
Due to health concerns and scheduling, treats and snacks for any occasion must be arranged in advance with the classroom teacher. All treats and snacks must be store bought and prepackaged in individual servings. No homemade treats or snacks are allowed at school. Treats and snacks may not require refrigeration and must have a clearly printed list of ingredients on the packaging.