Henry-Senachwine Grade School/Jr. High

The Henry-Senachwine "Spirit Store" is open for business! Chris' Custom Promotions, in conjunction with the Henry-Senachwine Athletic Booster Club, has created an on-line spirit store. Mallard and Cardinal apparel will be available year-round, without reference to specific athletic teams or seasons. Apparel designs will change periodically and if you have a design idea, just let her know! Delivery, pick up and shipping are all available options. https://chriscustomembroidery.bigcartel.com/category/hs-athletic-boosters Aimee J Kiesewetter

Due to the anticipated heat, Henry-Senachwine Schools will release at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (May 12). Regretfully, the second grade field trip for tomorrow is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. The choral “arts in education” field trip to Peoria is canceled for tomorrow. Afternoon preschool classes will not attend tomorrow. Thank you.

A message from Henry-Senachwine Schools: Due to the anticipated heat this afternoon, Henry-Senachwine Schools will release at 1:00 p.m. today (May 11). Afternoon preschool classes will not attend today.

Today is School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day. We want to say thank you to all of our food service staff for all you do! You are the best!

Update on masks on school buses and vans: The CDC recently announced that it will no longer require individuals to wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems. As a result, masks will now be optional, not required, for individuals being transported on Henry-Senachwine School buses and vans. This change is effective immediately. Thank you.

A message from Henry-Senachwine Schools: A COVID-19 case update for February 23, 2022: There has been 1 positive COVID-19 case reported to HSGS/JH

Dear Henry-Senachwine Families & Staff: In light of the most recent JCAR decision, Henry-Senachwine School District has modified its COVID mitigations effective immediately. Please note that COVID mitigations are subject to change. The current mitigations are as follows: The mask mandate is suspended - masks are optional. We will respect each individual choice regarding wearing/not wearing masks. Masks will continue to be available for anyone who voluntarily elects to do so. Please note that masking on school buses is still required by CDC order and everyone must continue to wear masks while on District transportation. Asymptomatic close contacts to COVID will not be excluded from school. The weekly testing requirement for unvaccinated school personnel is suspended.

Due to the Winter Weather Warning, there will be no in-person school tomorrow, Thursday February 17. Instead we will use an E-Learning day for Feb. 17 ... click the link for more information ... https://www.hscud5.org/article/660487

A message from Henry-Senachwine Schools: Due to the Winter Weather Warning, there will be no in-person school tomorrow, Thursday February 17. Instead we will use an E-Learning day for tomorrow. All bus transportation routes (including ACC, Kiefer, Hall, BEST, Safe School) are canceled for tomorrow. Afternoon/Evening extracurriculars are to be determined. At HSHS: Students should log into Google Classroom for their E-Learning Day classes or follow directions previously given to them by their classroom teachers. Bell schedules are in the student Google Classroom class page. At HSGS/JH: Students should check in via Teacherease to record their attendance between 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Students should log into Google Classroom for their assignments or complete packets. Teachers will be available from 8:30 am to 1:30 p.m. Meal Pick-Up (Optional): During an E-Learning day, you can choose to order and pick up a meal for your children. If you choose to order a meal, please click the link below to submit your order. The order needs to be submitted by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (Feb. 17). Meals that are ordered need to be picked up between 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at HSGS/JH tomorrow (Feb. 17). https://forms.gle/Bdiw5AGi4vpTbVzM8

Henry-Senachwine Schools are cancelled today, Wed. Feb 16, 2022 ... click the link for more information ... https://www.hscud5.org/article/659130

For a message from the HSCUD #5 Board of Education .. please click the link ... https://www.hscud5.org/article/653926

For information on HSCUD#5 COVID-19 Mitigations & Protocols, click the link ... https://www.hscud5.org/article/649449

Please take note of this opportunity for students. The Closet is a space in Ms. Krebs' office where students can get free clothes, school supplies, personal care items, and more! Any student can sign up to shop. Need deodorant, an outfit for graduation, or a coat? Come and shop! All items are donated new or gently used from our wonderful staff and community! If students would like to shop, they can notify their teacher or email Ms. Krebs at jkrebs@hscud5.org

Check out our new Jr High Reporter articles in the News section of the Website. We have some amazing students attending games and events then writing about their experiences!

Update: All extracurricular and athletic activities, practices and games are cancelled for today -Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Due to the Winter Weather Warning, there will be no in-person school tomorrow, Thursday February 3. Instead we will use an E-Learning day for tomorrow. All bus transportation routes (including ACC, Kiefer, Hall, BEST, Safe School) are cancelled for tomorrow. Morning practices & extracurriculars cancelled. Afternoon/Evening extracurriculars are to be determined. For more information - click on the News link ... https://www.hscud5.org/article/646222

Due to the Winter Weather Warning, there will be no in-person school tomorrow, Wednesday February 2. Instead we will use an E-Learning day for tomorrow. All bus transportation routes (including ACC, Kiefer, Hall, BEST, Safe School) are cancelled for tomorrow. All extracurricular and athletic activities, games, & practices are cancelled for tomorrow. At HSHS: Students should log into Google Classroom for their E-Learning Day classes or follow directions previously given to them by their classroom teachers. Bell schedules are in the student Google Classroom class page. At HSGS/JH: Students should check in via Teacherease to record their attendance between 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Students should log into Google Classroom for their assignments. Teachers will be available from 8:30 am to 1:30 p.m. You will receive additional information from HSGS/JH via email and text tonight. Meal Pick-Up (Optional): During an E-Learning day, you can choose to order and pick up a meal for your children. If you choose to order a meal, please click the link below to submit your order. The order needs to be submitted by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (Feb. 2). Meals that are ordered need to be picked up between 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at HSGS/JH tomorrow (Feb. 2). https://forms.gle/Bdiw5AGi4vpTbVzM8

Due to the wind chill advisory, Henry-Senachwine Schools will have a late start today, Friday, January 7. The schools will be open to accept students at 9:40 a.m. and classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. Bus transportation will be using a delayed schedule. If your student rides the bus, anticipate the bus arriving 90 minutes later than your normal bus pick-up time. At HSHS: There will be no ACC classes this morning for those students enrolled. At HSGS/JH: There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Afternoon Pre-K classes are scheduled. Due to the late start, there will be no breakfast served. Dismissal will occur at its regularly scheduled time.

A message from Henry-Senachwine Schools: Due to the winter weather advisory, including blowing and drifting snow, Henry-Senachwine Schools will be closed for today, Wednesday, Jan. 5. Please note that school is cancelled, it is not an E-Learning day. Thank you.

A message from Henry-Senachwine Schools: Due to the anticipated winter weather, all extracurricular events and practices are cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday, January 1. Thank you.