News & Announcements

🐝 Heyworth CUSD#4 – December Events
December is buzzing with activity for our Hornet family!
📅 Key Dates:
All Week December 15-18th: HES Spirit Week Dress-Up Days!
Don’t forget to check out the flyer with all the details by clicking the link below!
Thursday, December 18: Early Dismissal
Friday, December 19: No School
December 22 – January 5: Christmas Break
Enjoy the holiday season with family and friends!
Monday, January 6: School Resumes
🎄 Stay Festive & Informed!

🎄🥫 Holiday Food Drive Begins! 🥫🎄
November 17 – December 5

The Heyworth Grade School Kitchen—together with our amazing elementary students—is excited to kick off this year’s Holiday Food Drive! All donations will help stock the United Church of Heyworth Food Pantry and bless families in our community. 💚❤️

Students can bring all donated items directly to their classrooms.

📅 Collection Schedule:
🥕 Nov 17–19: Canned Vegetables, Soups & Meats (corn, green beans, mixed veggies, tuna, chicken, etc.)
🍎 Nov 20–21: Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, applesauce, juice, pie fillings, raisins...)
🍽️ Nov 24–25: Dry Goods (cereal, stuffing, pasta, boxed meals, peanut butter, jelly...)
🧻 Dec 1–5: Paper Goods (paper towels, toilet paper, plates, napkins, utensils...)

Thank you for helping us support our community this holiday season! ❤️💚
Let’s make a big impact—together!

🍁 Thanksgiving Meals Available for Families in Need 🦃
The season of gratitude is here, and Midwest Food Bank wants to make sure every family in our community has the opportunity to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

Stepping up to the plate!
Food drive hosted by Stuco + Key Club + NHS!
When: November 17-20
See flyer for more details.
Money donations are also accepted!

Meal served at the American Legion from 11:30-1:30 PM
Assembly in the High School Gym at 2:15 PM
All are welcome!

Lady Hornets Volleyball Advance to IHSA Class 1A Sectional Championship VS Windsor.

When: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Argenta-Oreana High School
Admission: $9.00 Cash
Go Fan: $8.35

“Don’t pack it away—pass it on! Donate Halloween costumes to Heyworth Elementary by Nov 21 so students can use them next year. 🎃📦 #HeyworthHornets #CostumeDrive #ReuseReduceReboo”

🌞 Hello Heyworth Families! 🍎

Start your student’s day the right way with a delicious breakfast at Heyworth Elementary School! 🥞🥛

📍 Where: Heyworth Elementary School
⏰ When: 7:45–8:15 AM
💲 Price: Paid $2.60 | Reduced $0.30

🥐 Menu Highlights: Banana Bread, Muffins, French Toast Sticks, Pancakes, and more!
🍊 Everyday Options: 100% Fruit Juice, Fruit Cup, Yogurt, Milk, and String Cheese

All students are welcome — come fuel up for a great day of learning! 💪✨

📸 Check out the flyer below for more details!

📣 Playoff Time, Hornet Nation! 🏈❤️🖤

The Heyworth Hornets are hitting the road to take on Princeville High School (302 Cordis St, Princeville, IL 61559) in the 1st Round of the IHSA Playoffs!

🗓 Saturday, November 1
🕐 Kickoff at 1:00 PM

🎟 Tickets:

$8 cash at the gate

$6 digital: Get your tickets here!

📍Check out the attached Princeville High School Parking Map to plan your trip.

Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornet pride! 🐝❤️🖤
We hope to see everyone there to cheer on the Hornets!

#HornetPride #IHSAPlayoffs #HeyworthHornets #GoHornets

🏗️🐝 ALMOST THERE — The New Hornet Stadium Is Coming to Life! 🐝🏗️
Heyworth, we’re so close! ❤️🖤 Our Hornet Stadium is nearly complete, and it’s looking incredible! Come check out the new scoreboards, beautiful track & field, and the brand-new equipment building — all built to support our amazing Hornet athletes and fans. 🏈🤸‍♀️🎽🏃‍♂️
A huge THANK YOU to P.J. Hoerr for helping bring this vision to life — your partnership has been essential in creating a facility our entire community can be proud of! 🙌
We’re putting the final touches on the stadium, including adding a bold Hornet graphic to the equipment shed 🐝 and wrapping up the last few details before we officially welcome everyone to the finished product.
Get ready, Hornet Nation — the best is yet to come! ❤️🖤
#HornetPride #HeyworthStrong #RedAndBlack #PJHoerr #HornetStadium #AlmostThere #GoHornets