News & Announcements

“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

📸 Heyworth Junior/Senior High School Picture Retake Day 🐝❤️🖤

Didn’t love your first picture? No worries — here’s your chance!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
📍 Location: Heyworth Junior/Senior High School

Students who missed Picture Day or would like a retake can have their photos taken during the school day. Be sure to bring your best Hornet smile and show off that red and black pride!

📣 Heyworth Jr. High & High School Parents — Plan Ahead for 2026! 🐝❤️🖤

It’s never too early to get ready for another great year at Heyworth! Mark your calendars with these important 2026 school year dates ⬇️

📅 Key Dates to Remember:
🎓 Prom: April 25, 2026
🎉 Last Day of School: May 22, 2026 — Early Dismissal at 1:30 PM

🗓️ Plan Ahead For:
✨ All School Breaks
✨ Early Dismissal Days
✨ No School Days

Stay tuned for a full calendar and event details coming soon — and get ready for another amazing year of Hornet pride! 🐝

🎓 Passing the Torch Ceremony 🎓

The Class of 2026 proudly passes the torch to the Class of 2038! 🔥

Join us for this special tradition on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 6:35 PM in the south end zone of the football field.

Come celebrate the next generation of Hornet pride as we honor our outgoing leaders and welcome our future ones! 🐝❤️🖤

🎃🖤❤️ HEY, RED & BLACK HORNETS — OCTOBER IS PACKED WITH EVENTS! ❤️🖤🎃
✨ Homecoming Parade – Show your Hornet pride and cheer on our teams as they roll through town!
📚 SIP Day –No students in attendance this day!
🇺🇸 Columbus Day – No school for students and staff.
👻 Halloween Parade – Our little Hornets will show off their costumes — don’t miss the fun!
📢 Stay connected, stay spirited, and let’s make this October unforgettable!

🥎 We are proud to share that our Junior High Girls Softball team WON their game last night! 🎉 They will now compete in the STATE FINALS at noon this Friday, September 19, in Normal. 🏆❤️🖤
To support our amazing team and allow our community to attend:
🚫 No student attendance on Friday, September 19.
🚌 A bus will be provided for high school students attending Bloomington Career Academy.
📚 Alternative education students will NOT be in session this Friday.

Join us at Hornet Stadium on Friday, September 19th at 6:45 PM for a special moment in Heyworth Football history.

🏈 Prior to the coin toss of the varsity football game vs. Tremont, we will hold the Mike Law Field Dedication.

Coach Law was an incredible part of the Heyworth Football program, shaping players on and off the field. Let’s pack the stands in red and black to honor his legacy and show our Hornet pride!