The EHS Hornet Buzz

Monday, July 8, 2013

The EHS Gym is getting a facelift

The EHS gym is getting repainted this summer. It will be three colors all the way around the gym. The group photos, conference school banners, and sportsmanship banners will be reorganized as well.

Contact days being used for summer workouts

Students are developing their individual skills during morning workouts

The EHS football team has worked diligently to install a new system this summer at their contact days

Life Skills program being added to EHS curriculum

EHS will host a life skills program for the first time in many years. Students normally would be sent to Metamora High School to gain the skills necessary to productively function in the community. Deanna Sweet was hired to start the program after many years of running the life skills program at Fieldcrest High School. The students will be working out of room 100 but will also be assigned to regular education classes, utilizing the foods lab, and taking community wide trips.

Summer cleaning and renovation in progress

Carpet being installed on ramp in social studies wing

Ag room is being cleaned and repainted

All rooms are being stripped and waxed

Students are helping out by assembling weight room equipment

Assistant Principal's office is being relocated to improve safety

The Assistant Principal, School Resource Officer, and Registrar are being relocated to the Project Impact room/former Superintendent's office in the front of the building. All visitors to the building will now need to check in and out of this office located by the gym. The office is currently being renovated to improve the lighting, air conditioning, and overall appearance.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Summer camps begin at EHS

Pictured are the participants, players, and coaches that are involved in this years Girls Basketball Camp. Many other camps are being offered throughout the summer. Contact Jason Greene, Todd Stalter, or one of the many coaches about the time and dates of each camp.

EHS student plays in Super 60 softball game

Congratulations to Lexi Litwiller who was selected to play in the by invitation only Super 60 all-starr softball game this summer. She wasjoined by her EHS coach, John Stromberger as her coach on the team.

Vicki Cook retires

Many thanks to Vicki Cook who served our school district for the past 18 years. She along with Dick Griffith , who had 48 years of service as a teacher, aide, and computer lab supervisor, both retired this year after successful careers serving our students.

Charles Tillman speaks at EHS

Thanks to the Dax Locke Foundation for bringing Charles Tillman to EHS to speak to a large group of football players and Bears fans. Money raised will be used to help send kids with cancer to camp this summer. Over $50,000 was raised over the weekend with Mr. Tillman's assistance.

EHS baseball team places 4th at state

Congratulations to the baseball team and coaching staff on placing 4th at the IHSa state tournament held at Dozer park. A reception will be held on June 10th at 6:00 pm in the EHS library to honot he players and staff.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

EHS Track has a successful post season

Congrats on a great season!! State final results were 2nd place in the 4x100, 2nd place in the 4x200, and 9th place 4x400.

The girls track team won the sectional meet and had many athletes move on to the state competition. Congrats to Quincy McSweeney, who placed third overall in the 800.

Baseball team wins Supersectional and advances to state

Congrats to the EHS Baseball team who earned a spot in the IHSA Class 2A state finals this weekend at Dozer Park in Peoria. The semi-final game will be played on Friday, May 31 at 5:00 p.m. vs. Pleasant Plains. Tickets are available at the gate for $6.00.
Please come out and help the team bring home a state title. For more information visit www.ihsa.org or email Mr. Greene, EHS Athletic Director at greenej@district140.org

Good luck Hornets.....