8th graders enjoyed exploring job opportunities at 2025 Career Spark in Peoria on Thursday.
📣 Reminder
The Havana Youth League Flag Football League has the week off. Games will resume next Saturday at 10:00 AM.
We’ll see everyone back on the field then! 🏈
These 3 students (MaKenah, Tori and Claire) received shoutouts this week for being leaders here at HJH. Great Job ladies! Go Ducks!!
Congratulations to our Aug/Sept Students of the Month at Havana Junior High: Eden Rogers, Braxton Richardson, Audree McCorkle, Ben Young, Trip Becker, Davis Snedeker, and Makayla Dainty. Go Ducks!!
5th graders enjoyed their trip to Dickson Mounds Museum today! They played Native American games, practiced flintknapping, used pump drills, identified furs, and toured the museum. This was a great way to finish our Native American unit! Go Ducks!
JH game tonight is at Cantrall Elementary School, not Athens High School.
Also, the varsity football game scheduled at Westmont Saturday has been cancelled. They do not have enough players due to some recent injuries.
A big Duck Shout Out to our custodians and maintenance employees today! We appreciate all that you do for Havana CUSD #126!
New Central 3rd grade students and staff have been busy lately, and we are so proud of all the learning and experiences they’ve had!
✨ Students had a fantastic time at Rockwell Park for the recent 4-H Discovery Day, where they explored new and engaging learning stations.
📚 They also enjoyed a tour of the Havana Public Library; we’re so grateful for this wonderful community resource!
🎉 Another highlight was playing BINGO at Arcadia Nursing Home, where students shared smiles and time with the residents, building compassion and understanding.
Havana Schools are thankful for strong community partnerships that help our students learn, grow, and make memories beyond the classroom! #GoDucks
Havana boys golf played in Regionals today at Deer Run Golf Course in Hamilton. Ryan Gilson played really well shooting one of his best 18 hole rounds of the year! Miles Chapin played great and advanced to Sectionals!
Miles with play in Sectionals on Monday at Jacksonville Country Club.
Congratulations Miles and great season for the rest of the boys and girls golf teams!
GO DUCKS!
New Central PTO Upcoming Meeting
🏅🎉 Student of the Month Shout-Out! 🎉🏅
Help us give a HUGE round of applause to our August “Respect” and September “Trustworthiness” Students of the Month at New Central!
These students were recognized for showing what it means to treat others with kindness, listen well, follow directions, and earn the trust of teachers and classmates alike. We’re so proud of each and every one of them!
🚌This morning bus #15 is running roughly 10 minutes behind. Please know that if your student/s ride this bus, it will be there shortly and did not miss your stop. Thank you for your understanding.
The HHS cross country competed in the Prairieland Conference meet today at Spring Lake in Maccomb. The girls team finished 5th in the conference this year and the boys finished 7th! Earning All-Conference honors was Kasyn Jibben who finished 2nd. Also, congrats to Bracdyn Richmond for running a PR for the second meet in a row. Go Ducks!
Students in Co-Ed P.E. worked through a yoga routine and guided meditation as part of their relaxation activities for the week.
The HS XC meet at Spring Lake was moved to 5:00 today but parents I would not change your departure time. There is a line backed up across the bridge due to construction. Allow time!
These 2 8th graders (Loy and Blake) were caught being leaders yesterday during our Fire Drill, great job gentlemen! Go Ducks!!
5th and 6th grade girls' basketball lose two tough ones at Dunlap.
JV football drops their game at ROWVA. They will be back in action 10/13 at home vs A-Town.
Big win in 2 games for the Varsity Volleyball team tonight against Midwest Central! JV falls in a 3 game set in the early game.
The Ducks are back in action tomorrow night at Peoria Heights.
These 2 students (Isaiah and Kinley) were caught being Legendary last week at HJH. They have been great leaders this year. Go Ducks!!
