Rachel's Challenge - Speak With Kindess - Visits Hartem Jr/Sr High

Hartsburg-Emden CUSD 21  hosted the nationally acclaimed anti-bullying and violence prevention program , RACHEL’S CHALLENGE from Colorado. The entire junior and senior high school was included in the program. Parents and community members were welcome as well. The program is based on the life and death of Rachel Scott, who was killed at Columbine High School. She lived a life of kindness and compassion and demonstrated an outgoing and inclusive nature. The students will be given information on how to make positive change in their lives and include others in a circle of friends.  The day will include two presentations and a leadership workshop for the junior/senior students.

Illinois Teacher Of the Year Vists Hartem

Annice Brave, Illinois Teacher of the Year spoke to all Hartem teachers to kick-off the school year! She encouraged her audience to find the superhero inside us and be the best teachers we can be. She also encouraged us to continue our work with NASA and STEM lessons. Thanks Annice for visiting and have a great school school year!

Kids Love Netbooks and Wireless Computing

Third graders love the 1-2-1 computing opportunities to learn inside the classroom. The 5 netbook pod can be taken to any class on a  minute's notice and our students can research topics of interest safe within our net filters. Welcome to the 21st Century!

Great Literature Center Opens at Hartem High School Library

State Farm Literature Center at Hartsburg-Emden High School library. A big thanks to State Farm for donating the beautiful furniture in our Great Literature Center. The high school readers can get comfortable and read the classics on their Kindles in pure class! The rug is provided by a grant from Monsanto. Thanks to our corporate partners!

Superintendent For A Day -Mr. Zach Leonard!

Mr. Zach Leonard, Senior, became Superintendent of the Day on September 9, 2011. Zach earned the highest score in the district for the Illinois State High School Exam – PSAE. He spent the day “In Charge” and in consultation with Mr. Struebing, Head Maintenance, Mrs. Eeten, Head of Food Service,  and Mr. Wisneiwski, Transportation Director and High School Principal. Well Done, Zach!

Mr. Rademaker Helps the District Again - Thank You!

Thanks to Mr. Ivan Rademaker the sculptor of this wooden stag for the Board Room. Mr. Rademaker is a stalwart supporter of Hartsburg-Emden School. He is also the carpenter who has donated 6 footrests to the new literature center in the High School Library. Mr. Rademaker is a generous and skilled worker and is much appreciated by the entire district. The stags are yearly gifts to sports team members who excel! The footrests are outstanding!Thanks!

Emden Grade School Turns 100 This Year !

Bethel School - Education in 1912

What was school like 100 years ago? The Hartsburg-Emden students had the opportunity to find out thanks to Mr. Bob Cross and the Emden Historical Society. September 13 and 15^th students in grades k-5 spent a day in the re-constructed Bethel one-room School. Students did writing with slates and chalk, turn-of-the –century recess games, and enjoyed the history lesson given by Ms. Norma Bathe, our School Marm. Long-term teacher at Hartem, Ms. Bathe presented excellent information about life in 1912. Mrs. Betty Gail Wagoner, History Society volunteer shared pictures of her class from Bethel School. Mr. Bob Cross, pointed out unique areas of the building. Thanks to all who helped make the day possible – especially  Emden School Teachers, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Struebing, Mrs. Wilmert, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Dirks, and Mrs. Meeker. The event is the official kick-off for the Emden Celebration of 100 years of continuously educating children. Kids Come First!