HMS Friday Flyover

Hello Hawks!

It was another fun and busy week here at Heineman! We had a little bit of everything going on, and it was great to see so many students getting involved and enjoying all that comes with this time of year.

This week we had cheer tryouts, and it was exciting to see students putting themselves out there, learning routines, and giving it their best. Our volleyball program also had its Culver’s Dine and Share, which was a great way for families and the community to come together and support our Hawks.

We also had an early release day this week, which gave our staff some important time to work together, plan, and continue focusing on how we can best support our students.

It’s hard to believe how quickly September has gone by. We have a lot to look forward to as we head into October, and I’m excited to keep seeing our students find new ways to get involved and go ALL IN each day.

Go All IN Today!

Aim High

Lead Positively

Learn Together

Inspire Excellence

Never Settle

Go Hawks!

Stephen Mogni

Principal, Heineman Middle School

We are proud to celebrate our outstanding Students of the Month! These students are recognized for their kindness, leadership, positive choices, and dedication to making our school community a great place to be. Congratulations to all of our amazing honorees! 💙👏

Mia S, Guigo G, Manuel E, Stella B, Lennox H, Brock F, Caiden B, Savannah H, Jade V, Blake H, Brooklyn F, Tyler F, Joanna C, Joey S, Gabriel S, Julia L, Maddox L, Isaac W, Katerina S, Tim D, MJ M, Ryliee S, Jr. P, Kenzie P.

Monday 9/28

Pom practice 2:30-4:00pm 📣💙

X-Country Practice 2:30-3:50pm 👟

Chamber Orchestra 2:30-3:50🎻🎶

Homework Club 2:30-3:45pm 📚✏️

Girls Volleyball Match Away at Lundahl 4:00-6:00pm 🏐

Poms Parent Meeting 4:00-4:30pm 📣💙

Girls Basketball Clinic (Combined HS & MS) 6:30-8:30pm (located at HHS East Gym)

Tuesday 9/29

Chain Hawks Disc Golf 2:30-4:30pm at Lions Grove 🥏⛳

Girls Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00pm 🏐

Poms Practice 2:30-4:00pm 📣💙

Environmental Club 2:30-3:45pm 🌎🌱

Homework Club 2:30-3:45pm 📚

Jazz Band 2:30-3:45pm 🎺🎷🎶

X-Country Meet Away at Township Park, Johnsburg, IL 4:00-6:00pm 👟🏃(location 3703 N Richmond Rd)

Wednesday 9/30

Poms Practice 2:30-4:00pm 📣💙

X-Country Practice 2:30-3:50pm 👟

Homework Club 2:30-3:45pm 📚

Service Club 2:30-3:45pm 🤝💙

Girls 7th grade Volleyball match vs Marlowe 5:00-7:00pm 🏐(HELD AT HHS CENTRAL GYM)

Girls 8th grade Volleyball match vs Marlowe 5:00-7:00pm 🏐 (HELD AT HHS EAST GYM)

Thursday 10/1

📸😊 PICTURE DAY 😊📸

Chess Club 2:30-3:45pm ♟️

Girls Volleyball Practice 7th & 8th grade from 2:30- 4:00pm 🏐

Poms Practice 2:30-4:00pm 📣💙

Homework Club 2:30-3:45pm 📚✏️

Chamber Orchestra 2:30-3:50pm 🎻🎶

X-Country Meet Away Meet at Emricson Park 4:00-6:00pm 👟🏃

Friday 10/2

Color Run Day 👟🌈✨

No after school activities or sports

Welcome to our new Home/School Connection corner! Middle school is a time of huge growth, and we are here to partner with you every step of the way. Each week we will share a quick, practical tip to help support your student both in and out of the classroom. These tips will range from simple ways to help with homework and build strong study habits, to strategies for supporting your child's emotional well-being and confidence.

Missing a hoodie, water bottle, lunchbox, or favorite sweatshirt? Be sure to check our Lost & Found! There may be something waiting to make its way back home. Students are encouraged to check the Lost & Found regularly and claim their belongings before they’re gone!

Picture Day is Thursday, October 1st!

Picture retakes will be held on Thursday, October 22nd.

https://www.vipis.com/group/e391ac55/heineman-middle-school

Huntley School District 158 is excited to once again partner with the Huntley Area Lions Club for the 4th Annual Recycle for Sight Used Eyeglass Collection Drive, taking place at all District 158

schools during the week of October 19-23. How can you help? Take a few minutes to look

through your dresser drawers, closets, and other places where old eyeglasses may be collecting dust.

We’re collecting:

• Prescription eyeglasses
• Prescription sunglasses
• Reading eyeglasses
• Empty plastic and metal eyeglass frames

Don’t wear them anymore? Donate them and give them a second chance to help

someone else see clearly! And don’t forget to ask your friends, neighbors, and family

members to join in!

Donation boxes will be available at all District 158 schools and the Administration Office

from Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23.

Let’s come together as a community and surpass our record of 282 pairs of eyeglasses

collected!

Every pair makes a difference!

Heineman is looking for parents/guardians who want to play an active role in strengthening the school experience for students and families!

Members will meet with school administration three times during the 2026-27 school year to share perspectives and ideas, provide feedback on important topics, and work collaboratively with school leaders to identify ways to increase family engagement and enhance the educational experience for all students. Members will also serve as parent ambassadors, helping strengthen communication and understanding between the school and its families.

To ensure all voices are heard and that everyone has an opportunity to participate and contribute, the Parent Advisory Committee will be limited to 25-30 members who will represent different grade levels and a broad range of perspectives. To support continuity and meaningful participation, committee members are asked to attend all three meetings during the 2026-27 school year.

Meeting dates for HMS
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (6pm-7:30pm)
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 (6pm-7:30pm)
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 (6pm-7:30pm)

Interested in getting involved? Complete this brief form by October 2nd.

HMS form

The Huntley Hurricanes Special Olympics team is excited to kick off the 2026 basketball season in a few months! To gauge interest and tailor our plan for the fall, we kindly request your assistance in participating in an interest survey. See below for two Special Olympics basketball opportunities that will be available this fall/winter.

To be eligible to participate, students must be at least 8 years old (at the start of the 2026-27 school year) through age 22 and have an intellectual disability or an impairment approved with physician consent. There is no cost to participate, other than to ensure proper attire including athletic shoes.

• Basketball Team- Students will be on a team playing basketball games against other Special Olympics teams in the area. Commitment: At least three games and weekly practices leading up to the regional competition

• Basketball Skills- Students will compete focusing on these skills: Target Pass, 10-Meter Dribble and Spot Shot. Commitment: Weekly practices leading up the regional competition

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Please fill out this form by September 25 if you are interested in signing up your child for the 2026 Special Olympics Basketball Team or Basketball Skills. This is only the first step of the process as we are seeking to gather interest. You will be contacted directly regarding next steps. By collaborating with you, we can ensure that our efforts align with the needs and preferences of our community.

If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions regarding the survey or the initiative itself, please let me know. Thank you for your cooperation and support in this endeavor.

It is the mission of Huntley Community School District 158 to inspire, challenge and empower all of our students. In order to accomplish this, teachers and staff regularly monitor student progress. Huntley 158 uses Satchel Pulse, a tool that measures our K-12 students’ learning in relation to the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning Standards and CASEL competencies. Just as Aimsweb and STAR are screeners for math and literacy, Satchel Pulse serves as a screening tool that monitors a student's growth in developing skills such as self-management, goal-setting, collaboration, and decision-making.

Please click this LINK for more information and "Opt Out" options

You can purchase a Heineman Middle School yearbook for your students at www.yearbookforever.com. Please email Mr. Baser (rbaser@district158.org) with questions.

Please remember to send in a medical note for your child if they have missed school for an appointment. This helps us accurately track each student's attendance properly and avoids unexcused absences. You may also email your note to our Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Lisa Meyers at limeyers@district158.org.

If you child will be out due to a vacation, please have them pick up a vacation absence form in the school office. This will help our office properly track attendance . These absences are considered unexcused per District 158 that follows the State of Illinois policies.

If your student(s) will be out of school please be sure to contact the attendance line at 847-659-4311.

This helps us accurately track your student's attendance . Thank you.

Hi, my name is Cindy Murphy. I am new to Heineman this year but I've been working in the district since my daughter was in Kindergarten and she just graduated from Huntley HS this past May! I am a 1:1 aide here at Heineman. I started as a sub cook working at all the district kitchens, then moved onto a lunch/recess supervisor at Conley for a couple years, then as a 1:1 aide at Chesak for a couple years, then a Program Aide for a few years at Leggee, then as a 1:1 aide at Leggee with my current student for 3 years, and now I followed her to Heineman! I moved to Huntley in 2007 from Hoffman Estates where I lived my whole life. I have 4 kids: a 29/almost 30 year old (Gavin), twin 25 year old sons (Ethan & Dylan) and an 18 year old daughter (Ashlyn). All 4 of them have gone through Heineman! I also have a 5 year old cat named Eevee but we call her Kitty and we love her so much! I enjoy exercising, yoga, walks (especially with my daughter), baking, reading, gardening and watching reality shows lol! Whenever we can fit it in, my kids and I enjoy going on day trips to places like Starved Rock, Indiana Dunes or Warren Dunes in MI, Great America and Chicago Museums and Zoos. I also love going to the movies!

Registration is NOW OPEN for Heineman Boys Basketball! Tryouts will be held Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7, from 2:30–4:00 p.m. in the Heineman Gym.

IMPORTANT: Students MUST be registered on Snap!, have a current sports physical, and have a current concussion screening on file before tryouts. Students who do not have all three requirements completed will not be allowed to participate in tryouts.

SNAP - Heineman Middle School Athletics

🏀 Get registered and ready to hit the court! 🏀

Calling all 7th and 8th grade girls basketball players. In an effort to strengthen the connection between our high school program and our middle school athletes, we are excited to announce our first-ever combined High School and Middle School Open Gyms.

• Monday September 28th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, HHS East Gym
• Monday, October 19th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, HHS East Gym

Athletes may enter through Door 10 (Athletics Entrance) the night of. In addition, we are holding additional high school weight room sessions and open gyms after school throughout the fall. If you are a student-athlete and are interested in joining us in these additional workouts, please feel free to reach out.

We as a high school staff are excited to welcome our future Red Raiders into the program this upcoming year.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Get ready to bump, set, and spike! Boys volleyball is coming to Heineman Middle School! We’re excited to welcome our athletes to the court and kick off an awesome season of teamwork, competition, and school spirit.

Please fill out this Form if your student is interested in joining the team.

Let’s go, Heineman! 🏐💙🤍

Fall Sports

Parents/guardians interested in registering their child for a middle school fall sport will need to log into or create a SNAP! account. If you have any questions about SNAP! or fall middle school sports, please contact Jennifer Sebestyen at jsebestyen@district158.org

SNAP - Heineman Middle School Athletics

Our 5th Annual Color Run is next week! Click here to register your student now!

Volunteers are also needed for this fun event! Click here to sign up to have fun with us! (Whether you’re ready to be covered in color or stay color-free, we have a spot for YOU!!)

Calling all 6th graders! Get ready to party with your HMS friends after school on Friday, October 16th. The PTO is planning to provide snacks, door prizes, raffles, sports, activities & fun photo ops! $3 gets you a ticket in & the rest is included! Ticket sales begin NOW – CLICK HERE to order! (Early bird ticket price ends Saturday night, 10/11, so don’t delay!) The event will be held 2:30-4pm, so students can take the activity bus home, if needed.

If you’d like to be part of making this a fun event, click HERE to sign up to volunteer during the event! If you would like to help with the planning, email d158HMSPTO@gmail.com!

We’re celebrated Dolly Parton Day on September 25 with some sweet treats for our staff! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for helping us celebrate with these special goodies. Your kindness and generosity help make our school community extra special! 🎀

Thank you to everyone who supported our Culver’s Dine and Share fundraiser! Because of your generosity, the event was a great success. We appreciate all of our families, staff, students, and community members who came out to enjoy a meal while supporting our school. Your participation helps make special opportunities and experiences possible for our students. Thank you for making this fundraiser a success! 💙🍔🍦

GET CONNECTED WITH THE PTO!

Be sure to join our Facebook page to see all the fun we organize throughout the year! It’s also a great place to find the links to volunteer or buy PTO fundraiser & event tickets! Search for HMS PTO Heineman Middle School or CLICK HERE. Volunteers needed!

Go to https://signup.com/go/JANJXJL to check for volunteer opportunities throughout the schoolyear. If you’re interested in getting more involved, please reach out to d158HMSPTO@gmail.com - we can always use more help!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• Friday, October 2nd: Color Run (rain date 10/5) (Secure your ticket here)
• Tuesday, October 6th @ 8:30am at HMS: October PTO Meeting

Topic: School Anxiety, Avoidance & Refusal: Symptoms and Interventions

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6PM - 7PM

Presenter: Jacqueline Rhew, LCPC

Open to all Huntley 158 families

Join via Google Meet

September is Attendance Awareness Month and Huntley 158’s motto is “Your Presence is Your Power.” Every day a student is in school is an opportunity for them to build relationships, learn and access support.

The district is kicking off its first virtual Family Learning Series this year with a presentation by Jacqueline Rhew, a licensed clinical professional counselor, who specializes in school refusal and anxiety in children. The virtual event is free and open to all Huntley 158 families.

Rhew’s presentation will provide parents and caregivers with practical strategies to support their child who may be struggling with school anxiety, avoidance, and school refusal.

She will explore factors that contribute to school avoidance and help parents learn how to recognize early warning signs and unhelpful coping patterns, and better understand how anxiety and avoidance can reinforce one another.

In addition, Rhew will outline specific interventions to help children manage anxiety, increase motivation, set realistic goals, and gradually re-engage in school. Parents will also learn strategies for responding to anxiety without unintentionally reinforcing avoidance, promoting healthy coping and problem-solving, and using communication that builds self-advocacy, confidence, and independence.

Grab a blanket and get comfy for Huntley 158’s first sensory-friendly movie night! Join us on Tuesday, October 13, at Heineman Middle School for a fun and inclusive evening open to all ages.

The featured movie, Out of My Mind (rated PG), is an inspiring story about a young girl with cerebral palsy who finds her voice and challenges others to see what she is capable of. With powerful themes of friendship, inclusion and perseverance, it’s the perfect film to bring our community together.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:15 p.m. Come dressed for comfort and bring a blanket for floor seating; an accessible seating area will also be available. We’ll provide snacks and water, or feel free to bring your own. Stop by our “selfie station” and enter for a chance to win a prize!

The evening will wrap up at approximately 8 p.m. Students under age 13 must attend with a parent or guardian.

Questions? Contact Ina Hall, Huntley 158 Family Engagement Liaison, at ihall@district158.org.

When: Thursday October 1, 2026

​Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

​Where: Morkes Chocolate, 11801 Main St, Huntley, IL 60142

The Thriving Parent Support Group is a parent-led support group for Huntley District 158 parents/guardians of students with IEPs. The goal is simple: to help parents build connections with one another so they can strengthen the supports that are vital for their child’s success.

Families are invited to connect, share experiences, and support one another through casual conversations, roundtable discussions, and occasional learning opportunities. Parents of IEP learners of all ages are welcome, and attendance is flexible—come when you can. Please share with other parents that may benefit!

If you’d like to stay informed about future meetings, please take a moment to complete this form

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for Q & A)
Location: District Office, Room 180, 650 Dr. John Burkey Dr., Algonquin
Cost: Free; light snacks will be served
Guest Speaker: Jen Rowzee, Services Inc.

During this session, Huntley 158 families who have a student with an IEP will learn about the timeline to follow when applying for disability-related benefits for their child. The presentation will highlight PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services), providing an overview of the potential benefits available when families plan early.

As a follow-up to this, families can make a 30-minute appointment on Monday, October 19 to meet one-on-one with a Services Inc. representative who will walk them through the PUNS registration process, answer questions, and provide guidance on what information is needed to complete the application. Visit the website for more information about both events.

If you have a question specific to a certain subject please email your child's teacher.

For 6th grade general academic questions/concerns contact:

Team 6-1: Mrs. Nicole Busam (nbusam@district158.org)

Team 6-2: Mrs. Denise Conlon (dconlon@district158.org)

For 7th grade general academic questions/concerns contact:

Team 7-1: Ms. Jenny Schlueter (jschlueter@district158.org or Mrs. Jeannette Perreault (jperreaultt@district158.org)

Team 7-2: Mrs. Tammy Carpenter (tcarpenter@district158.org)

For 8th grade general academic questions/concerns contact:

Team 8-1: Mrs. Saundra Schlapia (sschlapia@district158.org) or Mrs. Gabrielle Lundsberg (glundsberg@district158.org)

Team 8-2: Mr. Neal Golyshko (ngolyshko@district158.org)

If you have any question concerning a student behavior please contact:

Ms. Katy McCrystal (kmccrystal@district158.org)

If you have any question concerning Student Services please contact:

Mrs. Shannon Seibert (sseibert@district158.org)

If you have any questions concerning any in season sports please first contact your child's coach. For further concerns please contact:

Mr. Jeremy Mikkelson (jmikkelson@district158.org)

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