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Nineteen News
Alden-Hebron District 19
9604 Illinois Street
Hebron, IL 60034
MAY 2015
19 News Going Digital
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Inside this issue
FIRST & LAST NAME or FAMILY NAME
Board Briefs………………….……...……….…..9
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Student News………………………………...….…2
From the Athletic Directors Desk...4
Summer Reading Program………………….6
Elementary Garden Project……………..8
2015-2016 School calendar…...……………10
Registration Information………………..11
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 Athletic news
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 Giant Fest
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 2015-2016 School Calendar
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 Informational Flyers
"Alden-Hebron High School's Student Council took part in a service project called "Free The Children". For this project,
some students took a vow of silence for 24 hours to bring awareness to lost voices of children around the world. In addition to
vowing their silence, six AHHS students raised $493.00 to support children across the world. This donation will help provide clean
water, educational materials, food, and animals to increase a child's quality of life. For more information feel free to visit:
http://www.freethechildren.com/ or check out ABC on August 21st at 7:00 to view the "We Day" celebration these students took
part in! Thank you to all who donated! Way to go Giants!"
The fifth graders and elementary student council officers attended We Day
Illinois on April 30. The event was hosted by Free the Children and the focus was
making a change from Me to We. The students enjoyed this engaging program
and were honored to be included in the event in recognition of their hard
work on past and current service learning projects.
County Accounting Champs!!
Alden-Hebron Accounting I and II classes competed in the McHenry County Accounting Bowl on April 24, 2015 at McHenry County
College. The completion had over 185 students and 10 schools throughout the county and our teams placed first! Individual winners in
Accounting I were Trevor Redlin who placed third, Alec O’Halleran placed 7th and Marshal Glenn placed 10th. Cody Nelson placed first in
Accounting II and was awarded a $100. Scholarship at MCC. Congratulations!
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The 5th grade service learning 5K walk/run was a
complete success! The 5th graders would like to thank all
those who graciously donated and participated in the
walk/run. We exceed our goal by raising over $1,400! All
money will be donated to the Alexander Leigh Center for
Autism! Way to go Little Giants!
As part of this project the service learners planned a
meet and greet with students from the Alexander
Leigh Center for Autism on May 7th. The afternoon
was filled with music, games, entertainment, and
some fun on the playground with their new friends.
The group researched autism and interviewed professionals from McHenry County
Options and Advocacy. Based on their research they wrote a book called Al's Scientific
Sensation which can be viewed at
https://www.storyjumper.com/book/index/19727538/Al-s-Scientific-Sensation
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I want to start this letter with a huge congratulations going out to all our spring sport athletes and coaches. The track team had some very
good meets and numerous personal best marks. Some school records are very close to being broken, so I hope everyone work’s a little
harder going into next season and gets their name up on that school record board. The softball and baseball teams had two of the best
seasons in school history. The Softball team won the NAC Conference Championship and the baseball team tied the school record for most
wins in a season with a 22-10-1 record. Both teams advanced to the Regional Championship game but both feel just a little bit short. The
girls lost a though game to Durand 2-1 and the boys lost to Hinkley Big Rock 11-8. I know all of you are a little disappointed with how things
ended but you should all be very proud of the seasons you had!! Keep working hard to take the next step to bringing home that Regional!!
At the spring sports banquet the following awards were presented: The Most Valuable Girls Track player went to Tally Lalor, Coaches
Award went to Hannah Hough. The Most Valuable Boys Track player went to Josh Johnson, Most Improved went to Mason Mindham and
Austin Stauss received the Coaches Award.
For baseball the MVP went to Cody Nelson and David Talbert received the Most Improved Player Award. Justin Steele won Rookie of The
Year Honors and Matt Winter received the Coaches Award. 4 Year Awards went to Jake Bohl, Marshal Glenn, Cody Nelson, Alec O’Halleran,
David Talbert and Matt Winter.
For softball Kasandra Clauss and Zoee Lagerhausen were named Co-MVP’s. Cheyennah Knoll and Tiffany Damato were named Co-MIP’s.
Katie Rosio won Rookie of The Year Honors and Hannah Behrens and Emily Cunningham were honored with the Coaches Award. 4 Year
Awards went to Hannah Behrens and Madi Brown.
1st Team All-Conference Awards went to Cody Nelson and Matt Winters for Baseball . Zoee Lagerhausen, Kasandra Clauss, Hannah
Behrens and Emily Cunningham for Softball. Josh Johnson for Track
2nd Team All-Conference Awards went to John Judson for Baseball. Tiffany Damato, Emily Webber and Madi Brown for Softball.
Honorable Mention went to Alec O’Halleran for Baseball, Cheyennah Knoll for Softball and Tally Lalor for Track.
NAC All-Academic Team Members are: James LeJeune, Trevor Redlin, Marshal Glenn, Cody Nelson, David Talbert, Matt Winter, Tiffany
Damato, Zoee Lagerhausen, Emily Cunningham, Hannah Behrens, Madi Brown, Andrew Kracinski and Trent Redlin.
Congratulations to all of our Coaches and Student Athletes on a FANTASTIC SPRING SPORT SEASON!!
If anyone needs information on summer camp schedules please contact me at
815-648-1662 or e-mail me at jlalor@alden-hebron.org.
Watch web-page for all updates!!
Keep working hard and GO GIANTS!!! Coach Lalor
Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club
Dear Valued Supporter,
The Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club is pleased to host our 2nd Annual Giant Fest on
Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Hebron Community Park, Price Rd. Hebron. Our goal is to
raise $25,000 to put lights on both our Softball & Football fields.
We invite you to participate in this great event by securing a space among our local
businesses. Business spaces are available for 20% of daily sales (Alden-Hebron 12th
Man Club will sell tickets for $1 each and provide collection boxes. All boxes will be
tallied at the end of the event and your balance -20% donation provided to you within
3 days). Additionally, home-based businesses are welcome to join for $30 per table.
Monetary donations are always welcome.
Our Event offers a Run/Walk, Tug-O-War Competition, Food, Music, Kids Activities
and a great opportunity to renew pride in our community. It is only with the support of
our local families and businesses that we can continue to benefit our school programs
at all levels.
The Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club would like to thank you in advance for your
consideration. For more information find us on facebook @ GiantFest
or E-mail us at GiantFest@yahoo.com
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It is with great satisfaction that I am letting everyone
know they will be seeing some construction around the
Football Field this summer. We will be breaking ground
for the light pole foundations within two to three
weeks!! Yes that’s right, there will finally be permanent
lights on Alden-Hebron’s Football Field by the beginning
of the 2015 season. We have been working on this
project for about three years now and with the help and
donations from a lot of GREAT PEOPLE it is about to
become something our school and community will have
for many years in the future. This project along with
“PHASE II the Softball Field” will all be funded by the
Booster Club/12th Man Club Fundraisers. Please come
out and support Giant Fest on June 27th, The 12th Man
Club Golf Outing on Aug.16th and the Football Teams
Benching for Bucks that they will be doing this summer.
Remember both of these projects are being paid for
with donated funds so we need everyone’s help and
support. If you would like to donate to the project or
would like to help out in any way please give me a call at
815-648-1662 or e-mail me at jlalor@alden-hebron.org
I would also like to give a shout out to all my past
players, some of you will have children playing on this
field some day and “Old Coach” could use your help
finishing this project up. Remember what I always tried
to tell you guys?? “Leave it in better shape, then what it
was when you got here” That is exactly what we are
doing and thank you to everyone that has jumped
onboard and helped so far!!
Thank You, Coach Lalor
ALDEN-HEBRON 12th MAN CLUB
2nd Annual Giant Fest Pulling for Lights
3 on 3 Tug-O-War Competition
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Check in, Registration and Awards at
Hebron Community Park – Price Rd
Registration from 10-11 a.m. Mailed entries must be postmarked
by June 13, 2015 Competition begins at Noon
Medals to 1st place team members in individual age groups
Trophy for overall Champion Team * Men's or Women's Category
Age Groups: 13-18; 19-32; 33-45; 46-55+
Early Entry Fee: $30.00/team
Day of Event: $60.00/team
Cash or check only. Be prepared to show ID on event day if paying
by check.
Mail registration and fee to: Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club c/o
AHHS 9604 Illinois St. Hebron, IL 60034
Team Name:
Name:
Address:
City:
State
Zip
Sex: Male _____ Female _____ Phone: ( )
**** Age: as of June 27, 2015 _____ *****
E-mail Address:
Shirt Size (Circle one) Small Med Lg XL XXL (Extra T Shirt $15.00)
Quantity _____
In consideration of my entry being accepted, I intend to be legally
bound, do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and assigns,
waive, release, and discharge for all rights, claims and damages
which I may hereafter accrue against GiantFest, its chairpersons,
sponsors and volunteers associated with this competition. I attest
that I am physically fit and able to compete , knowing full well the
consequences of weather this time of year and its effect.
Signature of participant
Date
Signature of Parent or Guardian (if participant is under 18)
Date
For more information find us on facebook @ GiantFest
or E-mail us at GiantFest@yahoo.com
ALDEN-HEBRON 12th MAN CLUB PRESENTS
2nd Annual Giant Fest FIGHT FOR LIGHTS
@ Hebron Community Park—Price Rd in Hebron
Saturday, June 27, 2015
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7am-8am: Run/Walk Registration & Check in
9am: Run/Walk Start
10am-11am: Tug-O-War Registration & Check in
10am-5pm: Live DJ
10am-11pm: Vendors, Crafters, Dunk Tank, Fire Department
Touch a Truck, Kids Activities, Bingo, Tractor Show, Live
Entertainment & More
5pm-7pm: Live Band TBA
7pm-9pm: MMA Fights
9pm-11:30pm: Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama
FOOD& BEVERAGES: Porkies BBQ, Crandall’s,
Von Bergens, Harts Saloon, Hoops & more
Help AHHS put lights on the Softball & Football Fields!!!!
For an updated schedule of events, registration forms & more
information find us on facebook
@ GiantFest or E-mail us at GiantFest@yahoo.com
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ALDEN-HEBRON 12th MAN CLUB 2nd Annual Giant Fest
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Vendor Contract
Business Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________
Contact Name:_________________email:__________________
Items to be sold: ___________________________________________________________
____Vendor is a home based business and will rent a table (providing all their own
booth materials) at a cost of $30 for the day.
____Vendor is a local business and agrees to remit 20% for the daily sales to AldenHebron 12th Man Club. Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club will sell all tickets for $1 each.
Vendor will be provided a collection box for all tickets. At the end of the event, please
turn in your collection box to the Giant Fest Headquarters tent. Tickets will be counted
and totals provided -20% donation to the Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club. You will
receive your balance within 3 days of the event.
Vendor agrees to participate in Giant Fest at Hebron Community Park as part of a
benefit event for the Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club's quest for Softball & Football lights.
Vendor will provide Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club with a copy of their liquor license /
Health Department Permit (applies to food & beverage vendors only). Set up will be
between 7-10am the day of the event.
In consideration of my entry being accepted, I intend to be legally bound, do hereby for myself,
my heirs, executors, and assigns, waive, release, and discharge for all rights, claims and damages
which I may hereafter accrue against Giant Fest, its chairpersons, sponsors and volunteers associated with this event.
Signature of participant ______________________________Date _________________
Please send completed contract (and $30 rental fee) to:
Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club c/o AHHS 9604 Illinois St. Hebron, Il. 60034
For more information find us on facebook @ GiantFest
or E-mail us at GiantFest@yahoo.com
ALDEN-HEBRON 12th MAN CLUB 2nd Annual Giant Fest Run for Lights
2-mile run; 10-K run; 2-mile walk Saturday, June 27, 2015
Be prepared to be covered in Green & Black & showered with SuperSoakers as the
Football & Softball teams guide you along the path! (Runners not wanting paint or
water will be given a wristband.)
Check in, Registration and Awards at Hebron Community Park – Price Rd
Registration from 7 -8 a.m. Mailed entries must be postmarked by June 13, 2015.
Two-mile run & walk and 10K run BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.
Race Course: Travel through city streets and rural areas. Course surface is asphalt.
Awards: Awards to 1st-3rd place winners individual age group for all three
competitions. Age Groups: 13 & under; 14-18; 19-24; 25-32; 33-45; 46-55; 56-64; 65-74+
Entry Fee: Children 13 & under & Seniors 65+ - $20.00 Ages 14 to 64 - $30.00
Day of Race: Children 13 & under & Seniors 65+ - $30 day of race Ages 14 to 64 - $40
Cash or check only. Be prepared to show ID on race day if paying by check.
Mail registration and fee to:
Alden-Hebron 12th Man Club c/o AHHS 9604 Illinois St. Hebron, IL 60034
Name: RACE: 2 Mile ______10K _____ 2 Mile WALK _____ Address:
City: State Zip Sex: Male _____ Female _____ Phone: ( ) **** Age: as of June 27, 2015
_____ *****
E-mail Address:
Shirt Size (Circle one )– Small Med Lg XL XXL (Extra T Shirt $15.00) Quantity _____
In consideration of my entry being accepted, I intend to be legally bound, do hereby for myself,
my heirs, executors, and assigns, waive, release, and discharge for all rights, claims and damages
which I may hereafter accrue against GiantFest, its chairpersons, sponsors and volunteers associated with this race. I attest that I am physically fit and able to compete in a race of this length,
knowing full well the consequences of weather this time of year and its effect on running.
Signature of participant
Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian (if participant is under 18)
For more information find us on facebook @ GiantFest or E-mail us at
GiantFest@yahoo.com
Date
Registration:
Week of June 1st during regular
library hours.
Program runs
Phone Number: 815-648-4072
June 1-August 12
Summer Reading Program
Who: Students in grades PreK-8.
REMINDERS
What: Guest readers in June.
Keep reading through August 12
to earn all possible prizes!
Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at
6:00PM at the Hebron Public Library
for an ice cream party to celebrate
your reading accomplishments!
FREE to all participants. You can
turn your signed reading forms on
August 12 and earn the rest of your
avatar.
Library Hours:
Monday 2-5PM
Wednesday 2-7PM
Saturday 9-12PM
Questions: Contact Colleen Geils
cgeils@alden-hebron.org OR
Who: Alden-Hebron District #19
students.
Where: Hebron Public Library
How it works: Register at the
Hebron Public Library and
receive your superhero
avatar any time during the
week of June 1st. Read the
required amount of minutes
(depending on your age) to
earn a superhero avatar
piece and gift certificates
along the way. Continue
reading throughout the
summer and earn all possible
prizes by August 12.
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Candy Tufo
candacetufo@yahoo.com
Important Dates
June 3– Guest reader @ 2:00
June 10– Guest reader @ 2:00
June 17– Guest reader @ 2:00
June 24– Guest reader @ 2:00
Keep reading until August 12.
August 12—Ice cream
party 6:00PM at
Hebron Library.
Hebron Public Library
2015 Summer Reading Program
Be a Superhero…READ!
Part I: How to earn avatar parts:
Pre K, Kindergarten, First Grade: 6 Books=1 avatar piece
Second, Third Grade: 75 Pages=1 avatar piece
Fourth, Fifth Grade: 125 Pages=1 avatar piece
Sixth, Seventh Grade: 175 Pages=1 avatar piece
Eighth Grade: 225 Pages=1 avatar piece
Part II: Collect Gift Certificates along the way!
1st Avatar body = Registration week of June 1
2nd Avatar cape =Subway Cookie
3rd Avatar mask= Dari ice cream cone
4th logo = Crandalls Gift
5th Avatar superpower= Personal pizza from Champion Pizza
*Program runs week of June 1-August 12.
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the fifth graders prepare to move on to the Middle
School, they have been working really hard getting the elementary
school garden ready for planting. The ground is tilled and the
seeds are just about sowed! We are looking for help over the
summer with watering and weeding in order to keep our garden
looking beautiful. If you or anyone you know is willing to help us
during the following weeks in summer, please sign your name on
the line. Thank you in advanced for all your help and support with
our garden project.
Alden-Hebron’s
School
Garden
Yes! We would gladly help during the following week(s) this
summer. Come as many days/nights as you would like to during
the week you have chosen!
Family Name ______________________________ Phone Number ____________
Week of July 5th: ___________________________________________
Week of July 12th: ___________________________________________
Week of July 19th: ___________________________________________
Week of July 26th: ___________________________________________
Week of August 2nd: _________________________________________
Week of August 9th: _________________________________________
Thank you so much for your support! Any vegetables will be donated to the Hebron Food Pantry.
Please return this form by Tuesday, May 26 and you will be contacted to confirm your date(s).
Questions? Contact Colleen Geils @ 815-648-2442 Ex. 1530
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Special Education
If you have any special education concerns,
please contact Molly Battaglini at
815-648-2442 ext. 1513
From the Transportation Dept.:
Looking for a Bus Driver for AM & PM routes.
For more information please call Cyndie Erckfritz
@ 815-648-2442 ext. 1523
From the Kitchen:
The kitchen is looking for a
substitute. For more
information, please call
Debbie Hyde @
815-648-2442 ext. 1230
Board Briefs
Board Members:
Sue Walters, President:
815-648-2726
Chris Olson, Vice President:
815-648-2382
Jenny Linneman, Secretary:
815-648-2027
Jeff Helland: 815-648-4265
John Eskridge: 815-648-2624
Andy Madsen: 815-482-4948
Ken Winkelman: 815-648-2070
Dr. Debbie Ehlenburg:
815-648-2442 Ext. 1525
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This is a brief summary of the Board Meetings
held in May. Details of these meetings are
available through the district office, posted in
each building and on the website at :
www.alden-hebron.org
Next Board Meetings :
June 2nd @ 7:00 p.m. & 16th @ 7:00 p.m.
in the Elementary multi-purpose room
May Board Briefs:


Approval of final 2014-15 calendar


6th grade orientation set for May 20, 2015

Building & Grounds Committee will meet
on June 9, 2015 @ 6:00p.m.

Curriculum & Policy Committee will meet
on June 11, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m.

Update on lights for the
athletic fields
Elementary and MS/HS Students
participated in We Day
Registration for the 2015-16 school year
discussed
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Proposed School Calendar 2015-2016
Aug-14
M
Tu
W
Jan-15
Th
M
F
Tu
W
Th
F
3
10
17
4
11
18
5
12
19
6
13
20
7
14
21
4
11
18
5
12
19
6
13
20
7
14
21
24
25
26
27
28
25
26
27
28
Aug.
14
Fri
Teacher Institute
1
8
15
Aug.
17
Mon
First Day of Student Attendance
Sept.
4
Fri
Teacher Institute
Sept.
7
Mon
Holiday (Labor Day)
22
Oct.
2
Fri
1:00 Dismissal – School Improvement Planning
29
Oct.
12
Mon
Holiday (Columbus Day)
Oct.
21
Wed
1:00 Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:30-7:30
Oct.
22
Thurs
No Students – School Improvement Day 8:00 – 12:00
Oct.
23
Fri
Not in Attendance Day
Nov.
25
1:00 Dismissal
Nov.
26 - 27
Dec.
22
Wed
Thurs/
Fri
Tues
31
Sep-14
M
Tu
Th
14
21
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
28
29
30
7
Feb-15
W
M
F
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
Tu
W
Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-8:00
Th
F
1
8
15
2
9
16
3
10
17
4
11
18
5
12
19
22
23
24
25
26
29
Oct-14
M
Tu
W
F
1
M
Tu
2
W
1
Th
2
Winter Break
4
Mon
Teacher Institute
Jan.
15
Fri
1:00 Dismissal – School Improvement Planning
Jan.
18
Mon
Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Feb.
10
Wed
Reg. School Day Parent/Teacher Conferences:4:00 8:00 PM
4
Feb.
11
Thurs
Reg. School Day Parent/Teacher Conferences:4:00 8:00 PM
12
Fri
Not in Attendance Day
F
3
1:00 Dismissal
Jan.
Mar-15
Th
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3
Holiday (Thanksgiving)
5
6
7
8
9
7
8
9
10
11
Feb.
12
13
14
15
16
14
15
16
17
18
Feb.
15
Mon
Holiday (Presidents Day)
25
Mar.
24
Thurs
1:00 Dismissal – School Improvement Planning
Mar.
25
Fri
Not in Attendance Day
Mar.
28 – April 1
Spring Break
Apr.
4
Mon
Teacher Institute
Apr-15
Apr.
22
Fri
1:00 Dismissal – School Improvement Planning
W
May
6
Fri
11:00 Dismissal – School Improvement Planning
1
May
22
Sun
HS Graduation
23
Mon
Last Day - (If no emergency days used)
19
20
21
22
23
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
30
28
29
30
31
Nov-14
M
Tu
W
Th
F
M
Tu
Th
F
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
6
7
8
May
9
10
11
12
13
11
12
13
14
15
May
30
Mon
Holiday (Memorial Day)
May
31
Tues
Last Day w/5 emergency days
16
17
18
19
20
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
25
26
27
28
29
30
Dec-14
M
Tu
W
F
M
Tu
W
Th
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
2
3
4
5
6
14
15
16
17
18
9
10
11
12
13
21
22
23
24
25
16
17
18
19
20
28
29
30
31
23
24
5
26
27
30
31
10
Dec. 22
2nd Qtr. Ends
43 Days
46 Days
May. 23 4th Qtr. Ends
44 Days
F
1
=
42 Days
Mar. 11 3rd Qtr. Ends
May-15
Th
7
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Oct. 16 1st Qtr. Ends
=
Holiday
=
Non Attendance Day
=
Teacher Institute - Not in Attendance
=
Parent Teacher Conference
=
1:00 Dismissal School Improvement Planning
=
Early Dismissal
=
Emergency Days
First and Last day of school
End of Quarter
Congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2015!
For any questions regarding registration,
to pick up a new or returning student
registration packet, or to return your
registration
packets, you can call to make an
appointment within the office hours
listed below.
Tuesdays from 7am to 3pm
Registrar: Michele Alfonso
815-648-2442 xt. 1528
malfonso@alden-hebron.org
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PTO Update
Let’s welcome our new officers for
the 2015 – 2016 academic year!
President – Julie Cunningham
Vice President – Juli Henrie
Treasurer – Eleanor Surnicki
Secretary – Lisa Mason
Keep your eyes open
for PTO
Meeting dates.
Enjoy the start of your
summer!
Alden-Hebron District 19
9604 Illinois Street
Hebron, IL 60034