Because we share our auditorium with the junior high and high school music programs and also work around athletic schedules and parking availability, finding concert dates during the busy holiday season has become increasingly difficult.
To help create a smoother experience for our students and families, we will now be spreading our performances throughout the school year. This change will allow each grade level to have its own special spotlight while helping us avoid scheduling conflicts.
2026–2027 Performance Schedule
Third Grade Veterans Day Program
November 2026
Kindergarten & Fourth Grade
Christmas Concerts
December 2026
First Grade & Second Grade
Spring Concerts
Late March / Early April 2027
All School VIP Day Celebrations
May 2027
We are looking forward to a wonderful year of music and performances at HGS! Thank you for your continued support of our students and music program.
Mrs. Rakestraw
Hedding Music
To help create a smoother experience for our students and families, we will now be spreading our performances throughout the school year. This change will allow each grade level to have its own special spotlight while helping us avoid scheduling conflicts.
2026–2027 Performance Schedule
Third Grade Veterans Day Program
November 2026
Kindergarten & Fourth Grade
Christmas Concerts
December 2026
First Grade & Second Grade
Spring Concerts
Late March / Early April 2027
All School VIP Day Celebrations
May 2027
We are looking forward to a wonderful year of music and performances at HGS! Thank you for your continued support of our students and music program.
Mrs. Rakestraw
Hedding Music
Last Day of School Dismissal Info
Reminder - No School May 25th
ATOWN Farmers Market News!
Coloring Contest information
Last Day of School Dismissal Info
We apologize for the late notice, but the 5th-grade orientation scheduled for tonight, 5/19, has been canceled.
LAST DAY FOR PRE-K, May 26th
Reminder - No School May 25th
Congratulations to the artists who created amazing artwork throughout the year! I was honored to show it off at our fantastic VIP day performance, organized by our one and only Mrs. Rakestraw! -- Mr. Kitch, HGS Art Teacher.
https://youtu.be/tL63BrXc7WA
https://youtu.be/tL63BrXc7WA
3rd graders in Miss Maus' class had a fun time spelling and writing in cursive with shaving cream!
ABC Countdown pictures from the week!
Due to repeated power outages that could continue throughout this evening, the 5th grade orientation has been postponed until Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30.
Click on the link for HGS Pantry Pick Up form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe59sqJuMEF6oFtlE_6QNH_aljhEc3PhUO8-FCjyD1cfUkkYQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
Afterschool tutoring for AAMS is canceled today, 5/11.
Fast Passes are back for VIP Day! Please make sure to call the office or return the RSVP sheet if you are planning on attending VIP Day! We will have one door at the main entrance for FAST PASSES and another door at the entrance for those needing to scan their Driver's License before entering the building.
We look Forward to seeing everyone on VIP Day May 14th!
May 21st - Field Day for K-4
Congratulations to Atown's Excellence in Education Recipients and retirees for the 2025-2026 school year.
Mr. Walters is pictures with Corey Pevitz, Jim Howard, Alicia Auberg, Colleen Hall, Kelly Batson, and Barry Mink.
Congratulations to these Atown 4th and 8th graders for being selected as Illinois Principal's Association award winners!
4th Grade- Caleb Joyslin, Hailey Chamberlain, Adelynn Norman, Oakley Willis
8th Grade: Lucas Paschal, Keagan Fowler, Hailey Camp, and Brooklynn Wagher
hGS loves a good Jammie Day on the ABC countdown!
