Hardin County CUSD #1
Where Students are Achievers
September Breakfast & Lunch Menus!
🚨 Friendly Reminder 🚨
To help keep our facilities safe and enjoyable for everyone, smoking and vaping are not permitted at the baseball and softball fields.
We kindly ask all players, families, and visitors to respect this policy and help us provide a healthy, family-friendly environment for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! ⚾🥎
To help keep our facilities safe and enjoyable for everyone, smoking and vaping are not permitted at the baseball and softball fields.
We kindly ask all players, families, and visitors to respect this policy and help us provide a healthy, family-friendly environment for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! ⚾🥎
Congrats to our ACT Scholars! Jeffrey Edwards, Noa Potts, Raegan Banks, Kenna Gunderson, Tucker Mayfield, Kalie English, Gavin Hines, Adriana Davis, and Gabriela Bragdon
We need Substitutes!
Reminder of Kindergarten Slow Start Attendance.
Wednesday, August 11th: No Student Attendance
Thursday, August 13th: Students whose last names begin A-P will attend full day.
Friday, August 14th: Students whose last names begin with Q-Z will attend full day.
Monday, August 17th: ALL Kindergarten students attend a full day.
Wednesday, August 11th: No Student Attendance
Thursday, August 13th: Students whose last names begin A-P will attend full day.
Friday, August 14th: Students whose last names begin with Q-Z will attend full day.
Monday, August 17th: ALL Kindergarten students attend a full day.
Fall Sports Schedules! You can find them here, or under the Athletics tab on our website.
**Please note all schedules are subject to change**
2026-2027 School Registration is open! Please log in through your TeacherEase account at teacherease.com and complete registration for your child prior to the Back-to-School Bash on August 11th. Students must be registered to receive free items at the Back-to-School Bash.
Health & Immunization Information:
On-site physicals will be available during the Back-to-School Bash.
Please note that immunizations cannot be administered at the Back-to-School Bash and must be completed at a medical facility. Please review the attached health requirements to ensure your child meets all grade-level expectations. Children under 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for physicals.
For any assistance, call 618-287-2141.
High School Volleyball tryout information!
Registration for the 2026 - 27 school year is open.
2026 - 2027 School Calendar
Hardin County CUSD #1 Staff and Community,
As summer winds down, Hardin County CUSD #1 is preparing to open our doors for the 2026–2027 school year on Monday, August 10th for the Hardin County Staff ONLY. Then, the Back to School Bash will be Tuesday, August 11th and STUDENTS will return on Wednesday,August 12th with an 11:25 dismissal that day.
A strong school district relies on our dedicated teachers, strong community, and the school is immensely grateful for the continued support, collaboration, and investment in our local youth at Hardin County CUSD #1.
As summer winds down, Hardin County CUSD #1 is preparing to open our doors for the 2026–2027 school year on Monday, August 10th for the Hardin County Staff ONLY. Then, the Back to School Bash will be Tuesday, August 11th and STUDENTS will return on Wednesday,August 12th with an 11:25 dismissal that day.
A strong school district relies on our dedicated teachers, strong community, and the school is immensely grateful for the continued support, collaboration, and investment in our local youth at Hardin County CUSD #1.
Join us for our annual Back to School Bash where students and families can register, get informed and connect for the new school year! Early online registration starts July 28th through TeacherEase.
⚾🥎 Junior High Baseball & Softball Tryouts 🥎⚾
Calling all future Cougars! We are excited to kick off another season and hope to see lots of junior high student-athletes come out and join us!
🥎 Junior High Softball Tryouts
📅 Monday, July 20
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 HC Softball Field
👨👩👧 Parent Meeting: Immediately following tryouts at 8:00 PM.
⚾ Junior High Baseball Tryouts
📅 Monday, July 20
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 HC Baseball Field
If you are unable to attend on July 20, an alternate tryout will be held for baseball:
📅 Monday, July 27
🕠 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see our future Cougars on the field this season! Bring your effort, enthusiasm, and a great attitude—we're looking forward to an exciting year.
Go Cougars! 🐾❤️💙
Calling all future Cougars! We are excited to kick off another season and hope to see lots of junior high student-athletes come out and join us!
🥎 Junior High Softball Tryouts
📅 Monday, July 20
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 HC Softball Field
👨👩👧 Parent Meeting: Immediately following tryouts at 8:00 PM.
⚾ Junior High Baseball Tryouts
📅 Monday, July 20
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 HC Baseball Field
If you are unable to attend on July 20, an alternate tryout will be held for baseball:
📅 Monday, July 27
🕠 5:30 PM
We can't wait to see our future Cougars on the field this season! Bring your effort, enthusiasm, and a great attitude—we're looking forward to an exciting year.
Go Cougars! 🐾❤️💙
Our Educator Rising and 🍀4-H Teen Teacher🍀 students got a head start on the school year today. They worked on banners for the back to school bash, their new bulletin board outside Mrs. Vaughn's room, and spirit signs for our student athletes.
🎒✨ Kindergarten Registration is Almost Here! ✨🎒
Do you have a child who will be starting kindergarten this fall? We would love to welcome your newest student!
📅 Registration Dates:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you on July 22 or July 23! 🍎📚✏️
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is hosting a webinar to recognize National Internet Safety Month:
“Youth & AI: What Parents Should Know About Generative AI & AI-Generated Deepfakes”
Dear Parents and School Admin/Staff,
Please see a message below from our IL Attorney General, Kwame Raoul:
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The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce a special webinar as part of National Internet Safety Month. Today’s unprecedented access to technology, especially through mobile devices, can leave our children vulnerable. As new technology is developed – such as AI – there is a responsibility to understand the technology, how our children are using it, and how to keep them safe.
National Internet Safety Month is designed to raise awareness of digital threats and promote cyber education. This webinar aims to assist parents and individuals working with children understand generative AI which is used to develop content such as photos, text, and audio. This webinar will share information on how kids are engaging with generative AI, predatory uses of AI including sextortion and enticement including deepfake images, and safety tips and resources for parents.
To join us for this webinar on Friday, June 26th at 1:00 p.m., please use the registration link provided below. Please feel free to share this information with others. Thank you for all you do to help keep kids safe.
Very truly yours,
Kwame Raoul
Illinois Attorney General
“Youth & AI: What Parents Should Know About Generative AI and AI-Generated Deepfakes”
Friday, June 26, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar (You'll receive log-in information via email):
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K5BfZRehTcaMEjNNhLcxHw
“Youth & AI: What Parents Should Know About Generative AI & AI-Generated Deepfakes”
Dear Parents and School Admin/Staff,
Please see a message below from our IL Attorney General, Kwame Raoul:
----------
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce a special webinar as part of National Internet Safety Month. Today’s unprecedented access to technology, especially through mobile devices, can leave our children vulnerable. As new technology is developed – such as AI – there is a responsibility to understand the technology, how our children are using it, and how to keep them safe.
National Internet Safety Month is designed to raise awareness of digital threats and promote cyber education. This webinar aims to assist parents and individuals working with children understand generative AI which is used to develop content such as photos, text, and audio. This webinar will share information on how kids are engaging with generative AI, predatory uses of AI including sextortion and enticement including deepfake images, and safety tips and resources for parents.
To join us for this webinar on Friday, June 26th at 1:00 p.m., please use the registration link provided below. Please feel free to share this information with others. Thank you for all you do to help keep kids safe.
Very truly yours,
Kwame Raoul
Illinois Attorney General
“Youth & AI: What Parents Should Know About Generative AI and AI-Generated Deepfakes”
Friday, June 26, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar (You'll receive log-in information via email):
https://ilattorneygeneral-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K5BfZRehTcaMEjNNhLcxHw
JH/HS Supply List for the 2026 - 2027 school year!
Elementary Supply List for the 2026 - 2027 school year!
Hardin County School's Back to School Bash fundraising is underway! We are looking for sponsors for our event whose donations will go towards the free school supplies give-away. Our previous sponsors have been instrumental in providing for our students throughout the school year. We want this year to be just as successful! Separately, we are looking for organizations to host a table in our community showcase section. Please contact Mrs. Alisha Foster if you wish to be a sponsor and/or host a table at our event on August 11th.
Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR)
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026
The Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an immersive summer experience designed to introduce motivated high school juniors and seniors to college life and the diverse career opportunities within the College of Business and Analytics.
More information: https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/camp-youth-programs/soar-saluki-opportunities-in-awareness-residency-program.php
SOAR empowers students to explore pathways in accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, business analytics, and hospitality, tourism, and event management through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experiences. The program is committed to expanding access to higher education by supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they develop the confidence, knowledge, and professional skills needed for future success. The College of Business and Analytics will cover the full cost of tuition and housing, including meals, for each student participating in the SOAR program.
To Register: https://myfuture.siu.edu/register/?id=77973652-1736-4095-a6da-8dd75c1ababe