Welcome to Hartsburg-Emden!

The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is Wednesday, August 12th. 

Meet the Stags - Volleyball will be on Saturday, August 22nd at 6:00 pm. The 2006 State Championship team will be honored during the event.

The Hartem Board of Education is soliciting your help in the search for a new Superintendent for Hartsburg-Emden CUSD 21, starting in the 2027-2028 school year. Click here to complete the survey provided by the Illinois Association of School Boards.

Hartem 2026 Yearbooks are available for sale. Click here if you would like to purchase a yearbook.


All of our home events in the gym can be live-streamed through the NFHS Network. You must purchase a subscription to watch. To subscribe to our channel and purchase a subscription, Click Here.

​Employment Opportunities (as of July 21, 2026)

2026-2027 School Calendar

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Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District provides an empowering and collaborative environment allowing students to reach their full potential.   ​

Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religious preference, sexual orientation, or any other type of demographic information.

High School (Hartsburg)                                                                                        Grade School (Emden)   

400 West Front St.                                                                                                    309 Market St.
Hartsburg, IL 62643                                                                                                  Emden, IL 62635
Phone: (217)-642-5244                                                                                             Phone: (217)-376-3151
Fax: (217)-642-5333