Welcome to Hartsburg-Emden!

Thursday, May 21st is the last day of the 2025-2026 School Year.

High School Finals will be on Wednesday, May 20th, and Thursday, May 21st. Click here for the Finals schedule.

8th Grade Promotion will be on Thursday, May 14th, at 6:00 pm at the Junior-Senior High School in Hartsburg. You can watch online by clicking here.

Notice of Public Meeting on Special Education

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.

Click Here to see all of the job opportunities available (Updated December 19).

2025-2026 School Calendar (Amended 3-18-26)

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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