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Jersey Community High School Homecoming Court
Pikeland makes personnel decisions
By BETH ZUMWALT Pikeland Unit 10 met Wednesday, Sept. 23. While in session, the board approved the following personnel moves: Accepted the resignation of Tammy Carter and Kaitlyn Forbis as full-time paraprofessionals, accepted the resignation of Kara Peters as part-time cashier.…
Southwestern CUSD #9 Saves an Estimated $25,000 a Year on Energy Costs
Southwestern Community Unit School District #9 is saving an estimated $25,000 per year in energy costs, utilizing the community solar program in Illinois. The district partnered with Community Solar Authority (CSA), a national firm that connects large energy users to lower energy…
South County schools go solar: a look into local green energy initiatives
From the outside, one may not notice that certain schools in the area are implementing sustainable energy practices. That’s kind of the point, staff say. “We kind of want to keep them out of sight, out of mind. We just know that not everybody thinks they’re aesthetically…
Mehlville’s student advisors recognized for service
On Sept. 24, the Mehlville Board of Education recognized its outgoing Student Advisors before the board for their service. Pictured above, Elia Krausz from Mehlville High School and Ajla Ramic from Oakville High School pose with the board. The two students have served as student…
Writer dicusses language used on short school days
To the editor: I have a problem with how we are notified on short school days. “Early release” is what is posted. School is not a prison. Children are being dismissed early from school, a privilege not all children get. “Dismissal” is much kinder than “release.” Penny E Yost…
WHITE HALL LAD chosen Illinois Literacy Foundation winner
By Carmen Ensinger A young man from White Hall has been chosen as an Illinois Literacy Foundation winner for reaching his summer reading goals through the White Hall Library. Dawson Nell, 7, son of Casey and Kelsey Nell, was one of 20 winners chosen from across the State. He was…
Meet Our School Resource Officers
As students, families, and educators head back to class, we’re excited to introduce our School Resource Officers (SROs) – Fred Bell and Mike McAuliffe.