CARLINVILLE – Shelsie Timmermeier, a senior middle blocker from Gillespie, concluded an excellent career for the Blackburn College volleyball team this fall. The 6’0 Timmermeier appeared in all 28 matches for Blackburn and finished the season with 125 kills. She recorded fifteen kills to go along with three block assists in Blackburn’s four-set victory over […]
Bertetto chosen for leader of the week
Michael Bertetto, son of Michelle and William Bertetto, was chosen as Student Leader of the Week at Gillespie Middle School by Mr. McNicholas. McNicholas states, “Michael is a well-spoken young man who can perceive how others feel, has a kind and caring hearts and acts with great purpose.” Michael says, “Being proactive means “you are not […]
Middle school announces October leaders of the month
Gillespie Middle School announced on Tuesday the October leaders of the month. Receiving the award included Race Eccles, Aliyah Smith, Haeden Kellebrew, Jaydon Baker, Dylan Thomeczek, and Addie Hayes. Sixth-grader, Haeden Kellebrew, son of Jessica Ross and Jacob Kellebrew, was chosen as Student Leader of the Month because he “is an awesome student, always positive, […]
Koniak named leader of the week at GMS
Ryder Koniak, son of Jami and Jeff Koniak, was named student leader of the week by Mrs. Edgerton. Ryder was recognized for his model behavior. Mrs. Edgerton says, “Ryder helps anyone and is willing to go above and beyond in my classroom”.
Ben-Gil Elementary announces 1st quarter perfect attendance
Kathryn Barber, Patrick Feldman, Gunner Koniak, Celia Li, Levi Rhodes, Meranda Dunaway, Steven Fosnock III, Alexander Knop, Lucille Peterson, Carter Plovich, Rilynn Polach, Marley Portwood, Astoria Chapman, Levi Katava, Charlie Reising, Kasen Roberts, Maxwell Garcia, Charlie Godar, Keyannah Hammack, Mason Jarman, Pearl Kelly, Aaron Metcalf, Adair Olroyd, Becca Hawkins, Dillinger Higginbotham, Alexander Katchmar, Frank Kirby, […]
School Board accepts positive financial report, bans two citizens from attending school events
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night accepted an audit report showing the district to be in the best financial condition it has enjoyed in several years and took the unusual step of temporarily banning two local citizens from attending school-sponsored events. “It was a very good year […]
Ben-Gil Elementary awards Habit One winners
Ben-Gil Elementary recognized 30 students last week for following Habit One and being proactive. They took the initiative to be responsible students during the month of September and were caught doing the right thing without being asked, even when no one was looking. Receiving the award included (first row, L-R) Parker Hughes, Alyssa Cyprian, Jessie Bulla, […]
More Little Free Libraries are popping up in surrounding communities
A grant from the Illinois Title Association and CUSD #7 faculty and students, little free libraries have been placed in Dorchester, Eagerville, Sawyerville, and Wilsonville. A little free library is a container of books where anyone can stop by and pick up a book/magazine or two, enjoy them and then bring back another one to […]
Middle school announces September leaders of the month
Gillespie Middle School announced on Tuesday their leaders of the month for the month of September. Receiving the award include Megan Bourland, Henando Walker, Joie Cox, Ryder Koniak, Lily Brown and Ellie Wilson. Megan Bourland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bourland and Christine Bourland, has been chosen by Mrs. Prough as her Student Leader […]
Carter, Bussmann crowned 2018 homecoming royalty
Gillespie High School concluded their 2018 homecoming celebration Saturday evening with the crowning of Joey Carter and Lexie Bussmann as this year’s king and queen. The weeklong celebration started Sunday with hallway decorating and continued through the week with dress up days, float building, powder puff football, a volleyball competition, chili cook-off, a bonfire, and […]
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