Perfect Attendance: 2nd quarter (in no specific order) Parker Hughes, Gunner Koniak, Celia Li, Raven Pruitt, Remington Wendel, Steven Fosnock III, Carter Plovich, Marley Portwood, Harper Thackrey, Adair Olroyd, Harper Brown, Parker Bussmann, Maggie Portwood, Ivy Crenshaw, Becca Hawkins, Dillinger Higginbotham, Frank Kirby, Charley Schmid, Luke Bertagnolli, Alivia Schoen, Blace Sloan, Blake Woods, Jaidyn Long, Abigail […]
Stewart named to Clarion University fall dean’s list
CLARION, Pa. – Kelcey Stewart, of Edwardsville, earned a 3.5 GPA to be named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Grants available to close downstate school broadband gap
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – More than $16 million in state funds are available for rural and downstate schools to expand internet access and close the broadband gap, State Senator Andy Manar announced today. The Illinois State Board of Education is accepting proposals from school districts that need to expand high-speed broadband and […]
Hatlee chosen to fill School Board vacancy
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting Tuesday night to appoint Becky Hatlee, Gillespie, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of long-serving board member Peyton Bernot. The action followed an executive session of more than two hours during which board members interviewed each […]
Ben-Gil Elementary recognizes Habit Three award winners
These Ben-Gil Elementary students were recognized for following Habit Three, putting first things first. These students set priorities, make goals for themselves, and follow through on their plans. First row (L-R): Lucy Boyett, Parker Bussmann, Makenzie Stoecker, Celia Li, Adair Olroyd, Scott Pollo, Blace Sloan, Lydia Lowry, and Charley Schmid Second row (L-R): Hanley Stoecker, […]
Construction Trades SkillBuilder club constructs 16 thin blue line flags
The Construction Trades SkillBuilder Club at Gillespie High School recently constructed sixteen ‘Thin Blue Line Flags’ as Christmas presents for Gillespie High School alumni that have served or are serving as law enforcement officers. Please make a request for your favorite cop to get a well-deserved gift this year by emailing Mark Goldasich at [email protected] or calling 217-839-2114 and […]
Partnership 25th anniversary update: Jon Heyen
Now that the 2018-2019 school year has begun, The Partnership for Educational Excellence is wrapping up its mini-biographies of some (12 percent) of its past scholars who have volunteered their information and reflections on the role of post-secondary education in their lives. The final three bios are a celebration of its three very first scholars. […]
School report cards show CUSD 7 performing at highest level in years
Community Unit School District 7 Superintendent Joe Tieman told members of the Board of Education Monday night that school “report cards” recently released by the state show local students exceeding state levels in four of five categories that students were tested on last year. “There’s no doubt in my mind that our staff and students […]
School board accepting applications for open board seat
Superintendent Joseph Tieman of Gillespie CUSD #7 school district announced Monday evening that board of education member Peyton Bernot announced his resignation at the board’s Monday meeting and the Board would be taking applications to fill the vacancy. Applications will be accepted through Friday, December 21, 2018, with plans to make an appointment in early […]
Emelander chosen as leader of the week
Lexi Emelander, daughter of Kelly and Eric Emelander, has been named as Gillespie Middle School’s Student Leader of the Week by seventh-grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher, Mrs. Wilson. Wilson says Lexi brings her positive attitude to ELA, where she consistently works hard and always adds to class discussion. “She balances school work with extracurricular […]
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