These Ben-Gil Elementary students set their own goals and read all summer long. Summer reading is critical to a child’s ability to not only retain information learned the previous year, but also to grow in knowledge and critical thinking skills for the coming year. Those exceeding their goal included: (front) Ella Luttmann, Caroline Jubelt, Harper Brown, Ella […]
Lewis & Clark reveals new mascot, athletics logo
GODFREY – It’s cute. It’s furry. It’s friendly. It’s loyal. It’s Lewis and Clark Community College’s newest “student” – a Newfoundland mascot named Blazer. “It’s been a while since the Trailblazers have had a mascot, but we’re excited to welcome Blazer to the family,” said Vice President of Student Engagement Sean Hill. “We hope this […]
Gillespie schools capture additional $473,000 in Year 2 of new formula
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. GILLESPIE – Gillespie public school families will continue to benefit from Illinois’ new school funding formula, which guarantees an additional $473,360 for the academic year that is getting underway, State Senator Andy Manar said. That means the new formula will have pumped more than $1.1 million in additional […]
CUSD 7 budget available for public review
In a relatively brief meeting the night before the official start of the school year, Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted Monday night to place the proposed budget for the current fiscal year on file for public review. Supt. Joe Tieman did not discuss the proposed budget in detail, noting he will […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Stephanie Haddad Royer
Stephanie Haddad Royer is the 44th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly […]
School board accepts resignations of three staffers, hires two
With the first day of school less than a month away, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education accepted the resignations of three professional staff members during a special meeting of the board last Thursday night. The board also voted unanimously to hire Alex Weinberg, Gillespie, as a chorus teacher for […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Kelcie Matesa Reinhardt
Kelcie Matesa Reinhardt is the 43rd scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Gary Ross
Gary Ross is the 42nd scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly mini-biographies […]
School Board approves science lab change orders
With one dissenting vote, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night approved a change order of $34,857 to address issues discovered as construction began on the new Gillespie Middle School science lab. Following the relatively brief meeting, several members of the board toured the construction site to see […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Jana Rossetto Kennedy
Jana Rossetto Kennedy is the 41st scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly […]
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