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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Gillespie Middle School students attended a health and safety day at the school last Friday. They rotated from one classroom to another for several pieces of...
Mia Brawner, the daughter of Nikki and Matt Brawner, has been chosen as Gillespie Middle School’s student leader of the week by physical education teacher, Ms. Bray....
For the second consecutive year, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a balanced budget. The new budget,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...