Community Unit School District 7’s Board of Education on Monday night accepted the resignation of a long-serving member and approved a new class schedule for the 2022-23 school year designed to provide additional instruction time without increasing the amount of time teachers are on the clock. Board President Mark Hayes said it was “with a […]
Blackburn receives $250k to address teacher shortage
Blackburn College has been awarded a $250,000 two-year Teacher Residency Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education (IBSE) to help address the state’s teacher shortage. The funds will be used to accelerate Blackburn’s established Teacher Licensure Program (TLP) which the College launched in 2020. Blackburn’s fully-online licensure program provides the opportunity for individuals with […]
Gillespie student wins Drive Safe Chicago PSA contest
A teen from Gillespie High School in Gillespie has won the seventh annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest with a video that talked about the need to share the road between drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. There were more than 7,500 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths nationwide in 2020, a yearly increase of nearly 5 percent. […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary scholarships available
The HSHS St. Francis Auxiliary offers three scholarship awards to students whose principal residences are in Montgomery or Macoupin counties. The scholarships are awarded to applicants who have completed one year of college and who are pursuing degrees or diplomas in health-related occupations. Three awards of $1,000 are given. Award recipient selections are based on […]
Blackburn receives $10,000 grant for Emerging Leaders Development Program
CARLINVILLE, IL – Area State Farm agents recently presented a $10,000 donation to support Blackburn College’s “Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders” program. This program is designed to help create strong leaders who provide guidance, inspiration, and a level of excellence in their roles ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the college’s unique student-led Work […]
School Board hires teachers for 2022-23, posts positions for summer school
In a meeting heavy on personnel action, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night rehired tenured and non-tenured teachers for the 2022-23 school year, and voted to post vacant teaching positions for summer school classes set to begin in a few weeks. On a motion by Jennie Alepra, seconded by […]
Middle school releases third quarter honor roll
EIGHTH GRADE Jacob Baglin, Ceanna Bearden, Emily Bergen, Xzavier Burch, Edin Compton, Carson Cooper, Addison Cox, Jackson Crook, Brookelyn Crotchett, Adyson Emde, Brayden Enslow, Hank Fletcher, Marshall Garwood, Katherine Gerdes, Collin Griffith, Carson Hailstone, Sofia Hedrick, Hunter Hegel, Jersey Helvey, Roadie Jackson, Lillianna Jones, Steven Kochinski, Kayden Koelker, Cedrick Krieder, Dawson Lancaster, Sophia Lewis, Aiden […]
High school announces third quarter honor roll for 2021-2022 school year
SENIOR CLASS High honor roll: Brynn Baker, Ashton Bethard, Ridge Braundmeier, Lanie Doty, Elizabeth Eaker, Charles Fletcher, Levi Hatlee, Luke Hatlee, Haylee Ikerman, Kylie Kasarda, Alyssa McDaniel, Lakotah McDaniels, Karter Mix, Samantha Musk, Madison Niemeyer, Michael Pabon, Iris Page, Emmery Pau, Zachary Reiniesch Honor roll: Connor Alger, Joseph Baglin, Daniel Bertolino, Shey Boedecker, Hanna Bray, […]
HSHS Illinois Division offering nursing scholarships up to $20,000
(LITCHFIELD) – Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Illinois Division recently announced a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a career in nursing. The HSHS Scholars program is open to qualifying students attending an accredited nursing program. Students can earn up to $20,000 of funding for educational expenses. In addition to financial help, recipients will have a job upon […]
Blackburn College music department to present spring studio voice recital on March 20
The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present a studio voice recital on Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Masks are required, as well. This inaugural event will feature students participating in Blackburn’s Music program working with Grace […]
Gillespie teen among finalists in Drive Safe Chicago PSA contest
A teen from Gillespie High School is one of three finalists from Illinois and Indiana who have been selected as finalists in the seventh annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest. They worked with an Emmy-winning producer to make their entry ideas into 30-second TV public service announcements that will be posted today on the Chicago […]
Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation scholarships available in 2022
The Macoupin County Agriculture Education (MCAE) Foundation is offering one $1500 scholarship, one $1000 scholarship, and seven $500 scholarships for the upcoming 2022-23 school year to students wishing to pursue agriculture majors. The MCAE Foundation offers scholarships to provide encouragement and financial assistance to Macoupin County residents and/or students of Macoupin County schools who display […]
Gillespie students named to dean’s list at Blackburn
Students from the area were named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Included on the list are Gillespie’s: Mallory Beechler, Riley Sandretto and Rayanne Thompson. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is […]
School board renews building principals’ contracts, tables action on renewing skyward software
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night recognized this year’s crop of Illinois State Scholars, heard an extensive presentation regarding the school district’s bond status, and agreed to hire an area accounting firm to conduct the district’s annual audit. But the board balked at renewing a contract with […]
Higginbotham named to dean’s list at Quincy University
Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester which included Bryce Higginbotham of Benld. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 361 students received the honor during the fall 2021 semester. A complete […]
Scholarships and grants available for agricultural educations
High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are invited to apply for a $2,000 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty scholarships will be given in 2022 with two recipients designated as Diversity in Agriculture Scholars. Recipients are selected based on a combination of academic achievement, participation and leadership in school and community organizations, and […]
Scholarship for public safety available for Macoupin students
The scholarship committee is currently taking applications for the 2022 Bob Price Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is available to graduating students living in Illinois State Police District 18 counties of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery. The $1000 scholarship(s) will be awarded to qualifying students with a major in criminal justice, fire science and public […]
Blackburn receives $500,000 gift to establish Sonja Faust Hudren professorship
Blackburn College has received a $500,000 gift to create the Sonja Faust Hudren Endowed Professorship in Education. Hudren’s brother, Blackburn Trustee Jim Faust, his wife Helen, and their children Kristen, Erika, and Stephen established the Professorship to honor her incredible passion for teaching and to preserve her legacy at Blackburn. Originally from Chicago, both siblings […]
Gillespie School Board rescinds student masking mandate – for now
Meeting in special session Monday night, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to rescind its long-standing policy requiring students and staff to wear face coverings on campus. The action comes just days after Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow signed a 29-page temporary restraining order on […]
Staunton school district mourns death of principal
Staunton School District announced on Friday their principal of the junior high school died suddenly on Thursday night. Dr. John Griffith was in his first year of leading the junior high school after being hired last year. His age and cause of death weren’t immediately available. “John was very much loved by staff, students and […]
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