Tuesday March 19th is the General Primary election. On the ballot you will find a question about a one-cent sales tax for schools. Please take some time to research this extremely important issue for the future of our schools, and be sure to GO VOTE! Attached is a brochure to help you understand why this proposed tax is so important to you and especially important to the schools.
To see a sample ballot, click the link below.
https://www.hancockcounty-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/General-Primary-Specimen-Ballots-Republican-Democrat-Non-Partisan-1.pdf
We're sure most of our families have heard about the tragic accident that occurred in Rushville on Monday. Friday we ask students and staff to wear purple/yellow in support of the Rushville community and to honor those who lost their lives . We plan to take a picture to send them to show our love and support Thank you.
PTO Meeting this afternoon @ 3:15.
Call Tacy in the office to set up your appointment for Preschool screening April 11th.
If your student is already enrolled in the PreK program, they do not need to be re-screened.
Congratulations to our February 2024 "Viking Pride Award" recipients! These students and staff displayed kindness, respect, honesty, and/or support for others. We recognized them with certificates and gifts on 3/1/2024. Pictured below (left to right): Jack Siegworth, Spencer Squire, Loretta Young, Jerzey Tripp, Jacob Helms, Kate Smith, Madelyn Siegworth, Madelyn Ralph, Sadee Gallaher, Madison Shaw, Anthony Evans, Miles Aitchison, Annika Torgerson, Stone Hill, Cooper Stull, Lila Schafer, Ellie Fink, Emma Bodily, and Mrs. Umek. Not pictured: Jordan Schisler. Thank you for displaying Viking Pride! NCES sends a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who donate certificates to support NCES and Viking Pride, The Red Front and The Fudge Factory.
Thursday, February 29th, is the absolute last day for students to sign up for track. Students must have a physical on file and the athletic handbook forms turned in to the school office before they can start practice. Thank you.
Reminder that students will not attend school tomorrow Friday Feb. 16th. We will also be off Monday 19th for Presidents Day.
See everyone on Tuesday the 20th.
As Valentine's Day approaches we want to remind you that flower arrangements and balloons are not allowed on the bus. If you plan on sending flowers or balloons to the school instead of gifting them at your home, you will also need to plan on picking your child up in the car rider line.
Congratulations to our recent "Reading Counts" students! On 2/7/2024, we honored elem. students who read books and earned points to achieve Reading Counts awards! We honored them with certificates from Mrs. Litchfield. Pictured (left to right): Jonas Torgerson, Kaleen Clark, Aimee Childs, Asher Radel, Allison Siegworth, Addison Squire, Mia Griffiths, Caleb Edwards, Cody Compton, Jacob Coulter, Alex Pilkington, T.J. Burtalo, Jacob Hill, Mackenzie Shaw, Lila Schafer. Not present for pictures: Anna Evans, Anthony Evans, and Grant Squire. Keep up the reading and learning, Vikings!
Congratulations to our January 2024 "Viking Pride Award" recipients! These students and staff displayed kindness, respect, honesty, and/or support for others. We recognized them with certificates and gifts on 1/26/2024. Pictured below (left to right): Kaleen Clark, Anna Evans, Madelyn Ralph, Tenley Atterberg, Harley Kelley, Samuel Torgerson, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Fink. Not present: Mrs. Perego. Thank you for displaying Viking Pride! Special THANK YOU to our sponsors who donate certificates to support NCES and Viking Pride: The Red Front & The Fudge Factory.
Due to icy roads No school today, Tuesday, January 23rd.
Due to the icy conditions we will not be having school today Monday, January 22nd.
From NCES:
No school today, Friday Jan 19th.
Stay home, stay safe, and enjoy another long weekend.
Due to the extreme cold forecasted for tomorrow, Tuesday January 16th, we will not be having school. Stay safe and warm!
School is canceled today Friday January 12th. We will also be out Monday for the holiday.
WNC performing arts will be hosting a music trivia night on Feb 10, 2024.
See the attached flyer for more details.
The date of the PTO fundraiser at the Red Front has been changed. Make sure to go to the Red Front on the 26th for some delicious nachos!!!
School will be canceled tomorrow, Wednesday Jan 10th due to the weather! Stay warm and stay safe!
School has been canceled for tomorrow. Stay safe and have a great snow day!
All sports practices this evening will be dismissing early at 5pm.