Happy Easter from Kindergarten! 🐰
Sometimes the smallest acts leave the biggest impact 💙
Yesterday, our students and staff came together to paint rocks in honor of Karter. Each rock was created with love and placed around Karter’s Buddy Bench. A space meant for kindness, friendship, and making sure no one feels alone.
What started as a simple activity turned into something so much more… a reminder that even in loss, we can come together, lift each other up, and keep someone’s memory alive in a beautiful way.
Karter’s legacy lives on in every act of kindness, every new friendship, and every child who finds a place to belong on that bench.
💙Once a Tiger, always a Tiger💙
Reminder: PTO meeting tonight 4/2/26 at 6pm
🎨 High School Art Show Tonight! 🖌️
Join us this evening from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Old Gym for our High School Art Show!
Our talented students have been working hard to create some amazing pieces, and we would love for you to come out and support them. 💙
🍪 Enjoy snacks made by our art students
🗳️ Cast your vote for your favorite piece
Come celebrate the creativity and hard work of our students—we hope to see you there! 🐅✨
Public Service Careers Field Trip Reflection
On Friday, March 6th, 2026, our Public Service Career Exploration class had an incredible and informative field trip exploring several important locations in Franklin County. The day began at the Franklin County Courthouse, where students entered through the sally port, giving them a firsthand look at how secure entry works for transporting individuals into the courthouse. While there, students toured courtrooms, judges’ chambers, and learned about the important role of court security in maintaining safety and order within the justice system.
Next, students visited the newest addition to the Franklin County — the 911 Center. This stop provided valuable insight into how emergency calls are handled and how dispatchers coordinate responses with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services to keep the community safe.
The class then had the opportunity to walk through the vacant juvenile detention building, where students learned about the history and purpose of juvenile detention and how the justice system works differently for youth.
After a busy morning of learning, students enjoyed a great lunch together at La Fiesta, giving everyone a chance to relax and reflect on the many things they had already learned.
The final stop of the day was the Old Franklin County Jail, where students received a fascinating tour from Bob Rea. During this tour, students learned about the history of the jail and some of the individuals connected to Franklin County’s past. One of the most interesting stories involved Charlie Birger, a notorious figure in local history, along with other people who have had an impact on our region.
It was truly a wonderful day filled with learning about public service careers, the justice system, and the rich history of Franklin County. Experiences like this help students see how the careers we discuss in class operate in the real world and how many dedicated professionals work every day to serve and protect our communities.
A special thank you to Mr. Ron Howard for serving as our tour guide and helping make this experience both educational and memorable for our students. We would also like to thank Kevin Smith for being our driver for the day and First Baptist Church for generously allowing us to use their van. Their support helped make this field trip possible for our students.
On Friday, March 6th, 2026, our Public Service Career Exploration class had an incredible and informative field trip exploring several important locations in Franklin County. The day began at the Franklin County Courthouse, where students entered through the sally port, giving them a firsthand look at how secure entry works for transporting individuals into the courthouse. While there, students toured courtrooms, judges’ chambers, and learned about the important role of court security in maintaining safety and order within the justice system.
Next, students visited the newest addition to the Franklin County — the 911 Center. This stop provided valuable insight into how emergency calls are handled and how dispatchers coordinate responses with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services to keep the community safe.
The class then had the opportunity to walk through the vacant juvenile detention building, where students learned about the history and purpose of juvenile detention and how the justice system works differently for youth.
After a busy morning of learning, students enjoyed a great lunch together at La Fiesta, giving everyone a chance to relax and reflect on the many things they had already learned.
The final stop of the day was the Old Franklin County Jail, where students received a fascinating tour from Bob Rea. During this tour, students learned about the history of the jail and some of the individuals connected to Franklin County’s past. One of the most interesting stories involved Charlie Birger, a notorious figure in local history, along with other people who have had an impact on our region.
It was truly a wonderful day filled with learning about public service careers, the justice system, and the rich history of Franklin County. Experiences like this help students see how the careers we discuss in class operate in the real world and how many dedicated professionals work every day to serve and protect our communities.
A special thank you to Mr. Ron Howard for serving as our tour guide and helping make this experience both educational and memorable for our students. We would also like to thank Kevin Smith for being our driver for the day and First Baptist Church for generously allowing us to use their van. Their support helped make this field trip possible for our students.
🪩 Kindergarten and First grade had a great time during the PBIS celebration today! 🎈 🥳
More positive office referrals coming in! These students are doing great things!
Today is the day! The Art Show is Tonight, April 1st from 5-7pm in the Old Gym.
Please join us in snacking, voting for the art contest, and celebrating our students' hard work and talent.
Please join us in snacking, voting for the art contest, and celebrating our students' hard work and talent.
Congratulations to this Kindergarten Lexia Superstar! ⭐️
2nd grade had fun on an insect scavenger hunt! 🐝🐞🐜
🌋 First grade had so much fun making volcanoes and digging for dinosaurs today! 🦖 🦕
📣 May Important Dates 🐅
🎉 May 2 – Promenade (6:30–7:00 PM) & Prom (7:00–9:00 PM)
📣 May 4 & 6 – Cheer Clinics (Both Squads)
📣 May 7 – Cheer Tryouts (Both Squads)
🎓 Senior Events:
📝 May 7 – Senior Exams (1st–4th Hours)
📝 May 8 – Senior Exams (5th–8th Hours)
🎓 May 13 – Baccalaureate (6:00 PM) & Graduation (6:45 PM)
🎓 May 14 – 8th Grade Graduation (6:00 PM)
📚 Finals Week:
📝 May 14 – Finals (1st–4th Hours)
📝 May 15 – Finals (5th–8th Hours)
⏰ May 18 – 11:30 AM Dismissal
📌 Graphic created by Junior Lucas Blades—great job showcasing these important dates! If something is missing, please comment below.
📅 April is FULL of exciting events 🐅💙
🎨 April 1 – Art Show (5–7 PM, Old Gym)
✋ April 2 – 11:30 Dismissal & High Five Day
🚫 April 3 – No School
🌸 April 6–12 – Spring Break
🏫 April 13 – School Resumes at 8:00 AM
🏅 April 15 – Jr. High Sports Banquet (6 PM)
🏆 April 17 – High School Sports Banquet (6 PM)
🎓 April 20 – Edge Expo (Benton Civic Center)
🍽️ April 22 – National Honor Society Dinner (6 PM Thompsonville First Baptist Church)
🎡 April 24 – Jr. High Dance 6 PM-8 PM & Kindness/Pep Club Six Flags Trip
🎤 April 29 – Talent Show
❤️ April 30 – Health Fair
🚌 April 30 – Senior Trip
👉 Parents & students—please take a moment to review these dates so you don’t miss out on anything important!
If you know of an important event that is not listed, please comment below, and we will add it in.
Graphic made by Junior Trace Green.
🎨 April 1 – Art Show (5–7 PM, Old Gym)
✋ April 2 – 11:30 Dismissal & High Five Day
🚫 April 3 – No School
🌸 April 6–12 – Spring Break
🏫 April 13 – School Resumes at 8:00 AM
🏅 April 15 – Jr. High Sports Banquet (6 PM)
🏆 April 17 – High School Sports Banquet (6 PM)
🎓 April 20 – Edge Expo (Benton Civic Center)
🍽️ April 22 – National Honor Society Dinner (6 PM Thompsonville First Baptist Church)
🎡 April 24 – Jr. High Dance 6 PM-8 PM & Kindness/Pep Club Six Flags Trip
🎤 April 29 – Talent Show
❤️ April 30 – Health Fair
🚌 April 30 – Senior Trip
👉 Parents & students—please take a moment to review these dates so you don’t miss out on anything important!
If you know of an important event that is not listed, please comment below, and we will add it in.
Graphic made by Junior Trace Green.
Eagle's Nest at the Lake is hosting an egg hunt. Please see the attached flyer.
Save the Date!
On Wednesday, April 22nd all 8th, 10th and 12th grade students will take part in the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). The survey gathers information about a variety of topics, including drug use and perceptions, violence, bullying, depression, school climate, nutrition, and fitness. The IYS collects no identifiers that can be linked to individual students. Additional information is attached. If you would like to opt your student out of the survey, please sign and return the Parent Opt-Out Form. Paper copies are available in the front office and also emailed to all guardians.
The first grade class would like to thank Mr. Fitch's trades class for making the frame for our classroom volcano! 🌋
We are so proud of our high school students who have scored Proficient or Above in all THREE Math, ELA, and Science! 📚✨
This is an incredible accomplishment, and your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed 💙
📸 Check out these amazing students who are leading the way!
📝 Reminder: Testing will take place this Tuesday—make sure to get a good night’s rest and come ready to do your best!
We are so proud of our high school students who have scored Proficient or Above in Math, ELA, and/or Science! 📚✨
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed💙
📸 Check out these amazing students who are leading the way!
📝 Reminder: Testing will take place this Tuesday—make sure to get a good night’s rest and come ready to do your best!
🌟 A big THANK YOU to our final group of guest readers! The first grade students loved having you stop by and share wonderful stories with us! 📖
