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SES Gold Slip Winners from February

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SES Gold Slip Winners from February
Gold Slip winners at Sullivan Elementary School for the month of February are(pictured from left to right):
The kindergarten class was making a mess with the trays after lunch and Callum Welty stopped and straightened up the trays and told the others to stop and look at the trays.
Scarlett Griffin is a good friend and great helper. She used her play time to help her friends write to 100.
After every indoor recess, Savanna Dendy always takes extra time to make sure all of the games are organized and put away neatly without being told.
Maddison Walters is always pushing herself to do better and seeks a challenge. She always gives 100%.

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•March 6, 2019•

By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300

A few weeks ago, I wrote a little bit about Sullivan students’ participation in the Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing.
At that time, I highlighted our Kindergarten and 1st grade test scores. This week, I wanted to highlight some accomplishments of our Sullivan Middle School students, particularly the 7th and 8th grade. Read More

Remember When? 3-6-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week

Work is coming along on the Clarion Inn at Eagle Creek. April 1 is the target date to begin hiring the staff. They plan to hire between 130 and 150 employees. Twenty percent of the rooms are booked with a tentative opening date of June 1.
Two computer systems are now online on the third floor of the Moultrie County courthouse. One is a fancy telephone modem which connects to West Law Publishing. Judge Dan Flannell says it’s kind of like having a law library from every state.
Several members of Sullivan High School’s Future Homemakers of America chapter attended the spring sectional rally at Shelbyville High School. Jason Dotson placed first in job interviewing and was also named most outstanding of the show. Sherry Voyles placed first in cake decorating. Sara Dodd placed first in semi-formal clothing, she and Cindi Ledbetter were elected to sectional offices.
The All Male Review featuring former original Chippendales are coming to Sullivan. One Night Only at the Sullivan Country Club. Tickets were $15 in advance. Read More

Six from OVHS are State Scholars

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•February 27 2019•

OVHS announced that six students have achieved Illinois State Scholar status for the 18-19 school year. In terms of enrollment OVHS is one of the top schools in the area with 14% of their senior class obtaining this prestigious honor. This year’s Illinois State Scholars are Elizabeth Herbord, Madison Vogel, Sadie Zimmerman, Bella Benning, Shelby Hagerman, and Kailynn Bobbett.
Over the last six years OVHS has had 29 Illinois State Scholars including a high of eight in 2017-18.
The six-year average has been five Illinois State Scholars with an average senior class size of 40.

Walk with Walk: Superintendent-Y Stuff

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•February 27 2019•

By Supt. Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300

Over the past few weeks, I was able to witness two events that epitomized the great things happening at Sullivan Schools and in our community. The first was watching our Girls Varsity Basketball Team compete in the Sectional Championship game. First and foremost, a big congratulations goes out to the athletes and coaches for their hard work that made this post-season run possible.  Read More

OVFFA Hosts Petting Zoo

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OVFFA Hosts Petting Zoo
The Okaw Valley High School FFA put on a petting zoo in the new ag complex recently. Students and teachers from the elementary visited throughout the day, and the students participated in a variety of activities. The FFA will end the week by going on a ski trip on Friday to Paoli Peaks.

Lake Land College Fall 2018 Honors

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•February 27 2019•

Several area residents are included on the Part Time Fall 2018 honors lists at Lake Land College. On the President’s List are Makenna Green and Kara Yoder, both of Arthur; Jessica Gill, Madison Vogel, Elizabelth Herbord and Bella Benning, all of Bethnay; Bradley Edwards and Tiffany Renfro of Lovington; Kimberly McDonald, April Vandeventer and Addyson Diener, all of Sullivan and Shelby Lawrence, Morgan Bauer and Jonathan Trussell, all of Windsor. Ethan Smith of Windsor was named to the Dean’s List and Shelby Frederick of Arthur and Tiffany Wallace of Sullivan to the Honors List. Read More

Two Wins for OV Scholastic Bowl

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Two Wins for OV Scholastic Bowl
The Okaw Valley varsity scholastic bowl team finished the regular season with two wins against conference foes, LSA and ALAH. OV beat LSA on a tie-breaking question answered by junior Isaac Dickens 240-230. Then OV beat ALAH in another neck and neck match 270-240. OV finished the regular season with a 7-1 mark and will compete in the LOVC NW conference tournament Thursday. Seated from left: Lincoln Dickens, Isaac Dickens, Caleb Hildebrandt, Sarah Weber, Evelyn Ashley; back row: Clayton Bone and sponsor Carol Kanelos.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

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•February 27 2019•

The 5th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Sullivan First United Methodist Church will be held in Friendship Hall 4:30-6 p.m. March 5. This event marks the end of Mardi Gras and the anticipation of Lent, which begins the next day on Ash Wednesday.
Everyone is invited to the celebration, which will include pancakes, sausage and drinks. Since it’s a party, all who come will eat free of charge.
Friendship Hall will be decorated in purple, green, and gold, with lots of beads. Word search challenges, coloring pages, and festive music will add to the party atmosphere.