•March 6, 2019•
Lovington Grade School Kindergarten Pre-Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is Tuesday, March 19 from noon to 4 p.m.
ALAH High School Honor Roll
•March 6, 2019•
Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School First Semester Honor Roll:
9th Grade High Honors - Austin Abercrombie, Maxwell Allen, McKayla Custer, Cassandra Diener, Jacob Duzan, Reginald Edmonds, Delaney Gillis,
Jace Green, Kade Herschberger, Gavin Mechling, Alexa Miller, Hailey Miller
Sarah Rafferty, Payton Rawlins, Emma Sausman, Daylon Stutzman, Zackary Woodard, Kaitlyn Zander.
Honors-Lance Mercer, Reagan Miller, Carlie Moore, Taylor Nichols, Marcy Petersheim, Taylor Powell, Austin Romine, Meredith Schrock, Tyra Wingler, Andrea Witbeck, Kara Yoder, Casey Benedict, Quentin Day, Makayla Harshbarger, Piper Johnson,Ryli Kauffman, Mallory Nichols, Michaela Powell, Maleah Roberts, Kaiya Schrock Melyne, Sherwood Elizabeth Tighe. Read More
WeKnowtheFeeling.org Offers Help with Gambling Disorder
Website expands access to treatment and recovery resources
•March 6, 2019•
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced the launch of a statewide website to provide access to treatment and recovery for those impacted by gambling disorder.
The website, WeKnowtheFeeling.org, will accompany 1-800-GAMBLER and provide another outlet for individuals experiencing gambling disorder and their families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals can also text ILGAMB to 53342 to find treatment options. Support specialists who operate the helpline and website are trained in evidence-based approaches to help connect callers and web users with treatment and recovery support services.
The gaming industry is expanding and evolving at unprecedented rates. The global online gambling market alone is forecasted to grow to more than $59 billion by 2020. A recent National Survey of Problem Gambling Services reported that more than 2% of adults in Illinois may have a problem with gambling. Treatment needs vary with each individual, but often stigma and shame prevent individuals with gambling disorder from asking for help. Read More
March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month
•March 6, 2019•
As a record number of tornado outbreaks in December clearly demonstrated, severe weather can happen at any time of the year. To help people better prepare for weather emergencies, IEMA and local emergency management agencies will be promoting Severe Weather Preparedness Month throughout the month of March.
The National Weather Service and state and local emergency management officials strongly encourage people to have a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Weather Radio with battery backup. These radios can be programmed to receive alerts for specified counties to keep you and your family apprised of impending weather and post-event information for all types of hazards including natural (earthquakes), environmental (chemical spills) and public safety hazards (AMBER alerts). When an alert is issued for the programmed area, the device will sound a warning alarm tone followed by the essential information. Read More
Trial Set for Accused Shooter
•March 6, 2019•
Alvan L. Booths, 33, of Mattoon appeared before the Honorable Judge Jeremy Richey in Moultrie County Circuit Court Feb. 27 on charges stemming from the Feb. 4 shooting of Otha Phillips in Sullivan.
Booths entered a not guilty plea to attempted first-degree murder, home invasion and attempted aggravated battery. Judge Richey set the jury trial date for April 29. Read More
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
•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
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
•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
•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