Trunk or Treat in Dalton City
•October 17, 2018• “Trunk or Treat” for children in costume will be 4-6 p.m.,October 28 in the side yard at Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 E. Freeland St. … Read More
Sullivan Boys’ Golf Team Remained Goal Focused
•October 17, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor It is not often a team sets several goals for the season and accomplishes every one of them. But that was what the Sullivan boys’ golf team did this season. Saturday the Redskins completed their last goal of the year: competing in the state golf meet. “We started the season at the practice green at the country club,” said Sullivan coach Ben Richter, “and we said what were our goals: ‘We need to go undefeated.’ It was, ‘We need to win the conference.’ And then it was, ‘Win the regional, win … Read More
One Book One Sullivan Reveal Nears
•October 17, 2018• One Book One Sullivan reveal time is near. The group had a busy summer reading from the 2019 Rebecca Caudill List. Students and teachers met weekly to read and discuss books from the list. The group narrowed the list of 20 titles to five books shortly after school began. They are always eager to choose a book both the students and community will love. … Read More
Sullivan Schools’ Budget Reflects Positive Balance
•October 17, 2018• The Sullivan Community Unit District 300 board approved the budget for 2018 anticipating $7,614,829 expense in the educational fund. With a beginning balance of $4,277,524, Sullivan schools expect to receive $3,224,843 from local sources; $3,653,593 from the state and $762,860 from federal funding sources for a total revenue of $7,641,296. Educational expenses include $5,481,349 for instruction, $1,959,480 in support services, $124,000 in payments to other districts and gov. units plus $50,000 contingency. With $7,614,829 in total expense the educational fund will have a $26,467 surplus. Operations and maintenance began the July budget year with $1,003,475 on hand, … Read More
Band in the Rain
Fire Safety
Habitat Home Blessed
ALAH Volleyball Team Wins Division Championship
•October 10, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team won the Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest division championship against Cerro Gordo last Tuesday but lost the 43rd annual LOVC championship to Tri-County Thursday in Arthur. LOVC championship, ALAH lost to the Titans in three sets. The Titans took the first set 25-15, but the Knights battled back to win the second set 25-23. Tri-County won the final set 25-21, breaking ALAH’s 9-game winning streak. Marissa Herschberger totaled two kills, three aces, six digs and 25 assists, and Mackenzie Brown 11 kills and two digs. … Read More
St. Teresa Bulldogs Over Redskins
•October 10, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team’s homecoming was spoiled in a 66-0 loss to St. Teresa Friday. The Bulldogs, who are ranked No. 4 in Class 2A, scored 37 points in the first quarter and 21 in the second. Senior quarterback Cameron Kesterson was 3-for-8 for 14 yards passing, and he rushed the ball 15 times for 48 yards. Junior Dillon Wallace had nine yards rushing on five carries, and sophomore Luke Vander Burgh ran the ball six times for 11 yards. Sophomore Dominick Kimberlin, sophomore Ian Plank and junior Adam Collins … Read More
A Walk with Mr. Walk: Superintendty Stuff
•October 10, 2018• This week we celebrated Homecoming throughout the Sullivan School District. Three items that I am very thankful for during this week include our talented students, our dedicated staff, and our supportive community. There are a flurry of activities that occur this week. It is amazing to see the level of student-involvement in the planning and execution of these activities. The Sullivan High School Student Council does the majority of this work. From organizing the Dress-Up Theme Days throughout the week to planning a Pep Assembly and Games on the last day of school before the football game, there is … Read More