Sullivan Schools Propose Facility Improvements

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•April 13, 2022• Submitted by Ted Walk Superintendent of Sullivan CUSD #300 Sullivan Schools recently hosted three facility forums that culminated in Board action on Monday, April 11, to place a referendum on the ballot at the upcoming June 28th election for the replacement of the aging Sullivan Middle School. Formal discussions regarding possible facility improvements have occurred over the past few years. The discussion moved forward with rapidity after recommended architect estimates for repairs to Sullivan Middle School totaled just over $10 million. The Board engaged in a Facility Planning Session in November, and Facility Forums open to the … Read More

Sullivan Community Education Foundation Holds Staff Appreciation Banquet

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•April 13, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan Community Education Foundation held a Staff Appreciation Banquet Thursday, April 7, at Building 1225. During that event, mini and major grants were presented, and staff and retirees were recognized for years of service. Grant Wade, chair of SCEF, presented the grants as well as announced donations that were integral to funding those grants this year. Wade said last year the foundation received one of its largest donations in the amount of $86,000 from Lloyd and Helen Maurer. A memorial in honor of Gary Emel given by the Emel family made … Read More

Rotary Club of Sullivan Golf Outing

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•April 13, 2022• The Rotary Club of Sullivan has announced their annual fundraiser to support two youth programs: One Book One Sullivan and summer trip for Sullivan Middle School. A golf outing is scheduled for Friday, May 13th, at the Sullivan Country Club with a 1130 a.m. shotgun start. A box lunch will be included. Sponsorship levels: Single Golfer $65, Hole Sponsor $150, 4-some with hole Sponsor $300, and Friend of Rotary $75. Signup via email to joe@marvinkeller.com or srauch@mcbeacon.org. Checks may be made out to Rotary Club of Sullivan, P.O. Box 587, Sullivan, IL 61951. Rotary members include Ryan … Read More

2022 Kayak Trail Run

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•April 13, 2022• On Sunday, May 1, Noon, at Sullivan Marina’s upper parking lot, a kayak fundraising event is being held to celebrate the opening of the Kaskaskia Water Trail and to raise new funds to install new signage for another kayak trail down the Okaw River ending at Wilborn Creek. Entry fee is $35 per person and tickets can be purchased at lakeshelbyvillekayakrun.eventbrite.com. Entry fee includes transportation for person and kayak to starting point, welcome gift, water and snacks along route and two optional take-out points along route with transportation back to Sullivan Marina. For more information contact the … Read More

What is Early Head Start?

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•April 13, 2022• The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program offers an Early Head Start (EHS) program, which serves pregnant women and infants and toddlers under the age of 3. EHS programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, help pregnant women access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through a weekly 90-minute visit for children 0-3 and a monthly visit for pregnant women. Also, twice per month, the program offers opportunities for parents and children to come together as a group for learning, … Read More

Easter Egg Hunt

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•April 13, 2022• A free Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 16 at Wyman Park, Sullivan, for ages 2 – 12. There will be scavenger hunt games, prizes, egg dyeing station and the Easter Bunny will be in attendance for pictures. Activities start at 2 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 3 p.m. For more info please contact Amanda 217-460-0284 or Lacie 812-698-9948. … Read More

Correction

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•April 13, 2022• In the April 6 issue of the News Progress there was a story about the recent school forum that took place. In the headline it was incorrectly stated that the district would be replacing the high school. What is actually being considered is the replacement of the middle school building which is 107 years old. Also the $10 million mentioned in the article is total project costs not the cost to maintain the building. … Read More