New Piatt County Emergency Notification System Sign-Up —> https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=97970
Our next distribution day is Monday, May 18. Distribution is at MHS, WH, and CISCO at 12PM and 5PM. This is our last food distribution of the school year.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MonticelloFoodMay18
Monticello Schools -- Our next distribution day is Monday, May 11.
Please complete the survey on your needs by Thursday evening --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticellofoodMay11
Our next food distribution day is Monday, May 4. Distribution is at MHS, WH, and CISCO at 12PM and 5PM. In order to have an approximate number of meal sacks needed at each location please complete this survey --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MonticelloFood_May4
Week 6 distribution day is Monday, April 27. We are ending up with 30-40 leftover food bags weekly. If you request food bags please remember to pick them up at your requested time in order to avoid food waste. Distribution is at MHS, WH, and CISCO at 12PM and 5PM.
Please complete the survey on your needs by Wednesday --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticellofoodweek6.
Friday, April 24 is a remote learning planning day - teachers are not available.
Monticello Remote Learning Plan (revised (4/16/2020) https://5il.co/f813
Monticello Schools Food Distribution Week 5 will be on Monday, April 20 - distribution will be at MHS, White Heath and CISCO at 12PM and 5PM - please complete the survey on your needs by Thursday --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticellofood5
Monticello Schools Update for Parents - includes Remote Learning Plan Survey --> https://5il.co/ewzl
Monticello Schools Food Distribution Week 4 will be on Monday, April 13 - distribution will still be at all three locations at 12PM and 5PM - please complete the survey on your needs by Thursday --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticellofoodweek4
Monticello Schools Food Distribution Survey 3 will be on Monday, April 6 - please complete the survey on your needs --> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticellofood3
District Remote Learning Plan - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/640175/remotelearningplan_final.pdf
We are working on a Chromebook Distribution Plan which will launch late next week or early the following week. We would plan on allowing one Chromebook per household to be checked out. We are also working on a limited number of mobile hotspots for students in rural areas without internet access. Wireless access can currently be reached at numerous sites around Monticello including all school parking lots, McDonalds and the public libraries (among others).
Our Food Distribution is still happening on Monday, March 30 at 12-1PM and 5-6PM at MHS, White Heath and Cisco.
Monticello Schools will have our first Remote Learning Day for students on Wednesday, April 1. Goto https://www.isbe.net/Documents/RL-Recommendations-3-27-20.pdf for more information and recommendations for school districts.
Food Distribution and Technology Survey (please complete by Noon on 3/26)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticellofood2tech
School Update to Parents 3/25/2020--> https://5il.co/e58c
Celebrating Old Washington School (Video credits A.Long and E.Brakke -MHS students) Remembering Old Washington School (video credits A.Long and E. Brakke -MHS STUDENTS) https://drive.google.com/a/sages.us/file/d/1-A6KJcqRQQDyTriOIHRsQIGqHRayh4bG/view?usp=drive_web
District Message to Parents sent 3/22/2020 --> https://5il.co/e2ee
Food Distribution Reminder - we are finished with our 12-1PM distribution - next distribution is 5-6PM today (3/23) at WASH/MHS, WH, and Cisco - we had 300 bags ready to go at 12N and had about 50 not picked up. See you tonight!
Monticello Schools Food Distribution Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MonticelloFoodWeek1
Please complete this survey by Noon on Friday, March 20 if you intend to pick up meals for your student on Monday, March 23.
Our bus service has informed us that three drivers are out today (3/12) - AM and PM bus routes will be running late - we appreciate your patience.
Early Dismissal for School Improvement on 3/4 WH 100PM, MHS 105PM, WASH 110PM, LINC 115PM, MMS 120PM
Monticello Schools closed today (FEB 14) due to several icy rural roads. Check website at noon for decisions on after school activities. Happy Valentines Day 💌!
Early Out for School Improvement - WED, FEB 5 dismissals are WH 100PM, MHS 105PM, WASH 110PM, LINC 115PM, MMS 120PM
Our new gym is under construction - I would like to offer everyone the opportunity to walk through the unfinished space on Friday, JAN 31. Meet me in the WASHINGTON School lobby at 5:45pm for a quick tour. Spaghetti fundraiser at MHS Cafe at 5 and Boys vs Pontiac at 7 as well!
Monticello Middle School Principal Search Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MMS_PrincipalSearch
Early Out for School Improvement DEC 4 - dismissals are WH 1:00PM, MHS 1:05PM, WASH 1:10PM, LINC 1:15PM, MMS 1:20PM
MAEF Deuces Wild Fundraiser on February 22 - for more info and to purchase tickets goto --> https://one.bidpal.net/deuceswild2020/welcome
Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break on NOV 26 - WH 2:00PM, MHS 2:05PM, WASH 2:10PM, LINC 2:15PM, MMS 2:20PM - No School on Nov 27, 28, 29
IMPACT Coalition Video on Underage Drinking --> https://tinyurl.com/IMPACT-Underage
Early Out for School Improvement 11/6 - WH 1:00PM, MHS 1:05PM, WASH 1:10PM, LINC 1:15PM, MMS 1:20PM
Part-Time (every other day) High School French Teacher opening for the second semester - Parlez-vous français? http://www.sages.us/employment-opportunities--304
No School for students on Monday, Oct 14 or Tuesday, Oct 15
Early Out for School Improvement - Wed, 9/11 - WH 1:00pm, MHS 1:05pm, WASH 1:10pm, LINC 1:15pm, MMS 1:20pm #NeverForget
1500 bricks from OLD Washington School are available behind the bus garage located a 1042 S. Market Street - one per person - honor system.
Project Cam Up and Running —> https://public.earthcam.net/PKPJ_Hoerr
Online registration opens on July 8 at teacherease.com. New students to the district should register on August 5th between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Meet the Teacher (K-5) is August 15th from 2:00-3:00 PM and the first day of school is August 16th.
Lots of trees down in the school district due to storms (especially Cisco area) - buses will run but may not be able to get to homes and normal bus stops due to blocked roads. Stay safe out there.
Early Out for School Improvement May 1 - Dismissal times are WH-1:00pm, WASH/MHS 110pm, LINC 115pm, and MMS 120pm
Our current last day of school for 2018-19 is Friday, May 31.Our dismissal schedule for students will be as follows: MHS Finals, WH 11:00AM, WASH 11:10AM, LINC 11:15AM, MMS 11:20AM
Lunch will not be served on this day. Buses will run the early dismissal schedule.
Community Open House for the 1894 Old Washington School will be 6:00pm-7:30pm on Monday, May 20. Self-guided tours. Free cookies. Not ADA accessible.
Joint District and Athletic Boosters Statement on Banking Activity
Early Out for School Improvement Wed, March 6 - dismissal times WH-100PM, HS/WASH -110PM, LINC -115PM, MMS-120PM #GoSages
Early Out for School Improvement on Wed 2/6. WH 1:00PM, WASH/MHS 1:10PM, LIN 1:15PM, MMS 1:20PM
Monticello Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan 31 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero morning temperatures - a decision on after school activities and practices will be posted by Noon on websites and social media #GoSages
Monticello Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero morning temperatures - a decision on after school activities will be posted by Noon on website and social media. #GoSages
Monticello Schools will be closed on Wed, Jan 30 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero temperatures throughout the day. All activities and practices are canceled and all buildings are closed on Wednesday.
Monticello Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan 30 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero temperatures throughout the day. All activities and practices are canceled and all buildings are closed on Wednesday. #GoSages
The school board is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy that runs through April 2021. Applicants living south of 1800N and west of Market Street cannot be considered. If you are interested please submit a resume to Supt Vic Zimmerman by February 1.
Tickets for the Saturday, February 9th, 2019 Monticello Area Education Foundation fundraiser "Black Jack and Black Tie-21 Years of MAEF" are on sale at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-jack-and-black-tie-21-years-of-maef-tickets-52634649654
Kindergarten Teacher Opening starting February 1, 2019 for the remainder of the school year. Goto to www.sages.us for more importation.
Lincoln School Santa Claus Rock
Early Out for School Improvement on Wed, Dec 5 - WH 1:00PM, WASH/MHS 1:10PM, LINC 1:15PM, MMS 1:20PM
MHS Madrigals greeting students @WashingtonSages today!
White Heath Grandparents Breakfast
White Heath Grandparents Breakfast is Wednesday, 11/28. 2nd Grade starts at 7:00 AM and 3rd Grade starts at 7:30 AM. The Book Fair will be open in the Library.
The MHS Blood Drive is on Wednesday, November 28th. Thanks to all who signed up to save lives! Stop by to donate blood!
Mayoral Proclamation!
IHSA Football 3A State Champions
Thanksgiving Break Dismissal Times are WH 2:00PM, WASH/MHS 2:10PM, LINC 2:15PM, MMS 2:20PM on TUES (11/20) - Go Sages!!!
Family Science Night at MMS
Veteran’s Day Celebration today!
Veteran’s Day Breakfast today!
Early Out for School Improvement (11/7) Dismissal times are: White Heath 1:00pm, Wash/MHS 1:10pm, Lincoln 1:15pm, and MMS 1:20pm #GoSages
New District/School Dashboard - check it out at https://ecriss.ecragroup.com/strategy/Home/Indicators?Dashboard=MON025
Illinois School Report Cards are made public (10/31) - new this year are school designations - proud to report that all five schools in Monticello CUSD are either Exemplary (top 10%) in the State or Commendable (all groups at or above standards) - way to go Sages! www.illinoisreportcard.com
Breaking Boards during PE TKD! @WashingtonSages
Lincoln School Grandparent Breakfast Crew
MHS Spanish Class Day of the Dead Celebration
Show and Tell Day!
HS Choral Concert
Soil Testing for Facility Project - it’s really happening!
CPR/AED/Choking Training today in Monticello CUSD! @KirbyMedical
Lincoln School PK class today!
Thanks to the sponsors of SAGES STRUT this year!
State Runner-Up
We are aware of a recent social media threat that has closed schools in Monticello, NY (monticelloschools.net) - this has nothing to do with our schools in Monticello, IL!
Evacuation Drill at Lincoln School today. All students, faculty and staff to the Livingston Center in 12 minutes.
Monticello CUSD #25 All Schools - Heat Dismissal - One Hour Early - Tu (9/18)-Wed (9/19)-Thu (9/20) #GoSages
Band Day at @WashingtonSages - lots of trumpet players!
Congrats to MHS Hall of Fame Inductees Dr Patricia Mosser and Dr David Whisnant - Sages make a difference all over the world!
Early Out for School Improvement on Sept 12 —> WH 1:00, WASH/MHS 1:10, LINC 1:15, MMS 1:20 Go Sages!
Creative lunch at @LincolnSages today - marshmallow and Goldfish cracker sandwich!
MHS Art 12 students working hard on Homecoming decorations in Moore Gym #StarWars
Students writing letters to famous people at @washingtonsages
Mrs Frerichs working with a small group at @WHSages!
One hour early dismissal on Wed, 8/5 due to forecasted heat indexes. Check with coaches on practice times. Go Sages!
One hour early dismissal Tuesday, Sept 4 due to forecasted heat indexes. Check with coaches on practices times.
Miss Voss reading “The Important Book”!
Effective September 4, we will no longer offer PB & J as a daily lunch choice on our menus - we will test the offering of sunbutter sandwiches as an alternative option for the month of Sept. We will return, as in prior years, to only offering PB & J on the menu every few weeks.
Go Sages App now available for smartphones - check out this video --> https://youtu.be/Rw2FHCqwhEY
Watermelon for lunch today at White Heath School!
Monticello dismissing one hour early on Mon (8/27) and Tue (8/28) due to forecasted heat conditions - check with coaches on practice times
MMS hosts Eastern Illinois Foodbank Foodmobile Saturday, Aug 25 @eifoodbank
MHS/WASH Project Draft Schematics
Monticello CUSD 25 was informed by the MPD of a situation at a home located one block west of MHS/Wash this morning. As a precaution, the buildings were placed on soft lockdown for approximately 10 minutes starting at 9:45am until the all clear was given.
MHS/WASH Project Draft Schematics
MHS/WASH Project Draft Schematics
MHS/WASH Project Draft Schematics
MHS/WASH Project Draft Schematics
MHS/WASH Project Draft Schematics
Buses are ready to roll - school starts Wednesday, Aug 22!
Excited to have Chief Carter and Officer Shumard presenting a refresher on the ALICE philosophy for school safety today! @montilpd
Excited to start the 2018-19 school year with 20 new employees including 9 new teachers and 6 retirees at the end of the year. Let’s make it a great year!
AM bus routes and other transportation information can be found here --> http://www.sages.us/transportation-information--5
Class lists for K-5 students will be posted at Lincoln, White Heath and Washington School on Wednesday, August 15. We are looking forward to another fantastic school year. It's a Great Day to be a Sage!
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