Weekly COVID Data Counts --> https://5il.co/ozz3
Monticello Schools will have an Emergency Remote Learning Day today (1/26/21) due to icy road conditions —> http://shorturl.at/acsL2
Weekly COVID Data Counts 1/15/21 --> https://5il.co/op83
Weekly COVID Data Counts 1/8/2021 --> https://5il.co/ofrb
Equity and Diversity Work Study Group Report --> http://shorturl.at/apAWZ
MHS and Washington Facility Upgrade Tour --> http://www.illini360.com/sagestour
Weekly COVID data counts --> https://5il.co/nv4y
Weekly COVID Data Counts 11/20/20 --> https://5il.co/natu
Monticello CUSD #25 will go to 100% Full Remote Learning November 18-December 4.
Weekly COVID data counts 11/13/20 --> https://5il.co/n3k1
In an abundance of caution, the Lincoln School Small Wonders Pre-School Program will go to 100% Remote Learning through Wednesday, November 11. We have been informed that one employee and one student in our Small Wonders Pre-School Program at Lincoln School have tested positive for COVID-19. While all safety and cleaning procedures have been followed to the greatest extent possible, preliminary contact-tracing shows that likely all students, faculty and staff in our pre-school program are close contacts. All other grades and classrooms at Lincoln School are open for in-school learning.
Weekly COVID Data Counts --> https://5il.co/mh0m
Since Oct 16 six students at MHS have tested positive for COVID and 35 students are on quarantine. MHS will continue with 100% Remote Learning for Oct 26-30. The first quarter ends on Oct 30. No school for students Nov 2-3. In-person learning at MHS resumes on Nov 4.
Monticello Schools shares Emergency Remote Learning Day Plan --> shorturl.at/acsL2. The plan may be implemented on days when weather or an emergency does not allow for school buildings to be open.
We have been informed that three students at Monticello High School have tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing by Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department is on-going. It is apparent that these cases may lead to multiple close contacts resulting in a required quarantine of other students. In an abundance of caution while we are awaiting contact tracing to be completed by Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department, Monticello High School will go to 100% Remote Learning for the week of October 19 - October 23rd. While COVID cases are spiking in the area, please reconsider attending social events where multiple individuals may be congregating in groups without maintaining social distancing or without wearing masks. All safety and cleaning procedures have been followed at Monticello High School in order to minimize risk and the potential spread of COVID-19 to others.
Meals: Distribution day for high school students is Tuesday, October 20th outside MHS cafeteria from 11-11:30AM. Parents need to sign-up in advance for lunch/breakfast pickup. Breakfast and lunch for the week will be included in each distribution. The deadline to sign up is 10 AM on Monday, October 19th. https://forms.gle/SrxD52NnCnhyGdCcA
Extracurriculars: All out of season extracurricular activities are suspended until further notice. In season extracurricular activities are suspended until contact tracing has been completed at Monticello High School. Information regarding specific activities as well as resuming extracurricular activities will be forthcoming.
MHS 100% Remote Learning Schedule: All students, in-person and at home learners, will follow the schedule below.
M, T, W, TH: Office hours by appointment - 8:00 - 11:00AM and 2:30 - 3:30PM
Monday and Wednesday are A Days
A1 11:30 - 12:45
A4 1:00 - 2:15
Tuesday and Thursday are B Days
B1 11:30 - 12:45
B3 1:00 - 2:15
Friday: Remote planning for Teachers , Office hours by appointment daily
COVID-19 may cause severe symptoms, although many cases are asymptomatic (have no symptoms). Watch your student and yourself for possible symptoms of COVID-19. They occur most often 3-7 days after exposure but may take as long as 14 days to develop. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, diarrhea, muscle aches, loss of sense of taste or smell, fatigue, and shortness of breath, among others.
COVID-19 is very contagious, starting 3 days before symptoms appear and lasting until most symptoms begin to improve, generally about 10 days. People who have COVID-19 must be isolated in separate rooms with separate dining and bathroom facilities. The virus SARS CoV-2 causes it. Treatment is very limited. Some medications do help persons in the hospital. No vaccine is currently available, although scientists are working to develop one by early 2021. If your child or anyone in your household has or develops symptoms:
1. Contact your regular health care provider to discuss the symptoms. Ask if anyone in the home needs to be evaluated. If your doctor advises testing, be aware that it is best performed at least 3 days after exposure to a person with COVID-19.
2. Until the symptoms resolve, avoid contact with others who have not had COVID-19. Do not attend school, day care, work, parties or other gatherings.
If you or anyone else in your household has a weakened immune system or is pregnant, call your doctor. For further questions, please call the Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department at 217.762.7911.
How to wear a mask for students —> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdiiYvY5LK4
IDPH Guidance on School Exclusion —> https://www.isbe.net/Documents/IDPH-COVID19-Exclusion-Decison-Tree.pdf
Please see this student/parent video with information on our Monticello CUSD #25 In-School Learning Plan, how symptoms and positive COVID tests will be handled as well as lunches and bussing at all of our schools. Go Sages!
https://youtu.be/TN1TlKgyE5M
All parents of students requesting to ride a school bus (route or shuttle) must complete our Student Bus Sign-Up Survey -> https://forms.gle/9naE8Uinmx4CDNeU8. Parents/students are going to have to opt in for bus service this year. The survey is due Wednesday, August 19 at Noon.
Reminder that all parents wishing to opt in to the At-Home Learning Plan. Please let us know by Noon, Aug 12, so that we can begin work on classrooms and class sizes. Survey is here -> http://shorturl.at/jsFV9. Questions? Email me at zimvi@sages.us. Thanks and Go Sages!
Reminder to parents to register your students for school - this needs to be done regardless of your choice of the in-school or at-home learning plan - https://www.sages.us/article/266645?org=mcusd25
Parent Zoom Q and A School-Opening FAQ has been posted --> https://5il.co/j413. Reminder that all parents wishing to opt in to the At-Home Learning Plan need to let us know by Aug 12 - survey is here -> http://shorturl.at/jsFV9
2020-21 Full School Re-Opening Plan (draft) - In-School OR At-Home Learning Choice for all students - https://5il.co/io40 - parents check your email #GoSages
Parents- please check your email for an important survey on school re-opening plans or click this link —> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticelloparentoptions
Student School Re-opening Survey - please share (forward message if necessary) and complete survey with your student in grade 4-12 (and graduates) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticello_studentschoolsurvey
We are drafting our plan for return to school within the guidelines set by ISBE/IDPH. Please see survey link below to gather information on return to school for the 2020-21 school year. The survey will be open until Noon, Monday, 6/29.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/monticello_returntoschool_parent
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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