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Three sets of twins have gone through Crestwood together starting in kindergarten through eighth grade. Front row, left to right, Gage White, Alison Wyrick and Lily Wyrick. Back row, left to right, Cash Kuglin, Shayn White and Mack Kuglin.
Crestwood promotes three sets of twins
For nine years, Crestwood school teachers could be excused for thinking they needed their eyes checked, but they were truly seeing double with three sets of twins in the same grade level. The … more
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Chrisman finalizes reforming
CHRISMAN – Cody Denton was elected as CUSD #6 Board secretary filling the last vacant position on the Chrisman Board of Education during the regular board meeting Monday, May 15. In other … more
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Sergeant Stephen Fuller, left, accepts a Walnut plaque made by PHS students for the 1544th Illinois National Guard from PHS principal Mark Cox, right. The plaque was in recognition of the unit helping out the high school by providing access to the gym at the armory for students to have P.E.
Graduation will be held at high school
“I would like to announce officially that graduation will be held here,” said PHS principal Mark Cox at the regular PHS board meeting Monday, May 8. Cox explained the contractors … more
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The Kansas Board of Education reorganized May 10 following the April school board election. Returning to the board are incumbents, left to right, Gabriel Boedecker, Britta Baker, Gretchen Gough and Katie Knoll. John “JT” Clore, far right, was sworn-in as a new board member.
Kansas school board takes on a lot
KANSAS — HUDL was a main point of discussion during the Wednesday, May 10, Kansas Community Unit School District #3 Board of Education meeting. The HUDL program takes sports games … more
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Paris Cooperative High School administration held a town meeting to discuss upcoming changes in the grading system. Pictured left to right are, PCHS Assistant Principal Denise Young, PCHS Principal Mark Cox, Crestwood Superintendent Danette Young and District #95 Superintendent Jeremy Larson.
Town meeting reviews high school grading scale
There are changes coming to the grading system at Paris Cooperative High School, but the changes will not affect current students. Implementation begins with the class of 2027 which are the freshman … more
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PHS senior Alyssa Reed has always dreamt of leaving Paris, but she now believes that returning to Paris after college may be the right thing to do.
Reed living for the chance to help others
Paris High School senior Alyssa Reed has grown up always wanting to help those in need. “I think it is a good way to connect with people,” said Reed. “Helping people make their … more
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Safeguards for children
(Editor’s Note: This story is the second of a two-part series on school safety in Edgar County. The first installment covered Paris-Union School District 95, Community Unit School District 4 … more
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Carroll is state director for Illinois Principals Association
Megan Carroll, principal at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School, was recently selected as a State Director for the Illinois Principals Association. “This esteemed appointment is a testament to … more
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Crestwood School Board members take the oath of office, left to right, Jonathan McCarty, Danielle Colvin, Kit Kirby, Shelby Phipps and Cole McCulloch.
Crestwood BOE says goodbye to longtime members
The Crestwood Board of Education said goodbye to two longtime standing members of their board at the Monday, May 2 meeting. Keith Trogdon and Jared Dyer did not seek reelection to the board and … more
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Mia Morris lives an eclectic lifestyle and loves making others comfortable.
Morris believes variety is the spice of life
When a child finds a passion for a subject, such as sports, it is all they do, but Mayo eighth-grader Mia Morris believes focusing on one thing is limiting. “I love all kinds of … more
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PHS senior Will Templeton is ready to help solve climate change. Templeton will study chemistry in college while continuing to focus on the development of green energy.
Templeton wants to go green
Paris High School Senior Will Templeton already has a sense of what he has been called to do in life. “At the U of I, I will be studying chemistry,” said Templeton. “I want to … more
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Skylar Sweet is working hard to achieve his goals so that one day he can take care of those who have taken care of him.
Sweet dreams of the day his name is called
Crestwood eighth grader Skylar Sweet’s positive outlook has him reaching for the stars. “My lifelong goal is to hear my name called at the NFL draft,” said Sweet. For the … more
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Kyrie Mixson takes the oath of office as a new Shiloh Board of Education member. Mixson was one of four people selected from a six-candidate field during the April 4 Consolidated Election.
Shiloh school board reorganizes in special meeting
HUME — The Shiloh school board met in special session Monday, April 24, to reorganize and say goodbye to departing board president Dave Smith. Smith opted not to seek reelection. … more
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The 2023 May Fete Court
May Fete Court Announced
PHS announced this year’s May Fete Court. May Fete is 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Eveland Gymnasium. Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. Pictured left to right are front row, Queen nominees, … more
Andre Calhoun loves to play sports. He dreams of being a professional athlete someday but for now enjoys being a kid.
Calhoun finds family bond in athletics
When someone asks a young student who their role model is the answer is generally someone famous but not Andre Calhoun. “My role model is my dad,” said Crestwood eighth grader Calhoun. … more
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Paris 95’s Board of Education welcomed two new members to their ranks on Wednesday, April 26. Pictured from left to right are Marc Dalbey, board president Kevin Knoefel, board secretary Cindy Mathis and board treasurer Chris Milam taking an oath of office.
Paris 95 welcomes new members
Wednesday, April 26, marked the beginning of a new era for Paris Union School District 95. The Paris 95 Board of Education waved one final goodbye to former members Amy Isaf and Jamey Littleton … more
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Small town life is not for everyone, but Mayo seventh grader Gracie Wilson believes there is nothing better.
Paris is where Wilson wants to be
Some junior high kids think they are anxious to leave Paris, but Mayo seventh grader Gracie Wilson wants to stay here for the long haul. “When I grow up, I want to teach little kids here … more
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Many kids enjoy the sunshine and beach, but PCHS senior Hayden David prefers winter and mountain scenery. He will get a change of scenery when he attends Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pa., this fall.
Paris senior will be trading the prairie for mountains
PCHS senior Hayden David grew up in Paris, and he is ready for a change of scenery after graduation. “I am going to Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania,” said … more
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Kansa BOE approves safety upgrade
KANSAS — A brief report by Kansas Community Unit School District #3 Principal Tiffany Huisinga resulted in new and more secure glass door inserts. Huisinga met with a representative of … more
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Aliyah Doran has an idea of what she wants to do as a grown-up but right now she is concentrating on living life day-to-day as a kid.
Doran living in the moment
Many students focus on what they want to do when they grow up their whole life, but not Mayo eighth grader Aliyah Doran. “I am not sure where I’ll be in 10 or 15 years,” said … more
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