The first day of school is only a month away for Crestwood students, and members of the school board met for a regular, monthly meeting Wednesday, July 10 to discuss upcoming changes and events.
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On Monday, June 3, Mayo Middle School started its summer school credit recovery program. The program ran Monday through Thursday in the month of June and allowed students who’ve had a high …
This week the Paris Tiger Mural, which has been in the process since the beginning of summer, has finally been put up on display for the community of Paris to see.
The mural was created by …
Edgar County students, Ali Cash and Kiera Close, attended the EIU English Studies Summer Camp in Charleston, Ill with 20 other high school students. Students had the option between a residency or …
Throughout July, students can get a sports physical at Horizon Health and half of the cost will be donated to the booster club of their choice.
These promotional sports physicals will be …
DECATUR, Ill. — The Illinois 4-H Food Challenge had its first culminating statewide event on June 1, bringing together talented young chefs from across the state to showcase their …
Summer is at its prime this month, with the blaring heat, pools being put to use and the annual Edgar County Fair coming to town soon.
With summer being in and school being out, busy parents are …
From the time she was in fourth grade, Tiffany Williams knew she wanted to find a career in education. Today, Williams is living out those childhood dreams, and on Aug. 1 they will bring her to Paris …
“Too Good for Drugs” will serve more students next year, thanks to increased grant funding, expanding the Human Resources Center’s (HRC) anti-drug program to a wider swath of kids.
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Lake Land College recently announced more than 800 full-time students earned academic honors for the 2024 Spring semester. Included on that list were plenty of Edgar County natives.
To qualify …
Agriculture teachers have significant knowledge in crops and animals that enriches students’ understanding of how food is grown.
For other teachers, gaining a perspective on farm careers …
Dedicating a career to one student is a major undertaking, a path that Crestwood School’s Chelsea McCain knows well. McCain, a career-changer new to working in the schools, is the …
School is out and summer is in, and while some kids are diving into a pool others are diving into books. The Wenz Summer Scholars program took off in June, offering all kinds of fun and educational …
SPRINGFIELD – Several Edgar County FFA chapters attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors and guests.
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Thanks to Beyond the Bell, local students have a one-month summer camp and after-school care that is more than a safe place to hang out or summer education, it is fun too.
For 250 local boys and …
CHRISMAN—Kids who dream big in creative fields, desiring to become the next top chef, top designer or revolutionizing child care, must get their start somewhere.
One unexpected way is the …
HUME—An act of kindness is something selfless, compassionate and unconditionally charitable. It is something often taught but rarely seen today.
Tori Stierwalt, a graduate of Shiloh High …
The definition of art is the expression of the application of human creative skill and imagination. Every country, culture, civilization and mythology has its own form of art.
From the famous …
Shannon Ellis, in her 10th year at Chrisman Jr./Sr. High, teaching her two favorite subjects, math and art, is the district’s ROE No. 11 Recognition of Excellence Award winner for 2023-24.
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The Paris Carnegie Public Library is one of the most important buildings and organizations in the Paris Community. The Library was a donation from Andrew Carnegie, hence “Carnegie” in the …
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Thursday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about Lake Land College.
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At the end of the school year Crestwood School honored select eighth-grade students with awards and scholarships. Twelve awards were distributed among 10 students based on their role and contribution …
The capacity crowd attending the Paris High School graduation Friday, May 24, received a lesson in honesty and bravery from one of the six class valedictorians.
Fermin Torres, a first-generation …
The Paris High School baccalaureate Wednesday was a memorable evening of thoughtful commentary wishing the Class of 2024 well in their future endeavors, at the First Christian Church, on a warm …
KANSAS—Local students in Kansas are going the extra mile to keep Illinois looking beautiful and free from litter.
More than 10,000 people volunteer in Illinois with Adopt-a-Highway.
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Students at Crestwood, Memorial, Carolyn-Wenz and the Creative Learning Center in Paris all had reason to celebrate this week. All students starting in preschool and going through fifth grade …
Jody Smith, Paris Cooperative High School teacher, has received the district ROE Award of Excellence for 2023-24, thanks to his dedication to “modeling excellence in education.”
Each …
Every year Brett Block’s AP Chemistry class spends their last weeks of high school building cardboard boats. The students get to name, build and decorate all of their boats before setting sail …
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Allana Barczy, 8th grade, Crestwood School
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Student members of the Mayo Redbird Leadership Squad and Carolyn-Wenz Student Council volunteered during the Paris Community Clean Up last weekend.
Together, students gathered at the West Lake …
Crestwood Jr. High students were treated to a unique opportunity earlier this month on Thursday, May 9 when Yvonne and Rich Dutra- St. John paid a visit to the school for a Challenge Day.
The …
Four years, 48 months, 208 weeks, 1461 days, 35064 hours, 2103840 minutes or 126230400 seconds. That is the amount of time I have spent at Paris High School.
I started my Freshman year in a …
The Shiloh student council attended the 90th annual Illinois Association of Student Councils (IASC) Convention in Springfield from May 2 through May 4. Sixteen members attended, including 14 honor …
Heather Robison has always had a passion for teaching. She first realized how much she loved teaching when her science professor allowed her to teach a chapter from the book. She loved the passion …
Paris High School Senior Ian Anderson, spent two weeks working on a sign for the Edgar County Sportsmans Club. The old Sportsman Club sign was rotted and falling apart, when the maintenance crew came …
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Sadie Sallee, 8th Grade, Crestwood School
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Danica Rhoads, 8th grade, Crestwood School.
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The Mayo Middle School gymnasium was transformed with colors Thursday evening when the school’s art students displayed their projects in a vibrant art showcase. Art teacher extraordinaire …
Crestwood School was the place to be for students and their families Thursday, May 9, with the Learning Fair in the gym on one end of the building and the Wellness Fair in a room on the far left side …
What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Rye Roberts, Senior, Kansas High School
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HUME—Shiloh High School celebrated its graduating seniors May 1, at the annual Senior Awards Banquet, before a packed crowd.
A barbecue buffet meal was served when the evening started and …
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Briar Good, 8th grade, Crestwood School.
What is(are) your favorite subject(s)? What draws you to that subject?
Math, It …
Paris High School hosted an Art show in the front hall of the school on the evening of April 26. Students from Carrieann Pounds’ art classes showcased their various works from their classes and …
HUME—Shiloh School Counselor Megan Evans and teacher Tracy Porter organized 46 tables and 18 presenters for a career fair at Shiloh High School, Monday, April 29.
They have been planning …
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Eli Kelly, Eighth grade, Crestwood.
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Harlie Monique Parker, senior, Kansas high school.
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Kaylee Ruff; Senior; Shiloh High School
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Crestwood students participated in a Solo and Ensemble music competition, the activity is not an educational requirement however parents, teachers and students all agree the artistic outlet is an …
In 1996 Carrieann Pounds started her teaching career by teaching art classes for prekindergarten through 12th grade students. In 2006 she began at Paris High School.
Growing up with two parents …
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Emily Milburn, Senior, Shiloh High School.
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Ella Noel, 12th, Kansas High School.
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The Paris High School WYSE (Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering) team participated in the 2024 state finals this past week at Eastern Illinois University, Tuesday, April 9, earning a 15th state …
Wednesday, April 17, on the South side of the football field Paris High School organized a demonstration about drunk driving on prom night.
At the demonstration, police officers, firefighters, …
On April 5, 2024, the Interact Club at Paris High School hosted its fourth annual blood drive. There, they collected a total of 24 units of blood.
Since the start of the blood drives in December …
What do a giant peach, magic potion, friendly insects and an ocean trip have to do with each other?
Mayo Middle School students will clear up the mystery when they present their annual musical …
The Shiloh student council attended the Kickapoo District Association of Student Councils (KDASC) district convention on Saturday, March 23.
KDASC exists to facilitate growth among its member …
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Jude Cunningham, 8th grade, Crestwood Elementary School.
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HUME— Hands and streets in the village of Hume are looking and feeling better than they were last week, thanks to Shiloh High School’s first annual “community days.”
On …
Jami Wilson started her teaching career in 1993 at Altamont High School, where she taught for three years, then moved to Casey Westfielf Jr. High/High School where she taught for another three years.
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Josie Armstrong, 12th grade, Shiloh High School
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For the first time in six years the Chrisman Police Department, along with volunteer firefighters and Neal EMS, staged a crash reenactment for the Chrisman High School students.
Police chief Tom …
Three Paris FFA members dressed in their formal attire and headed to State Proficiencies on March 23. The members, all boys, worked hard at their topics and have seen great success during their time …
Student artwork has taken over all the space at the Link Art Gallery for the remainder of this month, with judge’s ribbons placed on the top winners.
The Student Art Show at the gallery …
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Madi Slaven, 8th grade, Crestwood School.
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Social …
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Ben Sherer, 12th grade, Shiloh High school.
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The Esports Club at Shiloh High School is in its first year, but has a lot of potential for students who already spend hours attached to the video game world.
Tim Carroll, the …
Mayo Middle School art teacher Millie Hamilton Arp infuses color and life lessons into her classroom every day. One of her most recent projects with her sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students has …
Tammy Pittenger started her teaching career in Marshall as a reading tutor and computer lab supervisor for North Elementary School. There she stayed for 10 years before moving to Paris High School in …
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Kaiden Cooper, Grade 12, Shiloh High School
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
My name is Savannah Vaugh and I am in Seventh grade. I attend Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School.
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The Paris High School ACES (Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science) team continued their season by competing at the Academic Challenge sectional at Eastern Illinois University on Wednesday, …
HUME—Shiloh Jr. Beta members participated in the Illinois Beta Convention March 5 and 6. The overnight trip was held in Springfield.
“I was very impressed by a lot of the projects …
Elementary students at Memorial received a special surprise on Wednesday, March 20. More than 750 books were donated to the school ensuring that every student got to go home with a new read.
The …
HUME—It is no secret that today’s students face an uphill battle against bullying, peer pressure, family hurts and life altering choices. Leadership at Shiloh School is doing all they can …
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Brody Stults, 8th grade, Crestwood School
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Rachel Neal I am in 8th grade and attend Chrisman Scotland Jr High School.
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HUME—Shiloh Junior High students hosted an array of interactive activities for younger students Wednesday, March 13, in a Science Night Extravaganza. The two hour event was filled with chances …
Sixth Grade
Zaylee Barczy
Gigi Bradley
Easton Brewer
Gwen Brinkerhoff
Hallie Brinkerhoff
Vivian Brown
Wesley Burns
Charleigh Cook
Fender Davis
Will …
Taylor Birchfield has been Paris High Schools Girls Physical Education teacher since 2019. She has also been coaching the girls Track and Field team since she started at Paris High School.
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Eighth-grade students at Crestwood recently took a field trip to Terre Haute to visit the Candles Museum.
The museum was created in 1995 by holocaust survivor and Terre Haute resident Eva Mozes …
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Bryan Woolum, 8th Grade, Crestwood School.
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Mara Bosch, Senior, Shiloh High School
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I love …
Students in Ms. Holly’s House Elementary classroom recently finished creating cuckoo clocks as part of an art project.
“(The) wall design and ornate, detailed clocks with real pine …
Natalie Scherle knew she wanted a side job outside of teaching and was browsing around for something that was available.
Scherle has been a junior high math teacher for 17 years.
She …
Paris High School opened its doors to the future class of 2028, by hosting an Activities Fair and chili supper for incoming freshmen and their parents.
Tables lined the gym, each offering …
The 2024 Great American Eclipse will appear in Paris on April 8, at 2:02 p.m. The next total eclipse of the sun for the United States will occur in 2045.
The course for this eclipse will appear …
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Payton Vezina, 12th grade, Shiloh High School.
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What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Isabella Chandler, eighth grade, Crestwood.
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Science, …
Brett Block started her teaching career in 1994, but she originally aspired to be a marine biologist. A burst eardrum from a scuba diving trip had her reconsidering her career choices, and she …
The Cardinal Cupboard, a small food market at the Chrisman High School, draws a cross-section of students from the area, thanks to grant funding it allows everyone to shop for free.
The market …
