CHRISMAN—If you’re looking for a fun night out and a chance to support some truly inspiring students, mark your calendars for May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Chrisman FBLA is bringing the community …
PARIS—The halls of Mayo Middle School are buzzing with excitement as students prepare for their much-anticipated Spring Band Concert, set for Sunday, May 5. With over 130 students …
The Paris High School ACES (Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science) team recently completed its season by competing in the Academic Challenge state competition at Eastern Illinois University …
CUSD #1 board of education prepares for multiple changes
During the monthly CUSD #1 Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 21, board members discussed several adjustments coming to the school’s campus, including the need to rearrange the …
On Friday, April 11, Mayo Middle School decided to spend the last day before spring break blowing off steam.
Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students traveled to the Iron Pin bowling alley in …
On Sunday, April 6, the Paris Cooperative High School choir performed their annual spring concert at the Paris Fine Arts Center. The performance featured the PCHS choir, the boys’ choir and …
The Paris High School ACES (Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science) team continued their season by competing in the Academic Challenge sectional at Eastern Illinois University on March 13.
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In the heart of Paris, where tradition and small-town charm weave a tight-knit community, Christina Farley Wilkie is striking a chord—literally and figuratively. At just 30 years old, Wilkie …
The Paris FFA chapter will hold its highly anticipated annual plant sale from April 21 to April 26, offering a variety of plants and goods while raising funds to support the organization’s …
The 50th district convention was held at the IHotel in Champaign on March 22, with the Shiloh Council as the host. This year’s theme was “Diving Into Leadership.” Amy Jones, the …
The Link Art Gallery is proud to present the annual Student Art Showcase, featuring an inspiring collection of artwork from students across Edgar County. This special exhibition highlights the …
The Interact Club of Paris High School recently donated stuffed animals to first responders.
“It may sound a bit odd at first blush, but in many communities around the country, …
In order to pass the eighth grade and enter high school, every Illinois eighth grader must pass a U.S. Constitution test. Seventh and eighth graders at Crestwood School had a first hand experience …
PCHS welcomes The Addams Family for 10 year anniversary of new PCOFA stage
Paris High School’s production of The Addams Family musical is more than just another theater performance—it’s a tribute to the program’s history and a celebration of how far …
Is there any better way to spend a Friday afternoon than pie-ing a teacher in the face? Students at Shiloh School in Hume say there is not, especially after spending the afternoon of Friday, March …
PCHS hosts annual career fair with more than 40 local participants
Students at Paris Cooperative High School got a glimpse into their futures on Friday, March 7, when the school hosted its annual career fair.
The half-day event brought together local …
The Paris High School ACES (Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science) team recently began their season by competing in the Academic Challenge regional at Lake Land College on Feb. 7.
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Paris Cooperative High School recently received a generous donation of $20,000 from the Jean A. Wellman Trust, a gift highlighting the enduring impact of a former Paris resident and dedicated …
Homecoming, most commonly known at Shiloh as “Winterfest,” was in full swing Feb. 11-15.
Advisor of the student council, Dorene Boland, has become a veteran in leading the …
Sylia Lorenzen
Being selected for the ILMEA All-State Chorus was one of the most exciting moments of my life. When I found out I made it, I was so happy and proud of myself for reaching this …
On Saturday, Feb. 8 the Camargo United Methodist Church hosted the 69th annual Stephen A. Douglas Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American …
Senior Band Members of the Paris Cooperative High School band were introduced along with their escorts during halftime of the Tiger/Charleston Trojan game on Tuesday evening.
The outgoing …
The Chrisman FFA Chapter has had an eventful and successful year, showcasing the dedication and hard work of its members. From excelling in competitions to engaging with the local community, the …
With a strong commitment to service and education, student members at Shiloh School’s FFA are going beyond the classroom to support local farmers, teach younger students about agriculture and …
The Kansas FFA Chapter is thriving in Kansas as it continues to foster leadership, community service and agricultural education. With a dedicated group of active members, the chapter is making an …
With 116 registered students and 34 active sectional members, the FFA chapter at Paris Cooperative High School is Edgar County’s largest branch of the National FFA Organization. The students …
PARIS—The Mayo Middle School Drama Club is gearing up for their highly anticipated production of the Cole Porter classic, “Anything Goes.” With only two performances scheduled, the …
PARIS—This year, students in Millie Arp Hamilton’s art class are once again providing decorations for the Paris Rec Center’s annual auction night on Feb. 22. To create the …
HUME–Members of the Shiloh Student Council went to the Prince of Peace Church in St. Joesph on Jan. 15 for an event allowing members to gather ideas and information to use for their own …
CHRISMAN—Ali Prisecaru is a relatively quiet and reserved senior at Chrisman High School. She participates in extracurricular activities like Scholastic Bowl, Mathletes and Envirothon.
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PARIS—This year, Crestwood Jr. High’s theatre department will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition on Feb. 14 and 15. According to Director Agnes Laughlin, …
For some educators, teaching is a lifelong calling; for others, it is a path discovered through experience. For one dedicated teacher, it was both. Growing up with parents who were both educators, …
The Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Recycling Challenge, an exciting initiative that has impacted the Paris community for the past five years. What started as an effort to recycle caps and …
The Paris Cooperative High School Varsity Scholastic Bowl season has reached its midway point, with the team holding a 22-8 record and recently being named the Little Illini Conference (LIC) regular …
PARIS—Fighting hunger can seem like a daunting task, but students at Mayo Middle School recently discovered that even a penny can make a difference.
Starting in late November, Mayo’s …
PARIS—Two groups at Crestwood School are reminding their fellow students and their community that there’s no age requirement for making a difference.
Both the Crestwood Kindness Club …
PARIS—Having an AED or a written plan in place is no longer enough when it comes to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) emergency at school, according to the state of Illinois. On Jan. 1, 2025, a new …
PARIS—For nearly a decade, one local program has connected students with volunteers to build lasting relationships and boost student achievement. That program, called PERK (People Encouraging …
The Cardinal Cupboard, a grant-funded school market serving Chrisman Junior High and Chrisman High School students, has become a vital resource for the schools. The initiative, supported by a …
A passionate teacher can spark a lifelong love of learning, motivate students to pursue their dreams and encourage them to be the best they can be for themselves and others. Kelsey Magers discovered …
School districts operating inside of Paris, including District 95, Paris Cooperative High School and Crestwood (CUSD #4), will be returning to a regular class schedule Wednesday, Jan. 8, after a …
PARIS—This week, kids across Edgar County wrapped up their studies and returned home for Christmas break. According to data gathered in 2022, as many as 580 students won’t know when or …
PARIS—He wasn’t sporting a red stocking cap or a snow-white beard, and he (probably) didn’t arrive in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Still, Don Cobb brought an early Christmas to …
CHRISMAN—On Dec. 18, the Chrisman Elementary School Kindness Club traveled to Pleasant Meadows Senior Living to sing Christmas carols in a selfless effort to bring holiday cheer to their …
In a cozy corner of Paris Cooperative High School, where rich aromas float through the hallways and students gather for an entertaining blend of laughter and learning, the Cooking Club has become a …
PARIS—The Mayo Redbirds are spreading their wings and sending messages across the ocean, directly to Germany. More specifically, seventh-grade students at Mayo Middle School are handwriting …
On Friday, Dec. 6, students and families of Paris District 95 enjoyed the brisk evening walking through Twin Lakes Park to see the extravagant Christmas light displays.
The event was sponsored …
PARIS— The innermost thoughts, feelings and emotions of students at Mayo Middle School are on display, thanks to a yearly assignment in the art classroom. Last month, sixth, seventh and …
PARIS—At Crestwood School, technology is an important part of education, so much so that the school has an entire class dedicated to it. According to its teacher, Shayleigh Bradshaw, the class …
KANSAS—One of the biggest questions children are asked throughout their childhood is “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
The answer to the question changes quite …
Third graders across Edgar County have received a special gift —the gift of words.
Last week, members of the Paris Rotary Club delivered dictionaries to each third-grade student at …
PARIS—Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, more commonly known as STEM, are a group of distinct but related essential classes, so much so that Nov. 8 is recognized around the …
PARIS—According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in five adolescents has prediabetes. Horizon Health and Paris Cooperative High School have teamed up for the last 10 years to …
PARIS—On Nov. 21, students gathered in the Mayo Middle School gymnasium to compete in the annual Paris 95 Spelling Bee. Out of all the participants, one champion came out on top. Seventh …
At the end of October, the Illinois State Board of Education released its 2024 report card for Illinois schools. The annual report cards summarize how each school is progressing on a wide range of …
CHRISMAN—At Chrisman High School, a new and exciting opportunity is gaining traction among students interested in business and leadership. This year marks the beginning for the Future Business …
On Oct. 13, Eli Brinkerhoff, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School, embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was made possible by Saint …
When you think of basketball, images of tall athletes flying through the air, smooth three-pointers and intense matchups likely come to mind. What if there was a completely different version of the …
Paris Cooperative High School’s drama department is ready to bring the energy and charm of Legally Blonde the Musical to the stage in a highly anticipated production this November. With …
CHRISMAN—During the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo, Nicholas Eddy and Hana Gillaspie, two former Chrisman High School students, received their American FFA …
CHRISMAN—During their regular meeting on Oct. 21, the Chrisman Board of Education announced they were awarded a new grant totaling $50,000.
“We got a DECO grant, which is through the …
HUME—Fresh off the finish of a complete gymnasium renovation, the Shiloh CUSD #1 is preparing for its next project. This time the school board has its sights set on the building’s …
Ten-year-old Daniel Austin has big aspirations. When Austin, a Paris resident, isn’t busy with schoolwork, he dreams of rocketships and a future in nuclear physics. He also enjoys drawing, a …
VFW Post 3601 recently donated new American flags to Crestwood and Carolyn Wenz Elementary. Both schools were able to get a new flag for each classroom in the school.
“Schools generally …
HUME— FFA students at Shiloh High School spent a chilly afternoon Wednesday, Oct. 15 doing their part to support the farmers in their community by handing out free lunches.
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PARIS—The Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) Beacon Brigade prepares and executes a themed performance each year to travel and compete with. This band season, they are performing a show …
Paris Union School District 95 is partnering with Horizon Health and the Edgar County Public Health Department to “ensure that all children are ready to learn and thrive.”
In a …
Mayo Middle School’s art department is buzzing with talent.
For the fourth year in a row, students in Millie Arp Hamilton’s art class created honeybees in celebration of Edgar …
More than 25 Redbirds at Mayo Middle School are being honored for showing the school’s selected attribute of the month. Integrity, the middle school’s “word of the month” is …
PARIS—Carolyn Wenz Elementary School hosted an evening filled with great food and music for students on Sept. 24 called Dine and Dance. To prepare for the event, students are taught manners and …
KANSAS—When a recent, tragic, school-involved event shattered the nation and caused a frenzy of possible threats across Edgar County schools, many individuals found themselves remembering one …
What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Melody Armor, second grade, Crestwood
What is your favorite subject(s)? What draws you to that subject?
Music, because I …
On Sept. 10th, Chrisman FFA members traveled to Allerton Park in Monticello to judge at the Forestry CDE. Members participated in compass reading, forestry equipment and tree identification, a …
What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Emma Brown, Freshman, Chrisman High School
What is (are) your favorite subject(s)? What draws you to that subject?
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Family reunions and celebrations are a common sight at Spicer Pavilion in Twin Lakes Park, but on Tuesday, Sept. 10, a different kind of family, one composed of volunteers and students from across …
What’s your name? Your grade? Where do you attend school?
Name: Brianna Barna
Grade: Senior (12th grade)
School: Chrisman High-School
What is(are) your favorite …
HUME—Shiloh School is hosting a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 21751 N 575 …
Paris High School’s drama department has announced its fall musical to fanfare and applause. The musical adaptation of Legally Blonde originally appeared in the drama department’s roster …
Crestwood Junior High and Carolyn-Wenz Elementary School were recently recognized for their commitment to “excelling in leadership, teaching culture, academics, family engagement and a …
HUME—If you were to ask Gerberding brothers Landon and Logan why they decided to begin training to fight fires as high school students, they could give you a list of reasons. Their extensive …
A fifth grader at Carolyn-Wenz Elementary has chosen to be proactive within his school. Will McMahan’s ideas and actions, as a member of the Student Council, led to the installation of a new …
School is officially back in session this week, and kids need new school supplies for the new school year. Memorial Elementary School hosted a Back-to-School Bash for the schools of District 95 on …
Teachers are a vital part of the educational and developmental growth instilled in a classroom. A new student teacher at Paris High School, Robbie Rollins, hopes to become an impactful addition to …
HUME—High school students at Shiloh High School return to school on Aug. 21 with a new gymnasium, new school supplies and a variety of new classes to choose from.
The new classes include …
Horizon Health hosted their 10th annual Back to School Bang at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2. The event, which has been typically held on a Saturday morning, was filled with kids of all ages having fun …
In every city around the world, art is a prime culture surrounding the population. From graffiti decorating the streets to pictures hanging in galleries, it is all around. But art isn’t just …
Between setting up new classes and planning for upcoming sports events, there is a lot to prepare for in not a lot of time to do it in.
Every student is starting to get back into the groove of …
The Link Art Gallery is looking to open its doors for the town of Paris. School is out and parents are looking for activities to keep their children active and learning. The gallery believes that art …
In accordance with a 74-year tradition, the Paris Area Church Women (PACW) are planning to welcome back teachers 8:30 a.m., Aug. 12, 2024 at Lake Ridge Christian Church in Paris.
The …
Ralph Edward Simpson of Chrisman, Ill. has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s leading certified honor society for …
HUME—The after-school tutoring program at Shiloh School is changing this year for both students and teachers. The new tutoring will be kept simple and in-house, according to the school’s …
Edgar County represented at NJAS
Six-hundred and seventy-five angus juniors and their families traveled to Madison, Wis., for the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Alliant Energy Center from June 30 to July 6.
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URBANA, Ill. — Every year, Head Start programs collect children’s body mass index data and communicate results to families to address childhood obesity in enrolled children. In a recently …
HUME—Beginning July 8, the Crawford University of Illinois Extension office held the Illinois Jr. Chef Cooking School in Hume. Children aged nine to 13 met at the Hume Community Center from 10 …
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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