Thursday's directives, sent out by the governor, provided some clarity for the schools moving into May. We appreciate everyone's patience and support through this time where a lot of important events are in the balance. We plan to put out a release on Monday or Tuesday regarding the collecting of materials, gradecards, awards ceremonies, graduation, and other related topics.
A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT: For all students 9-12th Grade, University of Evansville wants your essay for TRI-STATE TRUTH, MEANING, AND VALUE ESSAY COMPETITION.
A MEMO FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Tonight, Friday April 17, Wabash CUSD #348 will be joining IHSA schools throughout Illinois and will turn on their athletic lights as a part of #LightsForTheFight to show support for our senior students, as well as for all the healthcare workers, first responders, & all other essential workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. Athletic Complex lights up at 8:20 (20:20 military time) for 20 minutes. Go Aces!
Congratulations to Mr. Michael Gordon, English Teacher at MCHS!! Mr. Gordon was the recipient of a Claes Nobel Education of Distinction Award by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). He is recognized among educators for outstanding efforts in supporting and growing both the academic and personal successes of students to make a positive impact in the global community. We are so proud and grateful to have his talents in our school district.
A MEMO FROM THE MCHS PROM COMMITTEE:
The Mt. Carmel High School Prom has officially been postponed from its original date of May 2, 2020. This decision comes regardless of any updates to the Governor’s stay-at-home directive that currently runs through the month of April. We have every intention of holding the dance and associated events at a later date, likely in June or July. When the decision is made, there will be ample time between then and the new date to make preparations including getting fitted for a tuxedo, ordering flowers, and other tasks that require lead time, communication, and planning.
Check out MTC-TV Quarantine Edition #1! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sCL1CbWikU
Carli Merritt, Freshman at MCHS, was the 1st place winner of the Americanism Essay contest for her age division in Wabash#348, District 23 winner, and the Fifth Division winner. She received a $50 check. Congratulations Carli!!
TIME CHANGE. Starting tomorrow, Monday, April 6, 2020, District #348 Grab and Go lunch pickup will change to 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the same school building locations. The offsite mobile locations times will remain the same.
Learning packets for those Jr High & High schoolers without Internet may be picked up at the main entrance of the High School between 11:00 - 1:00, on Monday, April 6th. After that, our day to drop off work and pick up the the new materials will be Thursdays, during the same time frame.
A NOTE FROM MCHS YEARBOOK:
Seniors can continue to send senior and baby pictures to their yearbook staff member or Mrs. Kieffer through email. ekieffer@wabash348.com.
We can accept pictures through the month of May and will have a cut-off date announced at a later time.
Yearbooks can be purchased at www.Jostens.com.
If you have any pictures to share with the yearbook staff for consideration in the yearbook, please use the ReplayIt app or email them to ekieffer@wabash348.com with a brief description of the activity and or event.
Starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 2, 2020 District #348 will distribute Grab and Go lunches at three additional locations:
Bellmont-Bellmont Park 11:15 am-12:00 pm
Keensburg-By the Christian Church 12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Lambert Drive-Old Save-a-Lot parking lot 11:00 pm-12:00 pm
Continued Suspension of On-Site Learning
Spring Break Decision Statement
March 30, 2020 Remote Learning Days District Statement
Follow up message Mr. Newkirk sent to all seniors last week: Please check the "MCHS Scholarships" Facebook page for the most current information and listings on scholarships. If a transcript(s) is/are needed, please email jnewkirk@wabash348.com and it/they can be picked up on Thursdays, from 9:00-2:00. Additionally, scholarship applications should be turned in to the main office the Thursday before they are due.
This past week, our educators have put together Learning Resource Opportunities for our students/parents. These rich resources are designed to keep your child academically engaged throughout this mandated shut-down. Websites, Activities, Google Classroom information and Social Support are available through the School Website. This information is updated hourly. Any information that is found helpful will be added. Visit https://www.wabash348.com/ and click the REMOTE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY/COVID-19 INFORMATION button and it will take you to the Informational Page with links that include school learning resources. From the APP, it can be accessed through the Wabash Community Unit School District #348 and choose the COVID-19 INFO from the Menu. Please understand that this is a new, ongoing learning process for everyone. The administration is working on all the details as the information becomes available from the Illinois School Board of Education. Thank you for your patience.
A note from the Superintendent:
Today, March 20, 2020, Governor Pritzker ordered a shelter-in-place for Illinois. All Illinois schools, including Wabash CUSD #348, will be closed until April 8th. The state will re-evaluate the situation at that time. During that time, Wabash CUSD #348 will be on spring break. Therefore, the schools are tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 13th. Additionally, we will remain committed to continuing our remote learning opportunities for our students. As the Illinois State Board of Education delivers more guidance, we will be able to better address our situation moving forward. Thank you for all your support in this difficult matter as we continue to work through uncharted waters. Stay safe and Go Aces!
Copy/Paste this link to a Parent's Guide to Google Classroom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iowi-gmbys
ATTENTION SENIORS: MCHS Guidance Department has worked diligently this morning getting Scholarship information on the school website.
