Wabash CUSD #348 Press Release
At 3:30 pm today, Governor Pritzker announced a directive that all public and private schools in the state of Illinois will be closed March 17th-30th. These closures are directly related to the concern over the COVID-19 virus. District #348 will follow this directive and remain closed until the 30th. The governor did stress he may continue closures. During this time, all District curricular and extracurricular activities will be cancelled. As more information and details emerge, it will be disseminated on the website www.Wabash348.com, District app and District Facebook page.
Effective March 13, 2020, all K-12 school districts in Wabash County are closing indefinitely due to concerns pertaining to COVID-19. Additionally, all extracurricular activities will be suspended. The closings come with a recommendation from the Wabash County Health Department and are designed to protect the community. To my knowledge, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, but this precautionary move is designed to inhibit the spread of this virus. As of this time, there is no timetable to reopen the schools. However, it is the intention of the Districts to reopen as soon as possible. I will continue to communicate with the public via our website, app, and all calls.
Chuck Bleyer, Ed.D.
Superintendent
MCJHS Students learned how to use Tutor.com today from Jeremy Peterson, who works with the GEARUP Grant, which provides Tutor.com at no cost. We are one of about 20 school districts in the state of IL who are lucky enough to have a resource like this. Tutor.com provides free tutoring 24 hours a day and 7 days a week in most subject areas. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school.
MCJHS Girls Volleyball celebrating 8th Grade Night. Go Aces! (photo credit to Aaron Croft)
As a reminder, MCJHS students will be having their Spring Pictures tomorrow (Thursday, March 12). Once again, this is for any student who is wanting to take a Spring Picture. You don't need to pay until after you see the proof.
The Junior High Wrestling Match on Thursday, March 12th with Mt. Vernon and Princeton has been CANCELLED. The match will not be rescheduled.
Due to the high number of cases this year of influenza A & B, strep throat, and potentially COVID-19, during the second semester the District will suspend all attendance requirements pertaining to semester finals and perfect attendance awards. This change in policy is in accordance with the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The District does not want to promote or encourage students attending school while not feeling completely healthy. As for returning to school from illness, it is District policy that the student must be fever free for twenty-four hours without the use of fever reducing medication prior to returning. If you have any questions, please call your child’s school office.
After a fun lunch at Taco Tierra, the MCJHS Scholastic Bowl team traveled to their second match of the season in West Salem. They defeated West Salem but fell to New Hope. Players winning toss-up questions were Katelyn Kline (1), Macy Mandrell (4), Ayden Oliver (8), Alexa Norrick (1) and Mark Risley (1). Great job to all players!
MCJHS Spring Pictures are coming up on Thursday, March 12th. This is for any student who is wanting to take a Spring Picture.
The Mt. Carmel Junior High Volleyball match on Wednesday, March 4th with St. Marys has been Postponed and RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, March 11th. The C team game will start at 5:15 at Mt. Carmel Grade School, with the B team game and the A team game to follow. This will also be 8th Grade Night.
Class of 2025 Presents LASER TAG, February 29th, 6 p.m.-9 p.m at the 4-H Anderson Building. 1 Round-$3.00 / Unlimited Play-$10.00. Concessions available. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
MCJHS Scholar Bowl beat Geff Middle School but fell to Cisne Middle School. Macy Mandrell got 7 toss-up questions and served well as team captain. Go Aces!
MCJHS Boys Basketball celebrated their 1st place SIJHSAA Regionals with a fun-filled Pep Rally. Go Aces!
The Mt. Carmel Junior High Volleyball match on Monday, February 24th with Richland County has been Postponed and RESCHEDULED for Friday, March 6th. The C team game will start at 4:45 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Grade School, with the B team game starting at 5:30 p.m. and the A team game to follow.
Celebrating 8th Grade Night with Girls Basketball! Go Aces!!
MCJHS 7th grade student, Natalie Roberts, pictured with Mrs. Kendall, is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest “The Voyage of the Mayflower” winner. Natalie took her readers on an adventure aboard the Mayflower that spent two months at sea then finally landed at Plymouth Colony on November 8, 1620. Congratulations, Natalie!
Celebrating 8th Grade Night with Basketball, Cheer and Band! Go Aces!!
The 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball game that was postponed on December 16th at Flora will be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 7th at 6:00 p.m. @ Flora.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at MCJHS! Nothing ugly about these two. Awesome job!
The MCJHS hall is bright with Christmas school spirit! The 7th grade students have decorated their Christmas tree with ornaments with each students name. Monthly, they are going to decorate their hall in a different theme. Each 7th grader will be involved. Nice job Aces!
