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Latest state school report card shows proficiency gains, persistent...

November 3, 2023

Reading, math scores up; graduation rate at 13-year highElementary and secondary students in Illinois showed consistent improvements in their reading and math scores while...

Wesclin High School Social Media Threat Closes School, other...

November 3, 2023

On Wednesday, October 25 at about 5:30 a.m., a social media message was shared with the Administration that threatened to shoot up Wesclin High School. Out of abundance of...

WHS HI-Q SCHOLAR BOWL TEAM. Pictured L-R: Seniors Colby Buckles, Kade Radloff and Tom- my Gravitt , Sophomore Kaiden Mavrogeorge.

Wesclin high school scholar bowl competes on Scholastic Hi-Q at SIU-C

October 26, 2023

Wesclin high school scholar bowl team participated in the TV broadcast program Scholastic Hi-Q at SIU-C on October 23. Wesclin competed against Mt....

WMS middle school update

October 26, 2023

The 8th Grade Ladies Basketball team opened up their season on October 16 in the Breese tournament with a big win over All Saints by a score of 48-25. Crisp passing, solid...

Two performers with the National Theatre for Children sponsored by Delta Dental of Illinois put on a show about dental care for the New Baden Elementary students on Friday, October 20.

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundations’ Land of Smiles ® Brightens...

October 26, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 20 Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Land of Smiles program visited 252 pre-kindergarteners through third grade students at New...

DGMS PROGRAM GRADUATES: Front Row: Kirstie Allison, Cen- tralia; Courtney Rowden, Dupo; Anna Grayson, New Baden; and Lydia Gajewski, Trenton; Second Row: Lauren Higgs, Newton; Amber McLean, Pocahontas; and Taylor Sodsaikitch, Walnut Hill. Third Row: DGMS Adjunct Faculty, Jill Tally; DGMS Program Coordinator, Cindy Hoffmann; and DGMS Adjunct Faculty, Can - dace Sloat

KC Announces Fall 2023 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Graduates

October 26, 2023

Recently, Kaskaskia College hosted its annual Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pinning Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of seven graduates....

MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968

October 20, 2023

MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 recently held their class reunion Saturday, September 23 at Mater Dei to celebrate 55 years since graduation....

ISBE orders transition of students out of three facilities owned by...

October 20, 2023

ISBE instructs Menta to cease operations at unauthorized facilities in Springfield, Centralia, and LaSalleThe Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has ordered the...

SIU extends pledge to close financial gaps to more families

October 20, 2023

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is extending its Saluki Commitment and Saluki Transfer Commitment – a guarantee to fully cover tuition and mandatory fees – to...

Winning Warriors - September - Responsibility

October 6, 2023

Front Row L-R: Kambree Rakers, Joslyn Kahrhoff, Principal Pick Madisyn Woltering, Delaney Yarber, Easton Hagarty. Back Row L-R: Brandt Kahrhoff,...

Trenton Elementary citizenship and leadership initiative

October 6, 2023

Mrs. Barton has started a student-led citizenship and leadership initiative in her third grade classroom. Students are implementing Dollar Days on...

Let’s Disco WHS Homecoming 2023-2024 WHS Homecoming 2023-2024

October 6, 2023

WESCLIN HOMECOMING 2023 Parade Gallery

October 6, 2023

Aspiring teachers incentivized to close educator gap

October 6, 2023

Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, is now accepting applications for both its Accelerators and Scholars...

Wesclin Royalty

October 6, 2023

Wesclin High School staged its traditional homecoming coronation ceremony this past Saturday prior to the homecoming dance. Here are the court...