
Recognizing the time, efforts & dedication of Mr. Toby Willard. Coach Willard coached in our Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High boys' basketball program for the past 15 years & has decided to retire from coaching for us. The longevity speaks for itself, as does the positive impact this person has had on countless kids. Thank you Coach Willard for your years of service to Mahomet-Seymour Schools!

Our February Regular Board Meeting is tonight, 2/11 at 7pm. You can view the streamed meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High School is seeking a Head Boys Track and Field Coach. Interested applicants should contact Mr. Doug Fisher, Asst. Principal/AD at dfisher@ms.k12.il.us or at 217-586-4415

The Board of Education of Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Megan Hunter as the new principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary School. She will be officially appointed at the February 11, 2019 Board of Education meeting, and starts her position on July 1, 2019. Mrs. Hunter replaces Mr. Jeff Starwalt, who is retiring at the end of the school year after serving the Mahomet-Seymour Schools for 19 years, the last seven as principal of Lincoln Trail. Mrs. Hunter had served as a behavior interventionist in the Mahomet-Seymour Schools for three years, and has spent the 18-19 school year as assistant principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary. Prior to holding these positions, Mrs. Hunter was a special education teacher in the Williamson County (IL) Special Education Cooperative from 2005-2013. From 2013-2015, Mrs. Hunter was a special education teacher in Carbondale Elementary School District #95. She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Southern Illinois University and is working toward her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
“Mrs. Hunter has demonstrated her leadership in the district for the past four years, and her background and expertise are an excellent fit in transitioning to the principal’s position at Lincoln Trail,” said Board President Max McComb. “We look forward to having Mrs. Hunter lead Lincoln Trail into a very exciting time in our school district.”
Hunter’s salary for the 2019-2020 school year will be $89,000. Mrs. Hunter and her husband Jason reside in Mahomet with their daughter Katie.

The Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of over $19,000 in grants to teachers in the Mahomet-Seymour School District. Amy Walmer, chairperson of the Grant Selection Committee said, This year the Mahomet Seymour Education Foundation awarded 16 grants from an applicant pool of 21, totaling just under $20,000. Once again we saw a large focus on STEM components to create new STEM box centers, as well as additional items to enhance existing STEM units within the classroom. We funded new music stands for the band room at Lincoln Trail and benches for the AG program at the high school that can be used for their many educational events. The MSEF also funded grant requests for literacy libraries to help with guided reading and books for classroom libraries at specific grade levels.
Grants that were awarded to the teachers fund curriculum related areas and often support and inspire innovative practices in Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 classrooms. “The grants this year span a wide range of instructional materials and technology related items. The grants from the MSEF provide an opportunity to enhance learning opportunities for all of our students,” said Superintendent Lindsey Hall. “Thank you to our many teachers who wrote a grant this year, and to the MSEF for their work in reviewing and awarding grants. The generosity and hard work of the foundation and its volunteers is deeply appreciated!”
The following is a list of the grants that were funded this year:
• Gymnastics mats and balance beam, MPE, Melinda Douglas, $2238
• Math Centers, MPE, Krumweide/Wade/Myers/Roberts, $1035
• STEM, Robotics, Coding, JH, Rachel Nodine, $1155
• Scholastic Short Reads, Lincoln Trail, Bollman/Johnson/Laley/Kneller, $2000
• Lazer maze/Pegs/Racer/Puzzles/Tablet, MPE, Heather Jackson, $624
• Literacy Materials and Tubs, MPE, Katie Walk, $448
• Playground Stencils/Paint/Balls, MPE, Rose/Cosner/Piening/Russell/Quick, $985
• Non-Fiction books and Materials, JH, Iverson/Higgins/McFarland, $1500
• Task Boxes and Toys, MPE, Buckius/Gilbert/Uebelhoer, $1471
• Happy with Hands On, MPE, Roloff/Watson/Diskin, $1400
• Materials to build STEM bins, Lincoln Trail, Cox/Perkins, $501
• ipads/cases/screen protectors/charging station, HS, Lauren Ochs, $1117
• Teacher Microphones, Lincoln Trail, 4th grade teachers, $2300
• Computer for Graphic Design, HS, Bess Lanker, $1824
• Writing Workshop Materials, Lincoln Trail, Dana Martin, $697
• Music Stands, Lincoln Trail, Philip Meyer, $1300

Hello Bulldog Families,
This is a friendly reminder that a limited number of reserved tables for BULLDOG BASH will go on sale this coming Tuesday, February 5th at 6pm. Individual ticket will go on sale the following Tuesday, February 12th at 6pm. All tables and tickets will be sold online at http://bidpal.net/msefbash19
Table of 8: $700
Table of 4: $350 (Note: These are tall tables with bar stool height chairs)
Individual Tickets: $65
For families new to the district or unfamiliar with Bulldog Bash, this is our annual fundraiser for the Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation (MSEF).
MSEF is a non-profit that provides financial support for educational opportunities for students and faculty beyond the school district's mean. At Bulldog Bash, we have live and silent auctions to raise money to fund grants that enrich Mahomet-Seymour classrooms, scholarships for high school seniors, and special projects as requested by Mahomet-Seymour administration. Recent examples of special projects include school playground equipment for Middletown Prairie's addition and helping with the M-S Chromebook 1:1 initiative for 6-12th grades. A ticket to Bulldog Bash includes a buffet dinner, free drinks and live music by Hey Jimmy Band.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Kellner at: jillekellner@aol.com
Thank you for supporting the Mahomet Seymour Education Foundation!!

Please welcome Mr. Nick York, starting today as our new Director of Transportation. #gobulldogs

The Mahomet-Seymour Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019 due forecasted extreme temperatures and a windchill warning until noon. More information will be forthcoming about extracurricular activities scheduled or rescheduled for Thursday afternoon/evening.

Tonight's Joint Board Meeting between the Mahomet-Seymour School District and the village of Mahomet is being streamed live at 7pm. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

The Mahomet-Seymour Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 due to the extreme and dangerous weather conditions. A decision about Thursday, January 31, 2019 will be made on Wednesday. The field house will be closed to public use on January 30, 2019.

Our own Joseph Dauwe!
https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/blind-high-school-drummer-takes-the-win/1710765147

The public is invited to a community workshop on Tuesday 1/22/19 to hear and see ideas about the Downtown Master Plan for Mahomet. 6-8 p.m. @ Cornbelt Fire Station. Your voice and feedback are needed!

The next substitute teacher training will take place on January 23rd from 8:45 am - 10:45 am @ the Mahomet-Seymour High School in the library classroom. Interested individuals should contact Jennifer Farm at jfarm@ms.k12.il.us or 217-586-2161 to RSVP. Thank you!

Our Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for tonight at 7 is being live streamed on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

Update: Field House now open until 5 pm January 13. Thank you!

All contests & practices for Sat. Jan. 12, 2019 are postponed or cancelled. This includes the Marty Williams Invitational wrestling tournament. Please stay tuned to Mahomet-Seymour social media for updates on today's practice schedule as well as dates for rescheduled contests.

Please keep our friends, family and neighbors in the Unit 5 Schools in your positive thoughts and prayers as they deal with the tragic school bus accident that occurred last night on I-74.

Let's support our Apollo Conference friends from Taylorville Thursday evening as our boys' BB team plays them here at home!! Please wear purple/gold to support Taylorville. Gate will be donated to help with tornado recovery efforts & support of their community. #gobulldogs

Two hour early dismissal for all buildings in the Mahomet-Seymour Schools on Wednesday, 12/5/18. Buses run regular schedule and Kids Club is in session.

Tonight's Bulldog Dialog featuring Officer Bill Ward will be streamed live on Youtube if you can not attend in person. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education is holding a Board Meeting tonight, 11-9-18 at 7pm. We will be streaming live via youtube if you'd like to watch. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

Bulldog Dialog has been cancelled for the evening of November 12th, and has been rescheduled for Monday evening, November 26th, 7-8 p.m. in the Board of Education meeting room at MPE .

Bulldog Dialog is Monday, November 12th from 7-8 p.m. in the Board of Education meeting room at Middletown Prairie Elementary. Our special guest will be our school resource officer, Officer Bill Ward. This is an opportunity to hear about district news and ask questions. See you there!

Our three instructional coaches and behavior interventionist made a fantastic presentation last night to our BOE about their impactful work with our staff. We repurposed several existing positions and used new funding (Tier) money to get these vital positions in place. These leaders are making a difference! They are: Marissa Hill, Caitlin Megginson-Dicken, Kim Johnson (instructional coaches) Lauren Pratt, behavior interventionist.

The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education has a study session tonight at 7pm. We will be streaming live via YouTube if you'd like to watch. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw

The following Mahomet-Seymour HS students were honored at The Breakfast of Champions this morning. This event is planned and coordinated by the MSHS PBIS Team. These students are inspiring, dedicated, and hard working. Their stories are strong messages for all of us adults--thank you to these amazing kids!! And, thank you PBIS Team!
Anthony DuVall, nominated by Kim Lavin
Bryce Empson, nominated by Rob Ledin and Cindy Brumfield
Audrey McNamara, nominated by Jackie Risley
Kyler Groff, nominated by Rhonda Ehrecke
Jasmine Garcia, nominated by Dan Ryan
Isabella Gonzalez, nominated by Rhonda Ehrecke
Amy Jassman, nominated by Belinda Schneider nomination delivered by Kristin Allen
Jacob Hobbs, nominated by Sarah Henrikson

Our Marching Bulldogs came home today with their 10th Governors Cup--as Grand Champions of the U of I Marching Band Competition. Congratulations!! #gobulldogs

Our Regular Board Meeting is tonight at 7pm. We will be streaming live via Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

Long-Term Substitutes Needed
Do you have a teaching certificate? Did you know Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 is in need of long-term substitutes to cover extended leaves? Did you know that starting on the 16th consecutive day long-term substitutes are paid $197.97 a day during the long-term leave? And, after successfully completing a long-term leave, long-term substitutes start any remaining long-term leaves during the same school year at $197.97 a day. To apply, visit www.mahometseymour.org
For more information, contact Jennifer Farm at 217-586-2161 or jfarm@ms.k12.il.us.

New - Short-Term Substitute License
Individuals holding an Associate’s Degree or having completed 60 hours of college coursework are now eligible for a Short-Term Substitute License.
Interested individuals must:
-Submit official transcripts to the Regional Office of Education (ROE)
-Be fingerprinted at the ROE and pay the $60 fee
-Complete a physical; form submitted to the ROE
-Attend the required district substitute teacher training on October 25, 2018 at Mahomet-Seymour Administrative Center. (8:45 am - 10:45 am)
-Pay the $25 application fee
Once all the steps are completed, individuals will be issued a Short-Term Substitute License. The license is valid through June 30, 2023 and allows individuals to substitute up to 5 consecutive days for a classroom teacher PK-12. Mahomet-Seymour currently pays $100 day for teacher substitutes. Paperwork for Mahomet-Seymour can be found on the district website. www.mahometseymour.org
For more information, contact Jennifer Farm at 217-586-2161 or jfarm@ms.k12.il.us.

We have a study session tonight at 7pm. We will be streaming it live via youtube if you would like to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5udTD7zbsCxq36ufR8sw/live

New - Short-Term Substitute License
For more information, contact Jennifer Farm at 217-586-2161 or jfarm@ms.k12.il.us.

A celebration today of our remodeled Ag Shop at Mahomet-Seymour HS. Thank you to Farm Credit and the White Family for your generous donations. Our Ag program is amazing--the hard work of teacher Jenn Wherley has increased participation in FFA as well as enrollment in our Ag related classes, and our students are phenomenal! FFA President Michael Myerscough and VP Ellen Bushell lead the way!

Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 is in need of Kids Club workers! Apply online--go to: Our Website>District Information>Employment

Our safety drill at MPE with our staff has concluded. Thank you to the Mahomet Police Department for your assistance!

MPE is not accessible during this safety training starting at 10 a.m. for approximately 20-30 minutes, so please plan accordingly. Thank you!

The staff at MPE will be engaging in safety training (live shooter) this morning @ 10 a.m. The training involves the Mahomet Police Department. Please be aware of increased presence of law enforcement around the building due to this training. Thank you!

The Mahomet-Seymour Transportation Department is hiring! Please visit our webpage for details and to apply. Go to: www.mahometseymour.org Look under "District Information", then "Employment".

We’re hiring Kids Club adult and student workers at Lincoln Trail and Middletown Prairie. Hours are M-F 3:00-6:00. Adult workers start at $10.62 an hour. Student workers start at $8.25 an hour and need to be at least 15 years old and in high school. Visit our website to apply. www.mahometseymour.org

Mark your calendars! Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Middletown Prairie Elementary is Sunday, August 12th from 2-5 p.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony is at 2:15 p.m. We welcome our community to this event to see and walk through this beautiful building which will be home to Pre K-2nd grade students at the start of this school year!

Board Meeting tonight at 7pm. We are streaming live on Youtube. Click the link to join: https://bit.ly/2uFfdfl

Mahomet-Seymour High School will be hosting SWAT units from Champaign County in our building for training on Tuesday July 17, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All training areas will be designated as "CLOSED' during the time training is in progress. Mahomet-Seymour High School is happy to be able to work in a collaborative environment with local law enforcement and to provide our facilities as a training ground for their continued efforts.

Parents/Guardians: On-line registration in Skyward opens on Monday, July 16, 2018!

The Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 Administrative Offices will be closed the week of July 2-6, 2018. We will reopen on July 9. Happy 4th of July!

With both the Board of Education and Village Board providing unanimous approval, the agreement to hire a SRO for the Mahomet-Seymour Schools is approved. Thank you to the Village for working collaboratively with us to make this happen!

Our boys Track and Field Team will be welcomed back to Mahomet this evening at approximately 7 p.m. with an escort to Mahomet-Seymour HS by the Cornbelt Fire Department. Escort will start at Middletown Prairie Elementary stoplight--Churchill and Route 150.

Congratulations to the Mahomet-Seymour Boys Track and Field Team for earning a 2nd place finish at the IHSA Class 2A State Track and Field Meet. This is an amazing accomplishment! Go Bulldogs!

We just had a joyous and fun celebration of Mrs. Carol Shallenberger's service to our schools as she retires. Pictured on the left, she and our Kindergarteners enjoyed cookies and milk together, after reading "If You Give A Principal A Cookie..." Thank you to Anna Webb, PTO Rep for Middletown Prairie, and our entire M-S PTO for planning this wonderful celebration for an awesome principal! Congratulations on your retirement Mrs. Shallenberger!

So fitting that during Teacher Appreciation Week we receive the news that as a Silver Medal designee, the US News and World Report Ranking of Best High Schools puts Mahomet-Seymour High School at #32 in the state. We are the top ranked high school in downstate Illinois! Spectacular work students, staff, parents and community!! #gobulldogs

We offer our deepest thanks and appreciation to the Mahomet Seymour Education Foundation for the generous support shown to the school district this year. Most recently, we'd like to say thank you to the MSEF for the donation of $100,000 toward our Chromebooks initiative, and $32,000 over the next two years (total of $64,000) in support of the new Middletown Prairie Elementary playground. This amazing partnership couldn't happen without the long hours and very hard work on behalf of many volunteers, as well as the generosity in giving that occurs in our community. THANK YOU MAHOMET SEYMOUR EDUCATION FOUNDATION!

5th and 6th grade Band and Chorus Concert tonight, May 3. Starts at 6:30 p.m. in the MSHS Gymnasium. See you there! #gobulldogs

Are you the parent of a current 5th-11th grader? Please plan to attend a Chromebook meeting on either April 30 or May 1 @ 6:00 pm in MSHS Auditorium. These meetings are to learn more about our personal devices initiative that starts in the fall when all 6th -12th graders will get a Chromebook.

The Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School Dye Dash has been rescheduled to Monday, May 14th at the JH. Start time is approximately 1:25 p.m. Thank you for your support of this event!

This evening, 4-19-18, is "Celebrate Sangamon"! This is a community open house to take one last walk through Sangamon Elementary before it closes at the end of the school year. All are welcome! 5-7:30 at Sangamon Elementary.

Hands Around the World at Lincoln Trail on WCIA!
https://goo.gl/bDkfQb

Local historians: need your help! When did Sangamon Elem get its name? Was Mahomet Grade School.. then Sangamon. When did name change occur? Thank you!

An investigation over the past 48 hours of an incident between a Mahomet-Seymour bus and private vehicle has yielded the following facts:
• On Monday, March 26th at approximately 8:00 a.m. a Mahomet-Seymour School bus, making a right turn to proceed west on State Street, clipped a vehicle (car) making a left turn from the same location.
• At the time of the contact with the other vehicle, the driver was unaware that contact had been made with the vehicle. This is supported by video evidence from inside the bus. The driver proceeded to Mahomet-Seymour High School to drop off students. The driver then proceeded to Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High School to drop off students. At this time, several students exiting the bus indicated to the driver she had scraped a vehicle.
• Her reaction to this information was one of surprise, as she was not aware of any contact with another vehicle. She then immediately contacted the Director of Transportation. After communicating with him, she proceeded on to drop off the remaining students on the bus at school.
• This information is supported through the evidence supplied by the video camera system on the bus.
Various accounts of this incident posted on social media are not accurate. The district has taken the time to thoroughly investigate the incident, utilizing the video evidence, which also contains the audio recording, and following up with the driver and Mahomet Police Department.
The Mahomet Police Department investigated the incident after being contacted by the driver of the private vehicle, and determined it was not a “hit and run.” Neither driver was ticketed. An exchange of information took place, and an accident report was written. Chief Mike Metzler characterized the incident as “a non-event.”
The school district continually monitors any incident that occurs in/around our school day, as well as our follow up protocols. We will continue to examine and monitor that. We understand that some parents are concerned that they were not immediately notified about this incident and others are concerned they first found out about this via local media. At the time, in assessing the event, evidence suggested it was extremely minor. There were no student injuries and there was no disruption to the school day for any students involved. There was nothing reported to the local media by the school district or the police.
However, we live in a day where events get picked up, amplified, and often misrepresented on social media. This causes alarm and concern. Some parents would have preferred that we had would have released an update Monday shortly after the event took place. We understand that and will take those concerns into account moving forward.
Further questions about the incident can be directed to Chief Mike Metzler at the Mahomet Police Department.

Mr. DiFilippo's 5th hr class received their Chromebooks today in a test run of our personal devices initiative. Great ?'s and observations from our students! We will use their insights and experiences as we move forward with technology in the classroom. All other 6th-12th graders will receive their Chromebooks in August!

The Mahomet Seymour Schools are closed for spring break ftom March 16 thru March 23. We will welcome everyone back on March 26!

Achoo! Believe it or not it has been challenging to find subs due to the strength and duration of the cold and flu season. You might be interested to know how Mahomet sub pay stacks up against other districts. Check it out here: https://goo.gl/DVi38p

Regular Board Meeting is tonight. 7pm start time. We are recording and streaming via Webex. Link is here: https://goo.gl/1RpBrS

Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation's Bulldog Bash fundraiser was Friday evening March 9. It was a tremendous success not only in terms of raising money for this amazing organization, but the show of support for the Mahomet-Seymour Schools is incredible. The MSEF supports teachers and students in our classrooms through financial support, and also has contributed to large capital projects in our school district. We are indescribably grateful for the work of the MSEF. Thank you to our community for the generosity exhibited at Bulldog Bash through donations, bidding on auction items and being in attendance. Thank you to the volunteers, mostly MSEF Board Members, hard work and long hours it took to plan and carry out Bulldog Bash. Thank you to the many generous sponsors of Bulldog Bash. It was a fun, successful and wonderful event-THANK YOU TO ALL!!

Mahomet-Seymour HS was honored to welcome Representative Will Davis to our school today. Representing the 30th district in the state house, Rep. Davis spoke to Mr. Pogue's Government and Law class, Ms. Gibbard's Civics class, and learned about our Ag/FFA program. We are so appreciative of his time--thank you for visiting Rep. Davis!

Mahomet Township and Village of Mahomet will be closing the Shively Bridge over the Sangamon on 2000N by 8 a.m. this morning. Water levels not safe on either side of bridge.

Wed. February 14 is an early release day for Mahomet-Seymour Schools. All buildings are dismissed 2 hours early. Buses run regular routes and Kids Club is in session.

Regular Board meeting tonight at 7pm. Link is below if you would like to attend virtually.
https://goo.gl/Qs44jA

Thank you thank you to our grounds crew and custodians for clearing our sidewalks and driveways this morning! Great work and you are appreciated!

Bulldog Dialog is cancelled for this evening,
February 1, 2018 and will be rescheduled for a later date.

A message for parents/guardians from our school nurse, Nita Bachman:
The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
• Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
• Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
• Headache
• Mild stomach ache
Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
• Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth and your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours)
• Vomiting (even once)
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
• Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
• Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
• Wash hands frequently
• Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
• Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until "fever free" for a minimum of 24 hours. A child who has started antibiotics needs to be on the medication for 48 hours before considered non-contagious and able to return to school. Often when a child awakens with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin) it is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.
Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.
Sincerely,
Nita Bachman R.N.
School Nurse

Reminder to Parents/Community Members: Bulldog Dialog is 2-1-18--this Thursday! In the Board of Ed Meeting Room at MPE from 7-8 p.m. All are welcome! The purpose and goals of Bulldog Dialog are to:
--Facilitate and support communication between M-S CUSD # 3 and our parents/community members
---Provide the opportunity and the venue to ask questions, express concerns and listen to information from school district officials
---Engage the community in dialog about the M-S CUSD #3 Schools as well as impart factual and current information to our constituents

Good afternoon Mahomet-Seymour Parents/Guardians,
Early this afternoon some staff members at Mahomet-Seymour High School made our administration aware of a threatening message on social media. Mahomet Police were immediately involved in the situation. Upon further investigation of the situation by the MPD and MSHS administration, the threat at this time has been determined to not be credible. We appreciate our staff members taking the actions that they did. Again, while the threat has been determined to not be credible, out of an abundance of caution there will be an increased police presence at MSHS tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lindsey Hall
Superintendent of Schools

Two hour early dismissal on Wednesday January 24th for Mahomet-Seymour Schools. Buses run regular routes, Kids Club is open. #gobulldogs

Board Meeting Starts at 7pm tonight. If you would like to attend virtually, please click the link: https://goo.gl/iWroUD

All extracurricular trips/contests are cancelled this evening, January 11, due to weather concerns. Practices will still be held at JH and HS.
#gobulldogs

Ellen Ericson, Spanish instructor at Mahomet-Seymour High School, has been recognized for receiving the 2017 ICTFL Distinguished Educator Award from the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL).
The Distinguished Educator Award recognizes educators whose exemplary teaching has provided inspiration to large numbers of foreign language students and/or teachers. This category includes persons who have distinguished themselves in teacher education and as in-service trainers, as well as in the actual teaching of languages and cultures. In addition to her duties teaching Spanish at Mahomet-Seymour High School, Ellen has devoted countless hours over the years mentoring other teachers and pursuing ongoing training to enhance her own professional expertise. Ellen was one of the first cadre of Illinois teachers to be trained in the TALL-IL program in 2013. In 2014 Ellen completed ACTFL’s Oral Proficiency Interview training. She has presented workshops to teachers on Backward Design, Creating Units, and Proficiency Based Learning. In 2015, Ellen represented ICTFL in the Conference Workshop/Extension Workshop on the topic of “Integrated Proficiency Based Assessment: Moving from Performance to Proficiency” at the Central States Conference. She and the other Illinois teachers from the CW/EW presented the ICTFL teacher training workshop “WinterFest” in 2016. Her colleagues at ICTFL recognize Ellen as a learner, a team-player and an active member of our teaching profession.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the award that Mrs. Ellen Ericson has been granted from the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Mrs. Ericson not only works hard to improve the learning experiences for her students, but she also gives of herself to mentor others in the profession,” Shannon Cheek, principal of Mahomet-Seymour High School said. “I appreciate all the time and energy Mrs. Ericson has dedicated to the students and her colleagues at Mahomet-Seymour High School, and the time and energy she continues to dedicate to the continued development and improvement of the teaching profession. Her professionalism, hard work and dedication is admired.”

The Mahomet-Seymour Schools are OPEN on Monday, January 8, 2018.

At approximately 11 a.m. this morning Champaign police took a suspect into custody on Mahomet-Seymour High School property after a chase. Further details are unavailable at this time, as law enforcement is handling this investigation. A small number of students who were on site for athletic practices were secured and kept safe until the conclusion of the incident.

Happy Holidays Bulldog Nation!! School is closed from Dec 21 thru Jan 3. Students return Jan 5. Enjoy your break! #gobulldogs

Board Meeting Night. If you'd like to attend virtually, follow the link. Meeting starts at 7pm. https://goo.gl/JxCuu7

The Mahomet Seymour High School Future Business Leaders are excited to be kicking off their 19th Annual Toy drive next week. Beginning Monday, December 4, donations of New Toys, Same-as-new Toys, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and Mittens will be collected at MPE, Sangamon, and Lincoln Trail to benefit Mahomet Helping Hands. Please feel free to donate unwrapped toys any day from Monday December 4 to Monday December 11. The donations from our school district have been generous for the past 18 years! FBLA and Mahomet Helping Hands would like to thank you in advance for any items or cash (checks to Mahomet Helping Hands) that you wish to donate! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from MSHS FBLA.

The message below is from the Champaign Urbana Public Health District.
November 28, 2017
Dear Parent:
We have identified two confirmed cases of WHOOPING COUGH (also known as PERTUSSIS) in the Mahomet-Seymour schools. One case at Lincoln Trail in the third grade class, and the other in 7th grade at the Jr. High. Pertussis is a contagious, bacterial illness that is spread from person-to-person by droplet or direct contact with airborne respiratory secretions or by indirect contact with articles soiled by the infected person’s nose and throat discharges.
Symptoms of Pertussis usually appear 5-to 10-days after exposure, but can take as long as 21 days. The first symptoms are similar to those of a common cold - a runny nose, sneezing, low- grade fever and a mild, occasional cough. The cough gradually becomes severe and, after one to two weeks, the patient has spasmodic bursts of numerous, rapid coughs. The characteristic high- pitched "whoop," which is more common in children, and comes from breathing in after a coughing episode. During such an attack, the patient may turn blue, vomit and become exhausted. Between coughing attacks, the patient usually appears normal. If you or someone you know has an unexplained cough lasting greater than two weeks accompanied by one of the symptoms listed above please refer them to a physician.
Please adhere to the following recommendations from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District regarding suspect/ confirmed cases of Pertussis:
1. Cases of Pertussis must be excluded from school, daycare, or other social gatherings until at least 5 days after starting on antibiotic therapy.
2. Please consult with your physician if someone in your home is experiencing any Pertussis- like symptoms. Your doctor can diagnose the disease in a few days by ordering a PCR test. If the test is positive all household members and high-risk individuals need to receive 5 days of antibiotic therapy.
3. Every child should of have received the pertussis vaccine at 2, 4, 6 and 15 months of age and another dose at 4 to 6 years of age. This vaccine is given in the same shot with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. Immunization is required for child care and school attendance. A single dose of Tdap is recommended for people 11 through 64 for continued protection against pertussis.
If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at (217) 531-5361 or by email at rthompson@c-uphd.org.
Respectfully,
Rachella Thompson-Brown Communicable Disease Investigator

It is #givingtuesday. A perfect time to reflect on how we serve, lead, give back. #gobulldogs

Happy, happy Thanksgiving to Bulldog nation and beyond! Enjoy family and friends and all of our many blessings! #gobulldogs

If you are shopping on Amazon.com, you can support Mahomet-Seymour schools by using Mahomet-Seymour Education Foundation AmazonSmile. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the MSEF. AmazonSmile is the same prices, products, and service of Amazon.com but with the added benefit of Amazon donating to the MSEF. Use the MSEF AmazonSmile account here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1333774

Board of Education meeting starts at 7pm. Click the link to join. https://goo.gl/rpT6YR

Hello parents and guardians of Mahomet Seymour students,
The MS Ag Supply Store at the high school is selling handmade greenery for the upcoming holiday season. The store is a student-run animal feed and equipment store in which all of the profits are invested in the students in the form of a scholarship. Agriculture students will be constructing and selling wreaths, door swags, and centerpieces. Additional information about the greenery is available in the attached flier or visit us at www.msagsupply.com
or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MahometSeymourAgSupplyStore/.
Thank you and happy holidays!
The store directors of Mahomet Seymour High Ag Supply

The Mahomet-Seymour Schools will dismiss one hour early on 11/21/17. Buses run regular routes, Kids Club in session. Happy T'giving!!

Our first ever Bulldog Dialog starts at 7pm. If you can't attend, we are going to being streaming. Follow the link http://goo.gl/0Bd2LE

At a special BOE mtg this morning, the purchase agreement for the sale of Sangamon Elem. was unanimously approved for $750,000.

Thank you veterans and those currently serving. #veteransday

Board of Education Study Session Starts at 7pm. Click the link to join: https://goo.gl/5JxrKj

Our state champion boys XC team will be honored at 7 pm Tues nite @ M-S High School. Please join us in celebrating this accomplishment!! #gobulldogs

Mahomet -Seymour Schools will honor our veterans this Friday with assemblies at HS,JH,LT & Sang. Will
also be livestreamed on Bulldog TV, #VeteransDay

Correction: top 3 teams receive trophies. McGrath all state with 24th place finish. Congrats to all!! #gobulldogs

Mark your calendars: The first Bulldog Dialog meeting is Monday, 11/13/17 @ 7 p.m. in the BOE meeting room at Middletown Prairie. The goals of this meeting are to:
• Facilitate and support communication between M-S CUSD # 3 and our parents/community members
• Provide the opportunity and the venue to ask questions, express concerns and listen to information from school district officials
• Engage the community in dialog about the M-S CUSD #3 Schools as well as impart factual and current information to our constituents.
These meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend! Other meetings are: February 1 and April 12th.
See you there!!

Congratulations on a great season Bulldog Soccer! They fall today to Mattoon in the regional championship game. #gobulldogs

Reminders: October 25: Early Release. October 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences, October 27: NO SCHOOL #gobulldogs

Live Stream of tonight's board meeting. Meeting starts at 7pm.
https://goo.gl/vhdkhy

Congrats to Bulldog Jr Hi XC teams— both boys and girls qualify for IESA state XC meet!

Best of luck to all of our extracurricular teams and activities this weekend! Lots going on..band, VB, XC, FB, golf, soccer..#gobulldogs

It's October and it's #thankaprincipal month! Please let our amazing prins and asst prins know of your appreciation! #gobulldogs

Top of the third — Bulldogs down 3-2 at IESA state tourney

“I want my hindsight to be your foresight.” -Alissa Parker @safeschoolsorg Amazing person and impactful presentation. #iasa17

Wednesday, September 27 is our first early dismissal day of the school year. Schools will dismiss 2 hrs before the regular time.

Look for Mahomet=Seymour CUSD #3 on Facebook! Have you friended us yet? Stay informed and up to date with our social media presence!

Bulldog Nation: It's Homecoming Friday! Have fun, stay cool, enjoy the festivities!! #dawgpride

Mattoon, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Follow IDOT on Twitter for updates: @IDOTDistrict5

From IDOT: Construction on Rt. 150 bridge over Sangamon River starts Mon. 9/18/17. Lane closures w/stoplights.

It's time for DAWGAPALOOZA!!!! Please join the fun this evening starting at 4:30 p.m. at M-S High School! Stay to watch our Dawgs take on Mascoutah.

M-S CUSD #3 mourns the loss of our friend Lee Jessup, ret. principal of Lincoln Trail Elementary. Living a life dedicated to public service, Lee always gave back and had a true servant's heart.

Want to volunteer for the Sangamon River Music Festival? Here's your chance to help out!
http://www.sangamonrivermusicfestival.com/volunteer.html

Huge THANK YOU to all who made the amazing MAYC races (half mar, 10k, 5K) happen this weekend. Kids in our community got an incredible message of their importance thru seeing such support!

Spectacular aerial footage of the construction project at MPE
https://youtu.be/cQaRQ1Qomm8

Hey Bulldogs! Exactly 1 month until the dirst day of school! We cannot wait to see our students! Enjoy the remainder of summer!#dawgpride

Central Office will reopen on Wednesday at 7:30 am...(construction)

The Administrative Center AND MPE will be closed on Monday June 5th as construction crews transition electrical service to the building.

Congrats to MS retirees this yr. MarkC-SallyR-JulieV-SusanD-PaulaN-GeneC-MaryW! Well done!

As part of the Champaign County Economic Dev efforts--BRING YOUR BUSINESS TO MAHOMET--here's why! https://youtu.be/UYUiQ_YkmiY

@MSHSBulldogs is one of these schools. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-iillinois-act-exam-met-20170414-story.html

Click on the link for the "unofficial" Quick Board Summary from last night's BoE meeting. http://5il.co/137e

Reminder of the Two Hour Early Dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12! RJ

Phone systems are up and running again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

At this time, our staff is working with Frontier Communications to address our external phone outage. We will update when resolved.

Maintenance Staff is at it this morning with Village and Townships dropping salt. Sloppy this Monday am. Allow a little extra time.

RT of Jason Klein @jasonklein https://t.co/Vg2b1254Zv #GoogleKeep just got even better again! #GSuite

Good job by our staff, local village street dept, and the cty road commissioners this morning. Their work started well before 5:00 am.

Love this sound? Could we all use this example of carefree spirit today? https://youtu.be/EaN5-kgHp8M

Welcome to the NEW web presence of www.mahometseymour.org and mobile app! Thanks to our hard working team! #BulldogPride

Enjoyed the visit @SangamonSchool with our kids. https://twitter.com/RickJohnston/status/819713440482729984

Congratulations to one of our All-Star Staff members. Kari is great for kids! http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-01-11/teacher-week-kari-calcagno.html …

School Will Resume January 3rd!