Education
Thu Feb 25, 2010, 02:25 PM CST
The Mercer County District Board of Education and the Mercer County Education Association have ratified a two-year labor agreement.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Mon Feb 22, 2010, 05:06 PM CST
A 10 percent cut from the state of Illinois for state aid is just one of the reasons to trim nearly $1.5 million from next fiscal year's Sherrard Budget, according to Superintendent Rebecca Rodocker.
By Robert Blackford/Editor
Mon Feb 15, 2010, 02:59 PM CST
The Rockridge High School WYSE (Worldwide Youth, Science and Engineering) Academic Challenge team won its regional Thursday, Feb. 11, at Carl Sandberg College. Rockridge completes in Division 700.
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 03:11 PM CST
After eight months of negotiations a tentative agreement has been reached between the Mercer County Board of Education and teachers' union (Mercer County Education Association). Both the school board and teachers union must ratify the contract.
By Robert Blackford/Editor
Mon Feb 08, 2010, 02:39 PM CST
Audition tapes sent to the ISHA proved to be the ticket for Mercer County Pep Band's appearance at the girls' state basketball semi-finals.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Fri Jan 29, 2010, 10:14 AM CST
Sherrard BOE is struggling with making cuts in programs and staffing for next year. Besides general line item reductions, programs like the pre-school program and certain athletic programs may be reduced or eliminated. A public informational meeting has been set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Tue Jan 19, 2010, 09:07 AM CST
Educating the nation's youth has been a priority of the federal government since its passing of the No Child Left Behind act in 2001. By 2003 schools throughout the U.S. were scrambling to keep up with the bill's rising requirements to educate our youth. Rockridge's story is just one of many area schools who are struggling to adhere to the federal mandate.
By Ashlee Boers
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 10:17 AM CST
The Mercer County High School performed the musical The Sound of Music on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 5. Friday night's 7 p.m. performance is the final chance to see the show at the Mercer County High School auditorium.
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 11:00 AM CDT
Six graduates of Sherrard or Winola were chosen to join the Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 7 at the annual awards ceremony and banquet. Phone (309) 593-2175 (ext 1005 or (309) 948-1658 to make a reservation.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 03:25 PM CDT
A series of free H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics are being held in Mercer County over the past few weeks, with the next one slated for Thursday, Oct. 29, in an effort to stave off a flu epidemic. Interest is high with more than 400 individuals attending the first clinic and between 600-700 yesterday's clinic.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 05:12 PM CDT
A Haunted Forest is one Halloween option open to individuals this weekend. The forest is above an abandoned Coal Mine near Sherrard. Hours are from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Bring three canned goods for the food pantry for a $3 discount. A special children's event will be held Saturday for elementary aged kids from noon to 2 p.m.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 03:05 PM CDT
The 2009 - 2010 school year budget in Sherrard CUSD #200 estimates $15,903,292 in revenue and spending of $15,267,513. The district should have $7,007,665 in all funds at the end of the year, according to budget figures prepared by the superintendent.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Tue Sep 22, 2009, 12:45 PM CDT
The Mercer Milers walking club, formed at Apollo Elementary, held its first 20-minute walk during the noon recess on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2009. Funding for the program came from a Safer Walk to School grant.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Tue Aug 25, 2009, 11:53 AM CDT
Declining enrollment discussed at Sherrard Board of Education meeting. The district is looking down the road and trying to be proactive, rather than reactive.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 02:59 PM CDT
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aledo's Apollo Elementary gymnasium is host to a large garage sale of unneeded school items, including Aledo Green Dragon and Westmer Warrior memorabilia.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 02:18 PM CDT
The Aledo Green Dragon mascot costume is up for sale at a silent auction on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Apollo Elementary gymnasium.
By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter
Tue Jul 14, 2009, 03:51 PM CDT
Jim Riddell of Aledo helped raise the $4,000 needed to purchase a bronze statute for the newly consolidated Mercer County School District -- home of the Golden Eagles.
By Robert Blackford/Editor
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 04:07 PM CDT
Mercer County School District 404 met Wednesday June 10, at the district's bi-monthly meeting and settled on several types of insurance carriers for the district. Commercial, property, liability, workman's compensation, student and accident insurance were all decided on by the district's board.
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 03:47 PM CDT
Viola Public Library District invites area teens and tweens to join the SummerSlam(r) Reading Jam. Area teens and tweens have the chance to win a trip to WWE(r)'s SummerSlam in Los Angeles this summer by taking part in the SummerSlam Reading Jam.
Tue Jun 23, 2009, 09:55 AM CDT
Nelson Gill will be playing the rhythms of the Caribbean in the Aledo Central Park, Wednesday, June 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. No cost is needed to attend. All families with children age birth to five are welcome to bring the rest of the family along to enjoy the show.
By Staff reports
Tue May 26, 2009, 10:42 AM CDT
The Sherrard High School Chapter of Students Against Driving Drunk cordially invites the community to attend a brief ceremony to dedicate a monument to Cole Matkovic on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:45 a.m. at Sherrard High School.
