Mahomet-Seymour Junior High honored six eighth-grade students in January. Marissa Smith, Joshua Wilcoski, Karsten Waisath, Hailey Litteken, Abby McNamara and Ben Pawley were recognized for hard-work in the classroom, participation, and kindness towards others.
Month: February 2018
Mahomet-Seymour School District seeks Junior High Principal
The Mahomet-Seymour School District is seeking a principal at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High. The January 22, 2018 states Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School Principal Heather Landrus will resign her position effective June 30, 2018. Superintendent Lindsey Hall said that the position has been posted, and will be open until February 20. According to […]
Free “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Parkland College Feb. 17
Parkland College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will host a free “Give Kids a Smile Day” dental clinic for youths ages 1–17 on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room L148. Treatment provided will consist of a free dental exam, cleaning, fluoride, dental sealants and educational activities for […]
Mahomet-Seymour Board approves Middletown Prairie Gymnasium Equipment
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board heard from former District Superintendent and current Building Construction Consultant Rick Johnston Monday night. Johnston presented two items for approval within the Middletown Prairie Phase II gymnasium. The Mahomet-Seymour School Board awarded $52,975 to Haldemen and Homme in Peoria for the installation of six electric and […]
MSHS recognizes Fall Students of the Semester
The following high school students received the Student of the Semester Award for fall 2017. Freshman Matthew Frerichs Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): I want to go to college after high school. Parents’ comment(s) or quote: He has always been determined with working hard. Teacher comments: Michael is an outstanding student […]
Mahomet-Seymour Chess team places 67th at IHSA State Competition
The Mahomet-Seymour High School Chess team competed in the IHSA State Chess meet Friday and Saturday, finishing with a record of 3-4, at 67th place. The Bulldogs went into the seven rounds of competitions as the 90th seed. Although the IHSA does not break schools into enrollment divisions, Chess Sponsor […]
M-S School Board Agenda 2.12.2018
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board will meet on 2.12.2018 at Middletown Prairie Elementary at 7 p.m. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Meeting_Packet.pdf”]
Saying “Yes” leads M-S graduate onto unexpected paths
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Nathan Bell and his family moved to Mahomet in the summer of 1997, shortly before the teenager was to start his sophomore year in high school. They relocated from Minnesota, but the newcomer was hardly unique when he arrived in Champaign County. Nathan Bell was a […]
Three Mahomet-Seymour Wrestlers Advance to State, Girls’ Basketball picks up win, boys lose
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Three Mahomet-Seymour senior wrestlers qualified for the Class 2A state tournament based on their results in Saturday’s Lincoln Sectional. David Griffet, a 285-pounder, was dominant in his weight class. He pinned all three of his sectional opponents, including a 42-second fall in the semifinals and a […]
Mahomet, TX Follow-Up: There’s no place like home for Christy Fox
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Christy Fox’s life journey started in Mahomet — where she and her two siblings were raised and attended school — but like many others, as they leave the teenage years behind, she sought to expand her horizons. After graduating from M-S in 1996, she attended the […]
