In-Township (Vote for 2) Laura Lang: Generations have built a long-standing educational tradition of excellence in our schools. One can easily look around our district and see the amazing educators and community members of the past who have sacrificed and gifted their talents to our schools. Our strength is in […]
Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Patrick MacKay: I really like this blurb from the ISBE, the school board “provides local citizen control over education at a point as close to the parent and child as possible”. One of the most important responsibilities for any school board is to not only appoint […]
In-Township (Vote for 2) Max McComb: I have served on the M-S Board of Education for 14 years. After being appointed in 2007 I have been re-elected by the public three times. In 2015 my fellow board members chose me to be Board President and have continued to vote me […]
In-Township (Vote for 2) Why did you decide to run for the school board in 2021? Laura Lang: Our schools lie at the heart of our community, and had left such a dramatic impact on my life that an opportunity to serve our constituents is just too irresistible to pass-up. […]
The Mahomet Daily will recognize Mahomet-Seymour High Schoolgraduates each week until graduation on May 28. Senior students will stillhave the opportunity to submit a photo and answer questions in theupcoming months. To participate, contact Principal Chad Benedict atcbenedict@ms.k12.il.us.
By Dani Tietz The Mahomet-Seymour School Board met twice during the week of Jan. 17to discuss and ultimately pass a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with the Mahomet-Seymour Education Association. The board met during their regular meeting on Jan. 19 without boardmember Jeremy Henrichs. The MOU failed during vote 3-3: Max McComb,Merle […]
The Champaign County Spring Recycling event will take place on May 22, 2021. Online registration opens April 12, 2021. If all the spots on Saturday fill up, openings on May 21 may become available as well. Residents in participating communities, which are still to be determined, will be able to […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Speech Team competed in the IHSA Individual Events Regional on Saturday placing third out of nine schools. The tournament was hosted virtually via Zoom, with most students participating at MSHS with others presenting their speeches from home. Results: Madison Ade – Dramatic Interpretation 5th, Informative Speaking 6thMatthew He […]
One of the oldest buildings in Mahomet is getting a facelift. Members of the Mahomet Masonic Lodge #220 have been preparing for a $50,000 renovation project that will update the exterior of the building. Last summer they took care of the windows on the first floor. In the upcoming months, […]
Sometimes it’s hard to know which way to go. And for others, there is a clear path marked for them. For certain members of the Darby family, there has only ever been oneway: their family business. Sunset Funeral Home’s Chief Executive Officer Linda Darby is athird-generation entrepreneur who has followed […]
