The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a contract to purchase classroom smartboards from Pace Systems and sound system, audio/visual, video conferencing, and configuration for the gym and boardroom from Zeller Digital for Middletown Prairie Elementary on March 14, 2018. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet-1.pdf”]
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Board approves playground equipment for Middletown Prairie Elementary
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a contract with Green-Up Landscaping not to exceed $75,000 to provide and install playground equipment at Middletown Prairie Elementary on March 14, 2018. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet-1.pdf”]
Session 4 B.L.A.S.T. Registration Information
Registration for Session 4 of the Mahomet Area Youth Club’s B.L.A.S.T. program opens March 28 for Sangamon and Lincoln Trail Elementary Schools. Registration for Sangamon begins at 6 p.m. and Lincoln Trail begins at 7 p.m. Students at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High can register for B.L.A.S.T. classes beginning March 29 at […]
Cramer Custom Homes opens showroom in downtown Mahomet
The homebuilding process just became a little easier with Cramer Custom Homes. Owner Jeff Cramer, who has been building custom homes in the Mahomet area for 15 years, opened a downtown Mahomet showroom at the beginning of March. “We’ve needed to get a showroom for a while, but it’s a […]
Board approves Middletown Prairie furniture purchase
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved a contract with Illini Supply not to exceed $350,000 to provide classroom furniture for Middletown Prairie Elementary on March 14, 2018. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet-1.pdf”]
M-S Bus #7 involved in minor accident, police report filed
According to Mahomet-Seymour School District Lindsey Hall, the back end of bus #7 clipped a car at the intersection of Division and State Street at approximately 8 a.m. on March 26. Hall said the bus showed no signs of damage, and that she is unsure of the extent of the […]
Franzen resigns as MSJHS Assistant Principal
The Mahomet-Seymour School District has been notified that Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Justin Franzen has resigned his position. Franzen will become the Assistant principal and Athletic/Activities Director at St. Joe-Odgen High School at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.
An alternative to traditional education: Classical Conversations
Mahomet families seeking information about a home-centered education movement called Classical Conversations will have their opportunity to learn more about the organization during an informational presentation on March 27 and April 10 at 7 p.m. at Grace Church. Classical Conversations was developed in 1997 by Leigh Bortins. Bortins, who homeschooled […]
Champaign County Electronics Recycling Registration open April 9
Electronics Recycling Collection Event will take place May 19, with online registration opening April 9 at 8 a.m. When the registration opens on April 9th, you will be able to select one of the available 15-minute time slots between 8am-12pm. Please make sure you register completely; you will receive a confirmation email and/or text after you register. You […]
MSHS Jazz Band enjoys time with friends on “East Coast Tour”
It’s not unusual for Mahomet-Seymour students to leave the area with their families for spring break. But students in the Mahomet-Seymour High School Jazz band feel lucky as they spent five days over spring break with their best friends. The MSHS Jazz Band “East Coast Tour,” as Band Director Michael […]
