Springtime can hold lots of joyous occasions and memorable moments for kids like me. This time of the year is where my classmates and I count down the days until our break. Many things can happen if you are willing to put down the phone and find them. Spring break […]
Author: Dani Tietz
MSHS girls’ soccer wins first game of the season
Bulldog Soccer won its first match of the 2018 season with a 7-0 victory over Urbana University in Champaign. Meredith Johnson-Monfort had three unassisted goals, including the game-winner. Ainsley Jessup had 2 goals, and Lily Isaac and Savannah Bennett each had one. Sarah Hohenstein, Brooke Benson, and Haley Lester each […]
A Look Inside Mahomet-Seymour High School: Academic comparison and pressure too much for some
This article is the third in a six-part series that addresses concerns five Mahomet-Seymour High Schoool students have about their environment at school. During an interview about school safety, these students discussed a multitude of issues that, they believe, lead to an unhealthy learning environment. These students come from different […]
M-S Board to tour Middletown Prairie and host special board meeting Wednesday
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. It will begin with a phase II construction tour at 5:15 pm. The meeting will follow at 6:00 in the Board Conference Room at Middletown Prairie Elementary. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Meeting_Packet.pdf”]
Holmes dismissed from teaching position
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted 7-0 to dismiss teacher Robin Holmes Monday night. Holmes is a first-year non-tenured professional educator licensed employee. The board offered no comments or discussion on this matter. Voting board members include Max McComb, Lance Raver, Lori Larson, Cheryl Melchi, Merle Giles, Nezar Kassem and Jenny Park. […]
MSHS to host free heart health screening for students
By Fred Kroner fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour High School students have the chance for a free heart screening next month. Young Hearts For Life has scheduled a screening for April 3 in the high school gymnasium. An electrocardiogram will be used to identify students who are at risk of possible sudden cardiac […]
Porter to be reassigned to teaching position
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted 6-0 to reassign or demote Lincoln Trail Assistant Principal Courtney Porter to a teaching position Monday night. Voting board members include Max McComb, Cheryl Melchi, Lance Raver, Lori Larson, Merly Giles and Nezar Kassem. Board member Jenny Park abstained from voting. Porter has been Assistant Principal […]
A Look Inside Mahomet-Seymour High School: Students concerned about safety at school
This article is the second in a six-part series that addresses concerns five Mahomet-Seymour High Schoool students have about their environment at school. During an interview about school safety, these students discussed a multitude of issues that, they believe, lead to an unhealthy learning environment. These students come from different […]
A Look Inside Mahomet-Seymour High School: The Pieces (Commentary)
Interviews are often a very interesting process. Sometimes you sit down with a person and get straight answers. Other times, the person opens a new box of puzzle pieces, dropping the contents out in front of you. You leave the interview knowing there’s a big picture, but you have to […]
2018-2019 Mahomet-Seymour immunization requirements
The Mahomet-Seymour School District requires that all immunization information for PreK, Kindergarten, 6th and 9th graders must be on file with the school before these students can start the school year. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Registration-Requirements-18-19-.pdf”]
