*photo of Erin Merryn as a child, taken from http://www.erinmerryn.net/erins-law.html The Mahomet-Seymour School District will begin educating students in grades K-12 on sexual abuse as mandated by the State of Illinois, beginning in early February. As required by “Erin’s Law,” Public Act 96-1524, school districts are required to adopt and implement […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Statement from Mahomet Police Chief Mike Metzler on second social media threat
Technology often makes it difficult for law enforcement to identify persons involved in a threat. Mahomet Police Chief Mike Metzler finds himself in that predicament today. After following-up with a potential threat made by a minor enrolled at Mahomet-Seymour High School Thursday afternoon, Metzler said he felt like the situation […]
Mahomet-Seymour and Mahomet Police Department respond to late night social media post
The Mahomet-Seymour School District and the Mahomet Police Department worked until midnight Thursday night in response to a minor’s second social media post. The minor posted a picture on social media that caught educators’ eyes Thursday afternoon. Mahomet Police Chief Mike Metzler said he had a conversation with the minor […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board approves kiln and scoreboard for Middletown Praire addition
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board unanimously approved the purchase of a kiln and scoreboards for Middletown Prairie Phase II Monday night. The $2,823.88 kiln and the $7,459 scoreboard were within the original $13.8 million budget. One question from board members was, “Do we have one at Sangamon now?” Board Member Merle […]
Bulldog Dialogue scheduled for Feb. 1
Superintendent Lindsay Hall invites the Mahomet community to listen to her talk about district topics and answer questions at Middletown Prairie on February 1 at 7 p.m. Hall began the Bulldog Dialogue series in November. The meeting consists of a one hour period. During the first 15-20 minutes, Hall will […]
Mahomet-Seymour School District and Mahomet Police deal with social media threat
Superintendent Lindsay Hall reached out to district families through the Skyalert system Thursday afternoon to inform them that a threat at Mahomet-Seymour High School had been identified and dealt within a few hours of becoming aware of the situation. Police Chief Mike Metzler said two individuals — one of whom […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board approves $37,765 change order
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board unanimously approved a $37,765 change order for the Middletown Prairie addition during a school board meeting Monday night. The money will be spent on revising the existing Phase I fire alarm system so that it will be able to communicate with the Phase II fire alarm […]
Polar Plunge scheduled for February 24
Bitterly cold winter temperatures draw hundreds of people to the Lake of the Woods every February. While spectators may call them crazy, they, lined up with their friends and often in costumes, call themselves plungers. But they are also there for one cause, to raise money for the Special Olympics […]
Foundation Bash tickets on sale, event March 9 at City Center
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools Foundation will celebrate their mission of providing educational resources to the Mahomet-Seymour Schools during their annual Bulldog Bash fundraiser on March 9. The annual fundraiser will once again be held at the City Center, located at 503. S. Chestnut St. from 6 p.m. to midnight. Entertainment will be provided […]
Benedict’s apparel business fills need in Mahomet community
Growing a business often takes a lot of time. But for Becky Benedict, a second-grade teacher at Sangamon Elementary School and mother to three children, growing a business making custom designed apparel has been a success that is last on her list. “Between my family and kids at school, this […]
