By Dani Tietz It’s become commonplace at Mahomet-Seymour School Board meetings: “Illinois School Code.” It’s the compilation of laws and regulations that guide what school boards and school districts across the state can and cannot do, whether it’s in electing board members, governance, policy, or procedure. It provides protection for […]
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Mahomet-Seymour places second at home speech meet
The Mahomet-Seymour Speech team finished second at its home invitational that included over 100 student on Jan. 21. All Mahomet-Seymour participants received awards. Next Saturday the team will travel to Heyworth for their last regular season competition. The IHSA state series begins in February, when the team travels to Chatham-Glenwood.
Isaac Hanson earns top Alto Saxophone honors through the Illinois Musical Education Association
By Brett McMahon From the age of two, Isaac Hanson was drawn to music. Initially, he wanted to play the tuba but is now glad he never followed that path. Instead, after four years of piano lessons, Hanson decided to follow in the footsteps of his older brother by choosing […]
Finding snowflakes at CCFPD just became more interesting
Just days before the first substantial snow of 2023 covered the ground, the Champaign County Forest Preserve placed 30 decorated snowflakes in each of their parks for guests to find. The “CCFPD Snowflake Search” will run through February. The forest preserve district used wood from down forest trees to make […]
Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, February 11, at Parkland College
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Illini District Dental Society will sponsor Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) Day on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic located at 2400 W. Bradley in Champaign. The event is part of the Children’s Dental Access Program through the American Dental […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Variety Show
This photo album of the Mahomet-Seymour Variety Show is brought to you by Christie Clinic. Brogan Hennesy was the photographer. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2023-MSHS-Variety-Show/.
Bulldogs win Invitational at home
By Fred Kroner In its first appearance at home, Mahomet-Seymour’s seventh-grade volleyball team won the championship of its own invitational on Saturday (Jan. 21). The Bulldogs topped Charleston, 25-10, 25-20; Monticello, 25-13, 20-25, 15-11; and Tolono Unity, 25-17, 25-14. M-S (5-3) entered tournament play on a three-match losing streak after […]
Bulldogs advance in Class 4A regional
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball team turned the tables on visiting Champaign Franklin on Tuesday (Jan. 24) in an IESA Class 4A regional semifinal game in the Bulldogs’ gym. The Bulldogs posted a 40-18 victory. Trailing 12-10 at halftime, M-S made the outcome a no-doubter thanks to a […]
Chatham Glenwood tops Mahomet-Seymour
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ basketball team suffered its fourth consecutive loss on Saturday (Jan. 21), 57-41, at Chatham Glenwood. The teams were tied, 14-14, after one period, but Glenwood surged into a 30-18 halftime lead. Wyatt Bohm scored 12 points to lead M-S. Byron Lynch hit nine points and […]
Mahomet-Seymour places sixth at Stagg Invitational
By Fred Kroner Seniors Brennan Houser and Mateo Casillas won their weight classes on Saturday (Jan. 21), helping the Mahomet-Seymour wrestling team to a sixth-place finish in the 19-school Stagg Invitational. Houser (39-2) was the 182-pound champion. He posted technical falls in his first three matches and won in the […]