After a roof analysis by Garland Roofing, it was determined that Lincoln Trail Elementary needed roofing repairs. The District will purchase roofing materials through US Communities Purchasing Cooperative, a national purchasing coop for K-12 school districts, higher education, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The District received six bids with the […]
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MSHS to offer double math block for incoming Algebra IA students
The Mahomet-Seymour School board approved a double block math pilot program for freshmen, which would usually be placed in Algebra I A for the 2018-2019 school year. Students participating in the two period Algebra I course will receive one math credit and will continue with the traditional Geometry/Algebra II sequence in […]
Mahomet Area Home, Garden and Business Expo on April 7 and 8
With spring and summer right around the corner, many homeowners or prospective homeowners are thinking about upcoming trends, summer projects around the house and lawn care. What many people may not think about, though, is the abundance of local vendors who can not only provide services but the expertise to […]
Throwback Thursday: Kroner looks at the MSJHS 1932 State Championship basketball team
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The year was 1932. A subscription to the weekly Mahomet newspaper cost a dollar. That covered delivery of the paper for a full year. Students who wanted to watch the local basketball team play paid a quarter. For adults, the per-game charge was 50 cents. The […]
Easter Weekend Church Schedule
Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet JOIN US AS WE TRAVEL TO THE CROSS PASSOVER DINNER 3/29, 6:30pm Take part in a traditional Jewish Passover meal with a specific purpose of pointing us to Jesus Christ. No cost to attend. Register by calling: 217-586-5165 Potluck dinner to follow the Passover service. GOOD FRIDAY […]
Message from Hall about Bus Incident on March 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 28, 2018 An investigation over the past 48 hours of an incident between a Mahomet-Seymour bus and private vehicle has yielded the following facts: On Monday, March 26th at approximately 8:00 a.m. a Mahomet-Seymour School bus, making a right turn to proceed west on State […]
Cornbelt called to MSJHS for gas odor, situation contained and fixed
The Cornbelt Fire Department was present at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School on March 28 at 2:20 p.m. MSJHS Principal Heather Landrus detected a gas odor in the front office. Upon arrival, Cornbelt Fire Department Chief John Koller determined that the odor was contained to the front office and that students […]
M-S Board approves technology package for Middletown Prairie
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”]
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 […]