By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com *photo by Matt Difanis Life on the run is an apt description for many people. It was particularly fitting for Mahomet’s Marla Dewhirst, a working mom who was constantly juggling and coordinating schedules. The hectic pace didn’t slow once she actually started running. A frequent competitor […]
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Henrichs appointed to Mahomet-Seymour School Board
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board voted unanimously on June 25 to appoint Mahomet resident Jeremy Henrichs to the seat vacated by elected Cheryl Melchi. Per board policy, Henrichs was interviewed for the seat alongside Ken Keefe and Andy Scheele on June 18. Henrichs and Scheele were first-time candidates while Keefe ran […]
Mahomet-Seymour Youth Football League teaches lessons beyond the field
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Youth football in Mahomet is different from what it was five years. The tackle variety is still available for youngsters in grades 3-8, practices still start in mid-July and the eventual championship games for the three levels are still played at the University of Illinois’ Memorial […]
Commentary: Is our world a better place?
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com I get it. I say it to myself. I tell it to others. But I don’t really get it. We live in a world where caution and fear are more prominent in our minds than empathy and concern. Our school doors are locked. Our bank doors […]
Hunter hired as Lincoln Trail Assistant Principal
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board welcomed Meghan Hunter as the Assistant Principal of Lincoln Trail Elementary at the board meeting on June 25. Hunter has been with the Mahomet-Seymour School District as the Behavioral Specialist since 2015. Prior to holding that position, Hunter was a special education teacher in the Williamson […]
The Young and the Fretless at Mabery Gardens Sunday Evening
A warm summer evening in the grass with a a mix of Appalachian Mountain and Midwestern tunes and songs. The Champaign County Forest Preserve will present The Young and the Fretless on Sunday, July 8 at 6 p.m. in the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens as the second installment of their […]
M-S Board adopts Advanced Placement Program
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education voted to adopt the state-mandated Accelerated Placement Program (APP) at the June 25 board meeting. The APP requires districts to provide advanced placement opportunities for each student to develop to his or her maximum potential. Open to all students who demonstrate a high ability and […]
Board to vote on MSHS math textbook adoption on July 16
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board will vote on the nine-year adoption of textbooks for Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and an 8-year adoption of a textbook for Algebra IB at the July 16 school board meeting. During the June 25 board meeting, Director of Instruction Nicole Rummel said she […]
K-5 Mahomet-Seymour 2018-2019 School Supply Lists
Middletown Kindergarten Supply List Qty Description 1 *Box Size – Shipping – Medium 6 Crayons – Crayola – 24 Ct – Box 1 Dry Erase Markers – Expo – 4 Color Set – Chisel 1 Glue – Elmers – All Purpose Stick – White – .21 oz – 2 Pk […]
Penrose represents MSHS at the FBLA National Leadership Conference
Andrea Penrose, incoming Junior at Mahomet-Seymour High School will be representing Illinois and MSHS at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference June 28 – July 1 in Baltimore, MD where she will be competing in Economics. Andrea placed 9th in Economics at the State Leadership Conference in […]
