Congratulations to our Virtual Agronomy Team!! They placed 5th out of 10 teams! With no practices, we are VERY PROUD of our team. Liv Alka placed 3rd overall with Josey McCowen, Lexi Stevens, and Gehrig Jones.
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Check out our 7th Episode of Aces TV!! >> https://youtu.be/6x1haew0sJs << Updates on school happenings, Some Fun Facts about Teachers, Weather outlook and a look at our Sponsor!
In an effort to help the kitchen staff prepare for the week, we are asking anyone wanting a meal for their child next week during the remote learning to place your order for the week. Before Monday, 9 a.m., we ask that you do one of the following: Fill out the attached short order form OR Call your child's school OR Send an email to webadmin@wabash348.com. Again, this is only to help get a better count for the week. Thank you. We need to know the NUMBER OF MEALS and your pick-up LOCATION choice. PICK-UP LOCATIONS: High School or Grade School. Meals are available from 11:00 to 12:00.
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FINAL REMINDER for Seniors and their parents to refer to the post in Senior Class of 2021 Google Classroom in regards to ordering cap, gowns, announcements for graduation. Due TODAY, December 4. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jostens orders will be done online at jostens.com
What's cooking in the cafeteria this week?? Grab & Go Lunch at the High School today is Riblet Sandwich, tomorrow is Turkey & Cheese Sandwich. Grab & Go Lunch at the Grade School today is Pizza, tomorrow is Hamburger. Pick up time is 11-12.
Thirty $2,000 Agriculture Scholarships are available to high school seniors planning to enroll in an agriculture-based college curriculum next fall. Two applicants will be designated “Diversity in Agriculture Scholars." Please share an enclosed information card with under-represented minority students interested in an agriculture-related major.
All applicants – including potential Diversity in Agriculture Scholars - will complete the same application and academic verification forms. Recipients receive $1,000 for the Fall 2021 semester and the remaining $1,000 is available to students continuing an agricultural degree during the Fall 2023 semester. Recipients must reside - or their family must farm - in one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois. The application deadline is March 12, 2021.
Selection criteria includes academic achievement, participation and leadership within school and community organizations, and a commitment to pursuing an agriculture-related career. As part of the application, students will create a 30-45 second video file capturing their passion for agriculture. Video instructions are listed within the application.
The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) offers a full $2,000 scholarship match to 2021 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholars who enroll full-time in the College of ACES either initially in the Fall 2021 semester or as a transfer student in Fall 2023. More information about the scholarship match is available from the U of I College of ACES.
The scholarship application can be found at www.farmcreditIL.com.
Due to the increase in COVID-19 infections throughout the county, all Wabash 348 schools will remain in remote learning until January 5th, 2021. The Grade and Jr. Sr. High Schools will continue to keep open the WiFi Cafes, and meals may be picked up between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm daily. If you have any questions, call the school office between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Monday-Friday. We are sorry for this inconvenience and look forward to returning to in-person instruction in January. Stay safe and Go Aces!
This is a REMINDER for Seniors and their parents to refer to the post in Senior Class of 2021 Google Classroom in regards to ordering cap, gowns, announcements for graduation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Josten orders will be done online.
The Kajeet Hotspots that are around the county have extended hours for your convenience. They are open from 7 am - 8 pm. The WiFI Hotspots can be identified by looking for the Kajeet logo at each of the following locations throughout Wabash County.
Gospel Kingdom Church - Mt. Carmel (South West)
Roads Church - Mt. Carmel (South)
Evangelical United Methodist - Mt. Carmel (Northeast)
Lancaster Christian Church - Lancaster
Faith Assembly - Patton
Belmont United Methodist - Belmont
Lick Prairie Christian Church - Belmont (North)
Keensburg Christian Church - Keensburg
The WiFi password for these devices is “smartbus”.
WiFi has been made available to students at all of the public school buildings located in the county.
MCES - Main Parking Lot
MCGS - School Bus Parking Lot
MCJHS/MCHS - Back Parking Lot by Main Gym
Allendale School - Allendale - Front Parking Lot (pswd - allendale)
If these internet options are not working for your family, please contact your child's school to problem solve or discuss other hotspot options.
Singing Seven CarolTUNES order form >> https://forms.gle/QNKSyxZkD36sW9vF6
Mrs. Witsman has put together a Tech Tips For Remote Learning video for students and parents. Check it out >>> https://youtu.be/pfyRnxxhePw <<<<
Seniors: Illinois Elks Association / Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program is offering College Scholarships for Physical & Occupational Therapy (Majors Only). Application Available Online December 1, 2020 illinoiselksccc.org Deadline is March 5, 2021. Submit Completed application to Local Elks Lodge
For Additional Information Call: Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program 1-800-272-0074 or 1-217-483-3020 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday.
Seniors: Illinois Elks Association / Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program is offering College Scholarships for Physical & Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Application Available Online December 1, 2020 illinoiselksccc.org Deadline is March 5, 2021. Submit Completed application to Local Elks Lodge
For Additional Information Call: Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program 1-800-272-0074 or 1-217-483-3020 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday
Wabash County School District #348 will transition to Remote Learning. Please open the following link for an important announcement from the Superintendent. >> https://5il.co/n2l2 <<.
Check out our 6th Episode of Aces TV!! >> https://youtu.be/aHLyV9qgJy8 << Interviews with Winter Sports - Girls and Boys Basketball supporters at the School Board Meeting. Congrats to students selected for ILMEA , National Honor Society new members and the Singing Seven. A word from our Sponsor and a quick Weather update.
This is a reminder that free lunches will be available for pick up at the High School and the Grade School. Additionally, due to the current circumstances, the Internet Cafes will not be open. If you have any questions, please call the school offices. Stay safe and Go Aces.
With additional COVID-19 cases mounting in the last few hours, it has become necessary that all schools will be in remote learning for the remainder of the week. It is our goal that all schools will reopen for in-person instruction next week. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you and stay safe.
Due to a shortage of faculty, staff, and substitutes, Mt. Carmel High School will transition to remote learning for November 12th and 13th. The Elementary, Grade, and Junior High will remain in-person learning. We are hopeful we will be returning to in-person instruction at the High School next week. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Stay safe!
MCHS students will return to in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11. If you have any questions, please call the high school office at 262-5104.
Due to concerns related to faculty and staff being put in isolation and quarantine related to COVID-19, tomorrow, November 10th, only the high school will be in remote learning. All other grades will be in session. Tomorrow, the high school administration will thoroughly conduct contact tracing. If you have any questions, please call the high school tomorrow. Thank you and stay safe.