The Mayoral Recognition Program is open to any UHS student who completes at least 30 hours of volunteer service during the academic year. Eligible students will receive a Certificate of Service from Mayor Marlin, Superintendent Dr. Ivory-Tatum, and UHS Principal Jesse Guzman.
“Whether they are facilitating club meetings, judging visual arts at the 4-H show, or assisting with beef weigh-in, our volunteers serve as a positive adult role model for our youth throughout their 4-H journey and beyond,” says Jones.
“We are committed to protecting and supporting children who have experienced abuse,” said Elizabeth Lebs, Family Advocate. “By opening our doors to the public and the media, we aim to raise awareness of the services available and encourage our community to take an active role in child abuse prevention.”
“Learning how to safely preserve vegetables when they are at their peak flavor and nutrition is a valuable and practical lesson our students will be able to use all through adulthood,” commented Angie Corum, Bement High School’s Home Economics Teacher.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Illini Success initiative has published its annual report on the post-graduation outcomes of the 2022-2023 graduating class.
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a free program, “Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough,” as part of a monthly series in partnership with Warner Hospital Wellness Center. The event will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on May 8, at 418 W. South St. in Clinton.
An elementary school teacher in the Paxton-Buckley-Loda school district has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations regarding the teacher’s conduct during the 2021-2022 school year.
“Each year, the Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest provides us the opportunity to recognize the creative and artistic talents of environmentally engaged fifth and sixth grade students throughout Illinois,” said Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings. “We also want to thank the teachers and families for their participation, and for incorporating this important environmental topic into the classroom so the students can learn the importance of reducing the amount of waste they create.”
High school students are encouraged to explore future careers and dive into hands-on discovery during the 2025 Illini Summer Academies, hosted by Illinois Extension 4-H. The immersive, five-day event will take place on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus from June 22–26.
The Education Pathway Endorsement is designed for students pursuing careers in education. Graduates of Unit 4 who fulfill the requirements will receive an Education Pathways Endorsement. The Career Technical Education Education Career Pathways Grant aims to increase teacher diversity in the future. Illinois has faced a shortage of educators of color, with a teacher workforce less diverse than its student population.