On Friday, April 4, the Parkland College Foundation commemorated the 30th anniversary of its Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) program, a milestone that highlights the program’s success, innovation, and commitment to training the next generation of automotive professionals.
This award recognizes exceptional performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A committee for the award recommends finalists approved by Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones. The recipients receive $1,500 and a commemorative award. Two staff members are recognized in eight of the functional categories.
The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (GCMS) Board of Education took action on Thursday, April 3rd, adopting a resolution that placed GCMS Middle School teacher and coach Robert Dinkins on paid administrative leave. This decision comes as two open investigations into alleged misconduct are ongoing.
The program is open to any UHS Student who commits to a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer service during the academic year. Students with 30 hours of service will receive a Certificate of Service. Students with 50, 75 or 100 hours of service will also earn bronze, silver or gold status and receive an additional recognition item. All participants will be recognized at the Mayoral Service Recognition Ceremony on April 16, 2025.
Gibson City Melvin Sibley (GCMS) Middle School will be closed today due to a sewage backup.
She also serves on the Educator Advisory Council for Advance Illinois. Delgado holds a Bilingual Bicultural Education and Spanish Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s of Education in Educational Administration.
“Small changes add up to get blood cholesterol and blood pressure numbers in a healthy range,” says Nutrition and Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf. “The class will raise your knowledge and skills to make more informed heart-healthy food choices.”
Urbana residents with children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, can now register them for the 2025-26 kindergarten school year. Registration will take place on April 10, 2025, at Lincoln Square Mall from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with families entering through the south doors.
Central High School will be hosting a Community Academic Knowledge Event (C.A.K.E.) on March 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Decker Theater. The event will focus on the important and timely topic of “Athletic Mental Health and Athletic Pathways to Success.” This program is designed to provide students with valuable insights into the impact of mental well-being in sports and the various pathways to success that athletics can provide.
During her time as executive director, Wahlfeldt oversaw the implementation of an online scholarship application system, making access to scholarships easier for students to apply for; the increase in scholarships awarded from 450 to 560 and an increase in the value of those awards from $419,881 to $567,510; an increase of Foundation assets from $11.1 million to $19.5 million; and the establishment of the Women of Impact event.