
🌟 Shining Star Alert! 🌟
A big round of applause for Jaxon Moreland and Ms. Becca for being an unstoppable duo of positivity and hard work! Jaxon, your kindness and effort inspire everyone around you, and Ms. Becca, your dedication and care truly make a difference. Thank you both for shining so brightly and making our school a better place! 💫
Keep being amazing! 🌟


Attention Parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th
Grade Boys Basketball Players:
If your child expressed interest in joining
the 4th-6th Grade Boys Basketball Team,
keep an eye out for an informational letter
from Coach Snell! These letters should be
coming home in backpacks today.

✨ Shining Star Spotlight! ✨
We’re celebrating Logan Brumleve and Mrs. Allen for making our school shine!
Logan is a kind, hardworking leader who inspires everyone around him, while Mrs. Allen creates an engaging and welcoming classroom where students thrive.
Thank you both for your positivity and dedication – you’re true stars in our school family! 🌟💖


4th, 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Season! If interested please sign up in the office and on the TeamReach App!

After School Bible Club Starting January 29th

January SEL Series


Tomorrow, January 17th, is a 2:00 dismissal day and Appleknocker Club will not be available. No school Monday, January 20th, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


January Menu

Mrs. Wiltowski received her certificate for being recognized as the Shawnee Region Elementary School Principal of the Year from the Illinois Principals Association. Nominated by her staff, she is celebrated for consistently going above and beyond for both staff and students. As a principal, she leads by example, always prioritizing the well-being of everyone in the school community. Mrs. Wiltowski ensures that everyone feels heard, valued, and supported in meeting their needs. Her approachable nature fosters open communication, and she encourages innovation in teaching. Under her leadership, the school thrives as a dynamic learning environment that stays aligned with current trends in education.



Reminder: After-School Tutoring resumes today Tuesday, January 14th. Tutoring will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice. Pick up time is 4:30 PM.

December AR 25 Point Club
David Amezquita, Eslie Boyles, Oliver Byers, Valerie Godinez, Sophia Garcia, Leyla Guijon, Savvy Isom, Marshall Jackson, Caleb Jerrell, Harper McDaniel, Ian Olvera, Gadsdon Potts, Loretta Reh, Xander Roberts, Ben Shelton, Jesse Shuck, Harper Stringer, Lukas Quertermous, Addysyn Stroehlein.
50 Point Club
Roger Flores, Johnie Mason, Loralei Miller and Keegan Wilson.
100 Point Club
Elvis Muniz




No school or any after-school activities, Wednesday, January 8th

No school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th


🌟 Shining Star Spotlight! 🌟
Congratulations to Liam Wooters and Mr. Jared Clutts, our latest Shining Star winners!
✨ Liam shines with kindness and is always going the extra mile to help others.
✨ Mr. Clutts inspires with his commitment to students and passion for making a difference in our school.
Thank you both for your incredible contributions—you make our school community brighter! ⭐


🎄✨ A Magical Day at the K-5th Christmas Music Program! 🎶❄️
What an incredible morning we had at our annual K-5th Elementary Christmas Music Program! Our talented students filled the room with holiday cheer, singing their hearts out and spreading joy to everyone in attendance. 🌟❤️
A huge thank you to our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Ronna, staff, and students for all their hard work in making this event so special. 🎤🎼
Check out some highlights from the program below! 📸
We’re so grateful for the support of our families and community. Your presence made this event even more magical. ✨🎄










Doors will open at 9:15 for the concert

Reminder- Tomorrow is the Elementary K-5th Christmas Music Program at 9:30 in the high school gym. Students may be signed out afterwards at their classrooms in the elementary building. Dismissal time for remaining students is 2:00. There will be NO Appleknocker Club. Happy holidays and see you in 2025!

Our last snowmen have found their homes ☃️



PreK Christmas Program 🎅🏻🎄🤶🏻




