Class of 2020 Slideshow
We know many of you wish you could have attended graduation tonight. Please enjoy their slideshow just like you would have if you were there.
https://5il.co/g5r2
Our world has certainly changed over the past few weeks. Since the yearbook is a record of a school year, we would be remiss if our current situation was not included in that record. Please take a moment to share your and your children’s thoughts to be part of this year’s publication (no political comments please).
First, what are some of the changes (big and little) that have impacted your daily lives?
Second, what are some of the “silver linings” that you have noticed during this “shelter-in-place”?
Next, what do you miss?
And finally, what “life lessons” have you learned?
Please feel free to respond to one or all of these. You can respond here, through my Mrs. Saddoris Facebook page or my email (saddorisk@shiloh1.org).
Thank you so much and have a great summer!
Seniors: We have one more scholarship available on the website. The Douglas County Republican Committee Scholarship for students living in Douglas County. It needs to be turned in to me by May 29th so we can have it postmarked that day. Let me know if you have any questions. Jenni Weber-Hall 217-921-4072.
The Newman Independent is offering our 8th graders and seniors a free graduation announcement with picture in the paper.
Email the paper (tni-news.com) or call Dana Hales (217-712-6236) for more information.
The 8th grade deadline is Monday, May 11th.
7 PM • May 15, 2020
Graduation is a closed event and is only for the graduates and their 4 guests. Masks are required. Due to restrictions the public is not invited (including our Shiloh staff and students).
Thank you for understanding and respecting these rules so we can still make our graduates' special night happen!
If you have a congratulatory message to share with our graduates, please message this page or send an email to news@shiloh1.org.
Congratulations, Mitch!
From Randi Pollock: Not exactly the way we envisioned Mitch’s signing day, but it doesn’t make it any less exciting. Mitch has decided that he will continue his education, and his basketball career at Millikin University. Thank you to everyone who has supported him over the years. We could not be more proud!!💙🤍💙🏀🏀
REMINDER: Josten's will be at Shiloh tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th, from 10 am to 11 am to distribute Senior and 8th grade caps and gowns,etc. We will also hand out personal belongings to Seniors and 8th graders only during this time. Please pull into the circle drive. No one will be allowed in the building.
REMINDER: Tomorrow is student meal pick up day. As usual, pick up is from noon to 1 pm at the designated pick up sites.
Monday, May 4 kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week. Shiloh Junior High would like to take a moment to recognize our newest teachers: Shiloh families. https://tinyurl.com/SJHthanks
Shiloh's 2020 prom has been postponed, and we hope to reschedule it when the social distancing mandate has been lifted.
In the meantime, radio station 104.3 has invited area students to participate in their virtual prom.
https://www.1043theparty.com/2020/04/01/party-prom/
This is a way to share pictures in your prom attire on Facebook and/or Instagram. 104.3 is inviting you to submit photos of yourself and family along with songs you would like to hear while dancing in your house. It's not the same as the traditional prom, but we are making the best of the current situation.
Dear Families,
We have been in contact with Lifetouch regarding this Spring’s school pictures. Due to COVID-19 and recent school closures, we haven’t been able to distribute the picture packets. If you would like to view your student’s spring picture, you can call 1-800-736-4753 and Lifetouch will help locate your access credentials to view and/or place your order.
REMINDER: Today is meal pick up! Pick up is from noon to 1 at the central pick up points in each town. Call or text 217-921-4072 if you need to make other arrangements.
National Student Leadership Week, April 19-25. Since 1921 the National Assoc of Sec. Sch. Principals has been committed to developing student leaders. Even with schools they are helping give input & working with peers. Shiloh has some exemplary young leaders who are seldom seen
WCIA-TV features Mrs. Sandy Moses and what COVID-19 changes to teacher who devoted her life to education and now won't get to finish her career face-to-face with the students she loves.
https://www.wcia.com/news/retiring-teachers-final-year-cut-short/
The football lights at Shiloh tonight honoring our Seniors and the healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers keeping us safe, healthy and fed during this difficult time. Picture from Phyllis Stone.
As we anticipated, Governor Pritzker announced the cessation of in-person learning for the remainder of this year. We still intend to postpone prom and graduation ceremonies until later in the summer. At Monday's board meeting we will propose a plan for an nontraditional graduation ceremony.
There will be an organized plan for parents to pick up students' personal belongings as well as to return Chromebooks and textbooks to school.
We will continue with remote/e-learning plans for the remainder of this year. The last packet will go out May 11. We do not have guidance as of today to how we calculate final grades for transcripts. We will keep you posted.
Anyone else feeling like this? This was actually me on Day 2! Teachers are amazing people!
Custodial parents can now check-in for student attendance through TeacherEase.
STUDENT MEAL SIGN UP DAY IS TODAY! If you are already receiving meals, you only need to call if you DO NOT want meals next week. If you would like to sign up to start receiving student meals, please call 217-921-4072 by 3 pm today (Wednesday, April 15th). ANY Shiloh student is eligible to receive meals. You may also email at weber-hallj@shiloh1.org.
REMINDER: Meal pick up is tomorrow, Monday, April 13th from noon to 1 pm. If your student is signed up to receive meals, please come to your town's pick up point between noon and 1. If you cannot pick up between noon and 1, please contact 217-921-4072 to make other arrangements.