Our Fall Fun Festival was once again a success this year much to the thanks of all of our volunteers! A huge thanks is owed to Tiffany Carter for the donation of her time for the glitter tatoos and tinsel as well as the Merriman Family for the giant slide and donation of their time. And, as always, an ongoing thanks is owed to our staff for their tireless efforts. A good time was had by all!
The 7th Grade Science class has been learning about Cell Structure. They finished up their great models today! Here are a few of them!
Cheer practices are going to regularly be on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at CCS from 3:30-5:00 through the start of boys basketball season.
As the new school year begins, Senator Turner wants to thank our teachers, school staff, and administrators for their dedication to our students and communities.
She would also like to invite students and families to join her on Saturday, September 6, for a FREE Kids Fishing Derby at Weldon Springs State Park! The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will provide bait and fishing poles, or students may bring their own rod and reel.
The Kids Fishing Derby will take place at Weldon Springs State Park, 4734 Weldon Springs Rd., Clinton, IL, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Senator Turner will provide snacks, drinks, and prizes for participants. Parents must accompany their children.
If you have any questions, please contact Abbey Peterson at 217-558- 1491.
This is a reminder message for parents that today 8/27/25 is a 1:30 dismissal. See you soon!
Reminder for any girls in grades 5-8 -- there is cheer practice tonight at CCS at 5:30. The coach has formed a GroupMe group. If you would like to be added, please contact Michelle Fuiten.
Yearbooks are on Sale!!!!
Yearbooks are on sale in the office. We had a lot sold last night, and it looks like we have 12 left! Get yours today before they are gone! The cost is $12 each.
This is a reminder message to parents and students about our Fall Fun Festival tonight, Monday August 25th from 4-7 pm. Come on out and enjoy the giant slide, pick up some ducks for prizes, have your face painted, enjoy some glitter tatoos, and play the giant yard games! Paid concessions will be available, and yearbooks are on sale for $12. Hope to see you there!
Stem this week was Saving Fred. Students had to use teamwork to save Fred.
This is a reminder message to parents and students that Monday 8/25 is our Fall Fun Festival from 4-7 pm! Come on out and enjoy the giant slide, face painting , a cake walk, games and more! Concessions will be available on site for purchase, and we will have a 50/50 drawing as well if you would like to try your luck! All other events, games , etc. are free! We hope to see you on Monday!
Today, in 2nd grade, we "adopted" a calf through the St. Louis Dairy Council! We choose Daisy Mae, the brown Holstein calf from Henrich's Dairy Farm in Breese, IL. They provide milk for Prairie Farms! We can't wait to see what our next update on Daisy is!
3rd grade is enjoying the cooler weather.
The Kindergarteners are learning letters. Today we reviewed the letter Aa, sound, & writing it and learned the letter Bb, sound & writing it.
Kindergartners are working hard on their scissors skills.
The 5th graders are working hard in math and science today! Mrs. Allen is very proud of their good behavior choices!
4th grade is ready to have a great year! (Part 1)
4th grade is ready for a great year! (part 2)
The 7th Grade STEM class has been testing triangles verses squares for structural strength.
Need the link for the Cheerleading GroupME? Here it is! https://groupme.com/join_group/109314563/c8n5cOPS
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August 15, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today, our school implemented a Secure action under the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). This was done out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
During a Secure, all students and staff remain inside the building, and exterior doors are locked. Classes and activities continue as usual inside the school. This procedure allows us to maintain a normal learning environment while limiting access from outside until we determine that there is no safety concern.
The Secure was initiated after we received information from Logan County law enforcement about a situation in the community that was unrelated to our school but required precautionary measures. At no time were students or staff in danger, and the protocol was lifted once it was determined to be safe to do so.
We understand that situations like this can cause concern, and we want you to know that the safety of our students is our top priority. Our staff and students train regularly in the Standard Response Protocol to ensure we are prepared for a variety of situations.
For your reference, a copy of this letter will come home with your child, and we have attached a document from the "I Love U Guys" Foundation that explains the Standard Response Protocol and the actions associated with it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the district office.
Sincerely,
Candi Shaver
Superintendent
New Holland Middletown School District