***Attention all 8th grade families!***
Below is a message from our Jostens representative, Brock. He will be extending the due date to order.
"Hello 8th grade parents,
Jostens met with your students to discuss topics that should help them prepare and get ready for high school next year. They should have brought a packet home that has information that was covered, along with an order form that they can use to order their class t-shirts and other high school apparel if they choose to. Order forms are due back to the school office no later than next Tuesday, January 27th. You may also use the link below to place your order online. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Jostens representative, Brock Danko, at brock.danko@jostens.com.
Here is the link to order: https://form.typeform.com/to/XD5QG1p9"
Below is a message from our Jostens representative, Brock. He will be extending the due date to order.
"Hello 8th grade parents,
Jostens met with your students to discuss topics that should help them prepare and get ready for high school next year. They should have brought a packet home that has information that was covered, along with an order form that they can use to order their class t-shirts and other high school apparel if they choose to. Order forms are due back to the school office no later than next Tuesday, January 27th. You may also use the link below to place your order online. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Jostens representative, Brock Danko, at brock.danko@jostens.com.
Here is the link to order: https://form.typeform.com/to/XD5QG1p9"
The 7th Grade Science class made models of a lung today! It helped us understand how the diaphragm helps pull air into the lungs!
Hi parents and community members! Just a reminder that we would love some help with donations toward our 100th Day of School celebration! Any consideration is appreciated greatly! We are accepting donations until Friday, January 23rd! Thank you!!!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAAA62CA2FBC61-61721267-100th
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAAA62CA2FBC61-61721267-100th
Today's challenge was to build a fortress wall using marshmallows, straws, popsicle sticks and toothpicks.
The 5th Grade Science class applied their knowledge of electric circuits today! Their circuits had a power source, wires, a switch and a light bulb!
Hello parents and community members! The elementary staff and students need your help! Please take a moment to view the elementary donation sign up to help us celebrate our 100th Day of School that is coming up soon. We would love your support! Items can be sent in with students or dropped off in the office by January 23rd. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAAA62CA2FBC61-61721267-100th
2026 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time
1/29 CEL CCS 6:00 & 7:00
2/4 WLB WLB 5:00 & 6:00
2/9 Delavan CCS 6:00
2/12 Illini Central Illini Central 6:00 & 7:00
2/16 WLB Tournament WLB TBA
2/19 WLB Tournament WLB TBA
2/21 WLB Tournament WLB TBA
This is a reminder message that today Wednesday 1/14/26 is a 1:30 dismissal day. See you soon!
The 5th Grade STEM-Embryology class has been learning about poultry and eggs! Today they made Egg Salad! Yum!
Attention Boys' Basketball players and parents -- here is your information for the coming week!
The full regional bracket is on the Crusaders Athletics Website.
Saturday, January 10- no practice
Monday, January 12- practice TBA (possibly after school until 4:15 @ CCS)
Tuesday, January 13- two games vs. Mt. Pulaski at NHM 6:00
Wednesday, January 14- practice after school until 5:00 @ Zion
Thursday, January 15- practice 5:00-6:30
Friday, January 16- practice after school until 5:00 @ CCS
Saturday, January 17- regional game at Greenview vs. CEL 9:00; wear read but bring both uniforms
*If you lose the game on Saturday, 7th graders will be required to return their uniforms. Please make sure to bring clothes to change into. We will wash the uniforms!
**There will be a short 5th/6th season culminating with the WLB tournament. Andy Koester will communicate about practices. We have the following games on the schedule:
February 10 @ WLB
February 12 @ Illini Central
WLB Tournament TBA (usually the first part of March)
Attention Volleyball Players and Parents -- Here is the Weekly rundown!
If you have not, please turn in your $25 athletic fee ASAP.
Monday, January 12- 7th grade Logan County Tournament @ CCS; we play at 5:00 and 7:00
Tuesday, January 13- practice 3:30-5:00
Wednesday, January 14- 7th grade Logan County Tournament @ CCS; we will play one game time to be determined
Thursday, January 15- practice 3:30-5:00
Friday, January 16- 8th grade team only practice 3:30-5:00 at Zion
Saturday, January 17- no games, no practice (the LJHS Showcase is canceled)
The Logan County Volleyball Tournament is a very big event. Please make sure you come to your scheduled time to work and if you are willing to help any additional time, I know it is appreciated. Thank you!
The drop/add period for elective changes for JH students ends tomorrow, Friday 1/9/26. If any junior high student would like to make a change to their elective class, they may do so with parent permission. If this applies to your student, and you have not already made contact with the school, please do so by the end of the day Friday 1/9/26. Thank you!
If your child is in need of a winter coat, check out this FREE event. Coat sizes to be given away are 2T - youth 18.
3rd Quarter Incentive criteria has been set for the junior high trip and communicated with students today! All criteria is below.
3rd Quarter JH Incentive Trip 2025-2026
In order for the student to be able to attend the 3rd quarter incentive trip, they must:
- Have received no disciplinary action as a result of office referrals
- Have all passing grades
- Have no absences which are unexcused
- Have received no more than 2 lunch detentions with teachers across classes for disciplinary reasons
Criteria applies beginning January 6th through the end of the quarter date of March 6th.
Reminder Message for Parents/Students/Staff:
School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 6th. Teachers/Staff Institute will be held on Monday, January 5th. We'll see you all soon!
Boys' Basketball Information:
Schedule for next week:
Monday 2/22- practice 3:30-5:00
Tuesday 2/23- practice TBA
Wednesday 2/24 to Sunday 2/28- No Practice
Schedule for the following week:
Monday 12/29- practice 4:00-6:00
Tuesday 12/30- practice 4:00-6:00
Wednesday 12/31 to Thursday 1/1- No Practice
Friday 1/2- practice 11:30-1:00
Saturday 1/3- 7th Grade Logan County Tournament @ WLB
Since there are so few practices over break, and the Logan County Tournament starts before we return to school, it is very important that players attend all practices.
Here are some schedules:
January Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjpJpAGxnk1SbDUXVbwM7UrypuHaSBaFZghB16ae7NY/edit?usp=sharing
7th Grade Logan County Tournament Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Gk7W03aWPiReBVUwjPLKNrzxAkwiwo3YvciLMbGDp4/edit?usp=sharing
The 7th Grade is having a fun day celebrating Christmas! We had a gift exchange game, food, and enjoyed the junior high station rotations of games, crafts and movies! Have a great break everyone and a Happy New Year!
The 5th Grade Science students finished their unit on Energy by making awesome marble runs! It was so exciting to hear them use the vocabulary and concepts they have been learning about: momentum, speed, velocity, direction, motion! Great job!!
Traps made today in 3rd grade during STEM.
The boys' basketball game originally scheduled for tonight, Wednesday 12/17/25 has been cancelled.