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Four juveniles suspects in major vandalism at old Crossville school buildings

Wednesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Tuesday, the White County Sheriff’s Department received two separate reports of damage to both the old grade school and high school buildings in Crossville.At 6:55 am, Bradley Cox, who owns the grade school building, reported that over the weekend, someone had entered the... Read More.

Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to ensure school funding bill is fair, equitable for all students

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on school funding measure

Tuesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“Throughout three years of the governor’s budget crisis, we saw very clearly that political theater is not a substitute for real leadership. By calling a special session while he refuses to negotiate and even says ‘there’s... Read More.

Carmi-White County Board getting ready for the upcoming school year

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Board of Education held their July meeting on Monday night.Dr. Amy Dixon filled in for Superintendent Brad Lee, who was ill.The tentative Fiscal Year 2018 budget was approved. It will be on display from now until final action at the September... Read More.

NCOE School Board passes 2016-17 amended budget

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education recently held a public hearing and passed the 2016-2017 amended budget. Mr. Vollman told the Board that the district has been conservative with spending but since the State has not been sending transportation or special education payments this has... Read More.

RLC grad Drake Carter preps for med school in Australia

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

For one Rend Lake College graduate, the list of personal and academic achievements goes on and on: 4.0 grade point average with four appearances on the President’s Honors list, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Rho Xi Honor Society member and All-USA nominee, Student Ambassador, and... Read More.

Student athletes recognized at Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School student-athletes were recently recognized at the school's annual Sports Banquet. Pictured are basketball players who received team awards for their leadership and performance in the 2016-17 season, along with two players who reached the 1,000 point milestone at OBR. FROM... Read More.

NCOE School Board hires personnel at May meeting

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The May NCOE District School Board meeting was held Thursday the 18th. The minutes and the bills were approved as presented.The meeting was highlighted with personnel moves for the 2017-2018 school year. Those employed were Jimmy Foster, Dean of Students at NCO; Trent Mason,... Read More.

Unit 5 School Board approves preliminary 2017 budget

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County School Board approved the preliminary FY17 budget amendment. It will be on display for thirty days until final action at the June 19th meeting. There may be revisions in the budget amendment prior to final adoption. At this point, the District... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police report school bus accident on Wednesday

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

On 5/10/2017, at approximatley 3:15 pm, Mt. Carmel Police were dispatched to the 500 block of W. 3rd Street reference a vehicle accident between a passenger vehicle and a District 348 school bus.According to the police report, Gaila R. Pinnick of Mt. Carmel struck... Read More.