Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6

As the newly appointed president of the Staunton Board of Education, I would briefly like to address the recent events that have caused discussion within our community. My comments are simply to assure our students, parents and staff that the Staunton Board of Education is presently reviewing the concerns brought forth by the Staunton Federation of Teachers. However, the Board of Education has policies that establish a process that we must follow when complaints are made against any student, employee or board member, including the Superintendent of Schools. We intend to follow this process while looking into the Federation’s concerns, and fully intend to offer both the Federation and the Superintendent their legal rights afforded them under Board Policy and any contract of employment before hastily rushing to judgment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every member of our community for the civility, respect and decency they have exhibited during this tough time and I ask for your support and patience as due process is followed. Respectfully, Dr. Poonam Jain President, Board of Education CUSD 6

The Staunton School District is hiring a 1-on-1 Student Aide for the 2021-2022 School Year! Please see the linked job posting for more information! Job Posting Link: https://5il.co/s4pj #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton CUSD #6 will be in session for In Person instruction on Monday, April 26th. Our plan is to remain in person for the remainder of the school year.

Please click on the link below to read a letter from Staunton CUSD #6 in reference to transportation for the remainder of this school year and Remote Learning for the 2021-2022 school year. https://5il.co/rwh1

Please read this important message from the Macoupin County Public Health Department in reference to students, 16 years of age and older, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The registration link to sign up your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is in the letter. https://5il.co/rmhb

Please click on the link below to view a list of important dates of events and activities happening at Staunton CUSD #6 for the remainder of this school year and the start of next school year. Included on this document is the last day of school for student attendance. Please include these dates on your calendars. Have a great weekend! https://5il.co/reht

Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) discussed holding COVID19 Pfizer vaccine clinics, 2-dose series, for students who are 16 years and older at Staunton Schools. The health department created a short survey wanting parents input. The link is below. Please respond to MCPHD survey by no later than Saturday, 4/10 at noon. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCPHD16over

We hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break! We are looking forward to seeing our students back in school on Monday, April 5th. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather!

It appears the second page of the Superintendent's letter did not attach. Sorry for the inconvenience. Click here: https://5il.co/qzrw Have a great weekend!

Please read an important message from Staunton Superintendent, Cynthia Tolbert: https://5il.co/qzqo Enjoy your Spring Break! We will see everyone back in school on Monday, April 5th.

Please read an important message from our school Superintendent in reference to outdoor activities and home football games held in Staunton: https://5il.co/qnzh Go Bulldogs!

SHS Parents--Skyward is the program we use to record grades. If you forgot your Skyward username or password, please contact Lori Billings at LBILLINGS@STAUNTONSCHOOLS.ORG. A weekly conversation with your SHS child is just as important as it was when he/she was a 4th grader.

In celebration of National School Breakfast Week, the following students were recognized for their respectful and polite attitude while in the cafeteria! These students received prize baskets from Opaa! Food Service Director, Mandy Helvey. Elementary School: Victoria Mata and Berlyn Grant Jr. High School: Drake Nolan High School: Caleb Turner #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Dear Staunton Community, Gym branding creates a fan experience unique to each venue, while also adding color and life to blank and boring concrete walls and empty spaces. When students and fans enter the facility, they need to be blown away by logos, colors, and designs that boost pride and foster unity among spectators. Wall, floor, bleacher, and seats all accomplish this goal. The coaches have made significant improvements to the gym entrance and locker rooms. We have purchased 30 new bench chairs. New conference, regional, and state banners have been hung in the gym. To continue this unity, we need the parents, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community to come together to help in reaching this vision. We are asking for donations to help purchase new wall mats that will run from door to door in the gym. This wall padding will help keep players safe and add a unique aesthetic to our gym. It will help brand our gym into something we can all be proud of. Please help support Staunton Athletics by donating to this much needed product. https://gofund.me/da0701e4

The 3rd Annual Student 2 Student Virtual Engagement Conference starts today. Check it out if you want to learn more about staying focused on your goals amid a pandemic.

SHS Students--Interested in talking with other students about college? Want to meet a national speaker, author and mental fitness junkie? Check out the 3rd Annual Student 2 Student Virtual Engagement Conference.

Staunton Families: Has any of your contact information (address, phone, or email) changed? If so, please be sure to contact your child’s respective school office to update the information, so we can change it in the Skyward Student Management System. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Due to the hardship and stress COVID-19 has put on many of our Staunton families the Staunton Board of Education wants to give back to our community. With this being said, the Board of Education approved to waive all athletic and gate fees for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year at Wednesday night’s Board meeting. This will go into effect immediately. If you already paid your child's athletic fees you will be reimbursed. The 2021-2022 school calendar was approved for next school year. I know many families like to plan ahead so we wanted to inform you the 21-22 school calendar is located on our school website, or you can find it here by clicking on this link: https://5il.co/pr4n The school calendar was built on a normal school year as we are hoping to get back to normalcy by August 2021. Please know that if the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 guidelines are still in place by the start of next school year small modifications may need to be made to the calendar.

According to the Partnership To End Addiction, approximately 20% of high school students are vaping. Advice from the experts is to simply talk with kids about at-risk behavior. The more you know...The more you know.

Due to hazardous road conditions Staunton CUSD #6 will be closed on Wednesday, February 17th. All extra curricular events and practices will also be canceled. Please stay warm and safe. Enjoy your snow day!