Knoxville CUSD #202

It's time to schedule school physicals for next school year. Student who will be in Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grades will need a full physical. Seniors require one final vaccination. Call your students healthcare provider today to get your appointment scheduled. Physicals/vaccinations need to be turned in by August 11, 2023.

There will be a meeting about the 2024 DC Trip on Tuesday, February 28. The meeting will be in the Commons area at KJHS and will start at 7 pm. This meeting is for current 7th-grade students and their families. Please email Kim McGuire if you have any questions.

Due to the uncertainity of todays weather, Knoxville 202 will not be in session, Thursday February 16, 2023. This will be a snow day, no remote learning.

Please join us as the cheerleaders leave for IHSA State Competitive Cheerleading Championships this Thursday, February 2nd, at 4:00pm. We will all meet at the HS parking lot, cheer on the girls, and follow them as they head out of town! The girls would love to see the school's and community's support.

KJHS Crush Rush begins next week! Money raised will be donated to the Illinois Association of Jr High Student Council's State Service Project which is Illinois Police Association Cop Shop Program.

The Junior High Girls Volleyball game for tonight is being moved to Jensen Gym at KHS.

The KJHS Student Council Valentine's Dance will be Friday, February 10.

Here are the December KJHS Students of the Month and Teacher of the Month. Congratulations to all!

The KJHS Student Council December Newsletter

Welcome back from the KJHS Student Council! The Character Trait of the Month for January is Trustworthiness.

Thank you to outgoing Interim Superintendent, Marty Payne!

FAFSA/Scholarship Night for Seniors: On Wednesday, January 18th there will be an informational meeting for seniors and their parent(s)/guardians regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) graduation requirement. Completing the FAFSA is an Illinois graduation requirement. Seniors attended an October presentation about the FAFSA. This session is for parents to come in for specialized help and to learn all about the financial aid process and how to apply for scholarships to fill financial gaps.

Attention Class of 2022 Graduates- we need you! True Confessions of College Freshmen will be held on Friday, January 6th, 2023 from 10-10:45 in the KHS Auditorium. This annual tradition is a great way for our current seniors to hear how much life changes after high school. Whether you went to community college, a four-year college/university, trade school, joined the military or went straight to work- we highly encourage last year's graduates to join this event! Please RSVP to Mrs. McNeese at emcneese@bluebullets.org to confirm you can make it!

The KJHS Christmas Spirit week starts this Wednesday! The grade-level with the highest participation will win the Spirit Stick!

Attention: KJHS Student Council Candy Gram sales will begin Wednesday, December 14 and end Friday, December 16. Send a Candy Gram to someone at our school for $1. Money raised will be used to purchase gifts for the KJHS Angel Tree. Thank you!

Parents, Sick season is definitely upon us. We have seen strep, RSV, COVID, and other illnesses traveling through our schools. As a reminder: If your student has a fever, they must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child has diarrhea or vomits, they cannot return to school for 24 hours after their last episode. If your child is coughing uncontrollably, if their eyes are red, itchy, painful, crusty, or if they complain of a sore throat or ear pain, please keep them home and have them seen by a provider. These issues inhibit their ability to focus in the classroom. One final thing: COVID is on the rise again and our county is seeing extremely high numbers of COVID positive cases. As to keep our numbers down, if you suspect your child has COVID, please keep them home and test them. If you need a test, we have several available at the schools. Hopefully we can be PROactive this season and avoid any mandates!

The Knoxville Jr High School collected 913 food items for the Knoxville Council of Churches Christmas Basket Food Drive. Check out the KJHS Student Council Facebook page for more information. Thank you for all of your support!

The KJHS Student Council is collecting non perishable food items for the Knoxville Council of Churches. The council will use the donations for the Christmas Food “Baskets” which will be distributed to families in our school district. Please help make the holidays merry for our neighbors and friends.

Knoxville High School is hosting a Holiday Food Drive for the Knoxville Council of Churches annual distribution of Christmas food boxes. Students can bring their donations from Tuesday, November 29 through December 5, 2022.

Knoxville High School Drama Club presents: OZ The Musical! Performance dates and time are Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. The cost for each performance is $8.00 for adults. $5.00 for children, students and seniors. Kids 2 and under are free!