JC March 2015 Newsletter- Issue 8
JC Newsletter Mar 2015-Issue 8
Congratulations to SCHS’s Archery Team
On Monday, January 26th, a "SC All-Star Squad" (mix of our best middle and high school archers) took to the Archery Range at Christian Academy of Madison (CAM). The Pacer archers came out firing solid rounds finishing with a season best score of 3,189 over CAM's 3005. The Pacer Archers then traveled to Southwestern in a [...]
4th Grade American Flag Education Program
S.C.E.S 4th graders were involved in a week-long American Flag Education Program before Christmas. Mr. Darrell Hansel & Mr. Paul Schmitt recently announced the winners of that Program/Contest. Fourth graders scoring 100% on the test received small monetary awards. Those students are Josh Mills, Gracie White, Josh Reeves, and Lydia Lieland. Students who scored 100% [...]
Girls’ Sectional Basketball Returns to SCHS
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, girls' sectional basketball returns to SCHS! This is the first time since 2004. Ashley Kitts, girls' basketball coach, was in her sophomore season at SCHS at that time. Now Ashley has her army of talented young ladies ready to go and defend the home court. The girls are very clear [...]
New opportunities at SCHS
Switzerland High School has been awarded a grant from Project Lead The Way to implement the PLTW Biomedical Science program. This grant was made possible by a generous donation from the Lilly Endowment . The PLTW Biomedical curriculum is rigorous and relevant allowing students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study concepts of human [...]
Financial Aid + FAFSA Session in English and Spanish
On Wednesday, January 28th, at 6 p.m. CST, I will be hosting the online eventFinancial Aid + FAFSA 101 Session. A Spanish version of the presentation will be held at the same time by a member of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. As a former college and career counselor, I know this is a busy time of [...]
High School 2 Hour Delay Schedule
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Technology 1:1 Pilot Information
Dear Parents and Guardians of Switzerland County Schools:[distance1] We are pleased to announce an exciting new curricular technology initiative for our students. Recognizing the ever-increasing importance of digital technology in the lives of students worldwide, Switzerland County Schools aspires to provide our students with every advantage in real-world application and college preparation through the use [...]
Pacer Sideline Store
We now have a new Pacer Sideline Store in which you can purchase Pacer gear to wear throughout the year. You will purchase online and the items will be delivered to your home. Switzerland County Athletics will also receive a portion of the profit. Take some time to look through the store and find items [...]
Stand Strong “You Can Overcome Bullying”
Switzerland County students and staff attended the Stand Strong Tour “You Can Overcome Bullying” featuring Nick Vujicic. SCMS & SCHS students and staff experienced this motivational and inspiring message of hope of a bully free school, state, country and world. Please ask them to share their experience and support this movement to become bully free. [...]