Letter to Families/Staff
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has now extended his stay-at-home order and school closures through April 30 as part of the state’s effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Any school events or activities scheduled will be cancelled during this time.
Letter 3-20-2020
All South Central Schools will be providing meals to their students during the mandated closure. If you would like to receive meals for your student, please call the school or click on the attached link and fill in all required information to ensure your student is included.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11Z85kah2y--WP7Gnqck_9YiVjPip0lHGE_Vj07GzHv4/edit
Letter to All
The things we do for our students! Thank you Mrs. Smith for playing along. Mrs. Smith was the “winner” of our kiss a pig competition at the 3rd quarter Behavior Reward Dance!
We are coordinating and planning with both the Marion and Fayette County Health Deparment and Emergency Management regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). Currently there are no positive cases of CIVD-19 in either county.
SCMS Vocational Day 2020
On Friday the students were all given the opportunity to experience a vocation of their choice. The day was a huge success! We can’t thank our volunteers enough for donating their time, knowledge, as well as materials to this day!
SCMS Sports and Club pictures will be taken tomorrow as well. You can order online with code pictured below. Don’t forget uniforms and club shirts!
SCMS Spring Picture Day is Tuesday March 10th. Order forms were sent home with students or you can order online with the code pictured below.
Coronavirus Guidelines
What Can 1% Fund?
So it happened again last night...for the 4th year in a row! Brooke Cowger had the highest bid in our silent auction for “pie in the face”. Thanks Brooke! This has been a fun tradition!
Please leave extra time this morning as you may encounter slick spots. Take your time and stay safe!
SCHS announcements for Feb. 4, 2020
SCHS announcements for Feb. 3, 2020
Tonight's boys' basketball game at Dieterich has been postponed. It will be played on Saturday, January 25 at the same times.
All South Central Schools will be dismissing at 11:45 today due to inclement weather. All after school activities today are canceled. Afternoon ECE and PreK classes at SCES are canceled.
SCMS Student Council is sponsoring a blood drive today at the middle school from 2:30-6:00pm. Please give the gift of life!
Elementary School Coffee with the Counselor: Monday, January 27th, 2020 @ 9am "Children and Screens"
Mrs. Lash will be hosting "Coffee with a Counselor" at SCES on Monday, January 27th, 2020 @ 9am in her classroom. Please join us!
As part of our state report card, a portion of our report is based on feedback from our parents. Please take a moment to complete the South Central Elementary survey using the following link. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
The Fayette County Sheriff is reporting IDOT may be closing 51 South of Vandalia. Be careful with travel.
Report cards for all South Central High School students were mailed home today, 1-10-20. Thank you!
South Central High School 2nd quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students
As part of our state report card, a portion of our report is based on feedback from our parents. Please take a moment to complete the South Central High School survey using the following link. It takes about 5 minutes to complete. Your input is valuable and appreciated.
Thank you in advance for completing the survey.
Mr. VanScyoc
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Mrs. Lash will again be hosting “Coffee with the Counselor” on Tuesday, January 28th at 9am in the middle school library. “Teens and Screens” will be this months topic of discussion. Hope to see you there!
You can now order your South Central High School yearbook online - click on the link below to place your order today! Paper order forms are also available in the office. Yearbooks are just $30 this year.
https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=21844
As part of our state report card, a portion of our report is based on feedback from our parents. Please take a moment to complete the South Central Elementary survey using the following link.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
2020 Post Prom meeting this Wednesday (1/8) @ 7:00 pm at Kinmundy Christian Church. Please come support our students in providing a safe & fun environment for after Prom.
High School Exam Schedule
Please understand buses may be delayed as they take their time being safe in the morning. We encourage all drivers to take their time and leave plenty of time to travel safely.
The K-3 SCES Christmas Program has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 19. The afternoon performance will be in the elementary gym at 1:30. The evening performance will be at 6:00 in the middle school gym. Students should be at the middle school gym at 5:45. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at the rescheduled performances!
All South Central schools will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to inclement weather.
This is just a reminder that 4th and 5th grade music boosters fruit pickup is at the high school today from 3:30-5:30.
The SCES 4th and 5th grade band and choir concert is tonight in the SCES gym at 6:30. Students participating in the program should be at the school no later than 6:00.
Thank you! Thank You! To everyone that helped to make the SCMS Student Council “Adopt a Family” campaign so successful this year!! You have provided a wonderful Christmas for so many! Merry Christmas to all of you!!
The start time for the Christmas Concert tomorrow (12/10/19) night for the middle school and high school has been changed to 6:30 pm. The students need to be at the high school at 6:00 pm.
Thank you
Ms. Harshbarger and Ms. Jones
The SCMS Adopt-A-Family program is in full swing, and we will be collecting donations until Friday, December 6th! The monies stay in the district helping provide Christmas for students in need. Please consider donating this holiday season! Merry Christmas!!
Please like and visit our New Facebook page at South Central School District 401!
Band and Chorus fruit orders are due tomorrow Dec. 2nd by the end of the day.
Students and Staff - We are excited to get Spirit Week started tomorrow Monday December 2nd at the high school!!! Monday is “America Day”, Tuesday is “Jersey Day”, Wednesday is “Group Day”, Thursday is “Decade Day” or “Throwback Thursday”, Friday is “Class Color Day”. Points are earned for the various activities per class. At the end of Spirit Day on Friday, one class will be crowned Spirit Week Champion!!! Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT, get involved and have some FUN!!!
#wearesouthcentral
Our South Central Schools Facebook page is down as a result of Facebook making us confirm identity. We are trying to communicate to them this can’t be validated by a Drivers License or other individual form of ID. We will work on shifting it to a Facebook page Account.
Here is the list of events for Spirit Night on 11/23/19 at 6:30 pm at the high school.
Special thanks to our veteran guests that took time from their day to join us for lunch! It was an honor to have you as our guest. We hope you enjoyed our presentation of America’s White Table!
Cougar Announcements
Nov. 13, 2019
Please get your field trip forms for the KC career fair on Friday, November 15, filled out by tomorrow.
The scholar bowl match for tonight has been cancelled but will be rescheduled at a later date. Please pay attention to announcements or check with Ms. Hawkins later this week for the updated schedule.
Also, all scholar bowl members need to see Ms. Hawkins today sometime about team shirts.
There are Chapter Visits today from our Section officers and a state officer during 6th hour today. Any FFA member is welcome to attend in the cafeteria, Please see Mr. Bolin for a pass.
FFA Fundraiser Forms from the Illini Land Fundraiser are due today, Wednesday November 13, no exceptions.
HR meetings: Friday - Juniors
The SCMS Veteran’s Day lunch has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 14) at 10:50am. We look forward to seeing you!
Due to school cancellation on Nov. 12, our Veterans Day breakfast has been rescheduled for Thursday Nov. 14 at 7:30 am in the SCHS cafeteria.
School is cancelled for tomorrow Nov. 12 due to weather conditions.
All South Central Schools will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather.
All area veteran are invited to join us for breakfast at SCHS at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 12. Thank you for your service and hope to see you Tuesday!
Congratulations to Mrs. Hails for being the winner of the “Slime a Teacher” competition! ...and thanks for agreeing to participate!
Thank You! Thank You! To all of our law enforcement officers that participated in our Law Enforcement Day at SCMS. It was a great conclusion to our Red Ribbon Week!!
The Flora parade scheduled for this evening had been canceled. Have a good weekend!
The Halloween Parade in Flora today has been canceled.
This is what happens when you make and live up to a promise made to your team....
NOTICE: Effective starting today, walkers and parent pickup students will be released after the 2nd round of buses.(approx. 3:16pm). This change is to help ensure everyones safety. Thank you for your understanding!
South Central High School will begin taking Parent/Teacher conference appointments starting tomorrow 10/17/19. Please call the office after 9:00 am to schedule your conference. 618-245-2222.
Thanks
South Central Middle School representing at the state capitol!!
SCMS will begin taking Parent/Teacher conference appointments tomorrow (10/10/19).
Please call the office after 9:00am to schedule your conferences.
547-7734
Thanks!
Cougar baseball opens up NTC Tourney action today at home vs Neoga at 4:00 pm.
SCMS boys basketball will have an open gym tomorrow until 4:30pm for all boys interested in playing basketball this year.
CHANGE IN START TIME: SCMS girls basketball is home tonight! Start time is 5pm!
South Central Schools extends its deepest sympathy to the Sullivan School District. In solidarity with Sullivan School District, area schools staff and students are encouraged to wear blue tomorrow.
SCMS baseball sectional tomorrow at Sigel @ 10am!!
2019 Regional Champs!!!
Mrs. Hail’s and Ms. Brink’s 6th grade Science class egg drop experiment! Thanks Kyle Hails for the bucket truck to make this a great experiment experience!
Advisory Day 2019!
SCMS girls basketball will begin practice tomorrow after school until 5pm. All girls must have a physical, insurance, and a signed athletic agreement before they may practice.
The Junior Class is have their Texas Roadhouse Rolls fundraiser again this year. They are absolutely delicious.
Financial Aid Night at South Central High School has been set for Sept. 19 at 6:00 pm in the high school cafeteria. We encourage all seniors and parent/guardians who wish to plan ahead, to attend. Door prizes and snacks will be offered. Hope to see you there.
The SCMS softball game time start has been changed to 4:00pm today...bus leaves at 3:00pm.
SCMS baseball game scheduled for today has been moved to this Friday, Sept. 6th at 4:30pm at Farina park.
Cougar baseball picks up a conference win vs St. Anthony 4-2.
Baseball Update: Game time today against St. Anthony has been changed to a 6:00 pm start today. There will be no JV game.
Cougar baseball opens up the fall season with an impressive 12-1 win over Weber in 5 innings.
The SCMS boys baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled. They will practice until 5:00 at the Middle School.
“Coffee with the Counselor” tomorrow at 9am @ SCMS!
Counselor Lindsay Lash will be hosting the event! Parents and guardians are invited to come and enjoy a cup of coffee while learning some strategies/ways to love your middle schooler!
South Central High School has set "PICTURE DAY" on Friday August 30, 2019.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: SCMS Softball today at Webster Field vs.Central City @ 4:30pm
The SCMS boys baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled and there will be no practice. SCMS girls softball practice will be in the gym.
Wednesday- August 21st
SCMS 6th Grade Orientation 5:15-6pm in the cafeteria.
SCMS Open House for 6th-8th grades 6pm-7pm
High School Freshman and new student orientation is Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.
SCES beginning band sign ups will take place during the open house scheduled on August 16th.
SCES is trying a different format on August 16th, a come and go open house for parents and students from 12pm-6pm with no busing. Kindergarten orientation is from 11:30am-12pm. The first full day of student attendance with buses running will be Monday, August 19th. See you soon!
SCMS Baseball practice from 4-6pm in SCMS gym today.
The SCMS softball game for today against Dietrich has been canceled. No practice today.
South Central Registration is next week!
HS Volleyball tryouts will be held on Aug. 12th and 13th at South Central High School from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Student-athletes must have a sports physical and proof of insurance.
South Central Middle School softball players will have tryouts on MONDAY July 29th at Webster park at 3:15-5:15 with a mandatory parent/player meeting to follow. Proof of insurance, sports fees, and physicals must be brought that day.
Beginner/drum line camp is tomorrow and band camp starts Tuesday. Both of these are from 5-9 at SCMS.
South Central FFA boosters will have a meeting on Tuesday June 25 @ 7:00 pm in the high school cafeteria. Please join us and support the South Central FFA.
Summer transcript requests may be sent to kharmeier@southcentralschools.org and/or dchasteen@southcentralschools.org. We will monitor our email throughout the summer. Requests will be handled in a timely manner. Have a great summer!
We have some report cards and awards left in the office at SCE. If you wish to pick them up someone will be in the office today until 2 and on Tuesday.
Band Camp will be held the week of July 22.
Congratulations to the following students who are the 2019-20 Color Guard: Madisen Nannini, Charlotte Fickes, Daisy Barradas, Daisy Cross, Adrianna Horton, Brianna Horton and alternate Emma Robertson.
South Central Sectional Schedule 5/22 Update:
Wednesday, 5/22 1 game only at 5pm-Oblong vs Christ Our Rock Lutheran
Thursday, 5/23 4:30pm 1 game only-Marissa vs Red Hill
Saturday, 5/25 11am Championship Game
Summer Resources
Summer Support
The South Central Sectional softball game between Oblong and CORLHS has been cancelled for today. The schedule for May 22 will be:
3:30pm Oblong vs CORLHS
5:00pm Red Hill vs Marissa
There was a diamond ring found in the ladies bathroom following the 2nd grade parents program on May 9. We also have a membership card to the EDGE that was found on the sidewalk yesterday. Call SCE at 547-7696 to describe and claim either of these items.
During the students lunch hour they were given the opportunity to go through our lost and found items. Anything left at the end of the day will be donated to Goodwill.
Congratulations and Thank You to Christy Uphold for your many years of dedicated service! Good luck in your retirement!!
South Central Cougars are REGIONAL CHAMPS!!! Defeated Dieterich 3-2
High School graduation will begin at 7 p.m. tonight. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
The end of another great year with the best staff in the world!!
Many students have left their coats hanging on the coat racks in the hall here @ SCE. They are very nice brand name items. Please come by or have your students double check. These items will be donated after the last day of school. Thanks.
Congratulations to Kyla Engel on her 7th place finish in the 200 meter at state!!
REMINDER: SCE will be hosting a blood drive this evening from 2:30 to 6:30 in the school's cafeteria. Please enter through the front door.
SCE will host a Blood Drive in the cafeteria tomorrow, Friday, 5/10 from 2:30-6:30.
Falcons heading to state! Brooke Cowger in shot put, Ethan Watwood and Kyla Engel in the 800 meter , and Kyle Malone and Sierra Arnold in long jump! Congratulations and good luck at state!!
Cougar baseball defeats Neoga 14-4
SCE WEDNESDAY 5/8 ACTIVITIES:
Pee Wee Basketball PTO Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
SCE Soda Tab collection will take place Wed. morning.
Congratulations to the Lady Cougars on their 2nd place finish in the NTC Conference Tourney
Reminder: SCE Piano Recital will be @ 10:00 a.m. today and the Choir and Band will host their recital tomorrow @ 10:00 a.m., both in the gym. Parents of the participants are welcome to enter at the East end of the building by the gym. Look forward to seeing you!
Cougar baseball picked up a game today vs Odin at Lions Field in Kinmundy at 6:30
2019 Softball and Baseball regional schedules have been posted in the Documents section of the website.
Cougar baseball vs Newton today has been cancelled.
Lady Cougar softball defeats St. Anthony in the NTC tourney 6-4 and advance to the championship game on Friday night at 6:15 vs Windsor/Stew-Stras.
Cougar baseball at Salem today has been cancelled.
All SCE Yearbooks are sold out. Thank you to those of you who purchased this year.
SCE has a few extra yearbooks for sale. If you are interested in purchasing one please call the office @ 618-547-7696.
Baseball is at Stew-Stras high school today and game time has been moved up to 4:15
The rest of the baseball games today 4/27/19 at Kinmundy are cancelled
Just a reminder that Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Dental exam forms are due on Wednesday, May 15th. Please contact Nurse Tracy if you have any questions.
Home softball game vs Salem for today will now be a 5 pm start with JV innings following varsity.
Congratulations to this years top 6 seventh grade GPA’s. Brooke Cowger, Boston Hails, Kayley Lacey, Myca Lyday, Hailey Schuler, and Megan Yates. They will be our ushers at graduation on May 16th!
Congratulations to co-salutatorians Brooklyn Garrett and Savannah Whipple!Special congratulations to this years valedictorian Kaley Blomberg!!
The baseball tournament at Centralia on Friday and Saturday has been cancelled. The Cougars will be playing a triangular on Saturday at Lions Field in Kinmundy against Centralia and Trenton Wesclin: The schedule is posted below:
4/27/19 at Lions Field in Kinmundy
9:00 am SC vs Centralia
11:00 am Centralia vs Trenton Wesclin
1:00 pm SC vs Trenton Wesclin
Softball at Dieterich today is cancelled
Congratulations Coach Shyla Smith and SCMS Scholar Bowl!!
2nd Place at Regional!!
Celebrating Secretary’s Day with the best secretary ever! Happy Secretary’s Day Kelley Dial!!
Cougar baseball today (4/24) at home with Effingham has been cancelled.
The SCMS Scholastic Book Fair is this week!! Come in and shop, or join us for family night this Thursday from 3:30 - 7:00pm!!
First place at the JMTC conference tourney!… Congratulations to Coach Smith and the entire scholar bowl team!!
They did it again....
Special thanks to John Spicer for spending time with us today!
Parents if you are coming in to help hide Easter eggs for you students class, you may come at 1:00 and begin doing that.
Tomorrow we dismiss @ 2:00. Parties begin @ 1:15 and end @ 1:45. Have a wonderful Spring Break! Please send all pictures or money back to the school on the day we return, Tues, April 23rd.
Rho Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Kinmundy Park on Friday, April 19 @ 10:00 AM. This is for 1 yr old to 5th Grade. There will be book prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Check WJBD for cancellation notice.
Effingham Art Guild 20th Annual Children’s Art Show
402 pieces in the show our District entered 38 pieces, all two dimensional work framed or custom matted by Mr. Rosen. Here are the Place winners and Honorable Mentions. One Best in Show and one Place winner awarded at each level and one or two honorable mentions at each level. There is an award ceremony and a small prize for the place winners;
Seventh Grade Third Place grade 5-8 3-D works - Kenzie Webb, Deer Jar, ceramic
Eighth Grade Honorable Mention grade 5-8 3-D works - Kaley Blomberg, Cheese and Crackers Cake, ceramic
Eighth Grade Best in show grade 5-8 3-D works - Dezarae Jones, Stack of Pancakes , ceramic
Eighth Grade Second Place Two Dimensional Art - Sierra Arnold, Shoe Design, Graphite and watercolor
Ninth Grade Second Place for Two Dimensional Art - Allie Murphree, Snow, Graphite and Ink
Ninth Grade Honorable Mention for Two Dimensional Art – Shelby Middleton, Midnight Mountain Range, Acrylics on Canvas
Tenth Grade Second Place in Two Dimensional Art - Mariah Davis, Tallest Animal of the Savannah, Graphite on Paper
Tenth Grade Third Place in Grades 9-12 Three Dimensional Art - Mariah Davis, Coral Reef , ceramic
Twelfth Grade Honorable Mention in Grades 9-12 Three Dimensional Art - Kelsey Gentry, Bowl , ceramic
Twelfth Grade Honorable Mention for Two Dimensional Art - Lauren Lutz, Fruit on a Table, Oil Paint on Canvas panel
Twelfth Grade Honorable Mention for Two Dimensional Art - Siria Torreggiani, Margherite en un Vaso, Oil Paint on Canvas panel
South Central Mixed Choir received a 1st and the Treble choir recieved a 2nd at the IHSA State Organizational contest today.
Announcement: Cougar baseball game time today at Grizzlies Stadium has been moved up to a 4:15 start time.
High School track today at Vandalia has been cancelled.
SCE 4th Grade students will be planting their outside garden tomorrow. Please have your students wear older clothes.
SCE Spring Pictures are going home with students today or tomorrow. Please pick the pictures you wish to purchase and send the money back to your child's teacher. Please make your purchase or return the entire package as soon as possible. Thanks!
Cougar baseball today vs Odin has been moved to Kinmundy and game time is 7:00 pm. There will be no JV innings.
Just a reminder, SCE is continuing IAR Testing tomorrow for 3rd-5th grade students. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and a great breakfast. Please encourage your child to do their best!
Baseball at Benton has been pushed back another hour to a 12:00 pm start today
Benton is moving game time back an hour to 11:00 am. Cougars will now play at 11:00 and 1:00 today at Benton City Park
Cougar baseball at Carlyle today has been cancelled.
8th Grade Career Conference 2019 at Lake Land College
Softball will have practice today 4:45 to 6:15 at middle school
Lady Cougar softball today with Dieterich has been cancelled.
South Central Schools will dismiss @ 11:45 tomorrow for a School Improvement Day. Have a great weekend!
Our Tuesday, 4/9 varsity baseball game originally rescheduled at Ramsey will now be played in Kinmundy at Lions Field. 4:30pm start time.
SCHS students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be taking the PSAT 8/9, 10 and SAT on 4/9/19. Test will begin promptly at 8:20 am. Attendance for this is very important. We ask that you have no appointments scheduled, kids are well rested and fed and here on time.
SCE is going to help the local Shriner's group with their fundraiser for Shriner's Hospitals for Children in St. Louis. We will collect tabs from aluminum cans. The top 3 classes that collect the most in weight will received a party. Good luck to all classes!
The SCE PTO Meeting for Thursday, April 4 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for next Thursday April 11th @ 6:00 p.m. in the Library.
The SCE Kindergarten teachers are excited to announce screenings on Monday, April 29 from 3-6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 30 from 8:30 to noon. Current Pre-K students do not need to registers. Please call the SCE office @ 547-7696 for further information or to schedule a screening.
Baseball game vs Ramsey has been rescheduled on 4/9/19 @ 4:30 @ Ramsey
Tentative Calendar for 2019-2020 School Year
https://www.southcentralschools.org/o/district/browse/50095
Winners circle
Cougar baseball vs Altamont has been rescheduled on 4/1/19 @ 4:30 @ Kinmundy
Lady Cougar softball at Vandalia has been postponed until tomorrow 3/26 at 4:30 p.m. JV innings to follow Varsity.
Cougar baseball vs Altamont has been cancelled for today. A reschedule date is to be determined.
This is the SCMS 3rd quarter lost and found! If you see something that belongs to your student, please have them re-claim their clothing! All clothes left behind will be given away!
Laundry detergent and dishwasher pods are back. The SCHS Junior class is selling laundry soap, liquid laundry pods and dishwasher pods for Prom and their senior class trip.
SCHS science club making rock candy
It was PI day at South Central High School in all math classes. 314
8th Grade History trip to Springfield!!
The South Central Cougars and Lady Cougars basketball teams will be hosting a basketball camp on May 29-31. Please send camp form and payment to South Central High School Attn. Coach Doehring by May 13
The 8th grade Lady Falcons Volleyball team will be playing tonight in SECTIONALSl The game will begin at 6:30pm in Louisville. It will be played at North Clay High School. Let's pack the gym in Navy & Silver & support our Lady Falcons!
More WOW! Lunch Helpers!!
Regional Champs!!
We are so proud of our WOW! lunch helpers!
All SCES yearbook orders are due today.
As usual on these mornings where wind chills are very cold please wait inside until you see the bus. Buses may be delayed in some areas of the district tomorrow morning where snow is present. For all those driving, especially high school drivers, give yourself time to get to school. Be careful and arrive safely.
Graduation dates have been set.
South Central Middle School - May 16, 2019 at 7 p.m.
South Central High School - May 17, 2019 at 7 p.m.
All South Central Schools will be dismissing today at 1:30pm due to impending weather.
Dental Safari will be held @ the ES on Mar. 7th. Applications are due this Friday, Mar. 1st.You can complete it online @ dentalsafaricompany.com or call the office for an application to be sent home. Proof of Dental Exams for all K-2nd grade students are due by May 15th.
Preschool screenings at SCES are March 7 from 1-7pm. If you or anyone you know is interested and has a child between the ages of 2 1/2 to 4 1/2, please contact the school today for an appointment!
Friday 2/22 - “Pink Out Game” / 8th Grade Night!
The AR Reward Trip will take place on Wed. Feb 27th. The bus will leave at 9:00 a.m. Students will return to the school for lunch. On Friday this week we will dismiss @ 11:45 for a SI Day. The student's Class WOW reward party will be held that morning before dismissing early.
Due to a power outage, SCMS will be dismissing at 12:00pm. All other South Central Schools will dismiss at the regular time. The phone lines are also down with the power, so we are able to receive any calls at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
As of 8:38 a.m. we have a power source issue at South Central Middle School and South Central Unit Office. We are making due until we get a firm estimate from Ameren on the restore time. The buildings are still warm and we are continuing in the classrooms as normally as possible. We will release further information as it becomes available.
Sergeant Kevin Cripps with Mrs. King's first grade class! Thank you for visiting SCES!
SCE will have meatloaf for lunch on Thursday and Pizza for lunch on Friday.
South Central Schools will be cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30 due to frigid temps and windchills forecasted.
Teamwork Tuesday in PE
If you need a place to stay warm, Kinmundy Christian Church (225 S. Monroe St.). is open for you.
Josh will be there and I am sure he will have hot coffee as well!
It's the 100th Day of School!
Congratulations to Hunter Brandt for being selected to the NTC All Tournament Team
Bus riders please wait inside tomorrow morning (Friday) until the bus arrives. We are expecting frigid temperatures tomorrow as well as next week. Winter coats, hats, and gloves are necessary and recommended to wear this time of year.
Please expect buses to be delayed in some areas of the district tomorrow morning. For all those driving, especially high school drivers, give yourself time to get to school. Take your time when traveling on country roads. We want you to get to school safely even if that means you are a few minutes late. Thanks
Cougar basketball today bs Dieterich is cancelled
The SCE Lunch Menu for Tuesday, Jan. 22nd and Thursday, Jan. 24th will be swapped next week. We will be having Goulash on Tuesday and Chicken Strips on Thursday. Have a great three day weekend.
Thanks to All who donated, worked, purchased, and sponsored fundraising efforts for Haven. Very Proud of the SC Family and entire SC Community. Thanks so much for a successful Purple Game night!
K. Herdes
Good afternoon! In addition to Kenna's fight we are also joining Haven Mueller, a SCHS student, in his fight. SCHS is hosting a Purple Game tomorrow night for Haven. Please join us in wearing purple to school tomorrow to show our support for Haven.
As part of our state report card, a portion of our report is based on feedback from our parents. Please take a moment to complete the South Central Elementary survey using the following link. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
SCMS Student Council will be hosting a blood drive tomorrow 1/15 from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Donors can schedule an appointment by going to redcrossblood.org.
PTO games for tomorrow have been canceled.
Lady Cougar basketball at Altamont tomorrow has been cancelled. There will be no practice .
Cougar basketball with Dieterich for tonight has been cancelled due to possible weather conditions. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday Jan. 19 with Fresh/Soph starting at 4:00 pm.
In anticipation of the weather coming tomorrow evening, we are moving the boy's basketball game tomorrow night vs Dieterich up to a 5 p.m. JV start with varsity following. There will be no F/S game.
Good Morning. As part of our state report card, a portion of our report is based on feedback from our parents. Please take a moment to complete the South Central High School survey using the following link. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Welcome back! As part of our state report card, a portion of our report is based on feedback from our parents. Please take a moment to complete the South Central Elementary survey using the following link.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Students in ECE and K-5 will be participating in creating a themed basket in support of Kennah Hiestand's Benefit on Jan. 25th. If you would like to participate please send donations to your classroom teacher by Friday, January 4th. Thank You. Welcome back to school!
The Lady Cougars are at Dieterich. They will play Casey at 11:30 a.m. and Newton at 2:30 p.m. Bus times are 9:30 MS and 9:40 HS. Good Luck to all!
Good Morning Cougar Fans! It is holiday tournament time. The Cougars are at Vandalia today. They will play Meridian at 12:30 p.m. and Vandalia at 8:00 pm. Bus times are 10:10 MS and 10:20 HS.
This is a reminder that the lady Cougar basketball game with North Clay that was cancelled due to weather was rescheduled for Dec. 20 at North Clay at 6:15
Tonight’s Lady Cougar basketball game at Mulberry Grove is at 6:00 pm and there will only be 1 game.
Here is the tourney schedule for the Cougars at Vandalia
Here is the tourney schedule for the Lady Cougars at the Dieterich Holiday Tourney
Your fight is our fight!!
Friday, December 14 is Ugly Sweater Night at the Cougar basketball game. Wear your ugly sweater and cheer on the Cougars!
Thursday night is the SCMS boys’ basketball “GREEN OUT for Kennah” game vs. North Clay! Put on your green, and come out and show your support for Kennah Hiestand! We will be having a 50/50 drawing and 3 point shoot at halftime! All proceeds will go to support Kennah!
Kennah, your fight is our fight! SCES loves you!
Christmas Catapult!
We had some WOW! kids be kitchen helpers today!
SCMS Student Council spreading holiday cheer while shopping for Adopt-a-Family!
Congratulations to Miriam Blomberg, Deidre Hall and Logan Lotz for being named Illinois State Scholars.
http://www.isac.org/students/before-college/college-career-planning/state-scholar/marion-county.html
Kaskaskia College career Day
Career/Tech Day at Kaskaskia College
Ms. Neilson's class won the WOW! trophy!
November WOW! party at SCES!
SCES has the Christmas spirit!
Congratulations to the SCHS cheerleading team for their 1st place victory in cheer competition at the
Mulberry Grove Thanksgiving Tournament
Congratulations to Logan Lotz on making the All-Tournament Team at the Mulberry Grove Thanksgiving Tournament.
Congratulations to Coach Doerhing and the SC Cougars for taking 3rd place at the Mulberry Grove Thanksgiving Tourney
8th graders are bowling today!
The Third Grade Family program was amazing!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast today!
Mid term grades will be sent home with all High School students tomorrow, November 20.
South Central Schools are canceled for tomorrow.
Mrs. Mazanek's class enjoys math centers!
Crazy Hair Day
South Central Elementary celebrates Veteran's Day!
America’s White Table
Presenting The Colors
Honoring Our Veterans!
Happy Veterans Day!!!
The high school FFA stopped in to teach our second grade a lesson about horses for Ag in the Classroom!
South Central Elementary will be dismissing early on Friday @ 11:45. Call the office if you need to make different transportation arrangements for your student. Have a great weekend everyone.
If your student is wanting picture retakes they must fill out a new form and bring original packet of pictures. If your student does not bring home a picture retake form and wish to have their pictures please either call the office in the morning or come in. Thanks.
SCHS Class of 2021 - Texas Roadhouse rolls will be here tomorrow. Please pick up between 3-5 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. Thank you.
Bowling in PE today!
SCMS Lady Falcons Basketball game for tonight has been cancelled. There will be no practice!
January 25, 2019 Fundraiser!
Halloween at SCMS! Where’s Waldo?
The SC Lady Cougars basketball team is offering team apparel through Fan Cloth. The web address is
http://shop.fancloth.com/62838/454799 to see available items. Sales end November 12, 2018.
The MS/HS choir will be holding their fall concert tonight at 7 p.m. at the HS. Please come out and enjoy the show! Choir students should arrive by 6:30 and may wear a Halloween costume if they wish.
Red Ribbon Week Team Day
We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week at SCES!
Pajama Day Photos!
Reminder that SCMS is celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week. The theme for tomorrow is Pajama Day!
This a reminder that there is a basketball skills camp at the high school tomorrow Oct. 27 from 9:00 to 10:30 am for any boys in grades Kindergarten thru 5th grade.
Please disregard the previous phone number and use 618-288-7896. This will direct you to the office. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Police Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to all the Officers that were able to come. We appreciate all you do!
The pie in the face winner is...Mr. Grinestaff!
SCMS Cheer!
Law vs All
Suspect Apprehension
K-9 in Action!!
Officer Appreciation Day at SCMS
DRESS SALE
SC Post Prom Formal Dress Sale
Shopping is Saturday, October 27 from noon-4 p.m.
Accepting dresses on Fri, Oct 26, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9-11 a.m. @ South Central Elementary School.
You can bring any and all dresses to sell for $5 a dress or $2 for jewelry or shoes.
SCE Parent-Teacher Conferences are this coming Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 and Friday from 8:00 to noon. Give us a call and schedule your appointment today. 618-547-7696.
SCMS Falcon Basketball Apparel Orders are due Sunday, Oct. 28th https://southcentralfalconsbasketball.itemorder.com/sale
The SC Sportsbooster Club will be handing out a free gift to all SC Students who attend tonight's SCHS Volleyball game in Farina! Come cheer on the Lady Cougars & pack the gym in Navy & Silver! Fresh/Soph game will begin at 5:15pm.
Be on the lookout for more freebies during the SC Basketball games this year!
Just a reminder for all elementary students to please wear coats to school. We will continue to go out for recess. You can have students wear coats each day or send one to stay at school. We want to keep the kids as warm as possible.
We are in the SCE office to make your Parent-Teacher Conference appointments. Can't wait to hear from you, give us a call today.
Pee Wee Basketball and Cheer forms will be taken through Monday. Please send the $25 fee with the form. Thanks. Have a great weekend.
Cowboy day and math fact family pyramids in Ms. Neilson's Class!
Monster Mash fun in Ms. Wilkins's Class!
The bracket for the 2018 NTC Volleyball Tournament is available under Documents/High School.
SCHS Parent/Teacher Conferences are October 25, 3-7 p.m. and October 26, 8 a.m. to noon. We will not be making appointments at the High School this year. Report cards will be available for pick up and parents are welcome to see teachers on a first come first served basis.
SCE will dismiss early today @ 11:45. Have a great extra long weekend. We will see you all next Tuesday!
Apple Print Making in Ms. Neilson's Class
On Saturday (10/6), SC Sports Booster Club will be hosting a Drive 4 Ur School at Engel Bros Ford in Farina. It will begin at 9am & will end at 1pm. The Sports Booster Club has a chance to raise $8,000! This is a fantastic way to support our SC Sports & test drive a NEW car!
Students Choosing Prizes from the WOW! Box!!
Centers and Snacktime with ECE and Pre-K
SCMS Parent Teacher Conferences will be Oct 25th 3 pm - 7 pm and Oct 26th 8 am - 12 pm. Please call the school office to schedule your appointments.
Coach Doehring and the South Central Boys Basketball Team will be hosting a skills camp on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 from 9:00 to 10:30 am for any boys currently in grades K-5th Grade
SCE Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thurs. Oct. 25 from 3-7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. Please call the office to schedule and appointment.
South Central FFA members had a really great time during 3rd hour ag business class, homeroom, and 4th hour Intro to Ag with chapter visits. Huge thank you goes out to the entire Section 19 Officer Team and State FFA treasurer Taylor Hartke. The students had the opportunity to build towers to help elevate their goals. They also learned about making SMART short, intermediate, and long term goals.
Ten South Central FFA members are at the Section 19 Leadership Training School at Vandalia this evening building leadership skills and learning more about the FFA.
Third grade is getting quite the work out in PE today!
Here is the link for the Spirit wear orders:
https://yipesonline.tuosystems.com/stores/southcentralcougars
Please contact Shelby or Kanady with any questions.
Marching Cougars ready for the Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Parade
First Grade Grandparents Day
September WOW! Day
Fifth Grade Field Trip to Cahokia Mounds
Small Groups and Reading in Second Grade
SCMS boy’s basketball will be having open gym sessions on Oct. 2nd, 4th, 9th, and 11th until 5:15pm
Cougar baseball change --HS Baseball vs Odin will now be played in Kinmundy at 4:30.
See You @ the Pole this morning at SCMS!
These students attended the Millikin University Vocal Festival on Sept. 16th and 17th with choir director Rosanne Harshbarger.
Math Lessons and Partner Reading in Fourth and Fifth Grades
Reminder: SCE Picture Day is tomorrow. If you need a picture form sent home with your student today please call the office and let us know. The pictures taken tomorrow will be used in the yearbook even if you do not wish to purchase them.
SCMS girl’s basketball home opener!!!
All items ordered from the SCES Little Caesar’s pizza fundraiser will arrive tomorrow. Just a reminder to please pick up your orders.
First Grade Enjoying Some Outside Time!
SCMS Student Council Induction
Students are choosing books from our "Books for Kids" program! Every child receives one free book of their choice each month.
Great turnout tonight for the Lakeland College Financial Aid meeting at South Central High School
Come on out to Forest Park in Shelbyville today! Your South Central Falcons Baseball team will be playing in the Regional Championship game tonight against Stewardson-Strasburg. The game will start at 4:00pm.
Birthday Wishes for Miss Lou Ann
There is a change in bus departure for Cougar baseball tomorrow 9/14/18 at Brownstown. The bus will leave at 3:00 pm from Lions Field in Kinmundy.
Senior shop class did a nice job on the sidewalk.
SCMS: Reminder Picture Day is Monday, September 17th. Softball & Baseball players need to bring their uniforms for pictures.
Heading in from recess to start the day!
SCMS FCA had 65 in attendance today! The lesson was about “Overcoming Adversity”!
We are having a Financial Aid night Sept 19 at 6:00 pm in the SCHS cafeteria. The meeting will be open to ALL seniors and their parents. You DO NOT have to be attending Lake Land College to come. This will be extremely informative for everyone. We hope to see you all there!
Come on out to Webster Family Park tonight in Kinmundy! Your South Central Lady Falcons Softball team will be playing in the Regional Championship game tonight against St. Anthony. The game will start at 4:30pm. The concession stand will be serving brats, hot dogs, pork burgers, lemon shake-ups, & all the usual ball park goodies! Let's fill the bleachers with navy & silver!
A Glimpse Into Our School Day
Cougar baseball rainout vs Windsor/Stew-Stras on 9/7/18 has been rescheduled on Monday 9/24/18 @ 4:30 pm @ Lions Field in Kinmundy.
FCA had a great turnout today. They had 63 students in attendance for their gathering about friendship today.
The SCMS softball regional scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled for Monday at 4:30pm due to incoming weather. The championship game will be played on Tuesday at 4:30pm.
Today's HS baseball game with WSS has been cancelled.
A huge "Thank You" goes out to our alumni who made donations to the Scholar Bowl team today! Ms. Hawkins
is beyond excited about your support!! Once a Cougar, always a Cougar!!
Cell Projects in Fifth Grade!
Cougar baseball picks up a win vs Odin 12 - 1 in 6 innings
Attention Junior and Senior parents: there will be a POST PROM meeting on Sunday Sept. 9 @ the Kinmundy Christian Church @ 6:00 pm
Chromebooks in Mrs. Wilkins' Class
Second graders are reading in the computer lab!
Lady Cougars and Cougars in action tonight! There will be a F/S volleyball scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. this evening and JV baseball innings from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by Varsity at 7 p.m. Good luck to both teams!
The SCES PTO will meet tomorrow evening in the library at 6:00.
Making Stress Balloons with Mrs. Lash
Cougar baseball picks up a conference win vs Dieterich 8-1
Lady Falcons softball & Falcons baseball both pick up wins against Centralia tonight!
Today's baseball game with Dieterich will be played at 7 p.m. not 4:30 p.m as originally posted in the daily announcements.
SCHS Cheerleaders and Basketball team @ Kinmundy Labor Day Parade
SC JH Cheer @ Kinmundy Labor Day Parade
South Central Band performing at Kinmundy Labor Day Parade
The LaGrove Class of 1983 visited the High School yesterday. We were happy to have them. Lots of changes since they walked the halls!
Lady Cougar volleyball underway in the Altamont tourney.
Nothing better than Friday night baseball at Lions Field. #cougarbaseball
Cougar fans enjoying a night of baseball under the lights.
Kindergarten and first grade enjoy their WOW! Celebration! Nice work guys!
SCES celebrated WOW! Day with our new WOW! Nae Nae!
Look what we have added to the lunch menu at the high school. A fully stocked salad bar. Mary Jo and Froncie are doing a great job of providing different options for lunch for our students.
Cougar baseball picks up a win on the road at Cisne 10-2. Back in action tomorrow at Kinmundy at 4:30 vs Webber and at 7:00 vs Neoga
Mrs. Milano's class has some great authors!
Math in Mrs. Miller's Classroom!
I see some WOW! walkers!
Big shout out and congratulations to Mr. Bolin for being 1 out of only 4 AG teachers in the state of Illinois to receive the AG ED Teacher Grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Illinois Farm Bureaus through the IAA Foundation.
SCMS Remodeled Library: Mrs. Angie has it looking great!
Fourth grade band sign ups are tomorrow after school until 6:30.
Breakfast on a Rainy Morning
Cougar baseball suffers a tough loss at Altamont today 5-4. Back in action Thursday at Cisne at 4:15
No job is too big or too small for Mr. Grinestaff!
Mr. Bolin’s AG leadership class started reading Eat That Frog! - 21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time.
Chromebooks in Fourth Grade!
Substitute for South Central Schools!
Mr. Doehring’s PE classes are having fun getting in some archery practice.
South Central Lady Cougar volleyball t-shirts for sale. If interested stop by the high school office or see one of the volleyball players
School pictures at the high school are Friday Aug. 31. Students can pick up picture order forms in the high school office. We will be taking senior tux and drape pictures and school ID pictures
Reading Fun in the Library!
Lunchtime!
The Sports Booster Tourney scheduled for today has been canceled due to weather.
The South Central Sportsbooster Softball & Baseball tourney for today 8/25 has been cancelled.
SCMS Softball today 8/24 at Field has been cancelled due to rain. Girls will practice until 4:30pm in the gym.
The 2017-18 yearbooks are in! They can be picked up in the High School office during regular school hours.
HS baseball today 8/24/18 at St. Anthony has been cancelled due to rain.
Test!
Group Activities in Mrs. Ball's Classroom
Morning Meeting in Mrs. Patrick's Class
Science Vocabulary Lessons with Mrs. Lother
Lady Cougars fall short in their conference opener against St. Anthony
Lady Cougars fought tough but came up a little short in the first set
Lady Cougar varsity warming up for their conference game vs St. Anthony Lady Bulldogs
Fourth Grade Completing the Mile Run
Senior shop class hard at work on a project!!!
Fun Projects in Mrs. Decker's Classroom
Reading in Mrs. Mazanek's Class
Baseball game vs Webber has been rescheduled on 8/31/18 @4:30 @ Kinmundy and then we will play Neoga at 7:00
Exciting Math Lessons in Mrs. King's Class
Reading in Mrs. Kramer's Class
Fourth graders are enjoying lunch time!
Students in Mrs. Lybarger's class are listening to a story.
NAL rep here today! Talking to our seniors about the technician apprenticeship program and other opportunities available!
ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!!!
We would like to invite everyone to Open House tonight from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. Come meet your child's teacher and see their classroom! We hope everyone will be able to attend!
Fifth grade is having fun in a game of Knee Tag!
Kindergartners are learning how to WOW! walk!
The fourth graders in Mrs. Brown's class are working on a group project!
Ms. Dee Dee's class is having snack time!
Big shout out to our administration, staff and students for being named one of America’s best high schools in 2018 by the U.S. News and World Report.
We are having a wonderful first day here at South Central Elementary! The kids are enjoying kindergarten orientation and the concert! It's going to be a great year!!
SCMS softball game for today has been moved to Webster field. Players need to be at the field at 3:30pm
We are so excited for this school year! We can’t wait for our students tomorrow!!
Excited about the start of a new school year!!!! Freshmen and new student orientation tonight at the high school at 6:30 in the cafeteria.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!! The Elementary teachers and staff are so excited about starting this school year! The teachers are working hard to get their classrooms ready! It's going to be GREAT year! We will see you on Friday, August 17 for our first day of school!!!
Ready for Registration tomorrow!
High School Volleyball tryouts are August 9&10. We will go from 8-10 a.m. Various coaches will be there to help with tryouts. ALL physicals and proof of insurance must be completed before the 9th.
High School baseball practice will start on Aug. 8. Practice starts at 5:00 for all incoming freshmen and 6:00 for sophomores, juniors and seniors. All players must have a physical in order to be eligible to participate.
South Central Registration is August 8th (11-7) August 9th (9-12) Hope to see you there!