FBLA Food Drive competition is in full swing! Bring your donations to your first hour class. Last day to bring donations is next Thursday, November 14. The Purple games will be held this year to support Alzheimer's Awareness. They will be the girls’ basketball game on Monday, December 2nd and the boys’ basketball game on Tuesday, December 3rd. There are order... READ MORE >
SCMS Beta Club is hosting a Canned Food Drive/Competition next week! Canned Food will be accepted during 1st hour classes Tuesday, Nov. 12th-Thursday, Nov. 14th. The 1st hour class that brings in the most canned food will win donuts, juice, & milk!The Falcon Basketball team plays tonight in Salem. The 7th grade game begins at 5:30pm. The bus will leave the MS at... READ MORE >
Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Picture Retake Day Thursday, Nov. 7 - PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 - 1/2 Day School Improvement. Early Dismissal at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 15 - 3rd Grade Family Day at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 - 2nd Quarter Midterm Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Thanksgiving Dinner! Thursday, Nov. 21 - "Books... READ MORE >
Congrats to Lady Falcons Basketball 8th grade team on taking 3rd place in the Conference tourney on Saturday. They play again tonight in Altamont. 7th grade game begins at 6. The bus will leave the MS at 5pm. Congrats to the Falcon Basketball team on their win on Saturday. They play again on Wednesday in Salem. The 7th grade game begins at 5:30pm. SCMS is hosting... READ MORE >
2020 South Central Post Prom Committee are selling Holiday Poinsettias! Red, White, or Pink Poinsettias $12 each. Contact Amy Geiler (618-322-6169) or the 2020 SC Post Prom Facebook page for more information! You can find the order form under Documents & Post Prom. It can be turned into any SC Office. Orders are due by Sunday, November 10th. READ MORE >
Board Actions for October 16, 2019 The board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The board heard a positive report from Doug Ess of Glass and Shuffett on the district audit from the 2018-2019 school year. Ess highlighted there were no findings and the numbers the board sees on its monthly reports were very accurate. He also highlighted... READ MORE >
Flamingo Flocking Work Order Forms can be found under "Documents" & "Post Prom". READ MORE >
SC Implements High Five Fridays and Fast Friday's September 19, 2019 High Five Friday's Some South Central High School students are starting to spend part of one day a month at the South Central Grade School in Kinmundy. It’s part of the High Five Friday program that will be happening two Friday’s each month. South Central Elementary... READ MORE >
South Central School Board passes budget; stays in Okaw Valley Vocational Center September 19, 2019 South Central School Superintendent Kerry Herdes says the district’s $7-million budget for the current fiscal year has a small deficit that he expects will be covered by additional revenue received by June 30th. Herdes said the $152,000 shortfall is... READ MORE >
Ford Drive One for Your School... SEPTEMBER 14TH 9AM This year is a little different, but SUPER easy, however it is going to take all South Central Athletes, friends, family and supporters to make it a success.. Step 1: follow this link to do your pre-registration (it takes 30 seconds, so go do it now)... https://d4ur.com/BWDK8 Step 2: on the day of the event... READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING July 18, 2019 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The Board approved the fuel bid from Equity to be the fuel provider effective August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2022 as presented. The... READ MORE >
Summer transcript requests may be sent to kharmeier@southcentralschools.org or dchasteen@southcentralschools.org. Transcript requests will be handled in a timely manner. Have a great summer! READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING May 2019 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the Minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The Board approved the Superintendent to put the amended 2018-2019 budget on display. The Board approved renewing its membership with the... READ MORE >
Softball players need to turn in their uniform jersey and belt today or your grade card will be not be sent and you will be billed for them. The baseball Cougars will play in the Dieterich sectional on Wednesday at 4 p.m. vs Altamont. Bus time will be 2 p.m. from Lions field only. Upcoming events are: May 22 – Teacher Institute – Exam makeup May... READ MORE >
Effingham Art Guild Children's Art Show featuring K-12 Art from area schools, includingArt from South Central Middle and High School.Located in the lower level of the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Library in Effingham. Hours are Thursday, April 11 from 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Awards... READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING March 20, 2019 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The Board approved renewing the Treasurer’s bonds. The Board approved the Superintendent to amend the 2018-2019 budget. The Board... READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING February 27, 2019 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The Board approved a resolution to renew Working Cash Bonds. The Board approved the agreement with Bushue Human Resources. The... READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING January 16, 2019 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the Minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The Board approved a resolution of intent to renew Working Cash Bonds. The Board approved the annual Seniority List for Licensed... READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING December 17, 2018 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the Minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The Board approved the annual Tax Levy, which is under the 5% threshold. The Board approved applying for a Property Tax Relief Grant for Illinois State Board... READ MORE >
SCMS will be holding a Green Out Day on Thursday 12/13 for Kennah. All students are asked to wear their Green Kennah shirts to school. Students will also be able to wear a hat for a $1 donation to the family! That night the Falcons Basketball team will be hosting North Clay Indians. This will be a “Green Out” game. There will be 50/50 raffle & 3-point shoot at... READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING November 19, 2018 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.The Board proposed the district Annual Tax Levy. The Board heard an overview of the District Annual Statement of Affairs The Board heard a report of... READ MORE >
Dear Parent Community,The South Central School District is pleased to welcome Jeff Yalden to our community on Friday, November 9th, 2018. We discovered Jeff Yalden when we searched for a relevant motivational speaker who caters his message to schools’ themes and programs. His specialties include speaking on and training suicide prevention, raising awareness... READ MORE >
The SCMS Lady Falcons Basketball game tonight has been cancelled. Girls will NOT have practice tonight. READ MORE >
SC Post Prom Formal Dress SaleAccepting dresses on Friday, Oct 26 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, from 9-11 a.m. at South Central Elementary School. Shopping is Saturday, October 27 from noon-4 p.m.You can bring any and all dresses to sell for $5 a dress or $2 for jewelry or shoes. READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING October 17, 2018 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the Minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The board heard the annual audit report from Fred Becker of Glass and Shuffett with the assistance of Superintendent Kerry Herdes. Fred Becker was very... READ MORE >
2018 South Central High School Homecoming Court Queen Candidates: Miriam Blomberg, Katlyn Hilmes and Alexa Carter King Candidates: Logan Lotz, Andrew Benson and Jacob Hanks Junior Attendants: Ainsley Swartzlander and Riley Maurer Sophomore Attendants: Jordan Geiler and Cameron Brandt Freshman Attendants: Cecilia Rivera and Dennis Wollin READ MORE >
SOUTH CENTRAL CUSD #401 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING September 19, 2018 @ 6:00 P.M. South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions The Board approved the Minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The board heard that it received the final CDB payment from Superintendent Kerry Herdes. The state reimbursed the district the amount... READ MORE >
Dates: September 1 through October 5, 2018 FCCLA is selling items from Uncle Jerry's T's for our fall fundraiser this year. If you would like to support our SCHS chapter please got to www.unclejerrystees.comthen click the Shop Now icon. Our organization code is 43937. The items you buy will be sent directly to you. The money we raise will support our... READ MORE >
South Central School Approves Tentative BudgetAugust 17, 2018 | by Toby GullionSouth Central Superintendent Kerry Herdes says the budget process was decent for a change thanks to the equitable funding formula the state recently adopted. Herdes prepared the tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year and presented it to the school board at this week’s meeting. The... READ MORE >
SC receives Bronze Award for Best High Schools in Illinois from U.S.News and World ReportRecently the SC Board heard a report from High School Principal Steve Phillips andSuperintendent Kerry Herdes about the South Central High School being named a BestHigh School in U.S. News and World Report as a Bronze Winner again this year.Illinois has many schools ranked in... READ MORE >