Frequently Asked Questions

What are the phone numbers for each school?
Unit Office 853-4860
Elementary School 853-4800
Jr/Sr High School 853-4205

What are the normal school office hours during the school year?
Unit Office 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Elementary School 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Jr/Sr High School 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

When is registration?

What are the fees for this year?

What are the normal student attendance hours?
Elementary School 8:15 AM to 3:05 PM
Junior High School 8:05 AM to 3:01 PM
High School 8:11 AM to 2:53 PM

What do I do if I have a bus question?
Parents with general questions or concerns about bussing should contact the Unit Office and speak to Mrs. Diana Galloway. If parents have a question or concern about bus discipline, parents should directly contact the appropriate school principal.
What do I do if I have a question regarding something going on in a classroom or on a team?
Questions regarding matters such as these are always best handled by contacting the teacher or coach directly. They are in the best position to answer your question or provide additional clarifying information. In those circumstances where you still have a question, please contact the appropriate building principal for classroom matters and the Athletic Director for those matters involving athletics. Finally, you may also contact the Superintendent after exhausting all other options. School Calendar Questions

When is the first day of school?

Will there be early dismissals until Labor Day, as there have been in the past?

Will there be other early dismissals?

When is Christmas Break?

When is Spring Break?

When is high school graduation?

When is the last day of school?

When are Board of Education Meetings?
Board of Education meetings are generally held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Unit Office.

Cafeteria Questions

What are the cafeteria prices for the year?

How do I sign up for free or reduced breakfast or lunch?
Applications for Free and Reduced Breakfast or Lunch are available at registration and in any district office.

How do I pay for my child’s breakfast or lunch?
The district utilizes student management software called PowerSchool for its breakfast and lunch process. Students in grades 7-12 receive a lunch card (acts as a debit card) at the beginning of the year for daily use. K-6 students do not receive a card; however, their account number is manually scanned by cafeteria personnel at breakfast or lunch as needed. Children are asked to bring money in an envelope with their name on the front to establish their account.

How do I find out what my child’s account balance is?
Parents may call the cafeteria (852-2675) between 8:00 and 10:30 AM or between 1:00 and 3:00 PM on school days. If your child has a negative balance of $5.00 or more, you will receive a letter from the school. These letters will be processed on Wednesdays and they will be either mailed or sent home with your child. Lunch balances and transactions for students in grades 7-12 whose parents are registered in PowerSchool can also be found online.

How much money do I need to put in my child’s account?
Any amount is sufficient to open an account. We would prefer that payments be done on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Payments are to be enclosed in an envelope marked with your child’s name, grade, and amount. Envelopes are provided if needed. We encourage making payments by 9:00 AM so that they can be processed the same day.

Does my child need a lunch card?
Yes, each student in grades 7-12 must have their lunch card if they are planning to eat in the cafeteria. These students will be issued a card at the beginning of the year and will receive one free replacement card. After that the replacement cost will be $5.00 for any additional replacement cards. If a student forgets or loses their card, they will be able to eat. However, if their card has not been found or replaced within a week, what is termed a governmental lunch (i.e., peanut butter or cheese sandwich and milk) will be provided. No a-la-carte sales are permitted without a card.

What if my child runs out of money?
All students will be able to eat. After three days, a governmental lunch (i.e., peanut butter or cheese sandwich and milk) will be provided until the account is paid. No a-la-carte sales are permitted without money in the account.Employment Questions

How do I get on the sub teacher list?
Persons seeking employment as a substitute teacher must first register their certificate at the Bureau/Henry/Stark Counties Regional Office of Education in Atkinson, Illinois. Upon completion of the certificate registration process, interested parties are asked to contact the Unit Office directly to register with the District.

How do I get on the employee sub list?
Persons seeking employment as a substitute bus driver, cafeteria personnel, office personnel, or maintenance personnel are invited to contact the Unit Office and complete an employment application. Applications are forwarded to the appropriate supervisor for use when the need arises.

What do I do if I would like to work for the school district?
Persons seeking permanent employment with the district are invited to contact the Unit Office and complete an employment application. Applications are held for one school year. When a position becomes available, applications are reviewed and persons deemed qualified are contacted for an interview.

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