DuQuoin CUSD #300

2023-2024 new teacher welcome and lunch was a huge success! Thank you teacher mentors for coming to know your new teachers. Special thanks to the community members who either prepared food or provided donations for today's event! It was so appreciated by everyone! Banterra Bank - luncheon donation Christina Sims - decorated cookies Dana Lipe/Salty Boar - Potbeans Du Quoin State Bank - swag bags Tracy Fenton - BBQ

The Du Quoin Board of Education will hold a special meeting; August 1, 6:00 p.m. - Media Center K-8 Building. Have a great week!

Du Quoin CUSD #300 is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: -1st Grade Teacher -Elementary EOC Aide Please see the district's website for more information.

Summer Food program would like to welcome the DuQuoin FFA to the elementary/middle school commons on Wednesday, July 12, 2023(tomorrow). The students will be here from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. to do some activities with the kids. We will be painting with fruits and veggies, glove gardening and a little beanie baby fun. Please come and join us tomorrow July 12, 2023 from 9-11. Then stay for lunch. Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bread with margarine and fruit.

Reminder our summer food program runs through July 28, 2023. We offer breakfast and lunch free to all kids 18 and under. Adults are only $1 breakfast and $2 lunch. We have 3 different sites to accommodate everyone's schedule and location. We are at DuQuoin elementary/middle school. 8-9 breakfast...11-1 lunch. Ward school by the park. 8-8:45 breakfast...11-12:30 lunch. Derby hall behind Atkins flooring off route 51 9-9:30 breakfast...12:45-1:30 lunch. Go like our facebook page DuQuoin Summer Food Service. We provide daily updates of meals provided for the day.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Du Quoin Community Unit School District #300 CUSTODIAN / JANITOR K-8 School Compensation: $14.65 entry level per hour; 100% employer paid individual health insurance; 14 paid holidays; 10 vacation days; 10 sick days; 2 personal days. Shift / Work Hours: 8 hours per day; 40 hours minimum per week, 1st or 2nd shift, possible required overtime for extra-curricular events on weekends and nights. Qualifications: K-8 School graduate; custodial, janitorial, and maintenance experience; understanding of building, grounds and physical plant operations and care Duties: Performance of both indoor and outdoor custodial, janitorial, and maintenance duties in order to provide students with a clean, safe, comfortable, and efficient educational environment. Primary duties shall include the daily cleaning and preparation of school building including restrooms, classrooms, offices, corridors, and athletic facilities. Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 17, 2023 by 12:00 pm Make Application To: Cory Robbins, District Business Manager Du Quoin Community Unit School District #300 845 East Jackson Street Du Quoin, IL 62832 Phone (618) 542-3856 x1416 crobbins@duquoinschools.org

Du Quoin CUSD 300 Calendar for 2023-2024

Summer program families, Due to the Excessive Heat Watch in our region this week, students are encouraged to bring water bottles to the remainder of the summer program to stay hydrated. We will keep students inside instead of holding outdoor recesses. Also, the Outdoor Explorer camp field trip set for Friday, June 30 is cancelled for students' safety in light of the excessive heat impact. Students do not need to bring a picnic lunch and will have a regular dismissal at 11:30, unless staying for the Summer Foods lunch. The Summer Foods lunch for program students is 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. Students enrolled in the Outdoor Explorer camp will have a family note about the field trip cancelation tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28. We apologize for this inconvenience in the program offering. Diana Rea Curriculum Director/21st Century Grant Administrator Du Quoin CUSD 300

Press Release From Du Quoin CUSD #300 Educational Foundation Tuesday, June 27, 2023 The District #300 Educational Foundation has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2023 Pullis Family Scholarship (formerly known as the Rosemary Pullis Scholarship). Dr. Michael Pullis, son of Rosemary and George Pullis, re-named this scholarship seven years ago in memory of the contributions his parent’s made to students throughout their careers in education. The Pullis Family Scholarship is available to recent DuQuoin High School graduates who have completed at least their first or second year of college, will be enrolling as a sophomore or junior, and are majoring in one of the following areas: Education, Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Pre Med, or other profession that seeks to help others. Academic record, future promise of academic achievement and need are the criteria in consideration in the awarding of this scholarship. This scholarship which has been in place since 1985 has provided nearly $40,000 in assistance to past DuQuoin High School graduates. It will again be a $2,000 award and will be selected by the District #300 Educational Foundation Scholarship Committee. Applications for the Pullis Family Scholarship are available by contacting Melissa Tilley at the District #300 Central Office, may be submitted in typed or electronic form, and must be received by Monday, July 24, 2023 for consideration. The District #300 Educational Foundation is honored and thankful to continue our partnership with Dr. Michael Pullis as a way to continue the tradition of this scholarship. This scholarship has continued to fulfill its original purpose in providing assistance to college-level students as they pursue professions that benefit others.

As a reminder, the 21st Century Summer Program is closed in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Classes or camps this week will resume Tuesday, June 20.

Du Quoin 21st Century Program invites our community and families to two summer program celebration events this Friday, June 16. Beginning at 9:00 am, Rocket Camp students, taught by Larry Alvarado, will begin individual student launches in the east parking lot of the middle school. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this Blastoff conclusion to a successful week learning about engineering principles and scientific laws as part of the rocketry concepts and design. The second event is part 1 of the Camp Invention campers Invention Convention. This camp, taught by Jennifer Craft and Mandie Davis, focuses on engineering design and creative solutions, is being held two weeks with a student convention showcasing products at the end of each week's learning. This Friday, June 16 the convention will be held in the K-8 Commons beginning at 11:00 am featuring mimicbots and skateparks! Come out and help us celebrate student critical and creative thinking! Following the convention, join us for the Summer Foods Program lunch free for all students and just $2 for adults. On the menu for Friday, June 16 is pork sandwiches, baked potato, broccoli and fruit. Grab the menu on our website or app in the dining section https://www.duquoinschools.org/dining

Du Quoin CUSD 300 is proud to announce Mrs. Denise Woodsides has been named as the next principal of Du Quoin Middle School. Mrs. Woodsides will officially take over the responsibilities on July 1st and replaces longtime DMS Principal Aaron Hill who departs to become the high school principal in West Frankfort. Mrs. Woodsides, a Du Quoin native, has spent the past four years as the assistant principal at Du Quoin High School and prior to that was a member of the high school faculty as a teacher of business education and sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America chapter at DHS. On behalf of the Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff, we welcome Denise Woodsides as the leader of the DMS team!

Lunch is served TODAY! Our Summer Food Program is open today and serving pizza for lunch! SERVING SITES & TIMES starting on Friday, June 1st Du Quoin Elementary & Middle School Commons 845 E. Jackson Street Breakfast: 8 - 9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ward School 200 N. Division Street Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Derby Community Hall (Behind the old Atkins Flooring building) 214 W. High Street Breakfast: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. ***Beginning Date: June 1, 2023*** ***Ending Date: July 28, 2023*** No carryout meals available this year. Meals are free for children age 0-18 Ages 19 and up: Breakfast - $1.00 Lunch - $2.00

The Du Quoin CUSD 300 Summer Food Program rolls out TOMORROW at 3 convenient locations: the K-8 school, Ward School and Derby Community Hall (across the street from the old Atkins flooring store). Tomorrow's menu... Breakfast: muffins, fruit, milk Lunch: pizza, tossed salad/Dressing and Fruit, milk See the pic for more details about times and locations.

DU QUOIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS The Du Quoin Education Association awarded three $500 scholarships this year. The recipients this year are Sophie Davis, Eli File, and Elizabeth Loyd. Sophie Davis is the daughter of Mandie and Tim Davis of DuQuoin. Eli File is the son of Shawn and Shelly File of DuQuoin. Elizabeth Loyd is the daughter of Kimberly and Scott Loyd of DuQuoin. All three recipients are children of DEA members and graduated from Du Quoin High School. Students receiving the scholarship must be graduates of Du Quoin High School or the children of a DEA member, accepted into a College of Education program, and have attained junior standing in college. Congratulations to all recipients!

Congratulations to our 2023 retirees, Darcy Gossett, Deana Kelly, and Tena Rennison! We are so fortunate to have been part of your journey. Thank you for all the countless opportunities and support provided to the students and DuQuoin community! Enjoy 🎉

Tonight's graduation ceremony can be found here. https://youtube.com/@dhsbaseballyt7027

The graduation ceremony for the DHS Class of 2023 will be held in Anders Gym this evening at 6 PM. The decision to move the ceremony indoors is due to the possibility of storms/lightning in the area during the late afternoon and evening hours. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023!

Elementary News for the Week of May 22nd https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7BdawoU96bmUWx7xYyXngZpPVYqSkx3/view?usp=share_link

21st Century Summer Programs are open for registration. Check out the flyer for more details. Registration forms are available from the school office and being accepted through Monday, May 22nd. Camps will fill quickly!