2024 CIC/NTC Boys' Basketball Shootout
Congratulations to Layne Jones and Marissa Summers for being recognized as NTC scholarly athletes. Marissa was also awarded the $500 scholarship portion of this evenings recognition. Bobcat Proud!
Friday Fun- A guest reader, a classroom pet, and a game of Go Fish
We are trying something new this year! On February 16th we will be hosting a houseplant sale in the BCHS lobby during the high school boys basketball game. All proceeds will go back to the greenhouse to help with future plant growth and sales.
Happy Birthday to our unit office secretary, Kim. Hope you have a great day!
100 Day!
Staff Spotlight:
We would like to introduce you to Ms. Wendte who teaches math at the High School. She has been with the district for 35 years.
Here is some information for you to get to know her.
Ms. Wendte's favorite food is Mexican, her favorite color is purple, her favorite kind of music is country, and her favorite sports teams are the Cubs and the Indiana Hoosiers. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and watching sports.
We’re glad to have you on our team!
Staff Spotlight:
We would like to introduce you to Mrs. Zerrusen who is a Speech and Language Pathologist at the Grade School. This is her first year in the district.
Here is some information for you to get to know her.
Family: “My husband Kyle and I have one son, Noah. He is 4 months old. We have recently returned to the area”
Mrs. Zerrusen's favorite food is Italian, her favorite colors are purple and sparkle, her favorite kind of music is country or pop, and her favorite sports teams are the Miami Dolphins in the NFL, Georgia Bulldogs for college football, and the San Francisco Giants for baseball! In her free time, she enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, and traveling.
We’re glad to have you on our team!
Due to the freezing rain forecasted for tomorrow morning, Beecher City CUSD 20 will be closed on Monday, January 22nd. The grade school and jr. high will use packet #1, and the high school will need to check Google Classroom.
It was a great trip to Doty Family Grain Farm. Thanks!
Staff Spotlight:
We would like to introduce you to Mrs. Stremming who is a learning loss instructor at the Grade School. She has been with the district for 36 years.
Here is some information for you to get to know her.
Family: “I have been married to my husband, Dave, for 33 years. We have 2 daughters, BreeAnn (husband-Kasey & daughter-Kimberlyn) and Morgan. Kimberlyn is our first grandchild and a lot of fun.”
Mrs. Stremming's favorite food is dessert, her favorite colors are green and orange, her favorite kind of music is country, and her favorite sports teams are the Illini and the St. Louis Cardinals. In her free time, she enjoys baking, putting puzzles together, camping, hiking, biking, and most outdoor activities.
We’re glad to have you on our team!
Staff Spotlight:
We would like to introduce you to Mrs. Calame who teaches Special Education at the Grade School. This is her third year in the district.
Here is some information for you to get to know her.
Family: “Married to my husband, Kevin. We have two boys, Kaidyn (16) and Kaisyn (12). We have two dogs, a cat & very recently chickens!”
Mrs. Calame's favorite color is pink, her favorite kind of music is Christian, and her favorite sports team is the Chicago Cubs. In her free time, she loves to camp.
We’re glad to have you on our team!
Deputy Dale made his first visit to the Grade School today!
The senior class is selling sweet tea! If interested in purchasing, contact a senior, Mrs. Summers, or Mr. Tarr.
Students are having fun in environmental science. They are participating in activities on fish populations and limiting factors.
Lunch buddies, art work, and leveling up in reading
Ag in the Classroom, musical scarves, and some preschool fun
Project Help Preschool Round Up will be held on February 6th. Please call the Grade School to make an appointment. 618-487-5108
Staff Spotlight:
We would like to introduce you to Mrs. Shields who is a paraprofessional at the Grade School. This is her first year in the district.
Here is some information for you to get to know her.
Family: “I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Jordan, for 17 years and we have 4 awesome kids: Madelynn, Allison, Hank, and Mabel.”
Mrs. Shields's favorite food is Mexican, her favorite color is light pink, her favorite kind of music is Christian, and her favorite sports teams are the CHBC Bobcats and the St. Louis Cardinals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going on walks, doing puzzles, and watching her daughter play softball, basketball, and volleyball.
We’re glad to have you on our team!
Staff Spotlight:
We would like to introduce you to Mr. Wachtel who teaches Social Studies at the Jr/ Sr High School. This is his third year in the district.
Here is some information for you to get to know him.
Family: “I live on a family farm next door to my Parents, Grandparents, and Great Uncle and Aunt.”
Mr. Wachtel’s favorite food is Mexican, his favorite color is red, his favorite music is rock, and his favorite sports team is the Fighting Illini. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and making more Fun History Facts for his students.
We’re glad to have you on our team!
