Beecher City CUSD 20

It was favorite Christmas character day and ugly Christmas sweater day at BCHS.

Effingham Unit 40 donated a buddy bench and picnic table in memory of Rose and Walker and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs visited the Grade School today.

It is Christmas week at BCHS. Today was flannel day.

St. Elmo Boys' Holiday Tournament

Dieterich Boys' Holiday Tournament Dieterich Jr/Sr High School is excited to announce we will now be streaming indoor sporting events. The events will be streamed using a Hudl camera. There will be an $8.00 charge to watch tournament games. Below are the following ways to stream: 1. Download the Hudl Fan app on your phone, in the search box type in Dieterich High School to view the schedule and watch the live-stream. 2. Download the Hudl TV app on your smart tv, at the top click on high school, then scroll across and click on Illinois, type Dieterich in the search bar and the Dieterich Hudl page will pop up. Here you will be able to view the schedule and watch the live-stream. 3. Use the following link to watch on your desktop computer: https://fan.hudl.com/US/IL/DIETERICH/organization/135164/Dieterich-High-School At this website you can view the schedule and watch the live stream. Remember this is new and technical difficulties could arise, please be patient with us as we work out any kinks.

Staff Spotlight: We would like to introduce you to Ms. Kirchhofer who teaches Second Grade at the Grade School. She has been with the district for 2 years. Here is some information for you to get to know her. Family: “I am dating my boyfriend/ best friend, Josh Overbeck.” Ms. Kirchhofer’s favorite food is pulled pork nachos, her favorite color is blue, her favorite music is country, and her favorite sports team is the St. Louis Cardinals. In her free time, she enjoys crafting/decorating and spending time with my adorable nieces and nephews, family, and friends. We’re glad to have you on our team!

Staff Spotlight: We would like to introduce you to Ms. Mooney who is a paraprofessional at the Grade School. She has been with the district for 2 years. Here is some information for you to get to know her. Family: “It’s Christopher and I, along with our 3 rescue kitties - Lulu, Mittens, & Bubba.” Ms. Mooney's favorite color is pink and her sports teams are the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Minnesota Vikings. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at the Effingham County Humane Society . We’re glad to have you on our team!

Congratulations to the 7th grade boys basketball team for getting 3rd place in the NTC tournament.

Homecoming week was lots of fun. Congratulations to the Sarah and Wyatt the new queen and king.

The recently crowned Homecoming King and Queen along with the Leadership Class spent time reading at the Grade School today.

Grade School students mailed letters to Santa today.

Lunch buddies and Gingerbread Men in art.

The Preschool Classes made Christmas cards for the residents at Aperion Care in St. Elmo.

Staff Spotlight: We would like to introduce you to Mr. Eirhart who teaches Physical Education, Health, and Driver’s Ed classes at the Jr./Sr High School. He has been with the district for 15 years. Here is some information for you to get to know him. Mr. Eirhart's favorite foods are steak and crab, his favorite colors are red, white, and blue, his favorite music is 80's rock and his favorite sports teams are the U of I, Dallas Cowboys, and St. Louis Cardinals. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and going to sporting events. We’re glad to have you on our team!

Staff Spotlight: We would like to introduce you to Ms. Dittamore who teaches Fourth Grade at the Grade School. She has been with the district for 25 years. Here is some information for you to get to know her. Family: “I have 4 children. Lainee (23), Peyton (20), Cooper (18), and Eli (16).” Ms. Dittamore’s favorite color is coral, her favorite music is anything from the 70’s, and her favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys. In her free time, she enjoys spending time on the lake and spending time with family and friends. We’re glad to have you on our team!

Thanks to the Varsity Bobcats and Cheer Squad for visiting the Grade School today. Good Luck Tonight!

Come and support the junior class tomorrow night at the Homecoming Game. They will be serving pork burgers and having a bake sale.

Lunch buddies at the Grade School today

Staff Spotlight: We would like to introduce you to Mr. Tarr who teaches Industrial Arts classes at the Jr./Sr High School. He has been with the district for 6 years. Here is some information for you to get to know him. Mr. Tarr's favorite food is a tie between a Ribeye hot off the grill and fried crappie, his favorite color is a three way tie- National Blue and Corn Gold (FFA) and Hunter Orange, his favorite music is late 80's early 90's country, but he also enjoys a good headbanger from 70's and 80's rock.(AC/DC), and his favorite sports team is the CHBC Bobcats. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and fishing. We’re glad to have you on our team!

Staff Spotlight: We would like to introduce you to Mrs. Summers who teaches Kindergarten at the Grade School. She has been with the district for 4 years. Here is some information for you to get to know her. Family: “I am married to Aaron who is a graduate of Beecher City. I have two children, Jarret and Marissa. Jarret was a 2012 graduate of Beecher City and Marissa will graduate this year. I also have a daughter-in-law, Kylie. She and my son Jarret live near Peoria.” Mrs. Summers's favorite food is candied carrots or sweet potato fries, her favorite color is synergy green or black, and she enjoys listening to all kinds of music. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, decorating, Jeep cruising, side by side rides, and shopping. We’re glad to have you on our team!