Just a reminder Monday, May 18 will be the final day to turn in packets. The school will be open from 8 AM to 1 PM. If you are unable to turn packets in during this time, please email Mr. Deadmond or Mrs. Millville to make arrangements to turn it in Monday evening. Thanks and have a good summer!
Mrs. Baker was nominated for the Wall of Fame by Mrs. Burks. Congratulations Mrs. Baker!!
The year was 1988, and I was in seventh grade. I was turned around talking to another student, when I was told that I would be spending lunch in the office, since I couldn’t quit talking during class. Thus began my relationship with Mrs. Baker. A relationship that I have treasured ever since.
Mrs. Baker worked for the Beecher City School District as a teacher for 37 years. She is still working for the district as a substitute teacher and helping with computer programs. She worked outside the classroom as the junior high cheerleading sponsor, the yearbook sponsor, the head teacher at the high school, the concession manager, the sponsor of the ECO Meet and Envirothon teams, and the senior sponsor for numerous trips. She coached volleyball and softball. She took tickets and covered games in the high school gym. In other words, she helped out whenever and wherever she could.
For many of us, she is an inspiration and a positive role model. She inspired me to be a teacher. I wanted to be just like her. I wanted to teach, to laugh, and to interact with students in a positive way just like she did. I am not going to lie. Science was not my favorite class in high school. Who likes dissecting baby pigs? That is gross. But I did love Mrs. Baker’s classes. She made science fun and interesting. She made sure her students knew she cared about what was going on in their lives by asking questions and listening to answers. She had a positive impact on her students, and that’s what makes her a great teacher.
When I first started working at Beecher City, she was one of the teachers I counted on for advice. She was a mentor to many teachers, and she truly cared about what was happening in our classrooms. She didn’t mind being interrupted to help someone else. She knew she was investing in the future of our school.
Now that she has retired, I look forward to her visits at school. I don’t even mind the texts saying she is still in her pajamas and drinking coffee, while I have been at work for two hours. I look forward to a smile and a hug and talking about her grandkids. She went from being my teacher, to an inspiration, to a mentor, and finally to a friend. I am nominating Mrs. Baker for the Wall of Fame. She was and still is a huge part of Beecher City School District.
Beecher City Unit 20 would like to thank everyone who helped make Graduation a huge success!- Beecher City Tri-County Fire Dept., Shumway Fire Dept., Cowden Fire Dept., Elijah Doty, Ruritans, and especially the community for supporting our seniors.- THANK YOU again for the great teamwork!!!
More teacher appreciation posters! Thank you teachers for all you do!
What a wonderful surprise
In honor of Nurses Appreciation Week we would like to take a moment and say THANK YOU to our nurse Mrs. Julie Zeigler!
Some students have put together signs for teacher appreciation week! Thank you teachers for all you do!
On Saturday, May 9th, we would like to invite the community to join us in a parade to celebrate the Beecher City Class of 2020!!! The parade will start lining up behind the fire trucks at the Beecher City Foodliner at 2:45 p.m. The route will proceed to the park where the seniors will be waiting. Be creative with decorating your vehicle (or other means of transportation) and make a lot of noise!
Information about the 2020 Graduation Ceremony on May 9th, at 2:00 PM.
Thursday April 30, the Tri-County Fire Department will be helping the school deliver lunch while staff members deliver student packets! Thanks for all the help Tri-County Fire! Student packet deliveries will begin at 8 AM and lunch deliveries will start at 10:45 AM. Stay Safe!
Information on the next remote learning packets, students personal belongings, and end of the year dates.
Messages from the BCGS staff
The Effingham County Schools and the Regional Office of Education #3 would like to thank Dail and Rhonda Schonschack and Rita Felty for the masks they donated to the schools. If anyone needs a mask or has extra materials to make the masks please contact Dail at 217-690-2719.
Messages from the BCGS staff
Messages from the BCGS staff
Messages from the BCGS staff
Messages from the BCGS staff
Messages from the BCGS staff
Due to school being postponed, the spring play has been canceled.
The school district is closed today, April 10, in observation of Spring Break. You may resume turning in homework packets on Monday, April 13th in the high school lobby.