Annawan CUSD 226

Last night, the newly seated Annawan School Board officially began its term. We are pleased to welcome one new member, Rima Mounsef, to the Board. The current Board is composed of the following members: President: Liz Wied Vice President: Kim Park Secretary: Jeff Gerber Members: Kari Kipp, Terry DeMay, Emily Dornfeld, and Rima Mounsef This Board is dedicated to continuing to make Annawan Schools a great place for our students to learn and grow.

The Annawan School District would like to take a moment to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Jerad Heitzler for his 15 years of dedicated service to the Board of Education. Jerad joined the board in 2010 and has served as Board President for the past four years. We thank him for his commitment to our students and wish him the very best as he steps away from the Board.

High school softball schedule update: The SB game tomorrow (4/24) vs R-W will now be a DH starting at 4:00 in Annawan due to the rain out from Tuesday.

Are you a compassionate, licensed healthcare professional who enjoys working with children and making a daily impact? The Annawan School District is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join our team and promote the health, safety, and well-being of our students. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct care to students and staff for injuries and illnesses Administer medications and manage chronic health conditions Maintain student health records in compliance with state regulations Develop care plans for students with special medical needs Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers Support health education and wellness initiatives on campus Qualifications: Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Illinois CPR/First Aid certification (required) Experience with children or school-aged populations (preferred) Strong communication and organizational skills Ready to join a team that values care, connection, and community? To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jbryan@annawan226.org

Dear Annawan School Community, We want to inform you that House Bill 1237 (Native American Mascots) has recently passed through the Illinois House and is now moving to the Illinois State Senate for consideration. Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is sponsoring the bill in the Senate. It is important for community voices to be heard at this stage. Senator Glowiak Hilton has the authority to advance or withhold the bill from consideration in the Senate. We encourage you to reach out to her office and share your thoughts—respectfully and thoughtfully. Your voice matters. Contact Information for Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton: • Springfield Office: (217) 782-8148 • Oak Brook Terrace Office: (630) 785-3177 Additionally, if you have not already done so, please contact your local State Senators to express your views: Senator Neil Anderson • Springfield Office: (217) 782-5957 • Aledo Office: (309) 230-7584 OR Senator Li Arellano • Springfield Office: (217) 782-1942 • Dixon Office: (779) 251-5003 Thank you for staying engaged and informed.

Sports schedule update (4/17): The JH Track meet at Wethersfield scheduled for today has been cancelled. HS SB with RW scheduled for today has been postponed.

Do you like Pizza Hut? Want to help support our Parent / Teacher Organization ACES? Check out our ACES FUNDRAISER coming up at Pizza Hut April 24, 2025. --- See the flyer for more details!

Annawan High School - Prom 2025 Information!

High School Track schedule update- Orion has moved the track meet scheduled for Thursday and will now be tomorrow, Wednesday April 16.

Thursday, April 17th-Early Out @ 1:50 No school Friday, April 18th or Monday, April 21st! Don't forget to join us for the Spring Concert on Thursday, April 17th @ 7:00pm in the Media Center. We hope to see everyone there!

Baseball schedule update: JV BB with Bureau Valley scheduled for tomorrow (4/16) has been postponed. V BB at Stark County scheduled for Friday (4/18) will start at 1:00.

Attention: Annawan School Community! We Need Your Support! Today, HB1237, the bill to ban Native American mascots, passed in the Illinois House of Representatives. The bill will now move forward to the Illinois Senate for further consideration. We encourage everyone to reach out to your State Senator and express your thoughts on this important issue. Here are the contact details for your State Senators: • District 47: Senator Neil Anderson Phone: (217) 782-5957 Email: senatorneilanderson@gmail.com • District 37: Senator Li Arellano Phone: (217) 782-1942 If you're unsure of who your State Senator is, you can find out by visiting the following website: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/illinois-senate/ Let's make sure our Senators hear from us on this crucial matter. Thank you for your support!

The Annawan Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 A.M. ----- Group 1: Prek-K through Kindergarten --- Group 2: 1st through 2nd Grade --- Group 3: 3rd through 5th Grade--- ----- We hope to see you there at Howes Park in Annawan.

Sports schedule update (4/10): Monday, April 14 - JV Baseball with Galva has been cancelled. Tuesday, April 15 - Softball will be played in Altona.

Update on Native American Mascot Bill! Earlier today, HB1237 (the bill to ban Native American mascots) passed through committee and will be presented to the Illinois House of Representatives for a vote this week. If adopted by both the House and the Senate, the bill would prohibit the use of specific mascots, including Braves, in Illinois schools. We encourage you to reach out to your Representatives to share your thoughts and emphasize the importance of local control over school decisions. Depending on where you live, you will have one of the following Representatives: • If you reside in Annawan or south of Route 6, you are most likely in District 93, represented by Travis Weaver. You can contact Representative Weaver’s Springfield office at (217) 782-8152. • If you live north and east of the Village of Annawan, you are most likely in District 73, represented by Ryan Spain. You can contact Representative Spain’s Springfield office at (217) 782-8108. If you are unsure of your Representative, you can type in your address at the following website to be exact. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/illinois-house/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please take a moment to voice your opinion on HB1237 to ensure your views are heard. Thank you for acting on this important matter.

Important traffic safety notice for Annawan Drivers: When approaching a school bus on Route 78 in Annawan, drivers must STOP in both directions if the bus has its stop signal arm activated. This applies to Route 78 as it is a two-lane roadway, even with the center turn lane. Passing a stopped school bus with an extended arm is not permitted. For highways with four or more lanes allowing at least two lanes of traffic in opposite directions, drivers meeting a stopped school bus on the opposite side are not required to stop. However, this rule does not apply on Route 78. reposted from the Village of Annawan facebook page

April 8 Testing Tomorrow is ACT testing day for our Freshmen (preACT 9), Sophomores (preACT), and Juniors (ACT). Parents please make sure your students get to school on time. This is a state requirement and anyone absent will have to make up the exam. Students please make sure you have your fully charged Chromebook and your charger. No bookbags, electronic devices, food, or drinks will be allowed in the testing rooms. We will provide breakfast items from 7:45-8:10 before testing begins.

Sports update for today (4/7): Softball - The softball game scheduled at Marquette today has been cancelled due to low temperatures. Track meet - The high school track meet scheduled for today has been cancelled due to low temperatures.

Congratulations to our student-athletes who will be continuing their educational and athletic careers at the college level. Karson Shrum - St. Francis Dillon Ketelsen-Anton - Monmouth College Alec Earley - North Central College

ACT and pre-ACT Testing - Tuesday, April 8 As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Illinois State accountability requirements, all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are required to participate in statewide testing each spring. Starting this spring, Illinois will administer the ACT as the state-required exam. For Juniors, this also serves as a free opportunity to take the ACT and report it to prospective colleges and universities. Freshmen will take the preACT 9, Sophomores will take the pre-ACT and Juniors will take the ACT. Please note this is a date change from the calendar highlight sheet that was out at registration. Parents please do not schedule appointments or travel for this day (April 8). Seniors will not be attendance this day. Juniors will be able to leave after test completion.