Free artist's reception 3 to 7 p.m. Friday
Eureka College junior Justin Dwyer of Chillicothe will present a photography exhibit titled, “Art From My Eye” Friday through Oct. 8 in the Burgess Hall Art Gallery at the college.
South School dedication ceremony
The Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board meeting focused on the school year.
But, before the meeting, the board hosted a dedication ceremony for South Primary School.
The Illinois Valley Central football team will have a new conference after this season.
After the 2010 season, the Ghosts will leave the North Central Illinois Conference and join the Mid-State 6.
IVC Band Bash Highlights
The Illinois Valley Central Marching Grey Ghosts played old favorites and two of their three selections for this year’s program, “Chronometry,” Sunday afternoon at the corner of Second and Chestnut streets. Tim and Shelly’s 2nd Street Bar & Grill hosted a lunch/dinner fundraiser, as well as plenty of raffles, auctions, vendors and more.
Dr. David Kinney, who retired after the 2008-09 academic year as superintendent of Illinois Valley Central School District 321, will begin the 2010-11 academic year as interim comptroller/treasurer of Peoria District 150.
Kinney’s appointment was approved unanimously Aug. 16 at a special meeting of the District 150 board.
If residents are looking for a laid-back Sunday afternoon of fun, they may not want to look any further than downtown Chillicothe for the IVC Band Bash.
“It’s kind of like an appreciation concert,” said IVC director of bands Matt Chapman. “We want to give back to the community and give them a musical treat.”
St. Edward School in Chillicothe has a new principal for the 2010-11 school year, and he is looking forward to the challenge of continuing to “move the school in the right direction.”
Discuss enrollment, building changes
The Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board discussed the start of the school year, with the focus of looking forward at its Aug. 10 meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak discussed the closing of many construction projects this summer, including Mossville Junior High’s gym replacement and roof re-coating, as well as IVC High School’s door replacement and repairs.
Third graders to be in building
This fall the children at South Primary School will be welcomed to a slightly larger learning facility than in years past: 27,000 square feet larger.
The Illinois Valley Central District 321 board of education meeting June 22 highlighted recent achievements and improvements throughout the district.
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A new achievement test, which assesses students’ improvement and shows their growth over time, was the main focus of Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board meeting May 25.
Dunlap kids spark interests at special day
Robots, horses, painting, crime scene investigation, scuba diving, archery and ice cream. What do they all have in common? Each was featured as a session for kindergarten through fifth grade Dunlap students at their Explore More Day May 20.
School board honors Sterling Merit award winners
It was a night of recognitions at the May 10 meeting of the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board.
Thirteen high school seniors from IVC were recognized at the meeting and at an honors banquet at the Peoria Civic Center last week for being named Sterling Merit scholars.
One prom ticket – $35, a dress or tux – $200, beauty and accessories – $50.
A night full of memories?
Not exactly priceless, but for most area students, the cost is worth it in the end.
Recently, prom committees from four area schools — East Peoria, Morton,
Washington and Illinois Valley Central — answered questions about the cost of prom.
The behavior committees for schools in Illinois Valley Central School District 321 are working together on a plan that will help to unify the behavior expectations throughout the district.
Representatives from each school presented their plan at District 321’s school board meeting April 27.
Retired assistant principal Bob Howell returned to Illinois Valley Central High School March 25 to emcee the student council’s box lunch auction raising funds for cystic fibrosis.
Photo extra included
The IVC Educational Foundation’s Chocaholics Jazz Night March 31 included performances by Illinois Valley Central High School jazz bands and the jazz bands from both Chillicothe Elementary Center and Mossville School.
Photo extra included
New school hours approved for 2010-11
The Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board heard a presentation from Mossville School students and faculty at its March 23 meeting.
