Author: Dani Tietz
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Investigation reveals needle in candy not obtained while trick or treating
Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating. The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to other students. ” The school district is following… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour receives “Commendable” on Illinois Report Card
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District received a “Commendable” designation on the Illinois Report Card, which was released on Oct. 30. Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gives schools summative designations based on data provided. Schools receive Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and Lowest-Performing School designations. Mahomet-Seymour High School, Mahomet-Seymour Junior… Read more
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Needle found in Halloween candy, Metzler provides tips to check candy
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Update: 11.5.2019 Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating. The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to other students. ” The school… Read more
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Mahomet Public Library to offer Firm Foundations programming
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The first five years of a child’s life are important. “Experiences and interactions during this age shape children’s social and emotional health, school readiness, and fundamental life skills,” Mahomet Public Library’s Maura Stutzman said. In order to meet the need of both children and parents of young children, Stutzman, alongside the library’s… Read more
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A love of music: Larson’s story of growing with friends
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Incoming freshmen always have a lot of choices to make. Mahomet-Seymour’s William Larson was no different. Four years ago, Larson had to decide if he wanted to put down the french horn or if he would continue on with band, which would require him to switch to the mellophone and learn how… Read more
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Mahomet community rallying around four-year-old Addiana Montiel
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com October 31st felt a little more like Christmas than Halloween for many Mahomet residents. When they woke up, rain had saturated the ground. But by the time late morning rolled around, the ground was covered with more than an inch of snow. The snow may melt by Friday, but the spirit of… Read more
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M-S Superintendent Contract addendum extends goal-setting deadline
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Fulfilling contracts per the terms of the contract was the topic of discussion at the Mahomet-Seymour School Board’s Special Board meeting Monday night. All seven board members were present to discuss the need to establish 2019-20 goals for Superintendent Lindsey Hall, who was not in attendance. The Superintendent contract, which was established… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour Veterans’ Day Ceremonies
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour High School student council will host a Veteran’s Day breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. A shuttle bus from Our Lady of the Lake parking lot to the high school will be available beginning at 7:15 a.m. Mahomet-Seymour High School Mahomet-Seymour High School student council will begin their 2019… Read more
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Homeschool discussion ongoing for Mahomet-Seymour School Board
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School Board is continuing the conversation about what it looks like for the district to allow nonpublic school students to participate in extra-curricular activities. The topic was first brought to the M-S policy committee on Sept. 30 by Board Member Colleen Schultz. With instructions to gather approximately how many homeschool… Read more
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Ameren Illinois celebrates National Energy Awareness Month with Lincoln Trail Students
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Students at Lincoln Trail Elementary School got an inside look at energy conservation from electric and natural gas safety from Ameren Illinois earlier this month. Each year, Ameren Illinois celebrates National Energy Awareness month by giving energy conservation presentations to fourth- and fifth-grade students throughout its service territory, although they have safety… Read more