Category: Local
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Acceptable Use Policy revision leads to discussion about student data
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Since the Mahomet-Seymour School District implemented a one-to-one initiative for grades 6-12, student device rights and policies have been a topic of conversation. Meghan Hennesy, who was elected to the school board in April of 2019, is asking her fellow board members and district administration to consider a revision to the… Read more
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M-S boys’ golf season comes to an end
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Junior Jameson Drinkwalter fired an 89 and posted the top score for the Bulldogs in Monday’s Class 2A Centennial Regional at the UI Golf course, in Savoy. No M-S competitors advanced to sectionals. Other Bulldog postseason scores were Sam Mitchaner (90), Jacob Louis (91), Erik Christianson (92), Brandon Collins (98) and… Read more
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Janda brings Bulldogs back to tie Mattoon
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Jacob Janda scored twice in the final 20 minutes as the Bulldogs recovered from a two-goal deficit to salvage a 5-5 tie on Tuesday at home against Mattoon (10-2-3). Kadyn Jones and Xavier Schmidt assisted on the late goals. M-S (12-4-2) took an early lead with Logan Woodward, Eli Warren and… Read more
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Bulldogs look to continue 8-game win streak as they face Taylorville
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs avenged a previous loss to Mount Zion, sweeping the Braves 25-15, 25-22 on Tuesday on their home court. Kayin Garner provided 17 assists and two aces. Lauren Minick had eight digs, five kills and two blocks. Amber Yeakel contributed four blocks and two kills. M-S (21-6) has won eight… Read more
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M-S girls’ swimming cruises past Urbana and Danville
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour girls’ swimming won four individual events and one relay on Monday and cruised to team honors in a three-school meet at Danville. The Bulldogs accumulated 121 points to outdistance Danville (91) and Urbana (48). Olivia McMurry was a two-event winner for M-S. She was victorious in the 50-yard freestyle (27.46… Read more
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Nofziger, Scheele and Sims strong at Normal University High Invitational
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Kyle Nofziger and Joseph Scheele had breakout performances for Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ cross-country team on Tuesday. They were second and third, respectively, in a 166-runner field at the Normal University High Invitational. Nofziger was timed in 15 minutes, 50.90 seconds for the 3-mile layout. Scheele finished in a career-best 15:56.40. “Kyle and… Read more
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MSJHS ends cross country regular season at Monticello, Girls’ basketball hosts Bulldog Invite
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour switched up its lineup in Saturday’s regular-season ending cross-country meet at Monticello’s Lodge Park. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams ran eighth-graders only in the varsity race. All seven Bulldogs in both races finished among or near the top 100. The first three M-S boys’ runners entered the chute within… Read more
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Homeschool education and public school extra-curricular activities: Isaac and Caleb Trotter’s story
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Brothers Isaac and Caleb Trotter spent much of their childhood in Mahomet. They had many of the same goals and aspirations as others in their peer group. “We went to the homecoming parades,” Isaac Trotter said. When they watched the local high school games, they imagined themselves being on the field… Read more
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M-S Policy Committee hears proposal to change extra-curricular policy for non-public school students
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com A policy proposal to change Mahomet-Seymour School Board Policy 7:40, the measure to allow non-public school children to participate in Mahomet-Seymour extracurricular activities, was introduced to the board policy committee on Sept. 30. Board member Colleen Schultz presented a revised policy, taking the policy from not allowing nonpublic children to participate… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour School District recognized by Niche.com
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District was recognized as the 26th-best school district in Illinois by Niche.com. “The Mahomet-Seymour Schools have a tradition of academic excellence that continues. We are proud of our accomplishments, and most importantly, credit goes to our amazing students. We’re also so extremely proud of our entire staff—teachers, paraprofessionals,… Read more