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The Mahomet-Seymour PTO approved the 2013-2014 budget last night. The M-S PTO board has also committed to budget transparency both at meetings and on their website. Teachers and parents gathered at the monthly meeting to discuss solutions for Science Day, Dawg Walk t-shirts and Back to School night. In the discussion which started with teachers… Read more

Before Mahomet residents sit down to eat the turkey, mashed potatoes and pies, the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department will give them a chance to stretch their legs in the 2013 Turkey Trot. “It’s the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving day with friends and family,” said MPRD Director Dan Waldinger. “The best part… Read more

Shirley Stelbrink of Learning Alliance Company joined Village of Mahomet board and staff in a goal planning session Tuesday night. Stelbrink will also facilitate discussion on Nov. 19 and Nov. 25. After interpreting results from a group poll, Mayor Patrick Brown said while direction from the board to the staff was unclear in the past,… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour PTO has teamed with local Kollege Town representative Joe Essex to provide Bulldog Spirit Wear. A wide-variety of Bulldog t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, fleece and blankets will be available to order through Nov. 20. The Nov. 20 deadline guarantees delivery by Christmas. All apparel sales help raise money for the M-S PTO to put… Read more

As 2013 athletic programs through the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department come to a close, MPRD has begun the annual sponsorship drive for 2014. “During this time of year it’s easy to be thankful,” MPRD Parks and Recreation Director Dan Waldinger said. “We can’t thank our sponsors enough.  Our sponsors really make a difference in… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour PTO invites community members to the board meeting Thursday night at the Lincoln Trail Library to discuss reoccurring hot topics PTO board members often hear. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. PTO President Penny Moisson said while the floor is open for questions, some topics may include Dawg Walk t-shirts, Science Day or… Read more

Transform Fitness owner Lindy Gault invites members and the Mahomet community to the Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Immediately following the ceremony, Gault will open the doors to her studio with light appetizers and wine to showcase the space. While Transform Fitness hosts a variety of fitness classes throughout… Read more

Instead of taking the day off school, the Mahomet-Seymour School District celebrated and honored hundreds of Veterans through in-school programs Monday. Mahomet-Seymour School District was one of the first districts to attend school on Veterans’ Day nearly 20 years ago. The MSHS student council and Lincoln Trail staff served refreshments for Veterans before their respective… Read more

Sangamon teachers raised $2,100 at McTeacher night Thursday. The money will be used for technology at Sangamon. Read more

There wasn’t much the script of “How to Eat Like a Child” could teach Neenah Williams, Gretchen Scheele, Olivia Procter and Sophie. They already knew being an adult is “lame!” But the four Mahomet residents want to help other children understand the importance of 21 kid-true lessons like “How to Laugh Hysterically,” How to Beg… Read more