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Mahomet-Seymour Class of 2021: Senior Spotlights
The Mahomet Daily will recognize Mahomet-Seymour High Schoolgraduates each week until graduation on May 28. Senior students will stillhave the opportunity to submit a photo and answer questions in theupcoming months. To participate, contact Principal Chad Benedict atcbenedict@ms.k12.il.us.
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Athlete of the Week: Savannah Orgeron
Mahomet-Seymour Sophomore Savannah Orgeron was been a force to be reckoned with in the Bulldogs’ first five games.The 5-foot-11 forward kicked off the season against Charleston with 15 points, including three three-pointers. The next night she contributed 12 points, five rebounds and a blocked shot.The Bulldogs picked up their first win against Mount Zion. Orgeron…
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Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Basketball vs. Effingham: Christie Clinic Photos
Christie Clinic brings photos from the Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Basketball game against Effingham. To view all the photos visit: https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Seymour-vs-Effingham-2021/
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States Must Give Standardized Tests This Year
State education leaders learned Monday that The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will require federally mandated standardized exams this school year despite the pandemic. States, though, will receive “flexibility” in administering assessments in 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Instead of using the tests as an accountability tool, the assessment data will be used…
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Early Voting Open Feb. 25 in Champaign County
In the days before the April 6, 2021 consolidated election, the Champaign County Clerk’s office will open locations throughout Champaign County to make voting easy and accessible to those casting a vote. Any voter validly registered in Champaign County may vote at any early voting location during the early voting period, however, any vote cast…
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Montgomery’s “Awkward” receives Best Indie Book Award for Romance
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Megan Montgomery doesn’t exist; not in the traditional sense of someone who possesses an identification confirming her name and address. And yet, the Mahomet resident is very real. The ultimate proof comes in the forms of the readers of her recently-published novel, “WELL…THAT WAS AWKWARD.” Megan Olavarria opted to use a…
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Gov. Pritzker signs criminal justice reform bill
By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions. Pritzker signed the legislation, House Bill 3653, referred to as the “Safe-T Act,” during an event at Chicago State…
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Registration open for MAYC’s annual auction
Registration for the Mahomet Area Youth Club’s annual auction is now open. The 2021 virtual event focuses on raising funds for MAYC’s mission of providing a safe and educational space for students throughout the year. The MAYC Auction is the club’s largest single fundraiser. Money raised from this event will go directly to our programming…
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Give your vision for how a board should communicate, problem solve, and still work through the pressing issues for teachers, students, and taxpayers.
Out-of-Township (Vote for 1) Justin Lamb: Having conversations outside of the public meetings is a way to address a lot of issues. Developing a level of trust and respect among all members. Taking the time to listen and understand the views of others. Patrick MacKay: The board should embrace passionate debate, and dialog. However, at…
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What role should the board play in approving the curriculum?
In-Township (Vote for 2) Laura Lang: The board’s role is to stay educated to wisely approve curriculum. As a board member considering the curriculum recommendations, one must think about budgetary considerations, yearly scope and sequence processes, and adoption processes. The good news is that we have equipped professionals in our district that understand this well,…