Trevor Crutcher is STATE BOUND!! we have a send off for Trevor this morning at 10:20. Trevor will run at 10:00 tomorrow morning in Peoria @ Ditweiler Park. We are proud of you Trevor!
Are you ready for some Basketball?! Meet the Maroons is November 14th.
Dieterich
MEET THE MOVIN’ MAROONS
Dieterich High School will have their annual “Meet the Movin’ Maroons” night on Friday, November 14th, 2025. The senior class will host a pork burger cookout from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the HS Lobby. Pre-game music will be played starting at 5:45 p.m. The National Anthem will be played at 6:00 p.m. followed by the school song being performed by the cheerleaders and dance teams.
The High School Cheer, Dance, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball Teams will be introduced and will perform/scrimmage. This will be a night for everyone to enjoy so please come out to support our Dieterich Movin’ Maroons. Admission to the Meet the Movin’ Maroons night is a donation to our “Bringing Christmas Cheer” program to help provide gifts for children in our district. Below is a list of requested items. We will also have our “Angel Tree” up if you would like to get items for a specific child in our program.
3rd ANNUAL “BRINGING CHRISTMAS CHEER” DRIVE
We are teaming up with our Helping Hands Program to help provide a Merry Christmas to the children and families in this program. Items below will help us provide a Christmas meal, fillers, and supplies that we provide every family. You may also sign up to purchase for a child on our “Angel Tree” to provide specific items requested by that child.
Wrapping Paper Laundry Baskets (to hold meal items) Fillers (ages 4-18)
Tape Cereal Toothbrushes
Name Tags Granola Bars Hair ties
Gift Boxes Can of Green Beans or Corn Hygiene items for small children
Stockings Family Size Instant Potatoes Lotion
Can of Gravy Chapstick
Pasta Sides Finger nail polish
Candy
Small Toys
Gift Cards $5-$10 (Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, Old Macs, Subway, etc.)
Cash to help with supplies, meals, fillers, or names not taken from the tree.
Dieterich
MEET THE MOVIN’ MAROONS
Dieterich High School will have their annual “Meet the Movin’ Maroons” night on Friday, November 14th, 2025. The senior class will host a pork burger cookout from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the HS Lobby. Pre-game music will be played starting at 5:45 p.m. The National Anthem will be played at 6:00 p.m. followed by the school song being performed by the cheerleaders and dance teams.
The High School Cheer, Dance, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball Teams will be introduced and will perform/scrimmage. This will be a night for everyone to enjoy so please come out to support our Dieterich Movin’ Maroons. Admission to the Meet the Movin’ Maroons night is a donation to our “Bringing Christmas Cheer” program to help provide gifts for children in our district. Below is a list of requested items. We will also have our “Angel Tree” up if you would like to get items for a specific child in our program.
3rd ANNUAL “BRINGING CHRISTMAS CHEER” DRIVE
We are teaming up with our Helping Hands Program to help provide a Merry Christmas to the children and families in this program. Items below will help us provide a Christmas meal, fillers, and supplies that we provide every family. You may also sign up to purchase for a child on our “Angel Tree” to provide specific items requested by that child.
Wrapping Paper Laundry Baskets (to hold meal items) Fillers (ages 4-18)
Tape Cereal Toothbrushes
Name Tags Granola Bars Hair ties
Gift Boxes Can of Green Beans or Corn Hygiene items for small children
Stockings Family Size Instant Potatoes Lotion
Can of Gravy Chapstick
Pasta Sides Finger nail polish
Candy
Small Toys
Gift Cards $5-$10 (Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, Old Macs, Subway, etc.)
Cash to help with supplies, meals, fillers, or names not taken from the tree.
Dieterich Community Unit School District No. 30
Position Vacancy: Junior–Senior High School Principal
Dieterich CUSD #30 is seeking a dynamic, student-centered leader to serve as Junior–Senior High School Principal beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. Dieterich Schools is a progressive, high-achieving district located in Effingham County, Illinois, dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment and preparing all students for success.
Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal endorsement
Strong instructional leadership and communication skills
Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and community
Experience with curriculum development, student growth initiatives, and school improvement planning preferred
Contract and Compensation:
Contract: 10.5-month, renewed annually
Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
Board-paid TRS contribution
Partial board-paid health insurance
Paid sick leave and personal leave
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
Letter of interest
Resume
Copies of transcripts and certifications
Three professional references
Submit materials to:
Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent
Dieterich CUSD #30
205 S. Pine St.
Dieterich, IL 62424
Email: cjackson@dieterichschools.org
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Dieterich CUSD #30 is an equal opportunity employer.
🏀 Game Day Reminder! 🏀
We’re excited to welcome everyone to our school for ballgames!
Let’s work together to make it a great experience for all.
Please remember:
✅ Show good sportsmanship – on and off the court!
🗑️ Help keep our school clean – throw away your trash.
🚫 No running in the halls.
🚷 Limit hallway traffic during the games.
🚪 Use the correct entry doors and pay your admission fee.
🚫 The balcony is off limits unless bleachers are pulled out.
🚫 Please stay off the gym floor during and after the games.
Thank you for your cooperation & enjoy the games!
We’re excited to welcome everyone to our school for ballgames!
Let’s work together to make it a great experience for all.
Please remember:
✅ Show good sportsmanship – on and off the court!
🗑️ Help keep our school clean – throw away your trash.
🚫 No running in the halls.
🚷 Limit hallway traffic during the games.
🚪 Use the correct entry doors and pay your admission fee.
🚫 The balcony is off limits unless bleachers are pulled out.
🚫 Please stay off the gym floor during and after the games.
Thank you for your cooperation & enjoy the games!
News Release
Dieterich High School
Boys’ Varsity Basketball
Season Ticket Information
Dieterich High School will be selling Reserve Seat Season Tickets for High School Boys’ Basketball games to past season ticket holders on November 3-7. Season tickets remaining will be on sale to the general public beginning November 10. Individual and family season passes are also available which allow admission to all regular season Junior/Senior High School athletic events during the 2025-2026 school year. The prices of the tickets and passes are as follows:
Season Basketball Tickets $40.00
Individual Season Pass $38.00
Family Season Pass $90.00
Tickets and passes may be purchased in the High School Office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
*Regular game admission prices are:
$4.00 Adults
$2.00 Students (Grades K-12) & Senior Citizens age 65+
Dieterich High School
Boys’ Varsity Basketball
Season Ticket Information
Dieterich High School will be selling Reserve Seat Season Tickets for High School Boys’ Basketball games to past season ticket holders on November 3-7. Season tickets remaining will be on sale to the general public beginning November 10. Individual and family season passes are also available which allow admission to all regular season Junior/Senior High School athletic events during the 2025-2026 school year. The prices of the tickets and passes are as follows:
Season Basketball Tickets $40.00
Individual Season Pass $38.00
Family Season Pass $90.00
Tickets and passes may be purchased in the High School Office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
*Regular game admission prices are:
$4.00 Adults
$2.00 Students (Grades K-12) & Senior Citizens age 65+
Thank you to members of the Dieterich Fire Department for discussing fire safety with our 2nd and 4th grade students today and answering their questions!
Yesterday, our 3rd grade and 1st grade classes had a visit from Kelsey Bentlage. She is a representative from the St. Louis Dairy Council Adopt-a-Calf program. The visit included a presentation on dairy farming and dairy foods, photos of our adopted calves farmer and farm!
It's SENIOR NIGHT! Come support the girls as they take their final game on our home court!
Dieterich High School is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, 10/22/25, in the cafeteria 2:00-6:00
Today we celebrated the Jr. Cross Country team for going to state!
Thank you to Dieterich Sports Backers for making a nice gift bag for the qualifying runners!
GO ROADRUNNERS!
Thank you to Dieterich Sports Backers for making a nice gift bag for the qualifying runners!
GO ROADRUNNERS!
Dieterich Elementary students lined the hallways to cheer on our junior high cross country teams as they head to state this weekend! Good luck!
Our PreK students had a field trip to the Bible Grove Fire Station today! They learned about fire safety and checked out the firetrucks!
The Sweet Tea & Jesus truck will be set up at the Dieterich Pavilion today (10/14) from 10:00-2:00. It is open to the public. Please stop by and support their business, we appreciate them bringing a little treat to Dieterich.
Congratulations to the Jr. High boys Cross Country team for advancing to the state meet! Also, congratulations to Jenna Ambuel and Jenna Bohnhoff for advancing as individuals!
The state meet will be hosted by Normal Parkside Jr. High, on Saturday morning.
GO ROADRUNNERS!!
The state meet will be hosted by Normal Parkside Jr. High, on Saturday morning.
GO ROADRUNNERS!!
Dieterich Elementary students had there first quarter PBIS reward at the St. Paul's corn maze yesterday and today. This was well deserved and we could not have asked for better weather! Thanks to our PTO for the cookies and drinks!
Mrs. Jackson's, Ms. Kessler's and Mrs. Niemerg's second grade classes had a social studies lesson about places in our community. They stopped at the post office to mail a letter and worked together to vote on a pumpkin for our classroom.
Transportation Alert: The PM Montrose Route (Don Meyer's Bus) will be running late today, Wednesday, September 24th, due to traffic issues in and around Montrose. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
The annual "Pink Night" Volleyball game with Altamont is approaching. Altamont is hosting this year. Karly Brummer, one of their current students who is battling Leukemia, is the beneficiary. The color of the ribbon for Leukemia is orange so that will be the color for the night.. If any Dieterich fans, clubs, or businesses would like to donate to the cause, the form link is attached. The link to order shirts is also attached.
Business donations:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiPm0VzrqB5ZzQSgxMQkxf4lyTKGPOd3ijO4_LZW80yLM41w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110810574922705509508
Shirts:
https://diggingforacure2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Business donations:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiPm0VzrqB5ZzQSgxMQkxf4lyTKGPOd3ijO4_LZW80yLM41w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110810574922705509508
Shirts:
https://diggingforacure2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
DHS Cheer & Dance teams are hosting a formal dress sale! Sell a dress/Buy a dress! Come see us!!!
Dieterich Movin' Maroons & Roadrunners in the news!
Two really nice articles in the Effingham & Teutopolis News Report. The articles feature Kelsey Montoya and Mike McCollum. Well worth the read!
Two really nice articles in the Effingham & Teutopolis News Report. The articles feature Kelsey Montoya and Mike McCollum. Well worth the read!
