Mackenzie Chisler, a 5th grade student at Dieterich Elementary, recently won the Effingham area Elks Americanism Essay Contest. She was presented with a $75 check from Mike Esker from the Effingham Elks Lodge for her winning essay on the topic "What Does Service to Your Country Mean To You?" Mackenzie is pictured here with Mike Esker, her parents Sarah Wendt and Phil Chisler, and her teacher Mrs. Pals. Way to go, Mackenzie!
Congratulations to Coach Funneman and Coach Campton!
Coach Funneman and Coach Campton were nominated for IESA District 14 Co-Coach of the year!
We would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication to your respective basketball programs!
Coach Funneman and Coach Campton were nominated for IESA District 14 Co-Coach of the year!
We would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication to your respective basketball programs!
Dieterich FFA member, sophomore, Weston Goebel, was recently named the High Individual Overall at the Illinois Association FFA State Poultry Evaluation CDE. Weston is the son of Greg and Krystal Goebel.
Weston and his teammates traveled to the University of Illinois on Saturday, March 7th for competition and Goebel walked away 1st Overall out of 138 competitors and 33 teams from across the state. This is the first time in Dieterich School history that a member from our chapter achieved these honors at State Poultry. Competitors were tasked with evaluating live production birds, ready to cook carcass grading, exterior egg grading/defects identification, interior egg grading, parts identification, bone-in and boneless product grading, and a 25-question test. As a team, Dieterich FFA ended with a superior rating of 5th Overall with only 22 points separating them from the high team overall. Team members included Weston Goebel, Taylor Koester, Eli Niemerg, Skylar Russell, & Kinley Will. Weston will be recognized for this accomplishment in June at Illinois Association FFA State Convention where he will take the stage in front of thousands of FFA members to be recognized and receive his plaque. Great job Weston and team representing Dieterich FFA and Dieterich Unit #30!
Weston and his teammates traveled to the University of Illinois on Saturday, March 7th for competition and Goebel walked away 1st Overall out of 138 competitors and 33 teams from across the state. This is the first time in Dieterich School history that a member from our chapter achieved these honors at State Poultry. Competitors were tasked with evaluating live production birds, ready to cook carcass grading, exterior egg grading/defects identification, interior egg grading, parts identification, bone-in and boneless product grading, and a 25-question test. As a team, Dieterich FFA ended with a superior rating of 5th Overall with only 22 points separating them from the high team overall. Team members included Weston Goebel, Taylor Koester, Eli Niemerg, Skylar Russell, & Kinley Will. Weston will be recognized for this accomplishment in June at Illinois Association FFA State Convention where he will take the stage in front of thousands of FFA members to be recognized and receive his plaque. Great job Weston and team representing Dieterich FFA and Dieterich Unit #30!
Senior Spotlight - Justin Boerngen
We would like to send out a big thank you to Kyle Heuerman with Team Radical. Seven students wrote persuasive letters explaining why hunting should be added as a subject to their classroom. Today, they got a great lesson on how hunting can become a career. They also learned about the dedication, education, training, and hard work it took for Kyle to take down the Alaskan moose he brought into the classroom.
Senior Spotlight - Cooper Chisler
Senior Spotlight - Levi Brummer
Yesterday evening we had the privilege of bringing 4 of our students to the Illinois Principals Association's student recognition dinner! Congratulations to seniors Bailey Brummer and Wyatt Tegeler and 6th graders Annie Budde and Ty Tegeler!
It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week .
Thanks to our friends at the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency for helping keep us safe!
Thanks to our friends at the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency for helping keep us safe!
Senior Spotlight - Bailey Brummer
Senior Spotlight - Peyton Blackwell
EIU High School Business Competition Champions!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kinkelaar and Business students Gavin French, Jackson Fritch, Charlie Albert and Hugo Iffert. Great Job!
A reminder that there will be no student attendance on Monday, March 2, 2026 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day. Students and staff will return on Tuesday, March 3.
Senior Spotlight - Mallory Bierman
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Senior Spotlight - Carson Baxter
Senior Spotlight - Dominic Ashley
SCHEDULE CHANGE:
The Jr. High Volleyball game scheduled for Thursday 2/26/2026 @ St. Elmo, is now scheduled for Wednesday 2/25/2026!
Game Time:
3:30
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Fans will not be allowed into St. Elmo schools until 3:20, this will give them time to release their students.
The Jr. High Volleyball game scheduled for Thursday 2/26/2026 @ St. Elmo, is now scheduled for Wednesday 2/25/2026!
Game Time:
3:30
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Fans will not be allowed into St. Elmo schools until 3:20, this will give them time to release their students.