A shout out to our fantastic bus drivers and building/grounds crew! We couldn't do it without them!
Tonight's HS Boys Basketball game against Effingham will be live-streamed on Facebook by Wabash Catch TV at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/wabashcatchtv
Congratulations to Tanner Traub and the 2013/2014 Boys Basketball Team! The newest members of the DHS Athletic Hall of Fame.
Due to the potential risk of inclement weather for Friday, January 12th, the following changes have been made to the Basketball schedule of events.
The HS Boys Basketball game with South Central at Dieterich on 1/12/24 will have JV starting at 5:00p.m. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be at approximately 6:15, followed by the Varsity game. The Fresh/Soph game has been canceled.
The Hall of Fame reception will still be held at the Civic Center 4:00-6:00.
The Post Prom Committee in collaboration with Danielle Rae Photography is holding a fundraiser at Friday' s game (1/12/24). You can get a digital picture with the DHS Boy's Basketball player(s) or Cheerleader(s). For $20 you get a digital picture and signed basketball with the Basketball picture or a Cheer bag and bow with the Cheer picture.
We would like to wish our SRO Deputy Alex Ritz and his new canine Dale a happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day today!
NOTICE OF VACANCIES 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:
Elementary Teachers (K-3), 4 positions
Physical Education Teacher(7-12) additional certifications are a plus.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, (7-12)
High School Science Teacher
District Librarian (K-12)
Please submit a letter of application, resume and credentials no later than January 31st to:
Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent 205 S. Pine St., Dieterich, IL 62424 cjackson@dieterichschools.org
The 2024 DHS Hall of Fame night will be held on Friday, January 12th, at the Boys Varsity Basketball game vs. South Central. This year Tanner Traub will be inducted as an individual and the 2013/2014 HS Boys Basketball Team will be inducted in the team category. Also this year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1974 HS Boys Basketball Team (Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015). Several members of the 1974 team will be in attendance to be recognized. We look forward to a great evening and hope past inductees can return to help welcome the new members into the DHS Hall of Fame.
We are excited that our Kindergarten classes were able to start the new year in their new classrooms! We went from two classes to three classes and this reduced our class sizes to 17/18 students per room! This is a great benefit for our students and staff.
HS Boys Basketball with Altamont on 1/5/24 is PINK NIGHT. Proceeds will be shared between the families of Whitney Benefiel and Mand Schumacher. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Tomorrow's HS Boys Basketball game at Paris has been changed to a 5:30 start time. Game at Paris 1/2/24 starts at 5:30.
Results from Day 3 of the Boys Holiday Tournament.
Results from Day 3 of the Girls Holiday Tournament.
Results from Day 2 of the Holiday Tournaments along with the schedules for Day 3.
Results from Day 1 of the Boys Holiday Tournament:
Results from Day 1 of the Girls Holiday Tournament:
The Dieterich Holiday Tournament kicks off today with a full slate of action. Dieterich Girls play at 10:00 in the JH gym and the Boys play at 11:30 in the HS gym. See the brackets for the entire schedule. Remember all games will be streamed on Hudl, download the Hudl fan app on your phone or tv. Games can also be streamed on your desktop computer at the following link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/dieterich/organization/135164/dieterichschoo-high-school
There is a charge to view all tournament games.
Mrs. Faller's 6th grade students read to our Kindergarten students today! The students all had a great time!
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sherry Pruemer. Mrs. Pruemer was a teacher at Dieterich High School for over 25 years.
Sherry L. Pruemer, 71, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, with family by her side.
Memorial services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to St. Francis Church or to the family. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.
Sherry was born on October 23, 1952, in Port Hueneme, California. She is the daughter of Evalena (nee, Jividen) and Darrell “Bud” Hawbaker. She married Arthur Leo Pruemer on August 2nd, 1986, and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2022. Sherry was a teacher, a mother, a grandma, a sister, a neighbor, and a friend. She taught in Dieterich School District for over 25 years and sold Fuller Brush for over 30 years. She enjoyed working on her roses, spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, shopping and giving gifts to those around her. She was always welcoming to those around her and was loved and cherished by many.
Sherry is survived by her children, Rhett (Jessica) Pruemer and Alena Pruemer (Nilo Giles); grandchildren, Noah and Lincoln; step-grandchildren, Kaiden and Ethan; siblings, Cindy Houdeshell and Robert “Bobby” Hawbaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; her aunts and uncles; and an infant brother.
Thank you to our great group of mentors and everything they do for our students! If you are interested in becoming a mentor please contact Mrs. Lauren Fowler at lfowler@dieterichschools.org
