Dieterich Unit 30 -

The 2025 Dieterich Elementary, Kindergarten through third grade, Christmas Concert will be Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00pm in the high school gym.

Transportation Announcement:
Our bus routes may be running late this morning (Tuesday, Dec. 2nd). We appreciate your patience and understanding.

All after school events, including practices and games for this evening ARE CANCELLED,

All after school activities for this evening (December 1) are cancelled. There are no practices or games.

Dieterich Unit #30 students will have a 1:50 dismissal on Wednesday, November 26.
There will also be no preschool on Wednesday, the 26th, AM or PM sessions.
There will be no student attendance for Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday of this week.
We will return with a full day of attendance on December 1st.

If you are heading to Cumberland tonight, use an alternate route. The bridge over the interstate that connects Route 40 to Route 121 is closed. A semi colliding with the bridge caused damage to the bridge.

Open Position: Long-Term Substitute

Dieterich Elementary is accepting applications for a Long-Term Substitute in the Special Education Department.

Pay Rate: $140/day

Start date: ASAP

Please contact Mr. Josh Benefiel, Elementary Principal, for questions and applications.
jbenefiel@dieterichschools.org
(217) 925-5248
205 S. Pine St., Dieterich, IL 62424

Mr. McManaway and the 6th grade science classes recently dissected earthworms to go along with their Introduction to Animals chapter. Afterwards, they invited the 3rd and 4th graders in to educate them on the different organs and systems of their worms.

Hope to see you all at Meet The Maroons.

While you're there, stop by and support the Senior Class and enjoy a porkburger!

We would like to congratulate the Dieterich Elementary staff, students, and families on Dieterich Elementary again being recognized as an Exemplary School by the Illinois State Board of Education! Exemplary means the top 10% of schools in the state. Our composite school was 97.96%! The website to the report card is below.
https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/school.aspx?source=profile&Schoolid=030250300262002

The Modern American History class has been comparing life in the United States during the 1950's versus life in the 1960's. Collaborating in teams, students wrote and performed scenes from those decades.

The 1950's group focused on conformity and the family. A mother told her girls to turn off their Elvis record because she was not a fan of his dancing, suggesting they sit as a family and watch the new television instead. After watching the evening news give the latest updates on Eisenhower vs. Stevenson, they tuned in to an episode of I Love Lucy.

Meanwhile, the 1960's group scene felt more chaotic. Counterculture met Silent Majority as they witnessed an anti-Vietnam War demonstration. The conversation hit on feelings about the War, Bob Dylan music, Civil Rights leaders, and the upcoming Woodstock music festival. When news of the moon landing came in, the friends recollected about Kennedy's ambitious goals and their conspiracy theories around his death.

The Modern American History class focuses on those chapters that time sometimes does not allow in other U.S. history classes. Students have learned about the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War Era, and the Kennedy & the Johnson years. Next semester, they will learn about the Vietnam War, the Reagan years, 9/11, and some much more. Students also learn about current events and put together the Current Events Newsletter to inform their peers on some of the biggest topics that are in the news.

A full house for today's Veteran's Day Program.

Thank you to all those who have served!

The North Pointe bus is running late today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Due to inclement weather, the Veteran's Day Program will be held in the High School Gym today at 2pm.

Dieterich Schools
2025 Veterans Day Celebration
Dieterich Community Veteran’s Memorial, Liberty Park
November 10, 2025, 2:00pm

Program Schedule

Presentation of Color Guard………..American Legion Post 924

Star Spangled Banner...........................................Avery Bohnhoff

Pledge of Allegiance………….……...…....Led by Kindergarten

Recognition of Honored Veteran Gary Horn……....Olivia Kesl

Veterans Day Student Tribute.…….….………...Divisions 1 & 2
Division 1: Levi Heuerman
Division 2: Wayne Niemerg

America, The Beautiful……….………………..…6-8 Grade Band

Veterans Day Student Tribute………………….Divisions 3 & 4
Division 3: Cooper Varvil
Division 4: Makenzie Bierman

Grand Old Flag……Featuring Maroon Band Drummers Rylan Phelan & Ty Tegeler, K-6 Choir & 4th Grade Bucket Drummers

Veterans Day Student Tribute .……..……………Division 5 & 6
Division 5: Allie Wright
Division 6: Cydney Gifford

“Armed Forces Salute”

Taps………………………………………..…Makenzie Bierman

Co-Emcee: Addison Miller, Student Council President
Co-Emcee: Elaina Meinhart, FFA President

Congratulations to Trevor Crutcher for placing 39th at the IHSA State Cross Country Meet.

Great job Trevor! You made us proud!

https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/268054/results/1065547

Congratulations to these Dieterich Elementary students on winning their age groups for the Elks Hoop Shoot! BOYS: 8-9 year old group - Luke Faller 10-11 year old group - Logan Frohning 12-13 year old group - Nolan Nussmeyer GIRLS: 8-9 year old group - Kelsey Roedl 10-11 year old group - Carrie Probst 12-13 year old group - Kambryn Mellendorf

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.