DIETERICH UNIT #30 VACANCIES 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR Elementary Teacher (Anticipated 3rd Grade) Elementary Special Education Teacher High School English Teacher Technology Director Board Paid Retirement Benefits Board Paid Health Insurance Benefits Paid Sick and Personal Leave Free Staff Lunch Salary Per Teacher Contract https://www.dieterichschools.org/documents/financial-information/teacher-contract/221394 Letter of application, resume, references and credentials should be submitted to: Dieterich Unit #30 Mr. Cary Jackson 205 S. Pine St. P.O. Box 187 Dieterich, Illinois 62424 217-925-5249 cjackson@dieterichschools.org Please submit application by Friday, February 21, 2025.

Our 5th graders concluded their Science unit on Earth's Systems by creating dioramas that included elements of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. The students put a lot of thought & effort into making their projects come to life!

The 2025 DHS Hall of Fame night takes place this Friday, February 7th, at the Boys Varsity Basketball game vs. North Clay. This year we will be inducting three individuals: Courtney Flach, Mallorie Vahling, and Alex Bohnhoff. We will also be inducting the 2014/2015 HS Boys Basketball Team. Hope to see everyone on Friday night. Go Movin' Maroons!

The Varsity Boys Basketball team will be playing St. Anthony in the NTC Tournament Championship game tonight at 7:30. Tickets were sold last night after the game. We do have some left and they can be purchased in the high school office before the bus leaves for the game. (5:00-5:55) We will be taking unsold tickets to Altamont where they can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:30. Let's pack the gym! Go Maroons!

Today was our 100th day of school! Below are some pictures of our staff and students celebrating!

Dieterich Schools is seeking volunteer mentors for immediate openings. Mentors are paired with a K-6 student to visit once a week over lunch. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please reach out to Lauren Fowler at lfowler@dieterichschools.org. Thanks to our incredible group of current mentors- Kate Westendorf, Collin Hartke, Mike Campbell, Clayton Campton, Donna McVicar, John McVicar, Jayne Oaks, Kelsey Fischer, Alex Ritz, Sarah Campbell, Tammy Wright, and Devin Aherin.

Tonight's Fresh/Soph Boys Basketball game against Newton will be played in the JH Gym starting at 6:00.

Are you a current junior in high school or a parent of a junior who is interested in Healthcare? Some of our current Health Occupation students created a letter explaining what you will learn through the program. Be sure to check your teacherease account/email to learn more about the Health Occupations Program that is offered to our students senior year.

The Post Prom Meat & Money Raffle winners for January are: 1/1/25 $200 Brittney Gipson 1/1/25 $30 McMahon's gift card Jill Feldhake 1/5/25 $30 Beth Niemerg 1/12/25 $30 Danny Brummer 1/19/25 $30 Roy Beckman 1/20/25 $100 Karen Thilker 1/26/25 $30 June Lidy Congratulations to the January winners! We will be drawing all year long and still have tickets available if anyone would like to support the Dieterich Post Prom contact Megan Niemerg

Hello Dieterich Fans! It is NTC Tournament week. Join us at Altamont today (1/29/25) to root on the boys in their first round of play against the St. Elmo Eagles. The NTC is also hosting a cheerleading competition and our Cheerleaders will be judged tonight so please stand up and cheer with them during timeouts and floor cheers, crowd involvement helps score points!

The JH Volleyball game at Sigel 1/30/25 was posted incorrectly as a 4:1:5 game but it will be played at 6:00. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Each year, the Dieterich School District and the Department of Early Childhood conduct Preschool Round Up for children from two to five years of age. FREE developmental screenings are offered to give parents information on how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings are also provided. This is a great way to get your child on the list for preschool or kindergarten for Fall of 2025. There is no charge for the screening. The screening will last approximately one hour and a signed parent/guardian permission is required. Registration is required. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Help Wanted: SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS Hourly Rates: Regular Route = $33.70 Special Education Route = $25.80 Extra Trips = $16.22 Please submit a letter of interest to: Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent, 205 S. Pine St., Dieterich, IL 62424 (217) 925-5249 cjackson@dieterichschools.org

The 2025 DHS Hall of Fame night will be held on Friday, February 7th, at the Boys Varsity Basketball game vs. North Clay. This year we will be inducting three individuals: Courtney Flach, Mallorie Vahling, and Alex Bohnhoff. We will also be inducting the 2014/2015 HS Boys Basketball Team. 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.

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th. Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

Effingham High School is hosting a presentation by Det. Rich Wistocki on January 27th from 6-8 p.m. in the Cafetorium. The presentation includes discussing student online safety including cyber-bullying, sexting, harassment, cyber-stalking, grooming and false personation. The presentation is geared toward parents. Follow the link below for more information. EHS has extended an invitation to ALL our our parents/guardians for this event. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D8SXCZhcG/

DIETERICH UNIT #30 VACANCY IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Paraprofessional (Teacher Aide) Full Time/9 Month Position Health Insurance Benefits Paid Sick and Personal Leave Free Staff Lunch Starting Pay $18.26/Hour Custodian Full Time/12 Month Position Health Insurance Benefits Paid Sick and Personal Leave Vacation Leave Starting Pay $16.92 Bass Fishing Coach Starting Spring 2025 Season Letter of application, resume and credentials should be submitted to: Dieterich Unit #30 Mr. Cary Jackson 205 S. Pine St. P.O. Box 187 Dieterich, Illinois 62424 217-925-5249 cjackson@dieterichschools.org Applications will be evaluated upon submission. Interviews and candidate selection could occur during the application process. Please submit application ASAP.

The High School Cheer & Dance Teams are hosting a "Kiddie Camp". Please see the attached flyer for details!

We’re excited to announce the ticket sales for our upcoming NTC Boys Basketball Tournament, January 27-February 1! Here are the key details to keep in mind: Black Seat Sales Start Date/Time: Tickets will go on sale starting Saturday, January 18th, 9:00am-10:30am in the ACHS Office. First Come, First Serve: Please note that tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis, so we encourage you to act quickly! Ticket Limit: Each person may purchase up to 4 black seats. Full Week Purchase: Tickets must be purchased for the entire week. Open to All: This sale is open to the entire public, not just current black seat holders. Everyone is welcome! Individual Sessions: Starting Tuesday, January 21st, you can call the high school office to purchase individual session tickets based on availability. (618-483-6193) Bleacher Seats: Please note that bleacher seats are general admission and will be available for purchase at the gate on game day. We appreciate your understanding and support, and we look forward to a fantastic tournament! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. This information will also be posted to our school Facebook page and our school website, feel free to do the same. NTC Ticket Sales (1).png Please see the informational sheet attached for more information concerning the NTC Tournament. Jenifer Aldrich Altamont Community High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Office: 618-483-6193

Rod McWhorter's bus will be running late this morning, Tuesday, January 14th. Sorry for the inconvenience.