The Dieterich Community Memorial Day Commemoration will be on Monday, May 25th at 10am. The ceremony will take place at the Dieterich Veteran's Memorial (Park Pavilion in case of inclement weather).
Memorial Day Commemoration
“The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Annie Budde
Invocation Carol Johnson
Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome Dieterich Mayor Mr. Brad Hardiek
Memorial Day Address Miss Elaina Meinhart
Presentation of Wreath at the Wall
The wreath is being placed at the wall in honor of those who have made the supreme sacrifice.
Necrology & Fallen Service Personnel Remembrance Mayor Hardiek
Recognizing the Soldiers Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Volunteers place a flag on each grave in National Cemeteries
“America, The Beautiful” by Samuel Ward/Katherine L. Bates Please Stand & Sing
V1: O Beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesty, above the fruited plain.
America, America, God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.
V2: O Beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears
America, America, God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.
“Taps” Leah Galbraith
Day is done; gone the sun from the lake from the hills from the sky.
All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh.
Memorial Day Commemoration
“The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Annie Budde
Invocation Carol Johnson
Pledge of Allegiance & Welcome Dieterich Mayor Mr. Brad Hardiek
Memorial Day Address Miss Elaina Meinhart
Presentation of Wreath at the Wall
The wreath is being placed at the wall in honor of those who have made the supreme sacrifice.
Necrology & Fallen Service Personnel Remembrance Mayor Hardiek
Recognizing the Soldiers Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Volunteers place a flag on each grave in National Cemeteries
“America, The Beautiful” by Samuel Ward/Katherine L. Bates Please Stand & Sing
V1: O Beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesty, above the fruited plain.
America, America, God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.
V2: O Beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears
America, America, God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.
“Taps” Leah Galbraith
Day is done; gone the sun from the lake from the hills from the sky.
All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh.
The baseball game tonight @ Okaw Valley has been moved to a 5:00 p.m. start time.
Tonight's regional softball game has been CANCELLED. The game is being moved to Wednesday 5/20 @ 6:00 pm.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Due to weather the busses might be running late if they have to find alternate routes. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
DIETERICH UNIT #30 VACANCY
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
Paraprofessional (Teacher Aide)
Full Time Position
Health Insurance Benefits
Paid Sick and Personal Leave
Free Staff Lunch
Starting Pay $19.31 + per hour
Letter of application, resume and credentials should be submitted to:
Dieterich Unit #30
Mr. Josh Benefiel
205 S. Pine St.
P.O. Box 187
Dieterich, Illinois 62424
217-925-5248
jbenefiel@dieterichschools.org
Applications will be evaluated upon submission.
Interviews and candidate selection could occur during the application process.
A quick message to families with students who have a child that will be of Kindergarten age, 5 by September 1, 2026, and have not had your child screened or called the Dieterich Elementary office to inform us that your child will be attending, please do so soon. We will be mailing out Kindergarten packets to all incoming students towards the end of May. Students must reside within Dieterich Unit #30. The Dieterich Elementary phone number is 217-925-5248
Senior Spotlight: Allie Uthell
Senior Spotlight: Wyatt Tegeler
Senior Spotlight: Hank Sipe
The National Honor Society held its annual Induction Luncheon this week. The National Honor Society graduating seniors were recognized and the new inductees were welcomed. Congratulations to all!
Another successful 5th grade Wax Museum is in the books! Congratulations to all of the students and staff who make this a yearly success!
Teacher Professional Development, Newspaper Interviews, Touch a Truck, Wax Museum and Scholarship Celebrations.
It's a busy day at Dieterich Schools!
It's a busy day at Dieterich Schools!
Congratulations to Callie Faller for being named one of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce scholarship winners!
Callie is the daughter of Dave and Pam Faller. She will be seeking a Bachelor's degree in accounting to become a financial advisor.
Great Job Callie!
Callie is the daughter of Dave and Pam Faller. She will be seeking a Bachelor's degree in accounting to become a financial advisor.
Great Job Callie!
Congratulations to Lydia Wohltman and Allison Boerngen! Lydia was named to first team NTC and Allison was named to 2nd team NTC!
Senior Spotlight: Anthony Poe
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Niemerg
Senior Spotlight: Brock Niemerg
LATE UPDATE:
The Softball game has been moved to a 3:00P.M. start time. This to help get all the NTC games in before the rain comes.
The Softball game has been moved to a 3:00P.M. start time. This to help get all the NTC games in before the rain comes.