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Letter to Parents Regarding SY 22-23 School Meals Dear Dieterich School Families, Child nutrition programs have been essential throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring kids continued to get the nutrition they need. We understand the coming school year will be a significant transition for families as we return to pre-pandemic meal programs with paid, free, and reduced-priced eligibilities for students. Schools had federal flexibilities during COVID so they could serve all kids free meals. Those options expired, so we can no longer serve all meals free anymore. Instead, families will do what they did before COVID. Schools will take applications and use family income to qualify kids for free, reduce-price, or paid meals. Follow this link for qualifying information and access to application forms. https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-dieterich-community-schools/browse/353289 Schools are also facing the same challenges many grocery stores and other places are having with getting all the food and supplies they need. When this happens, school nutrition professionals are doing everything they can to serve healthy meals to your child. Sometimes that means needing to swap out some foods for others because some foods are easier to get. Please be patient with the school nutrition professionals striving to serve our kids. They are committed to making sure our kids get the healthy meals they depend on. School meals must meet strong nutrition standards, and we are continuing to work hard to serve students the nutritious, delicious meals they need to learn and grow. Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent Dieterich CUSD #30 Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Practice for fall sports will begin soon, start dates/times for each sport is listed below. Just a reminder that all athletes must have an updated sports physical prior to the first day of practice. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in practice without one, no exceptions will be made. Physicals can be given to coaches on the first day of practice. JH Softball – July 25th 3:30-5:30 (Coach Newkirk will hold a parent meeting immediately following the first practice on July 25th) JH Baseball – August 1st 5:00-7:00 HS Cross Country – August 8th 7:30 AM HS Fall Baseball – August 8th 10:00-12:00 HS Volleyball – August 8th 5:00-7:00 The sports schedules for the 2022-2023 school year can be found on the school website by clicking on the following link: https://www.dieterichschools.org/documents/athletics/sports-schedules/38394

Dieterich High School is seeking applicants for HS JV Volleyball Coach. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to: Mr. Scott Kocher, Principal 108 W. Church St., Dieterich, IL 62424 skocher@dieterichschools.org

The annual Post Prom Dieterich apparel store is open. Check out their store at https://www.ssgdesignco.com/dieterich-post-prom-2022

CONGRATULATIONS to Dieterich Food Service Director Misty Lindeman for receiving OPAA!'s President's Circle award! The award recognizes food service directors that are in the tip 10% in the entire company. Misty is quoted saying "This award has my name on it but my entire team deserves this! Thank you Mary Lucy, Mary Ervin, Patty Worman and Mary Hartke." Well done Misty and CONGRATULATIONS!

We are excited to offer the latest educational technology available in our classrooms. The outdated SmartBoards are being replaced by interactive flat panels.

Construction is progressing at the Jr-Sr High. The covered walkway is being installed and painting has started on the office.

Volunteers are needed at several events throughout the day on July 4th! Hours spent volunteering qualify for Community Service hours needed to graduate! Reach out to Alex Wright at 217-663-2924 to get signed up! Positions available: Civic Center Help Pedal Tractor Pull Wristband Station General Help

Summer construction progress - Jr-Sr high school.

Summer construction progress - Elementary & exterior concrete.

2022 Annual Firecracker 5K & Fun Run Monday, July 4th All proceeds benefit the Dieterich Community Education Foundation

NOTICE: Due to construction, the school phone lines will be down on Monday & Tuesday, June 13-14. You can reach school employees via email (https://www.dieterichschools.org/staff)or by stopping in the Unit Office at 205 S. Pine St., Door #1. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Boerngen for signing to play softball at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, IL. We are very proud of you and wish you the best of luck in the future!

DCEF Golf Outing Entry Form

15th Annual Dieterich Community Education Foundation Golf Outing Saturday, June 4, 2022 MEADOWVIEW GOLF COURSE MATTOON, ILLINOIS BEST BALL TEAM SCRAMBLE SHOTGUN START: 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M.

The Class of 2022 banners have been taken down and are now available for pickup at Village Hall (in lobby area) in Dieterich. Village Hall hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 8:00am-1:00pm and Wednesday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Just a reminder that Village Hall is now at its new location at 103 W. Section St.

We are saddened to hear of the loss of Howard Bohnhoff. Mr. Bohnhoff was a part of Dieterich Schools for 56 years as a bus driver. Our deepest sympathies are with his family. http://www.thexradio.com/news/obits/55612-howard-e-bohnhoff-88-of-dieterich

Please join us in honoring and thanking Mrs. Jodi Mammoser(29 yrs.) and Deputy Eric Higgs(21 yrs.) on their service to Dieterich Schools! Happy Retirement!!

Dieterich Community Memorial Day Commemoration Monday, May 30, 2022 10:00 a.m. Location: Dieterich Community Veteran's Memorial

15th Annual Dieterich Community Education Foundation Golf Outing Saturday, June 4, 2022 MEADOWVIEW GOLF COURSE MATTOON, ILLINOIS BEST BALL TEAM SCRAMBLE SHOTGUN START: 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M.