The Dieterich Class of 2020 Street Banners are in the high school office. Members of the class may pick up their banners starting on Monday, August 10th.
Any incoming Kindergarten parents or parents of families new to our district that would like to visit their child's classroom next week please feel free to email jbenefiel@dieterichschools.org to set up a time. We are available Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Just a reminder that if you have not completed the Learning Option Form, please due so by the Sunday, August 9th deadline.
Thanks for your assistance!
https://forms.gle/C2FLL4afMfUSGM4e8
If you have not purchased school supplies for the upcoming school year you can find our complete grade level lists by copying and pasting these links into your web browser:
https://www.walmart.com/lists/back-to-school
https://www.target.com/school-list-assist/onboarding/fulfillment-method
For other retailers, copy and paste this link:
https://www.teacherlists.com/parents
Registration reminder: Please register online prior to August 7th. Online registration will close after August 7th and you will no longer be able to change your student's information.
Fall Athletics: At this time JH Softball, JH Baseball, HS Cross Country and HS Baseball will be played.
JH Girls Softball: Girls in grades 6-8 are eligible to play. Practices start Monday 8/3 3:30-5:30. This will be the schedule for 8/3-8/7, you will be given more information at practice.
JH Boys Baseball: Boys in grades 7&8 are eligible to play. There will be a parent/player meeting at the park pavilion Monday 8/3 at 5:15. Practice will follow at 6:00. Practices for this week will be 6:00-8:00, you will be given more information at practice.
HS Fall Baseball and Cross Country will be starting soon. Please remember to have your sports physicals turned in to office.
Physicals: A school physical required for grades 6 & 9 will count as a sports physical but a sports physical will not count as a school physical. Per IESA/IHSA physicals are good for 13 months from the date of the physical. Please make sure physicals are up to date before practice. Students who do not have current physicals are not able to participate in practice.
Athletic fees: JH sports are $37/sport and HS sports are $42/sport. You may go online and add the sports fees to your students account and pay through teacher ease BEFORE August 7th or you may pay in the office.
We are very happy that it looks as if the students will have the ability to play this fall. Please remember that there will be adjustments to the season and guidelines to follow. With the ever changing rules/guidelines and positive cases in the area we cannot guarantee the seasons will not be shut down.
IESA announced today that they will be allowing the Jr. High Baseball and Softball seasons to be played. Coaches will be contacting parents and players soon with more information regarding practices for next week.
Friday, July 31, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I would first like to thank you for participating in our Back to School Survey. The data we gathered is very helpful in our planning for a return to school in August.
At a special meeting of the Dieterich Board of Education, a plan was finalized that includes:
• Choice of remote learning or in-person learning.
• School will be in session daily, M-F.
• Early dismissal of 2:00pm to allow time for our teachers to deliver remote instruction.
• Tutoring services from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Services will be free of charge and available for any student wishing to participate. Teacher availability will vary depending upon remote instruction duties.
• After School Program will be available 2:00pm – 6:00pm on days school is in session ($7/day/student).
• ALL students will be provided an electronic learning device (Chromebook or Chrome Tablet), including remote students.
• Athletics and Extra-curricular activities will be offered in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois High School Association and Illinois Elementary School Association regulations. ALL students are eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities, including remote students.
• All Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education regulations apply for in-person students (see Return to School Plan for details).
We are now needing a commitment from each student to further assist us in our planning.
I have included a link to a Learning Option Commitment Form. You may have to COPY/PASTE the link. We need a response from each student in our district. Please respond by the end of the day on Sunday, August 9th.
https://forms.gle/CNFsNwheEpPjNAee7
Please remember that if you select the Remote Learning option, there will be a 2-week grace period, from the beginning of school, to allow the student to return to in-person learning, if they choose to do so. After the 2-week grace period has expired, those remote learners will be committed for the remainder of the quarter.
Also be aware that our plans can change at any moment due to the fluid nature of this process and the potential of additional requirements from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education. There are many things that are simply out of our control.
Thank you for your patience and understanding through this unprecedented process.
Sincerely,
Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent
Earlier today the IESA announced the cancellation of both the Jr. High Softball and Jr. High Baseball seasons. The full announcement can be viewed by visiting iesa.org. We have not yet received anything regarding fall high school sports, IHSA is expected to release information sometime next week.
Dieterich CUSD #30 is seeking MUSIC TEACHER applicants for the upcoming school year.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic staff in a growing rural district. All schools in Dieterich CUSD #30 have rated "Exemplary" by ISBE. Duties would include K-12 music program including band and chorus.
Applications should include a letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, proof of certification, and transcripts to Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent, 205 S. Pine St., Dieterich, IL 62424. cjackson@dieterichschools.org
Application period will remain open until the position is filled.
June 24, 2020
Dear Staff and Community at Dieterich CUSD #30,
I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Yesterday, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year.
This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21 school year will look like in terms of in-person learning, scheduling, transportation, wearing masks, social distancing and other measures intended to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also re-engaging students in the learning process.
Right now, we don’t have all the answers to those questions as this document was released to school districts at the same time it was released to the public. Therefore, we kindly ask for your patience as our staff thoroughly reviews this detailed guidance and implements the suggestions into our district’s own transition plan. As always, we will take a common-sense approach to developing our plan. We are pursuing avenues of compliance while keeping the wellbeing of every child, and the whole child, in mind with what is realistically possible for us to accomplish.
Dieterich CUSD #30 is keenly aware of the urgent need to communicate to families about what to expect next school year and anticipate releasing our own transition plan in the upcoming days.
Our administrative team, along with the Board of Education have already been discussing options. This guidance will accelerate those conversations, and I’m confident our district can put forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students while maintaining a dynamic learning environment. We are very excited about returning to school on-time August 18th.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as our entire district navigated a situation together that none of us could have imagined.
I will be in touch soon. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy your summer.
Sincerely,
Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent
Dieterich CUSD #30 is seeking Guidance Counselor applicants for the upcoming school year.
The successful candidate will join one other counselor in the district. This is a newly created position to meet the increased needs of a growing school district. Dieterich CUSD #30 has a goal of providing additional services to our growing student population. Duties include: general counseling duties, mentoring program management, SIS, IAR testing, career exploration and other duties as assigned.
Applications should include a letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, proof of certification, and transcripts to Mr. Cary Jackson, Superintendent, 205 S. Pine St., Dieterich, IL 62424. cjackson@dieterichschools.org
Application deadline is July 3, 2020.
2020-2021 Dieterich Elementary student class lists can now be viewed through your Teacherease Parent Portal. Instructions have been emailed to parents. Have a great summer!
2020-2021 Dieterich Elementary class lists are being finalized and we will notify families through social media and email on when you can see your teacher for next year on Teacherease. We will also have online registration this summer along with the jr/sr high school. Registration packets will be sent to incoming kindergarten students but all other students will register online later this summer. Thank you for all of your support throughout this school year and please feel free too reach out with any questions and concerns! You can email jbenefiel@dieterichschools.org
Thanks again and have a great summer!
The last round of meals have been delivered! Our crew prepared, bagged and delivered 10,000 meals during the last 2 months!
A huge THANK YOU to our hard-working crew: Emily, Patty, Mary E., Ashley, Beth, Leslie, Chuck, Jay, Jan, Rodney, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson and all of the volunteers that made this happen.
Dieterich Proud!
Today is Graduation for the DHS Class of 2020! There will be a parade through town starting at 4:00. Also joining in the parade will be Mrs. Annette Niemerg. Mrs. Niemerg is retiring after teaching many years at Dieterich Elementary. Let's fill the streets of Dieterich and give them the recognition they deserve!
Senior Spotlight: Logan Garbe
Meal Delivery Update: The final meal delivery will be on Friday, May 22nd. We have enjoyed the opportunity to bring meals to your door and hope this service has helped our students and families. Have a great summer!
On Friday, May 15th, our buses will be running their PM route to pick up any textbooks, learning packets, or other items that need returned to school. They will also be delivering any summer learning packets, elementary yearbooks, or leftover personal items from their desk/locker. Please be waiting for the bus at their regular PM time. Additionally, the school will be open on Friday 8am-3pm for anyone wishing to drop off their materials. Please use the elementary entrance. Let us know if you have any questions, 925-5249. Have a great summer!
Senior Spotlight: Will Thoele
Senior Spotlight: Austin Heuerman
