Tonight's JH Boys Basketball games at Arcola (6:00/7:00) can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
Dear Arthur CUSD #305 students, staff and families,
Good morning/afternoon/evening. I hope you have had a great week and are able to soak in some of these sunny warmer days. I think we are all ready for Spring and the promise of more warmth and sun!
I wanted to take a moment and say thank you for all the support, patience and cooperation that you have all demonstrated dating back to last March. As I reflect and listen to the struggles that some districts statewide have experienced and continue to experience, I’m forever grateful that we have been able to forge ahead and continue to offer in-person learning for our students. I know that we have also had our challenges along the way but because of the continued support and dedication demonstrated daily to do what is best for our students we have been able to continue ahead and for that I am proud and grateful. It has also been wonderful to see our students be able to participate in our extracurricular activities again. Watching them compete and grow socially and emotionally has been an added bonus to this school year that we honestly were not sure they were going to be afforded the opportunity to do so.
Finally, I wanted to extend one last thank everyone for their flexibility in accommodating our schedule change that starts on Monday. Monday we will be dismissing the grade schools at 2:00pm and the high school will dismiss at 1:47pm. As we were discussing the possibility of extending our school day by a half an hour, I consistently expressed to the staff how exciting and beneficial I think it is any time we can extend the amount of time our students are involved with the wonderful teachers and support staff here at Arthur CUSD 305. So, thank you for your continued flexibility and patience as we make another transition for the rest of the school year. I hope you enjoy this improved weather and have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Shannon Cheek
Superintendent Arthur CUSD #305
Thank you Miller Bus Service and thank you to all the drivers during bus driver appreciation week! Your dedication and flexibility is key to educating our students. Thanks for all you do for us here at Arthur CUSD 305!
Knights win in two ! Successful 8th grade night!
Varsity Boys Basketball improves to 5-1 with a 64-41 road victory against VGH. Boys are back in action tomorrow at home against Sangamon Valley. #GoKnights
Knight’s JH Volleyball will be on the roundtable.tv tonight! 7th grade starts at 6 followed 8th grade. 8th graders will be honored between games and that will be streamed as well!
Arthur CUSD 305's Strategic Planning Task Force would like for you to join us in one of our 5 sessions for your help in our Facilities Planning & Student Program and Opportunities Planning.
We hope you are able to join us for one of the 5 sessions. Please see the attached flyer or visit our website at https://www.cusd305.org/o/arthurcusd/page/focus-group-meetings--2 for more information.
To sign up for one of the sessions, please go to https://bookwhen.com/leadingsimply.
Tonight's HS Boys Basketball game against Tri-County will be live on Shiloh's YouTube Channel at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0275VFCkxdoWGrzxVDaETA .
Junior High Boys Basketball game vs. Tuscola on Thursday, February 25th will be posted Live on through this Facebook link https://fb.me/e/eLljYz37s
Attention 8th grade Parents and Students,
We have had some phone calls and emails regarding freshman orientation. Please be watching your email and social media for a link that will be shared out. This link will contain important information for incoming freshman.
Tonight’s volleyball games will be streamed on theroundtable.tv
7th grade is warming up now!
Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by the end of the day on Thursday, February 25 to order meals for the Week of March 1.
Pick up times for each building is as follows:
Monday, March 1 Pickup:
AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m.
LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
https://forms.gle/4YCYNqhNdRCaPjtw7
Volleyball will be live on the Arthur CUSD 305 Facebook page! 7th grade starting in about 5 minutes!
A huge thank you to Douglas County Health Department for coming to Arthur CUSD 305 and administering the 2nd COVID vaccine for staff. We are grateful for the opportunity.
Arthur CUSD #305 has updated The Remote Learning Plan that will take effect Monday, March 1, 2021. Please click the link below to view the updated plans.
https://5il.co/pq4s
February 18, 2021
Dear CUSD 305 Parents, Students and Staff:
Good morning/afternoon/evening. I am excited to reach out and share the news with all of you that after discussions with the Remote Learning Team and the Executive Union Representatives a recommendation was put forth at last night's board meeting and the board approved the recommendation to extend the school day ½ hour starting March 1st. The school day at each grade school will begin at 8am and students will be released at 2pm instead of the current time of 1:30pm. Also starting on March 1st, the high school will start at 8am and release at 1:47pm.
Again, we are grateful for the collaboration and cooperation with the both the Remote Learning Team and the Executive Union Representatives that helped make this decision possible. We are all excited to have the opportunity to extend our time with all the students. We are also very appreciative of the flexibility, understanding and grace that our families, students, teachers, administrators and communities have shown during these trying and challenging times. Without the cooperation and support of all involved the success of the in person learning we have experienced this school year would not have been possible.
You should expect follow up communications from your student’s Principal related to any additional scheduling or logistical changes that may occur related to the changes discussed above. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve your students and have a great rest of the week and weekend.
Sincerely,
Mr. Shannon Cheek
Superintendent
You can watch tonight's (2/18/21) JH Boys Basketball game @ Sullivan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu8ws8JuQ8g&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Sullivan300Videos
You can watch tonight's (2/18/21) JH Volleyball match @ Arcola here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
We are excited to recognize one more staff member for their efforts and dedication to our students! Annalisa Henningsen has stepped into our math position and is doing a fantastic job! Thanks for all you do at AHGS!
Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by the end of the day on Friday, February 19 to order meals for the Week of February 22.
Pick up times for each building is as follows:
Monday, February 22 Pickup:
AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m.
LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
https://forms.gle/MKQpoDhFJeAz1mRN8
Huge thank you to the maintenance and custodial staff throughout the district! They flat out got after it today clearing parking lots and sidewalks. They are all awesome and if you see any of them give them the thanks they deserve! Thanks so much, you are rockstars.