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Save the Dates
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Raccoon-Kell softball and baseball tryouts are coming up very soon. We are still in need of coaches. If we don't have coaches- we will not be able to provide baseball and softball for our kids! If interested please call the school. Also, if your son/daughter is interested in playing, please text Mrs. Michael, 618-322-5955, name and grade of athlete interested. This is for 5th-8th grade students only.
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Vacancy Notice
The Raccoon Grade School Board of Education is accepting resumes for girls’ softball and boys’ baseball coaches for the 2024-2025 school year. Send a letter of interest, resume, references, and a copy of any certifications to: Superintendent, Raccoon Grade School, 3601 State Route 161, Centralia, Illinois 62801 or email mjohannes@raccoonschool.org. Positions will remain open only until the right person is secured.
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FY Budget Hearing Notice. Posted 5/25/24
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Just a reminder...
Tomorrow is an 11:30am dismissal for the last day of school for students! Any items left in lost & found will be donated on Friday. All fees such as lost library book, lost uniform or lost locker lock must be paid tomorrow.RGS wishes you a great summer break and we will see you on
Thursday, August 8 --- 6:15-7:45pm for back to school pool party at the Salem Pool!
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Just a reminder ...
To wear red tomorrow for Ledger!!!
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These students sold winning tickets in the meat bundle raffle!
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Just a reminder....
Tomorrow is a 2:00pm Dismissal!
Also all yeti raffle tickets and money are due tomorrow.
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Please Share:
The Raccoon Grade School Board of Education is in search of a Full-time Elementary
Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher (5 th -8 th grade) for the 2024-2025 school
term. Properly certified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, references,
and a copy of certifications to: Misty Johannes, Superintendent, Raccoon Grade School,
3601 State Route 161, Centralia, Illinois 62801. Position will remain open until filled.
Raccoon C.S.D. #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Tomorrow at 9am we will be doing a live drawing for the winners of Meat Bundle Raffle ! Thank you everyone for your support for Love Showers for Ledger!
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Track meet is canceled for today. There is no makeup date
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Due to the chance of inclement weather, we will be dismissing at 1pm. Pick ups will start dismissing at 12:45.
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Here is the order of events for Bluford's JV Track Meet.This is for 6th grade and younger. We will leave at 2pm.
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Sports awards
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Just a few reminders...
* Tomorrow everyone wears red for Ledger and it is also last day for sucker tree.
* 2:00pm dismissal on Wednesday
*Auction items are almost done. If you were a winner , please pick up and pay by Friday.
* Meat bundle raffle sales are being sold through May 8th with a live Facebook drawing on May 10th. Please do not cut the tickets for us. We will cut the sheets when they are returned to the office. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. The student that sells the winning tickets will also receive a prize. Thank you to Produce Plus for their part in the Love Showers for Ledger fundraiser.
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Just a reminder.....
Today is a 11:30am Dismissal for teacher In-service!
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Just a reminder... 8:30am tomorrow 8th grade graduation pictures!
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Just a reminder ....:
*Tonight is RGS Spring Program
6pm ( doors open at 5:30pm).
*Tomorrow Friday April 26, 11:30 dismissal for Teacher In-service!
* We will be selling snack cakes for $1 tomorrow for Love showers for Ledger and will also be posting the last of the auction items ! If you won an auction item , they need to be paid before next Wednesday!
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Just a reminder....
*Family Reading Night
is Tonight 6-7:30pm for those K-5th families that signed up! Book fair will be open at 5pm for those attending Family Reading Night. Family Reading Night will start promptly at 6 PM .Please make sure your are in the gym by 6pm .
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Just a reminder....
*Book fair starts today!!
*Family Reading Night is Tuesday
6-7:30pm for those K-5th families that
signed up!( Book fair will be open)
* Spring concert is Thursday 6pm
( doors open at 5:30pm).
* 8th grade graduation pictures Friday.
* 11:30 dismissal on Friday.