Track Schedule for March.

Kindness cards!!!!!








Regional shirts if you are interested in ordering one.

Volleyball Regionals, March 19th at Bluford High School.

Testing Starts Monday!!!!

Just a reminder...... Today is a 2pm Dismissal!
Just a reminder....Tomorrow is a 2pm Dismissal!
6th grade helping 4th grade learning to navigate the state testing website for the upcoming IAR tests.



2026 Volleyball OBC bracket

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Spring Personality Picture Day is almost here! This is your opportunity to capture a special memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.
Raccoon Grade School
Picture Day: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 3H6X4T4S
Direct link:
https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=3H6X4T4S
When families participate in Spring Personality Picture Day, your purchase directly helps provide our school with safety and security tools, student recognition programs, and other valuable photography services.
To ensure your child is photographed and included in these school resources:
● Pre-order online using the link and password above
● Send your child ready for photos on Picture Day
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make Picture Day a success. We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Thursday, March 19, 2026!
Spring Personality Picture Day is almost here! This is your opportunity to capture a special memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.
Raccoon Grade School
Picture Day: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 3H6X4T4S
Direct link:
https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=3H6X4T4S
When families participate in Spring Personality Picture Day, your purchase directly helps provide our school with safety and security tools, student recognition programs, and other valuable photography services.
To ensure your child is photographed and included in these school resources:
● Pre-order online using the link and password above
● Send your child ready for photos on Picture Day
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make Picture Day a success. We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Thursday, March 19, 2026!

"Day 1 of Reading Across America.
Theme: Book Character Day
Fun fact:
Did you know Dr. Seuss had his book rejected 27 times!
It just shows to never give up.
Tomorrow is Too Crazy Tuesday. Wear your tacky,wacky, crazy attire. "









The green bus route is running approximately 40 minutes behind schedule.
The green bus route will be delayed… We will update you shortly.
Next Week!!!


The 6th Grade Enrichment students stepped into the role of teachers as they worked with 3rd graders on important vocabulary skills.
The older students reviewed and explained key academic terms that may appear on upcoming state assessments!!!! They helped provide learning in a fun and engaging way. It was a great example of leadership, collaboration, and students learning from students!







From Raccoon PTO...
Hi Parents! We need your input on choosing a date for our Spring Fling event! Please head on over to our Raccoon PTO Facebook page and help us answer our poll.
Thank you,
Raccoon PTO
Vacancy Notice Posted 02/18/2026
The Raccoon Grade School Board of Education is accepting applications for boys and girls golf coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested individuals may send a letter of interest and a copy of any licensure to: Raccoon Grade School, 3601 State Route 161, Centralia, Illinois 62801. You can send by email to: mjohannes@raccoonschool.org. Position will remain open only until the appropriate person is secured.
Kindness cards over the last few weeks!!!








Ms. Donoho's 1st grade read their new AR books to Mrs. Compton's 6th grade class then worked on Time Gardens! They picked a time and practiced writing it on an analog clock and a digital clock!







