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Woodlawn High School competed in the area's Academic Challenge recently, hosted by Nashville High School. The following students participated: Carson Burkett, Briley Kirgan, Heath Ellis, Amelia Neabuhr, Kodie VanEycke, Benton Garner, Joey Metcalf, Dayne Pollard, Daylon Pollard, Gracie Lowery. Congratulations to the following students who placed in their respective events:
Ben Garner - 1st in Mathematics, 2nd in English
Daylon Pollard - 3rd in English
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Congratulations to Erin Berry, Michelle Montgomery, and Michele Smith! These District #209 teachers were winners of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Teacher Grants. (Click image to rotate through gallery.)
Ms. Berry - "We have a new class that started this year called STEP. Currently we have seniors, juniors and one sophomore in the class. We have teaching and support provided by Becky Jones from Franklin Jefferson Special Education that occurs one day a week on a biweekly basis. The class is designed to help the transition from high school into the working world, college, and independent living go more smoothly. Students increase their skills in the previously mentioned areas to increase their ability achieve success.
As we teach the class the money is going to be used for resources we need for this class. Things on the list of purchases includes fake money to work with money skills, measuring spoons and cups to working on cooking and measuring, items to help with budgeting and bill paying procedures, groceries to fulfill menus that are planned and then will be cooked, and binders for students to keep resources and information in for when they are on their own. I am sure there will be many other items that will be added to the list of things we will need, but these are a few for now.
We are very grateful for Franklin Jefferson Special Education District starting the class and continuing to provide support and education to us as teachers, as well as students in the class. We also want to extend a huge thank you to a Legence Bank in their financial support for our new class."
Mrs. Montgomery - "My students have been limited in the variety of printmaking techniques they experience in Printmaking class because some techniques, such as drypoint etching, require an etching press for best results. So, when I saw the grant offered by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, I applied. The JCCC awarded me $405.00 to purchase a small, table top etching press. The purchase of this equipment will benefit WHS Art students for years to come. Students will be pleased with the results of their work, and gain experience with an important artistic technique."
Mrs. Smith - "I am so excited that I was chosen to receive one of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce teacher grants! I am using this grant to order a new rug for my classroom in addition to some colorful and fun flex seating. Our current rug is not big enough for 17 first graders, so our new rug will provide them with more space to sit comfortably during carpet time. Our flex seating will be used for small groups and our Star of the Day!"
Gateway FS will be donating 3 cents a gallon sold at the Woodlawn Faststop and the Belle Rive Faststop for the month of February to the Jefferson County FFAs. Help out and fill up!
Listed below are scholarship opportunities available to high school seniors. CLICK on any links for more information, an application, or a link to their website (if available). For more information, see Mrs. Witzel.
Scholarship | Criteria and Other Information | Deadline |
Kaskaskia College Foundation Scholarships |
Amounts and requirements/criteria vary from scholarship to scholarship. Information for each individual scholarship can be found on the provided link to the left or by visiting Kaskaskia College's Financial Aid/Information page on their website. | February 1, 2023 (Priority) |
Masonic Lodge Trade School Scholarship |
Criteria: High school senior planning to attend a vocational/trade program Monetary Value: $1,000 |
March 1, 2023 |
Peoples National Bank Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. Monetary Award: 8 - $1,000 to $1,500 individual scholarships |
March 3, 2023 |
CBAI Community Banking Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior whose family banks at a CBAI member bank Monetary Value: $1,000 |
March 3, 2023 |
Community First Bank of the Heartland Scholarship |
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a Jefferson County High School in 2023 with a GPA of at least a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Monetary Award: $500 |
March 31, 2023 |
Norwedden Gene Cowan Scholarship |
Criteria: Senior with great financial need with a 3.3 GPA or lower Monetary Award: TBD |
March 31, 2023 |
Shelter Insurance Scholarship (Mike Coleman) |
Eligibility: Any senior planning to attend college or technical school. Students can scan and email their application to mcoleman@ Monetary Amount: $1,500 |
March 31, 2023 |
SSM Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. Monetary Award: 8 - $1,000 to $1,500 individual scholarships |
March 31, 2023 (BY 5:00 PM) |
SSM - Dr. Jean Modert Scholarship |
Eligibility: Student pursuing a major in a health care program with at least a 3.0 GPA. Monetary Award: $1,000 |
April 1, 2023 |
Crosswalk Community Action Scholarship |
Eligibility: Seniors of Franklin, Williamson, Jefferson, and Jackson counties; income based Monetary Award: $1,500 - $4,500 |
April 1, 2023 |
Herb and Garden Club Scholarship |
Eligibility: High school senior pursuing a degree in Horticulture or Plant-Based Agriculture. Monetary Award: $500 |
April 1, 2023 |
American Legion Post 141 Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior from Jefferson County related to a member of the American Legion (limited to parent, grandparent or step-grandparent) either living or deceased. Monetary Award: $500 |
April 15, 2023 |
Tri-County Electric - the LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship |
1 Scholarship available for a child of co-op members, relatives of co-op employees or directors, or individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard are all eligible for this scholarship, intending to help pay for costs to attend lineworker school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL; scholarship worth $2,000 | April 30, 2023 |
Peg Edwards Memorial Scholarship |
Eligibility: Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Monetary Award: $1,000 |
May 1, 2023 |