ONE WEEK TO GO GREYHOUNDS! This begins the final week of registration for the 2026-27 SY. All students are required to register. Please visit the school website or use the link provided to walk thru the registration process. https://www.lcusd9.org/o/lebanon/page/26-27-registration-info-copy Make it a great week everyone!
3 months ago, Lisa Hardy
🏀 Basketball Camp Reminder 🏀 We are excited to get camp started tomorrow! We still have a few spots available for anyone interested in signing up. Please note that late registrations cannot guarantee a camp T-shirt. 📍 Drop-Off Information: Registered campers may be dropped off beginning at 8:45 AM each day. Camp will start promptly at 9:00 AM. ⏰ Camp Dismissal Times: • 1st–2nd Grade: 11:30 AM (Thursday until 1) • 3rd–7th Grade: 1:00 PM 👕 Camp T-Shirts: T-shirts will be distributed Monday or Tuesday and should be worn to camp on Thursday. ❓Questions? Please contact Coach Seely at jseely@lcusd9.org
Giving everyone a heads up in regards to fall sports parent/player meeting dates and practice start dates for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We will have our JH baseball, JH softball and JH Cross Country parent/player/coach meeting on Tuesday July 14th at 6:30 in the high school gym. Baseball and softball will start their first practice dates on July 20th with times to be determined and Cross Country start date and time is to be determined. HS Volleyball, Soccer and Cross Country parent/player/coach meeting will be Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30 in the high school gym. They will start practice om Monday Aug 10th with times to be determined. Reminder that students must have a valid athletic physical on file with the school, preferably downloaded on the PowerSchool site where you registered your student for school or turned in to the secretary at the high school office. Also you must have completed the athletic forms on power school that are titled 5th-12th grade athletic forms(please make sure the date is current of this summer and you have your name and the athletes name on the form. The final step is to pay the sports fee, $50 for JH sports and $75 for HS sports which can be done the night of the parent meeting, on the myschoolbucks app-make sure you designate the sport that is being paid for in the drop down menu, or in the high school office to the secretary. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at ccruthis@lcusd9.org I know summer just started but getting ready for next school year will be here before you know it. Have a great summer!
3 months ago, Chad Cruthis
We will have our high school track, baseball and softball sports recognition night next Tuesday June 2nd at 6:30 in the high school commons. We would like to have as many of our players and family's present as possible. We understand that summer vacations may be going on but with baseball season ending after the last day of school, we wanted to wait until their season was over. Hope everyone has a great summer.
3 months ago, Chad Cruthis
23 student athletes came in from 8-9:30 today and got a great workout in. Very proud of each of them for setting the example of what we will expect from our athletes moving forward. They set the bar today now let's keep moving the bar up!
Let's get more athletes tomorrow!
3 months ago, Chad Cruthis
Plyometric and Weight Training starts tomorrow(Tuesday May 26th) from 8-9:30. The program starts at 8:00, this is not an open weight room where you come in when you want between 8-9:30. I am taking off time from my paid summer job to do this for FREE for every student from 8th grade to 12th grade. The program ends at 9:30 so I can go back to work. Hopefully there are so many athletes this week that I have to ask others to help me!
We will go every Monday thru Thursday for the summer. This is what athletes who want to get better do in the off season. If you don’t train in the summer, don’t complain about your inability to get better for your next sport season. This is what athletes do at other schools where athletes take their programs seriously. We didn’t invest money and buy some new weight equipment for it to look nice, we bought it to help our athletes train properly to get better, so get up tomorrow morning and have your butt at the school before 8:00 am!
3 months ago, Chad Cruthis
Good luck to our baseball team today as they open the 1st round of regionals against Odin at Odin 4:30. Let's extend the season Greyhounds!
3 months ago, Chad Cruthis
🎉 Congratulations to our May Students of the Month! 🎉
This month, we are celebrating students who have shown outstanding PAWS-itivity throughout our school! 😊🐾
🐾💜These students brighten classrooms with their kind words, encouraging attitudes, and respectful actions each and every day. They set a wonderful example for their classmates and help make our school a happy and welcoming place to learn and grow.🐾💜
We are so proud of Dylan, Londynn, Tanner, Baileigh, Riley, DeJuan and Lilah for spreading positivity wherever they go! Keep shining bright! 🌟
3 months ago, Joanie Thole
They're on their way to Kindergarten! 🐾Congratulations to the 34 little Greyhounds that graduated from Pre-K last week! We are so proud of you! Have a great summer! 💜
4 months ago, Ana Lange
As coaches we are very proud of these 2 girls today. They may not have advanced to the finals on Saturday, but as freshman, this experience is invaluable. 5 of their teammates came up to support them today. This also helped fuel their talks about what they need to do to go up there next year as many of them were very close this year at Sectionals.
Danika was nervous as she had a special moment to be the very first athlete at the state finals to start the events with her first jump. That is a lot of pressure for anyone but she fought the nerves and landed 3 qualifying jumps with no scratches. Great job Danika!
Aleyda placed 23rd out of 45 runners after coming in ranked 30th out of 45 with a 12.86. 13 spots out of making finals on Saturday. Great job Aleyda!
Preparation for next season starts Tuesday in the weight room for weights, plyos and speed work with Coach Cruthis from 8-9:30am. Let's get to work!
4 months ago, Chad Cruthis
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Elementary School Principal (Grades PK-5)
Lebanon Community Unit School District #9 Location: Lebanon, Illinois Start Date: July 1, 2026
Position Overview Lebanon CUSD #9 is seeking a visionary, student-centered leader to serve as the Principal for our Elementary School. We are looking for an administrator who is passionate about fostering a positive school culture, driving academic excellence, and supporting the unique developmental needs of students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated staff, engage with a supportive community, and oversee the daily operations of our elementary school building.
Key Responsibilities ● Instructional Leadership: Lead the implementation of high-quality curriculum and innovative instructional practices to improve student outcomes. ● School Culture: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment that promotes the social and emotional well-being of all students. ● Staff Development: Conduct formal and informal evaluations and provide ongoing mentorship to certified and non-certified staff . ● Community Engagement: Act as a primary liaison between the school, parents, and the Lebanon community; attend and supervise extracurricular activities/athletic events. ● Administrative Management: Oversee the building budget, master scheduling, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Qualifications ● Certification: Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a General Administrative (Type 75) or Principal Endorsement. ● Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or a related fi eld. ● Experience: Previous administrative experience (Assistant Principal or Principal) is preferred; background in special education is preferred; strong classroom teaching background is required. ● Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and data-informed decision-making skills.
Compensation & Benefits ● Salary Range: $78,000-$90,000 (Commensurate with education and experience). Contract: 10 or 11 Month Contract (Negotiable)
Job posting will be open until filled.
4 months ago, Lisa Hardy
HAVE A SAFE AND FABULOUS SUMMER GREYHOUNDS!
4 months ago, Lisa Hardy
GOOD LUCK TO OUR GIRLS, ALEYDA BENNETT AND DANIKA TOTH TODAY AS THEY COMPETE IN THE STATE TRACK FINALS! LET'S GO HOUNDS!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
4 months ago, Lisa Hardy
Congratulations to our Wesclin softball co-op team on winning their first round regional game yesterday over Alton Marquette 11-8. Heidi Nordmann had 2 doubles, a triple and 2 RBI's!
Also on a side note, Heidi hit her 1st over the fence home run last week!
Great job Heidi!
Good Luck vs Red Bud today at 4:00 at Wesclin!
4 months ago, Chad Cruthis
Just a reminder that online registration has begun for our GREYHOUNDS! Thank you to everyone that has already registered! Every student in the district is required to register online.
Registration will remain open through Friday, June 5, 2026.
To register, please log in to your student's PowerSchool account, select the 2026–2027 school year forms, and complete all required information.
You can also find additional information about the 2026–2027 school year on the district website at LCUSD9.org. The website will continue to be updated throughout the summer with important information and announcements.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact your student's school office.
We hope everyone has a fantastic finish to the 2025–2026 school year — and we look forward to another great year ahead!
4 months ago, Lisa Hardy
🏀 Lebanon Greyhounds Basketball Camp still has a few openings available! Don’t miss out on a great week of skill development, competitions, and fun with Greyhound basketball. If you are interested in signing up your camper, please reach out soon before spots are filled!
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Lebanon CUSD #9 is proud of you! Wishing you all a bright future and the best years ahead!
4 months ago, Lisa Hardy
Greyhound girls track team had a very good day at the IHSA Sectional meet in Nashville. Aleyda Bennett won the 100m dash and Danika Toth placed 2nd in the long jump which earned them both a spot at the IHSA State Finals Meet next Thursday at Eastern Illinois University!
Overall the team placed 6th out of 17 teams with 50 points.
Every athlete had a personal or season record in all but 3 events today. That means the girls finished the season as you would hope they would... giving their best effort after almost 3 months of hard work. Great job ladies and coaches!
Special
Shout out to our foreign exchange student Leonie Boucard who ran her last race tonight in the United States and she set a personal record. Great job Leonie, we will miss you. Also a special shout out to Senior Quameshia Coates who will graduate tomorrow, we will miss you Meshia!
4 months ago, Chad Cruthis
Good afternoon Greyhounds! Just a reminder that online registration has begun for our GREYHOUNDS! Thank you to everyone that has already registered! Every student in the district is required to register online.
Registration will remain open through Friday, June 5, 2026.
To register, please log in to your student's PowerSchool account, select the 2026–2027 school year forms, and complete all required information.
You can also find additional information about the 2026–2027 school year on the district website at LCUSD9.org. The website will continue to be updated throughout the summer with important information and announcements.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact your student's school office.
We hope everyone has a fantastic finish to the 2025–2026 school year — and we look forward to another great year ahead! See less
4 months ago, Lisa Hardy
What a great day and performance by our high school boys track team at the Cahokia Conference Championship Track Meet this past Tuesday at Roxana. Our boys team had only 7 participants at the meet and with 5 team members scoring in multiple events, the Greyhounds scored 84 pts as a team and placed 3rd overall!
Khalil McCauley is conf champ in the 100m and 400m sprints and 2nd in the 4x4 relay
Kaiden Wheeler won the 800m, placed 4th in the 400m and placed 2nd in the 4x400 relay
Zander DeMello won the 300 LH, placed 2nd in the long jump, 2nd in the 4x100 relay and 2nd in the 4x400 relay
Joseph Akemon placed 2nd in the 300 LH, 4th in the 200m, 2nd in the 4x400 relay and 2nd in the 4x100 relay
Cooper Robert's placed 2nd with the 4x100 relay
GREAT JOB GREYHOUNDS! Good luck in sectionals on May 20th at Chester!
