Any high school boy or girl who is interested in bowling this year for the high school team, needs to attend the parent/player/coach meeting on Wednesday Oct 22nd at 7:00 in the high school commons. Boys season starts Oct 27 and girls season starts Nov 17
LES lunch tomorrow is chicken and dumplings. The recipe was submitted through our recipe contest from Donovan!
Tomorrow, LES students in grades 2–5 will attend the Junior High pep rally at 1:15 p.m. Please note that students will be off campus from 1:00–2:30 p.m. If your child needs to be picked up early, we ask that you do so before 1:00 p.m., as students will not be in the building during that time.
Athletes of the Week Oct 6th-Oct 11th
Volleyball
This week’s JV Volleyball Athlete of the Week goes to Carlee Ripperda. Carlee is a player who has continuously made it her mission to bring this program full of positive life every single day. She gives her all in practice, pushes her teammates to be better, and never fails to bring a positive attitude to the court. Her hard work and team spirit make a huge impact on our JV squad. On the court Carlee has been a huge factor with her hitting and blocking abilities. Coach Kempfer and I are extremely proud of Carlee and how much she has bought into this program this year and the work she's put in. Congratulations Carlee!
Varsity Athlete of the week. Naomi Krumsieg
Naomi is this week’s Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week. Naomi has truly made her presence known both on and off the court with her play and character. Naomi on the court has been a huge factor for the team this season from both her hitting and blocking abilities. Naomi currently leads the team in blocks with a total of 31 Blocks. Last week vs Sparta Naomi recorded 3 solo blocks with 6 kills along with it. Coach Kempfer and I are truly proud of the work Naomi has put in for this season, and were excited to see her continue to grow as the season continues forward. Congratulations Naomi!
Cross Country
Addison "LA" Durbin works hard and pushes herself at meets. The night meet at East Alton Wood River , the meet was a fast meet and she place 2nd in her sophomore group. Immediately preceding her race she took care of another athlete. Showing compassion while maintaining her status as a top performer for cross country! Congratulations Addison!
Soccer
Freddy Durbin
Freddy played 220 min of a possible 220 min last week helping the team to wins over Mater Dei and Valmeyer. Freddy even chipped in a goal vs Valmeyer. Congratulations Freddy
Volleyball
This week’s JV Volleyball Athlete of the Week goes to Carlee Ripperda. Carlee is a player who has continuously made it her mission to bring this program full of positive life every single day. She gives her all in practice, pushes her teammates to be better, and never fails to bring a positive attitude to the court. Her hard work and team spirit make a huge impact on our JV squad. On the court Carlee has been a huge factor with her hitting and blocking abilities. Coach Kempfer and I are extremely proud of Carlee and how much she has bought into this program this year and the work she's put in. Congratulations Carlee!
Varsity Athlete of the week. Naomi Krumsieg
Naomi is this week’s Varsity Volleyball Athlete of the Week. Naomi has truly made her presence known both on and off the court with her play and character. Naomi on the court has been a huge factor for the team this season from both her hitting and blocking abilities. Naomi currently leads the team in blocks with a total of 31 Blocks. Last week vs Sparta Naomi recorded 3 solo blocks with 6 kills along with it. Coach Kempfer and I are truly proud of the work Naomi has put in for this season, and were excited to see her continue to grow as the season continues forward. Congratulations Naomi!
Cross Country
Addison "LA" Durbin works hard and pushes herself at meets. The night meet at East Alton Wood River , the meet was a fast meet and she place 2nd in her sophomore group. Immediately preceding her race she took care of another athlete. Showing compassion while maintaining her status as a top performer for cross country! Congratulations Addison!
Soccer
Freddy Durbin
Freddy played 220 min of a possible 220 min last week helping the team to wins over Mater Dei and Valmeyer. Freddy even chipped in a goal vs Valmeyer. Congratulations Freddy
Congratulations to our FFA soil judging team for placing 2nd out of 10 schools in the Section 22 land use evaluation competition held in Okawville yesterday. 4 out of our 5 varsity members placed top 10 individually out of about 50 students. August Bonjour placed 3rd, Savanah Pontious placed 4th, Blake Goetter placed 6th, and Addison Durbin placed 9th. Congratulations Greyhounds!!!
Come out and watch our volleyball girls tonight vs Marissa for their Cancer night recognition at 6:00. The girls have something neat planned tonight so come check it out !
We’re proud to share the recent improvement to our district’s bell tower door — made possible by the generous donations of paint and labor from our dedicated community members. Your generosity helps preserve our school’s character and history.
#CommunitySupport #ThankYou
8th grader, Ava Garbe, placed 3rd overall at Regionals this afternoon and is headed to state this Saturday in DuQuoin!!! All 4 runners set personal records (PR) today which is all you can ask for at the end of the season. Great job all runners and good luck to Ava this weekend!
NJHS would like to invite you to our annual Purple and White scrimmage on Saturday at 6:00 in the HS gym. All proceeds made will benefit Lebanon Youth Sports. Come out to see your Jr High Greyhounds as they begin there season and support a great cause. Please email jseely@lcusd9.org with questions.
🎳 Now Hiring: High School Assistant Bowling Coach 🦅
Bring the Energy. Inspire the Team. Make Every Frame Count!
Are you passionate about bowling and ready to make a difference in the lives of young athletes? Lebanon CUSD #9 is seeking a spirited and dedicated HS Assistant Bowling Coach to join our high school athletics team for the upcoming season!
What We’re Looking For:
A positive, high-energy leader who thrives in a team environment
A love for the game of bowling and a desire to teach fundamentals and sportsmanship
Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes on and off the lanes
Willingness to support the Head Coach in practices, matches, travel, and team logistics
Dependable and enthusiastic about representing our school and values
🛠 Responsibilities:
Assist in planning and conducting practices
Help develop players’ skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit
Support in setting up and managing matches
Promote academic and personal growth in student-athletes
Encourage a fun, inclusive, and respectful team culture
📘 Qualifications:
Prior bowling experience (playing or coaching) is preferred
Ability to obtain required coaching certifications (First Aid/CPR, Concussion Training, etc.)
Must pass background checks per school and district policy along with a physical and TB test
Strong communication and leadership skills
📩 To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Dr. Matt Noyes at lhardy@lcusd9.org by Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Let’s make this season unforgettable—one strike at a time!
Bring the Energy. Inspire the Team. Make Every Frame Count!
Are you passionate about bowling and ready to make a difference in the lives of young athletes? Lebanon CUSD #9 is seeking a spirited and dedicated HS Assistant Bowling Coach to join our high school athletics team for the upcoming season!
What We’re Looking For:
A positive, high-energy leader who thrives in a team environment
A love for the game of bowling and a desire to teach fundamentals and sportsmanship
Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes on and off the lanes
Willingness to support the Head Coach in practices, matches, travel, and team logistics
Dependable and enthusiastic about representing our school and values
🛠 Responsibilities:
Assist in planning and conducting practices
Help develop players’ skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit
Support in setting up and managing matches
Promote academic and personal growth in student-athletes
Encourage a fun, inclusive, and respectful team culture
📘 Qualifications:
Prior bowling experience (playing or coaching) is preferred
Ability to obtain required coaching certifications (First Aid/CPR, Concussion Training, etc.)
Must pass background checks per school and district policy along with a physical and TB test
Strong communication and leadership skills
📩 To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Dr. Matt Noyes at lhardy@lcusd9.org by Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Let’s make this season unforgettable—one strike at a time!
1 week from today out boys soccer will play in the Regional Semi-Final at Carlyle at 6:00 vs Breese Mater Dei. Reminder we also added a regular season game at Carlinville this Thursday at 6:00. Special thanks to Jesse Essenpreis for making this flyer!
Good luck to our JH Cross Country runners at the SIJHSAA regional race at the O'Fallon Milburn campus today at 4:00. Our runners are 8th grader Ava Garbe, 5th grader Josie Casperson, 5th grader David Ruth and 5th grader Steven Shirley. Good luck Greyhounds!!!!
Jr High Purple and White Dress-up days this week!
Tuesday 10-14
Jersey Day
Wednesday 10-15
Dress like infant (6th), toddler (7th), adult (8th), and elderly (staff)
Thursday 10-16
USA
Friday 10-17
Class colors: white (6th), purple (7th), and black (8th)
Tuesday 10-14
Jersey Day
Wednesday 10-15
Dress like infant (6th), toddler (7th), adult (8th), and elderly (staff)
Thursday 10-16
USA
Friday 10-17
Class colors: white (6th), purple (7th), and black (8th)
2nd-4th graders last day to sign up for baseball/softball intramurals is today! It will start Tuesday, October 14. Go to lcusd9.org, click Baseball/Softball Intramurals and fill out the form. Payment of $35 is due today for 6 sessions. Email lreinneck@lcusd9.org for questions.
Last week, our Kindergarten classes concluded their unit on letters with a fantastic Alphabet Parade through the school hallways! Each student designed a vest to represent a letter of the alphabet and probably showcase their learning. Students from other grades lined the hallways to cheer on our Kindergartners and celebrate their growth. It was a joyful event, highlighting, creativity, learning, and school spirit!
Please check out the attached October LCUSD#9 Update that was sent via email and posted on the website.
2nd thru 4th graders please sign up for baseball/softball intramurals. Go to lcusd9.org and click Baseball/Softball Intramurals to fill out the form. Last day to sign up and pay the $35 for six sessions will be 10-12-25. Intramurals starts on Tuesday, October 14. Email lreinneck@lcusd9.org for questions.
The current Lebanon Elementary lost and found items. Some of these sweatshirts and jackets may belong to Jr. High students that were in our building.
Hey Greyhounds!
LCUSD#9 now has a Perry weather, weather station mounted on the roof near the south entrance doors to the gymnasium. This is a great addition to our campus! The weather station provides us with hyperlocal data to help track incoming weather, WBGT, Road conditions in our area, 24/7 access to a meteorologist and more.
If you are on campus for one of our sporting events, and hear the siren go off, that is a signal that lightning is in the area. All fans and athletes will be directed to take shelter immediately. When you hear the sirens, that is our que to clear all athletic fields.
When lightning is outside of a 10 mile radius there will be another siren indicating the “all clear”; all spectators and athletes may then return to the field and resume play.
Safety of our students, fans and student athletes is always our number one priority!
