Lebanon Junior High

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 LCUSD#9 Families, I hope you enjoyed the three day weekend! It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the third grading period. Please help us in reminding your child of the importance of regular daily attendance and work completion. Regular attendance and a positive work ethic are two of the greatest predictors of academic success at any grade level. We want all of our Greyhounds to be set up for second semester success by finishing the third quarter strong! Mother nature has been less than kind to us so far in 2025. Here we are starting another week with another potential winter storm on the way. I know that last Wednesday’s storm didn’t quite pan out as predicted, and as it turned out we could have made it safely to and from school. My primary concern is keeping students and staff safe based on the most up to date information we can obtain from the National Weather Service in St. Louis. Last week’s storm included borderline temperatures hovering around 32 degrees, and it weakened significantly after the decision had already been made. As you know, we ended up just getting a little bit of rain and some wet streets. Hindsight will always be 20/20, and last week was a miss. This week, the temperatures are much colder, so any precipitation that falls will be in the form of snow, which has the ability to coat streets and make travel more difficult. Students and staff will be preparing for an E-Learning Day for tomorrow just in case, but please stay tuned to emails and text messages, as a decision on school will likely not be made until later this evening. In the event that we would need to utilize another E-Learning Day, please be reminded of our state-approved plan that is located on the district website and attached here for your convenience. In the meantime stay safe and warm! It’s supposed to be extremely cold with wind chills potentially dipping below zero multiple days this week. Please be prepared for the cold weather by dressing in layers and wearing a coat, hat, and gloves if you are outside for any length of time. Our school staff members will be prepared for longer than normal parent drop off lines, and we will be patient and excuse any tardies that are a result of these longer lines. Thank you, in advance, for helping us keep all students safe and warm. Let’s make it a great week, Greyhounds! Educationally yours, Matt Noyes, Ed.D. LCUSD#9 Superintendent Upcoming Events: 2/17-2/21 - FFA Dress Up Week 2/19 - 3rd Quarter Midterm Grades will be able to be viewed online 2/19 - 3:45PM - JH Coed Bowling @ St. Clair Bowl vs Aviston Jr. High 2/20 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball (C,B,A games) at Home (High School Gym) 2/24 - 5:00/6:00PM - February Board of Education Meeting @ LES (*note the time change*) 2/25 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 2/28 - Last Day to sign up for the Talent Show Auditions 3/1 - Rock n’ Roll Bingo Fundraiser @ Family Sportsplex - $25 per seat / $175 for a table of 8 3/3 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/4 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/5 - Talent Show Auditions 3/10 - 4:30PM - Strategic Planning Committee Meeting @ LHS Library 3/10 - 5:00-6:30PM - Community Dinner @ St. Paul UCC (Irish theme with Shepherd’s Pie, salad, rolls, Shamrock cookies - N.H.S. students from LHS will be helping out.) 3/10 - 5:30PM - Finance Committee Meeting @ LHS Library 3/11 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/13 - Last Day of the 3rd Quarter (Report Cards will be available to view online March 19th.) 3/13 - 6:00-7:30PM - Family Reading Night @ LES 3/13 - 6:00-7:30PM - Talent Show Practice @ LHS Band Room / Commons 3/14 - No School - Teachers’ Institute Day 3/14 - 7:00PM - LCUSD #9 Talent Show - LHS Commons 4/14 - 5:00-6:30PM - Community Dinner @ St. Paul UCC (Spaghetti dinner with 3 different sauces, bread, salad, assorted desserts) 4/17-4/21 - No School - Easter Break 4/23 - 4th Quarter Midterm Grades will be able to be viewed online 5/12 - 5:00-6:30PM - Community Dinner @ St. Paul UCC (Mexican Night with tacos, guacamole, queso, chips, salsa, assorted desserts)

Come join Lebanon CUSD #9 for a fun evening on Saturday, March 1 for ROCK-N-ROLL BINGO at the Belleville Sportsplex! Tickets are $25 per person or $175 for a table with 8 person max. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. There will be amazing oral and silent auction items! Check out the flyer to see what you would like to bid on! Hope to see you there! Click on the link to purchase your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-n-roll-bingo-tickets-1216602503839?aff=oddtdtcreator

Reminder: We will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents Day.

Congratulations to our JrH Greyhounds that made 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 24-25 SY! Sixth Grade High Honor Roll: Holland Burress, Charlotte Ruth, Cheyenne Thurston, Hayden Venhaus Sixth Grade Regular Honor Roll: Bishop Baker, Celyna Benavides, Isaac Boesen, Murphy Brown, Preston Dow, Madison Esker, Lyriel Hernandez, Carmelita Mojica-Hernandez, Tailyn Wren Seventh Grade High Honor Roll: Colby Casperson, Marley Pier, Jaxson Schrock Seventh Grade Regular Honor Roll: Drayden Cooper, Khloe Munton, Lucas Noud, Amelia Patterson, Zoey Tillman Eighth Grade High Honor Roll: Ericka Bonjour, Natalie Kauffmann, Naavah Morris, Delaney Reamer, Danika Toth, Nathan Wheeler Eighth Grade Regular Honor Roll: Amjad Adams, Aleyda Bennett, LeAnne Bonebrake, Garrett Cotts, Zander DeMello, Jakob Fox, Airyal Gaston, Dakota Guyette, Freyja Hills, Anthony Kittstein, Gracelynn Redmond, Henry Tilk, ReAnna West

There is no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. All LCUSD#9 families should check their email for the January Update.

Sunday, January 19, 2025 LCUSD#9 Families, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season with family and friends. Thanks again for your patience and understanding with the January 7th and 8th Snow Days and the January 10th E-Learning Day. The emergency snow days will need to be made up at the end of the school year, which results in a revision to our school calendar. The last day of school will now be the day after the Memorial Day holiday, Tuesday, May 27th, and this will be an early dismissal day for all LCUSD students. The exact dismissal times will be announced once plans for make-up final exams have been finalized. While we certainly hope the worst of the winter weather is behind us, the final day of school may need to be adjusted again to account for any other emergency snow days. Our tentative plan is to make sure that all students are prepared for an E-Learning Day each day that they leave school for the remainder of the winter season. This means that our elementary school students should be bringing their snow folders home each day, and our junior high and high school students should make sure they have their chromebooks at home each evening. In the event that we would need to utilize another E-Learning Day, please be reminded of our state-approved plan that is located on the district website and attached here for your convenience. PowerSchool Data Breach Update: We received the attached information from PowerSchool on Friday, January 17th. We will keep you informed if we hear any other updates in the coming days, but some families may begin to hear from PowerSchool in the near future. As a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A couple of my favorite Dr. King quotes are worth considering and acting on as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” “The time is always right to do what is right.” I hope that all students, staff, and families will spend some time reflecting on these truths and Dr. King’s efforts towards equality and justice for all. I hope you enjoy the three-day weekend. Stay safe and warm! When we return to school on Tuesday morning, it’s supposed to be extremely cold with wind chills potentially dipping below zero. Please be prepared for the cold weather by dressing in layers and wearing a coat, hat, and gloves if you are outside for any length of time. Our school staff members will be prepared for longer than normal parent drop off lines, and we will be patient and excuse any tardies that are a result of these longer lines. Thank you, in advance, for helping us keep all students safe and warm. Stay safe! Let’s make it a great week, Greyhounds! Educationally yours, Matt Noyes, Ed.D. LCUSD#9 Superintendent Upcoming Events: 1/21 - 6:00PM - HS Boys Basketball at Home (Varsity Only) 1/22 - 4:30PM - JH Boys Basketball A&B at Home (Followed by HS Varsity) 1/27 - 7:00PM - January Board of Education Meeting - LES Library 1/28 - 6:00PM - JH Boys Regional Semifinal Basketball Games at Home 1/29 - 6:00PM - HS Boys Basketball at Home 1/30 - 9:00AM - LES Spelling Bee 1/31 - 6:00PM - JH Boys Regional Championship Game at Home 2/6 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 2/10 - 6:00PM - HS Boys Basketball at Home 2/11 - 6:00PM - HS Boys Basketball at Home (Cancer Night) 2/14 - 6:00PM - HS Boys Basketball at Home (Senior Night: Bowling, Cheer, and Basketball) 2/17 - No School - Presidents’ Day 2/17 - 6:00PM - HS Boys Basketball at Home 2/20 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 2/25 - 4:00PM - JH Girls Volleyball at Home (High School Gym) 3/1 - Save the Date - Rock n’ Roll Bingo Fundraiser - $25 per seat / $175 for a table of 8

LCUSD9 Families, Good evening! Due to the forecast for more snow and the potential for hazardous road and parking lot conditions resulting from this additional snowfall, Lebanon CUSD9 will be utilizing an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025. Elementary students should have taken home their inclement weather folders today, and junior and senior high school students should have their chromebooks with them in order to participate in their E-Learning day activities. All teachers will be available via email during the normal school hours as outlined in the state approved E-Learning Day Plan found on the district website. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this decision may cause, but I believe it’s in the best interest of our students and staff members to play it safe with the timing of this next round of winter weather. Thank you for your continued understanding and flexibility! Stay safe, Matt Noyes, Ed.D. LCUSD#9 Superintendent

LEBANON CUSD #9 WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025

Tomorrow, January 7, 2025, LCUSD schools will be closed. This is a true snow day with no remote learning scheduled. All games, practices, and activities are also canceled for tomorrow. Be safe and stay warm, Greyhound Nation!

❄️ 🔔 Happy Holidays 🦌🎁 May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and cherished moments. We can’t wait to see you all in the new year for another season of learning and growth! Stay safe and enjoy this festive season! ❤️💚💜

Yesterday, we hosted Eric Muckensturm, a cyber security and safety expert from the Learning Technology Center. Our faculty and staff gained valuable insights and strategies to enhance the safety and security of our district. We remain committed to creating a secure and supportive environment for our students and community.

PLEASE GET YOUR ORDERS IN ASAP - ALL MONEY NEEDS TO BE IN THE OFFICE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 - National Honor Society is hosting Cancer Night during the high school boy basketball game on January 10, 2025. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, order forms are due on December 16th. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A8XJLHN_PZlbe0pKBEnWqvh0fiDMqSAk/view?usp=sharing

Good morning, this communication is intended to let LJHS/LHS families know that we have been made aware of rumors causing some of you to be concerned. We want to reassure you that there are no credible threats to students or staff safety.

The National Honor Society is hosting a Breakfast with Santa for all! There will be pictures and story time with Santa, games, fun activities, sweets and drinks! This is a FREE event! See the flyer for details!

Today is Education Support Professionals Day, and we are lucky to have some of the best school support staff members around! We appreciate their contributions to our school community and dedication to serving our students! #ESPDay #ChampionMakers

November 15th is known as School Board Members Day in Illinois. Please join me in showing our appreciation for our 7 school board members: Allison Gaubatz, Natalie Ruth, Missy Mitchell, Micca Benton, Shawn Dow, Jeffrey Edison, and Terry Midgley. We appreciate your dedicated service to our students, staff, and schools! #ThankABoardMember #BoardAppreciation #ChampionMakers

🌟It was an exciting day for our new staff! We took a tour through the wonderful communities we proudly serve! From local landmarks to hidden gems, Ross Brewer shared his wealth of knowledge with us to deepen our understanding of the families and students we support.🚌

Junior High and High School students are allowed to wear Halloween costumes tomorrow as part of Red Ribbon Week dress-up days. Students need to avoid masks, full face paint, gore and any toy weapons.

Congratulations to our JrH Students that made 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 24-25 SY! Sixth Grade High Honor Roll: Murphy Brown, Holland Burress, Charlotte Ruth, Cheyenne Thurston, Hayden Venhaus Sixth Grade Regular Honor Roll: Celyna Benavides, Isaac Boesen, Owen Boesen, Preston Dow, Madison Esker, Caleb Koch, Tailyn Wren Seventh Grade High Honor Roll: Colby Casperson, Lucas Noud, Marley Pier, Jaxson Schrock, Zoey Tillman Seventh Grade Regular Honor Roll: Kane Bievenue, Levi Mansker, Khloe Munton, Amelia Patterson, Maverick Wilkins Eighth Grade High Honor Roll: Aleyda Bennett, Natalie Kauffmann, Halle Lamm, Delaney Reamer, Gracelyn Redmond, Danika Toth, Nathan Wheeler Eighth Regular Honor Roll: Amjad Adams, Lance Behlke, LeAnne Bonebrake, Ericka Bonjour, Garrett Cotts, Hope Cox, Zander DeMello, Keegan Finch, Jakob Fox, Airyal Gaston, Dakota Guyette, Freyja Hills, Anthony Kittstein, Parker Konieczny, Anissa Laktzian, Kyrie Munton, Henry Tilk, ReAnna West

Please be aware of the following November dates when all schools and offices will be closed.