Daily Bulletin - Friday, April 26, 2024
Daily Thought--You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. – Abraham Lincoln
AFTER PROM permission slips--DUE TODAY (Friday, April 26th) before you leave school.
Coaches needed--
The South Fulton Athletic Coop is looking for coaches for the following activities:
Junior High Cross Country
Junior High Boys Basketball
Assistant High School Volleyball
Junior High Girls Basketball
Anyone interested in applying for these positions should send letter of interest and resume to Steve Kelly at skelly@acusd1.org
Deadline for applying: Apr 26, 2024
Lunch Menu-
Fri Apr 26 French bread pizza, green beans, pineapple
Mon Apr 29 Cheese maid rite, tater tots, applesauce
Tues Apr 30 Chicken fajita, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges
Wed May 1 Corn dog, mixed vegetables, peaches
Thurs May 2 Sub sandwich, carrots, chips, juice
Fri May 3 Max sticks/sauce, green beans, pears
Mon May 6 Chicken patty, peas, pineapple
Tues May 7 Taco Bar, refried beans, oranges
Wed May 8 hot dog, baked beans, mixed fruit
Thurs May 9 Chicken nuggets, broccoli, apple slices/caramel
Fri May 10 Pizza, corn, slushy
Mon May 13 Tenderloin diced carrots, pears
Tues May 14 Walking Taco, grape tomatoes, peaches
Wed May 15 Hamburger, mixed vegetables, applesauce
Thurs May 16 Chicken strips, cucumbers, mandarin oranges
Fri May 17 Bosco sticks, corn, apricots
May 18-22 Chef's choice
South Fulton Rebels--
Sat Apr 27
Baseball at Havana 10:00 V/JV Bus: V-8:20 A-8:40
Mon Apr 29
Baseball vs BPC at Bushnell 4:30 V/JV Bus: A-2:50 V- 3:10
Softball vs Brown County at Mt Sterling 4:30 Var Bus: V-2:10 A- 2:30
HS Track at Beardstown 4:00 Bus: V-2:10 A- 2:30
JH Track County at Farmington 4:00 Bus: A-1:50 V-2:10
Tue Apr 30
Softball vs North Fulton at Ipava 4:30 Var only
HS Track at Bushnell Girls only 4:15 Bus: A-2:35 V-2:55
Wed May 1
Baseball vs Triopia in Astoria 4:30 V/JV
Softball vs Triopia in Ipava 4:30 Var only
Thur May 2
Baseball vs Illini Central in Astoria 4:30 Var only
Softball vs Liberty in Ipava 4:30 Var Senior night
Fri May 3
HS Track Prairieland at Farmington 4:00 Bus: A-1:40 V-2:00
Sat May 4
Baseball at Peoria Heights 10:00 Var only. Bus: V-7:30 A-7:50
JH Track Sectional at Bushnell 10:00 Bus: A-8:10 V-8:30
Coming Events--
Saturday, April 27- PROM
Thursday, May 2 Courageous Smiles
Friday, May 3 Senior Trip
Saturday, May 4 Alumni Banquet 5:00
Monday, May 13 Senior Finals
Tuesday, May 14 Senior Finals and eligible Seniors last day
Tuesday, May 14 High School Awards, NHS Officer Induction and Senior Art Show 7:00
Thursday, May 16 8th Grade Promotion7:00
Sunday, May 19 High School Graduation 2:00
Tuesday, May 21 High School Finals
Wednesday, May 22 High School Finals
Thursday, May 23 Spring Concert 10:30
Thursday, May 23 11:30 dismissal-Last day of student attendance
Friday, May 24 Teacher's Institute
Wednesday, August 14 First day of attendance for 2024-2025
23-24 Astoria School District Calendar--
May
23 11:30 dismissal Last Day of Student attendance-
24 Teacher’s Institute
April 27th
May 3rd
May 4th
May 13th and 14th
May 14th
May 19th at 2:00pm
May 21st & 22nd
May 23rd at 10:30
May 23rd - 11:30 Dismissal
Classes Teaching:
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and English I
"This is my first year teaching at Astoria High School. I grew up in Astoria and graduated from Astoria High School in 2012. I attended Illinois College and Western Illinois University. For the previous three and a half years I owned and operated a small local business and I'm looking forward to the transition into a new career as a teacher."
Classes Teaching: Animal/Plant Science, Intro to Ag, Ag Mechanics, Ag Leadership
"This is my first year teaching at Astoria Schools. I’m a 1999 graduate of Astoria High School and a 2001 graduate of Spoon River College where I earned my Associates in Ag Business Management. I have over 22 years of experience in the Ag industry and many more in carpentry. I look forward to promoting the many facets of Agriculture."
Classes Teaching: US History 1 & 2, World History, Geography, Film History, Sociology
"This is my 7th year of teaching at Astoria School. I am a 2011 graduate of Bureau Valley High School and a 2015 graduate of Illinois State University. I taught Junior High history for my first two years and have since been in the high school."
Classes Teaching:
English I, II, III, & IV, Literature and Film
"This is my 33rd year of teaching at Astoria Schools. I am a 1986 graduate of Rushville High School and a 1990 graduate of Western Illinois University. Over the years at Astoria, I have taught first and second grade, junior high and high school English. My husband and I reside in Astoria. We enjoy spending time with our grown children who are both graduates of Astoria High School."
Classes Teaching:
Foods, Food Service, Clothing I and II, Human Growth, Adult Living
"This is my 23rd year teaching at Astoria High School. I began teaching here in the fall of 2000. I graduated from Western Illinois University with my certification in family and consumer science. I grew up in Vermont and graduated from VIT high school. I reside in rural Rushville with my husband, cows, and our border collie. My current hobby is babysitting our 5 grandkids."
Classes Teaching: Chemistry I, AP Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3
"2023-2024 is my 23rd year at Astoria and my 28th in education (5 years at Griggsville-Perry). I earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Chemistry Education from Illinois State University. I'm currently one of the sponsors for the Class of 2024, as well as the Environmental Club, and the SWAT/Prevention program."
Classes Teaching:
Biology, General Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Graphic Design/Computer Gaming Design, Computer Science Principles
"This is my sixth year teaching at Astoria High School. I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and Psychology and a Master's degree in Secondary Education. Just last year I earned my Learning Behavioral Specialist I endorsement. I think teaching high schoolers is such a rewarding experience as you have the opportunity to connect with the students as they grow and become independent individuals ready for their lives after high school."
Classes Teaching:
Computer Science Principles and Library K-12
"My first Bachelor's Degree was in Communications from Iowa Wesleyan College. In 1991, I went to WIU to get my Elementary Education degree with an emphasis on Language Arts. I taught one year in Lewistown. I'm now in my 26th year at Astoria. I taught first grade, then kindergarten, then 2nd grade before moving to the library/tech position. This will be my 2nd year teaching high school computers. I’m learning right along with the kids. I currently have 4 co-workers that I taught."
Classes Teaching:
Spanish 1, 2, 3, & 4
"Hi, I'm Jenna Lindholm. I have been teaching since 2012. I am currently teaching Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4. I earned a bachelor's degree in the Teaching of Spanish from the University of Illinois, where I also studied abroad in Granada, Spain. After college, I earned a Learning Behavioral Specialist endorsement from the University of St. Francis as well as a Master's degree in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Spain."
Classes Teaching: 9-12 PE and 9th Grade Health
"Greetings! My name is Mandy Friedrich and I am currently in my twenty-third year of teaching. I have a Bachelor's from MacMurray College in Physical Education, and a Masters' from Walden University. I am married, have one son, and reside in Havana. I spent 15 years teaching middle school health in Jacksonville, IL at Turner Junior High, which later became Jacksonville Middle School. I love the atmosphere of Astoria and really enjoy the small school experience."
Classes Teaching: 9-12 PE and Drivers Ed
"This is my 7th year teaching in Astoria. I graduated from Astoria High School and earned my Bachelors Degree from Western Illinois University. I am married and have two children. I am happy to be a part of the school and community I grew up in."
Classes Teaching: Consumers Ed, Intro to Business, Accounting I, Social Media Marketing, Business Computer Applications, Business Communications, and Keyboarding
"This is my third year teaching Business classes at Astoria High School. Before moving into a teaching position, I was the Grade School Secretary for six years. I earned my Bachelor of Agriculture Science from WIU. I wanted to get into the classroom to become a teacher. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction with the students and I love helping them grow in their education as well as watching them reach goals and meet their potential. I am passionate about this community and supporting our students, which is one reason that I started the Back Pack Food Program and The Girls on the Run Program. When I am not teaching, you can find me enjoying time with my three children, running, boating, taking care of our many farm animals and watching my children at one of their many sporting events."
Classes Teaching:
"My name is Christy Quigley, I attended Spoon River College and Western Illinois University for my degree in Art Education. I am currently in my 6th year of teaching where I have tried to become a teacher who is a safe place for kids to explore creativity and enjoy being themselves! I look forward to exploring the world of art with everyone and seeing each of your kids' unique creativity flourish!"
Classes Teaching: History I, Journalism, English I,III, Math III Study Skills I, II, III, IV
"This is my third year teaching Special Education at Astoria High School. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Middle Level Social Studies and a minor in Political Science. I have my Behavioral Specialist endorsement which allows me to teach Special Education. Astoria is my hometown and I am grateful I get to teach at the school that built me."
Brooke VanGilder & Tammy Blickenstaff
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