November 15, 2021 Local Country Financial representatives, in conjunction with the company’s “Operation Helping Heroes” campaign, donated a check for $3,750 which will be shared between Effingham Junior High School, Central School, South Side School, the Early Learning Center, and Preschool. These funds will be used to pay for items teachers sometimes pay out of pocket to provide their students.
Country Financial representatives back row, L to R: Brad Meinhart, Tammy Douthit, Nick Patton, Wayne Donsbach, Scott Mosher, Jake Donsbach, Mitch Meinhart, and Jay Mix. Effingham Unit #40 representatives, front row L to R: Amy Niebrugge, Cheri Marten, Jennifer Fox, Mark Doan, Charlie Schwerman, Todd Schuette.
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November 22, 2021
Effingham Unit #40 Family:
As we continue to move forward with the 2021-22 school year, we can say this is one of the most challenging times in the history of education. The District recognizes that stress levels throughout Unit #40 are an area of concern.
The District wishes to support the mental wellbeing of both students, educators and staff on a daily basis. Ongoing conversations have occurred and it is clear that time is the resource that is needed right now. Time to rest and renew. Therefore, the District will be making the following alterations to the 2021-22 school calendar:
Friday, December 17th – School Improvement Day (release at 12:00 p.m.)
Friday, February 4th – School Improvement Day (release at 12:00 p.m.)
Friday, March 18th – School Improvement Day (release at 12:00 p.m.)
The Unit #40 Board of Education and Administration care deeply about the mental wellbeing of our learning community. Our students, faculty, staff, and parents/guardians have worked tirelessly to persevere during these trying times. The extended break will give time to focus on self-care and family. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mark E. Doan, Superintendent
Effingham Unit #40