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Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. Mandy
The Class 1A Girls State Track Preliminaries were held Thursday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, and the Lady Eagles punched tickets to Saturday’s state finals in three events. Sophomore standout Stella Schackmann led the way individually for Newton, qualifying for the finals in the 100-meter dash after placing eighth
Students, parents, and staff gathered Wednesday morning in the gymnasium at Jasper County Junior High School as the school hosted its annual 8th Grade Recognition Breakfast, celebrating the accomplishments and character of the graduating class. The event recognized students for their achievements both inside and outside the classroom while giving