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Editor’s Note: Due to the large number of photos we wanted to be able to share from the night the football game photos – including pre-game, senior cheer and football, and game story can be found here. https://jcdailynews.com/eagles-clinch-playoff-spot-seniors-honored-for-cheer-and-football/ The Newton Community High School Marching Eagles brought their 2026 production, “Redemption,”

The Newton Marching Eagles continued their 2026 competition season with a strong performance at the Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational, earning second place in Class 3A, fourth place overall, and the Outstanding Percussion award. The honor was especially impressive for Newton’s percussion section, which earned the highest percussion score of the

Below you will find the 202 girls basketball seventh and eighth grade team photos and the band photo for JCJH. 8th Grade: Front Row: Kinsley Kerner, Marley Griffith, Brooklyn Cleaver, Emma Massey, Emma Larson  Back Row: Emma Wagner, Ellie Ochs, Charlee Hartrich, Emma McDonald, Audrey Earnest, Lilly Cobble 7th Grade:

The Newton Marching Eagles continued their 2026 competition season with a strong showing in Class 5A, earning third place overall. This year’s production, “Redemption,” explores the idea of redemption as regaining what has been lost, breaking free from bondage and making amends. The production incorporates How Great Thou Art, the

Newton Community High School students kicked off Homecoming Friday morning, September 25, with a pep rally filled with school spirit and activities celebrating the many groups that make up the school community. The morning began with the NCHS band performing the school song, followed by a performance from the cheerleaders

See below for the 7th and 8th grade Honor Roll at Jasper County Junior High 8th Grade 4th Quarter Honors High Honors Highest Honors Burnell, Trevor Borgic, Camden Jeffrey Anderson, MacKendra Evans, Hayden Burgess, Hanna Briscoe, Natalie Garfield, Faith Christy, Bryce Flasch, Cambry Griffith, Kinleigh Elliott, Wyatt Frichtl, Grant Herr,

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

Brianna Zwilling, daughter of Marvin and Elaine Zwilling, has committed to being a member of the Olney Central College band playing flute. During her time at NCHS. Brianna participated in the NCHS Marching Band, Pep band, concert band, beta club, book club, 4-H, and youth group. What made you decide

The St. Thomas School Class of 2026 was recognized during its 8th Grade Graduation ceremony with a celebration highlighting academic achievement, leadership, service, faith, and character. The ceremony opened with the processional, “Pomp & Circumstance,” followed by an opening prayer from Father Tomy. Jennelle Hinterscher welcomed family, friends, faculty, and

The Newton Community High School Class of 2026 officially crossed the stage Saturday evening during commencement ceremonies held in the NCHS Gymnasium. The ceremony featured traditional graduation elements, including the processional performed by the high school band with “Pomp & Circumstance” by Edward Elgar, opening and closing prayers, recognition of