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The last thing on your mind this time of year is the start of school but it will be here before you know it. The Jasper County Health Department would like to remind you that the summer is a good time to schedule your child’s immunizations for the upcoming year.
The NCHS FFA brought animals, food, and tractors to Ste. Marie Elementary students when they visited. The FFA members who visited brought along tractors, pigs, cows, and chickens as well as peddle tractors. They taught the kids about the animals, the tractors, and farming related topics. The FFA also cooked
The fourth grade students in Jasper County had the opportunity to learn about various safety topics at the annual Safety day sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension. The safety day coordinated with the local EMS, health department and other groups to discuss with the students various safety informational subjects
The Jasper CEO students held their annual Trade Show at West End Reception and Event Center on April 28th. The students showcased their products and services at individual booths for people to purchase items, schedule services, and even pre-order items as needed. The 2021 CEO students have had to adapt
The Newton PTO purchased ice cream from the Jasper County Farm Bureau for the students at Newton Elementary. Thank you to Kristin Radke for the amazing photos!
The Jasper County Community Unit #1 Special Needs Department will, on or after July 1, 2021, destroy special education temporary records in its possession of those individuals: -Graduated in the school year of 2015-2016. -Any records of individuals graduated earlier not previously destroyed. Any individual who may have records included
CEO Spotlight: Alex Osborne Alex Osborne is the daughter of Shelah Bergbower and Chadd Osborne and is currently a junior at Newton Community High School. Throughout her high school career Alex has participated in FFA, Beta Club, Student Council, and numerous other activities. Outside of school Alex is heavily involved
CEO Spotlight: Marshall Tarr Marshall Tarr, Son of Travis and Amy Tarr. He is currently a senior at Newton Community High School and is involved in Football, FCA, and FFA. In his free time, he enjoys working on his family ran cattle farm and working with auto mechanics. He plans
CEO Spotlight Andrew Tarr Andrew Tarr, My parents are Brett and Lori Tarr. I am in Student Council, Spanish Club, Beta Club, Marching Band, and Musical. Because of CEO this year, I have begun building better relationships with my fellow CEO classmates and learning more about our community and how
The Newton Marching Eagles drumline performed during halftime at the NCHS Homecoming game versus Marshall.