Serena High School

Congratulations to the Huskers for their home opener win vs Amboy last night. Leading the Husker in scoring was Camden Figgins with 18 points,...Bradley Armour led the Huskers with 5 boards and 4 assists...final score over Amboy 53 to 28. Next games are: Thursday 12/2 as Lady Huskers take on Earlville at home. Start time is 5:30 and we will begin with Varsity followed by a JV ½. Friday 12/3 Huskers @ Earlville. Start time is 5:30. Saturday 12/4 @ Henry. Start time is 11:00.

Good morning, As our community continues to navigate one of the most challenging times in the history of education, we recognize that time is often a needed resource to reduce stress, refocus and rejuvenate. With that in mind, the district will be closed the entire week of Thanksgiving (November 22, 2021 - November 26, 2021). We will not make these days up at the end of the school year. Our school year is still scheduled to end for students on May 26, 2021. To accommodate this break, we will have a full school attendance day on December 10, 2021 and March 3, 2021 rather than the previously scheduled Early Dismissal for School Improvement. Our 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 in the face of unthinkable challenges. The extended break will give all of us an opportunity to rest and renew allowing time to focus on self-care and family. I believe we will emerge from the break a stronger, healthier and a more committed learning community. Sincerely, Lisa Gifford

Good Morning ISMA will NOT be allowing guests into the building 9/16 for the away volleyball game. They will be streaming this game over NFHS. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Good Morning, We have been working closely with Sports Boosters in putting together Homecoming Week 2021. We feel that there is a really nice combination of old and new traditions that will provide great memories for our students and community. We are excited to provide this time for the Serena CUSD #2 communities to unify and show their school spirit and pride. Part of Homecoming Week will include a parade in Serena on 9/21 starting at 1:30 p.m. in which all Serena CUSD #2 students will be attending. We would like to offer our high school grade level classes, teams, and clubs an opportunity to decorate a float for the parade, but need your support. We are in need of hayracks, golf carts, pick-up trucks or something else that would work as a float, and volunteers to help supervise, decorate, and pull the floats. Your support is greatly appreciated! If you would be willing to help in any way, please contact us at: bthomas@unit2.net or ptwait@unit2.net for more information. We need to know all volunteers by 9/19/2021. Thank you for your help! Brent Thomas Principal, Serena High School

Good Afternoon As a reminder all high school volleyball games and practices for the week of 6-11 September have been cancelled. This includes the varsity tournament on 9/11 at Sandwich and the JV tournament at Coal City on 9/11.

Good Afternoon, Just a follow up communication...we had some tough weather come through around dismissal time today 9/7. As a result we move our students to the locker rooms for protection and released them once the storm had cleared at about 3:15. Thank you everyone for your help and understanding. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Good Morning Tonights volleyball game at Woodland has been cancelled. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. Just a reminder that tomorrow 9/7 is picture day!!

The soccer game scheduled for Saturday 9/4 at Sandwich has been cancelled.

Good afternoon! Tomorrow’s home soccer game 9/3 vs LP has been cancelled.

Very sorry for the confusion…picture day is September 7th!

Good Morning The home soccer game for tonight September 1st has been cancelled. This game will be rescheduled and details will be provided as they become available. As always please let us know if you have any questions.

Attached are volleyball schedules for August and September

Attached is the latest soccer schedule

Good Afternoon, Please see attached. NOTICE OF STAFF VACANCY DATE OF POSTING: August 5, 2021 POSITION: Special Education Non-CDL Route Driver This position is for an anticipated Out of District Route Driver, morning and afternoon. HOURS: Student Attendance Days (hours vary) QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED: • Must possess a valid driver license for a least 3 consecutive years with exceptional driving record. Knowledge of or ability to learn safety. • Prefer candidates to furnish their own automobile. • No experience required, Training provided to obtain all required licensing. All required training provided at no cost to you. • 21 years of age (or older) with high school diploma or equivalent • Skills necessary to communicate effectively and follow determined schedule in timely manner. • Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, background and TB testing. SALARY: $16.37/hour plus IRS mileage reimbursement (current 2021 rate .56 cents) per mile if candidate furnishes their own automobile, which will need to be safety inspected yearly and proper liability insurance maintained. Said inspection will be fully reimbursed. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Janice Jones at jjones@unit2.net or 815-792-5105 for an application and to schedule an interview. AUTHORIZED BY: Lisa Gifford, Superintendent _______________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF STAFF VACANCY DATE OF POSTING: August 5, 2021 POSITION: Substitute School Bus Route Driver This position is for a Substitute Route CDL Driver as needed. Training provided. HOURS: Student Attendance Days either mornings or afternoons as needed. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED: • 21 years of age (or older) with a high school diploma or equivalent. • No experience required, CDL training provided to obtain all required licensing. All required training provided at no cost to you. • Must possess a valid license for at least 3 consecutive years with an exceptional driving record. • Must provide a copy of your Illinois certified driving record upon request. • Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, background and TB testing. • Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedule in a timely manner, handle emergency situations, evacuations and administer first aid if necessary. SALARY: Daily rate to be determined by the Board of Education HOW TO APPLY: Contact Janice Jones/Transportation Director jjones@unit2.net or 815-792-5105 AUTHORIZED BY: Lisa Gifford, Superintendent

Good Morning! If you are the parent of an incoming Freshman please check your email. An important notification about "Unpack the Backpack" was just sent. Please let us know if you have any questions. bthomas@unit2.net 815-496-2361

Good afternoon Serena families, The 21-22 school year is approaching, and we are looking forward to having everyone back in school. Tomorrow, August 3rd, is registration for new students and returning students, who still need to complete the paperwork. We will be out front of the middle school doors from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. A couple reminders, Proof of residency is now needed for EVERY school year (1. tax bill/mortgage bill/lease/renter agreement 2. bill showing current address/insurance papers/voters registration 3. drivers license/state ID) incoming freshman need to have proof of dental and a physical BY October 15th incoming seniors need to have proof of meningitis vaccine BY October 15th fees can be paid online, please visit the school website ( https://www.unit2.net/ ), click menu, click parents, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click Illinois E-pay.

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Sharing this again...just a reminder that the first Townhall meetings will be held today. Join us at one of the four different Townhall meetings that will be held between 7/26/2021-8/2/2021 to capture community input on our Return to Learn plan. These meetings will be a round table discussion where anyone can come and ask questions and seek clarification about the progress on our return to learn plan. The meetings will be held in the MS cafeteria and via Zoom. Townhall meeting dates are: 7/27: 4-5 p.m. 7/27: 5:30-6:30 p.m. 7/29: 1-2 p.m. 8/2: 6-7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96123599617?pwd=RVNkMkkxQk9IT0lVZG81ZUppbkUzUT09 Meeting ID: 961 2359 9617 Passcode: E80ZCs If unable to attend, please send any questions to lgifford@unit2.net and they will be answered during the meeting.

Attached is a link for a virtual art show displaying art work created by Mrs. Sesto's students. Please take a look when you have a minute....so much great talent!! https://sites.google.com/unit2.net/2020-21shsartshow/home