Annawan CUSD 226

Baseball update (5/3): The varsity baseball DH with Ridgewood scheduled for today will now be played in Annawan. 10:00 start time.

Sports Physical Update: The free sports physicals will not be offered on Wednesday, May 7. The new date is Tuesday, May 13 from 2:00 - 3:00 at the school. These physicals are for next year's athletes going into 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12 grade. Students going into 6th and 9th grade will need to have a School Physical on an Illinois State form. Physical forms are available in the offices or can be found here. --> https://5il.co/3f9oh Forms are due back to the office by Monday, May 12.

Paige Sierens was selected as A 2025 Candidate for the 2025 - 2026 Illinois FFA Major State Officer Team. Sierens is a member of the Annawan FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Sierens is the daughter of Beth and Gary Sierens from Annawan. Sarah Paige Tarr is the agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at Annawan High School. Earning this distinction of being named one of the ten candidates now makes Sierens eligible to be elected one of the five Illinois FFA Major State Officer positions of President, Vice-President, Reporter, Secretary, or Treasurer at the 97th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield, IL beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Sports schedule update (4/30): April 30: SB home vs RW 4:30 May 1: No JV BB with BV May 2: Varsity BB with Morrison, JV game (5 - innings) following varsity May 3: 10:00 start at Ridgewood May 6: Varsity BB -- SENIOR NIGHT-- with Rockridge followed by JV game May 6: Varsity SB -- SENIOR NIGHT -- with Galva

Softball today: Reminder today's softball game will be in Annawan vs R-W for a makeup. Game at AFC has been cancelled.

Come join us for our annual Open House on Thursday, May 1st. The students have many activities and projects on display. Doors will open at 6:00 and will close at 7:00. This includes grades Preschool-8th grade! Don't forget to stop by the grade school gym to see the 4th grade recorders and 5th grade band perform at 6:45. The last day of school will be Thursday, May 22nd with a 1:30 dismissal. Please mark your calendar on the time change. The high school will dismiss at 1:30 due to finals so the rest of the school will follow the same dismissal of 1:30!

The Annawan School District is looking for summer help!!

Parents and Guardians, Please take a minute and fill out the survey linked below on a possible After School Program. Thanks!! ----- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3wBiYYZHwXwvUGjSZIIQkGYHpn2HeszNSuXbXVVeqbxZftg/viewform?pli=1

Last night, the newly seated Annawan School Board officially began its term. We are pleased to welcome one new member, Rima Mounsef, to the Board. The current Board is composed of the following members: President: Liz Wied Vice President: Kim Park Secretary: Jeff Gerber Members: Kari Kipp, Terry DeMay, Emily Dornfeld, and Rima Mounsef This Board is dedicated to continuing to make Annawan Schools a great place for our students to learn and grow.

The Annawan School District would like to take a moment to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Jerad Heitzler for his 15 years of dedicated service to the Board of Education. Jerad joined the board in 2010 and has served as Board President for the past four years. We thank him for his commitment to our students and wish him the very best as he steps away from the Board.

High school softball schedule update: The SB game tomorrow (4/24) vs R-W will now be a DH starting at 4:00 in Annawan due to the rain out from Tuesday.

Are you a compassionate, licensed healthcare professional who enjoys working with children and making a daily impact? The Annawan School District is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join our team and promote the health, safety, and well-being of our students. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct care to students and staff for injuries and illnesses Administer medications and manage chronic health conditions Maintain student health records in compliance with state regulations Develop care plans for students with special medical needs Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers Support health education and wellness initiatives on campus Qualifications: Current RN (Registered Nurse) license in Illinois CPR/First Aid certification (required) Experience with children or school-aged populations (preferred) Strong communication and organizational skills Ready to join a team that values care, connection, and community? To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jbryan@annawan226.org

Dear Annawan School Community, We want to inform you that House Bill 1237 (Native American Mascots) has recently passed through the Illinois House and is now moving to the Illinois State Senate for consideration. Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is sponsoring the bill in the Senate. It is important for community voices to be heard at this stage. Senator Glowiak Hilton has the authority to advance or withhold the bill from consideration in the Senate. We encourage you to reach out to her office and share your thoughts—respectfully and thoughtfully. Your voice matters. Contact Information for Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton: • Springfield Office: (217) 782-8148 • Oak Brook Terrace Office: (630) 785-3177 Additionally, if you have not already done so, please contact your local State Senators to express your views: Senator Neil Anderson • Springfield Office: (217) 782-5957 • Aledo Office: (309) 230-7584 OR Senator Li Arellano • Springfield Office: (217) 782-1942 • Dixon Office: (779) 251-5003 Thank you for staying engaged and informed.

Sports schedule update (4/17): The JH Track meet at Wethersfield scheduled for today has been cancelled. HS SB with RW scheduled for today has been postponed.

Do you like Pizza Hut? Want to help support our Parent / Teacher Organization ACES? Check out our ACES FUNDRAISER coming up at Pizza Hut April 24, 2025. --- See the flyer for more details!

Annawan High School - Prom 2025 Information!

High School Track schedule update- Orion has moved the track meet scheduled for Thursday and will now be tomorrow, Wednesday April 16.

Thursday, April 17th-Early Out @ 1:50 No school Friday, April 18th or Monday, April 21st! Don't forget to join us for the Spring Concert on Thursday, April 17th @ 7:00pm in the Media Center. We hope to see everyone there!

Baseball schedule update: JV BB with Bureau Valley scheduled for tomorrow (4/16) has been postponed. V BB at Stark County scheduled for Friday (4/18) will start at 1:00.