Substitute teachers are an important part of maintaining continuity in education and ensuring that students receive instruction and proper care even when our regular staff may be absent. To show their value, District #7 has increased the pay rate for substitute teachers to $125/day. Among the many benefits this position offers include: Working while your […]
Summer Enrichment opportunities are back! See the attached flyers for exciting summer opportunities for students in grades K-8. K-2 Art (K-2nd grade students only) 3-5 Art (3rd-5th grade students only) Middle School Art (6th-8th grade students only) STEMscopes (3rd-8th grade students only) Links to sign up for summer courses are in the PDFs. Once completed, […]
Due to the forecasted timing of severe weather, including high winds, tornadic activity, and possible hail, we will be dismissing all schools 30 minutes early today. We will continue to monitor the forecast and hold students if necessary. We apologize for the short notice of this announcement, however, student safety is our number one concern. […]
Hello District #7 and Happy Friday! As of 3:35 p.m. today our students and teachers will be on a well-deserved break. Spring break begins today and school will be back in session on Tuesday, April 11. I wanted to take a few moments to update you on our recent Board meeting. Mr. Michael […]
Summer Enrichment opportunities are back! See the attached flyers for exciting summer opportunities for students in grades K-8. K-2 Art (K-2nd grade students only) 3-5 Art (3rd-5th grade students only) Middle School Art (6th-8th grade students only) STEMscopes (3rd-8th grade students only) Links to sign up for summer courses are in the PDFs. Once completed, […]
March 13, 2023 Dear District #7 families, In a few short weeks, residents in our community will vote on April 4 on our district’s zero-tax-rate-change bond issue. We will continue to share information, but I wanted you to know just a little more about what this proposal will do for our schools, our students, and […]
District #7 has announced the S&P Global Ratings has raised its underlying rating on the district’s general obligation debt two notches to A- from BBB. A higher bond rating typically allows the borrower to enjoy lower interest rates, which could result in the savings for the average taxpayer in District #7. According to the S&P, […]
District 7 will hold an informational night and open house at Lincoln Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. for community members to learn more about how the zero-tax-rate-change bond, if passed, would address needed renovations and a partial rebuild of the aging school building. District 7 will have a $100 million […]
Winter weather has caused hazardous road conditions in the District 7 area this morning and as a result, classes at all District 7 schools have been cancelled today, Monday, January 30, 2023. This will be a true snow day and no e-learning will take place. Announcements regarding after school activities and events will be communicated […]
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning beginning at 6 p.m. this evening, indicating snow fall of 4-9 inches. These conditions have the potential to make hazardous road conditions. As a result, classes at all District 7 schools will be canceled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. This will be a true […]