Bulldog Families,
A friendly reminder that the Mahomet-Seymour Schools are IN SESSION for a regular day of school on Monday, October 11, 2021.
It's time for our next Bulldog Blueprint Community Engagement Session!
Please visit this website for information about attending our next meetings. Your voice, feedback and input is needed in planning for the future of the Mahomet-Seymour Schools!
https://sites.google.com/ms.k12.il.us/bulldogblueprint/home
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education will hold a Study Session tonight starting at 7pm. We will be streaming on YouTube. https://youtu.be/3yVO6oeaOOE
October is National Principals Month! Thank you Ryan Martin, principal of Middletown Prairie Elementary School. Growing and supporting our youngest learners is vitally important to our mission! Thank you for all that you do each day and for your outstanding leadership!
October is National Principals Month! Thank you Nathan Mills, in your fourth year as principal at Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High! It takes special leadership to lead a middle grade building--thank you for all that you do on behalf of our students and families!
October is National Principals Month! Thank you Megan Hunter, principal at Lincoln Trail Elementary, for your outstanding leadership and focusing on the importance of family and positive school culture!
October is National Principals Month! Thank you Chad Benedict, principal at Mahomet-Seymour High School for your outstanding leadership, advocacy for our students and hard work!
Friday October 1 is "All In The Jeans Day" in the Mahomet-Seymour Schools. #AllBulldogs
The Mahomet-Seymour School District supports and values all of our students and staff. We are a public school that welcomes and supports all. We are continually striving to create an inclusive environment as our school and community grow and become more diverse.
There is absolutely no rationale, excuse or tolerance for bullying in any context, place, time, or situation. The incidents of bullying of an LGBTQ+ student last week at Mahomet-Seymour High School, combined with speculation, rumors and inaccurate information on social media have created an unfortunate and disruptive environment in our HS and in our community as well. Bullying hurts other human beings. We can disagree and not harm others.
It is also important to let students and parents know that information continues to come forth and an investigation continues. I acknowledge that this doesn’t meet the timeline and expectations of some people. But in the spirit of being thorough, obtaining facts and evidence, and serving our students and families in the best way possible, we will determine the timeline as events unfold and information becomes available and ready to disseminate.
It must be stated that we can only investigate and address complaints and allegations of bullying if we are aware of them. We encourage anyone to come forward with information about any situation, and we also encourage the use of our anonymous reporting form, found here:
https://docs.google.com/a/ms.k12.il.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekxoW0i8LcUq6K-zWJ4jwMhM3bsk1_c1i1NwlFGGZH5GhMnQ/viewform
The board policy that covers Bullying is Board Policy 7:180 and is found here:
https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/?b=mahomet-seymour_3
While the hunger by some individuals for information is obvious, as a public school we owe it, legally and otherwise, to all students and families to maintain their privacy, confidentiality, and dignity. The lack of detailed information released in any situation does not constitute a “cover up” or “sweeping things under the rug”. Parents and the general public will not be apprised by the school district of the details of any investigation involving our students or staff, or the specific disciplinary action that is taken, or the specific restorative measures that are instituted. In the spirit of supporting and valuing all of our students and staff, please be cognizant of the fact that our actions as adults on-line or in person set an example. Let's move ahead in kindness, seeking greater understanding and respect.
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education has it's Regular Board Meeting tonight starting at 6:45. We will be streaming on YouTube. https://youtu.be/tIhiMg31KMg
Have you RSV'd to attend Bulldog Blueprint this week? We have an in person Community Engagement Session on 9/21/21 and a virtual session on 9/23/21. Your voice and and input are needed! Here is where you can find more information :
www.BulldogBlueprint.com
It's Make-It Monday! We get to make this day whatever we choose it to be. We are free to decide....our decisions, reactions, actions and thoughts are all within our control. Make it a great one Bulldog Nation!
It's Excellent Employee Efforts time! Congratulations to all recipients of this recognition! You are appreciated!
It's Excellent Employee Efforts time! Congratulations to all recipients of this recognition! You are appreciated!
It's Excellent Employee Efforts time! Congratulations to all recipients of this recognition! You are appreciated!
The next Bulldog Blueprint meeting is Tuesday, September 21, 2021, OR virtually on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Please visit:
www.BulldogBlueprint.com
for more information AND to RSVP.
We've made two videos about a "Day in the Life" at Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High School. One is from a student perspective, one is from a teacher perspective. Please take a few minutes to watch these videos to gain an understanding and perspective on some of the challenges we face in this aging and overcrowded building.
Student Perspective: https://youtu.be/A0H9bGZgk5M
Teacher Perspective: https://youtu.be/jPpJykI6tu8
We'll see you at Bulldog Blueprint next week!!
There is a joint meeting tonight between the Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees and the Mahomet Seymour Board of Education. Budget hearing at 6:30 p.m., joint meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
https://youtu.be/Vx7f0dQcHvo
On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude and respect, we honor the brave first responders, resolute members of our military, and ordinary Americans who showed extraordinary courage to save others on that fateful day.
The end to another successful week in school and educators are rocking it!! I see our staff reframing challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. Thank you Bulldog staff-you are valued and appreciated! Have a great weekend and take care of yourself!!
It's time for Dawgapalooza! See you at Mahomet-Seymour High School on Friday, September 10 !
