Central CUSD 4

Boys' Basketball schedule for the week of 2/7/22 through 2/11/22 Monday, 2/7/22--JV/Varsity at Grace Christian, 5:30 & 7:00 Tuesday, 2/8/22--Games at South Newton are cancelled Wednesday, 2/9/22--JV/Varsity home vs. Beecher, 5:30 & 7:00 Friday, 2/11/22--JV/Varsity home vs. Momence, 5:30 & 7:00

Girls' Basketball schedule for the week of 2/7/22 through 2/12/22. Monday, 2/7/22--JV/Varsity, home vs. Grace Christian, 5:30 & 7:00 Wednesday, 2/9/22--JV/Varsity at Beecher, 5:30 & 7:00 Thursday, 2/10/22--Varsity only at IL Lutheran, 5:30 Saturday, 2/12/22, IHSA Regional, Varsity only, Home vs. Momence, 3:00 PM

Good morning! Dear Parents and Staff, As you may already know, late on February 4, 2022 Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting the defendant school districts from (i) requiring students and teachers to wear masks, absent a lawful order of quarantine issued in conformance with the IDPH Act; (ii) excluding students and teachers based on an alleged close contact unless due process is afforded and IDPH procedures are followed; and (iii) requiring weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees without first providing due process of law. It is anticipated the Governor, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Illinois State Board of Education (the State Defendants), will immediately appeal the Judge’s order to the appellate court seeking to reverse the TRO. In fact, the State Defendants have already requested Judge Grischow to stay the enforcement of the TRO until the appellate court rules on the matter. It is the intention of Central CUSD #4 to comply with the TRO until otherwise directed by the trial or appellate court. While the district encourages the use of masks and COVID-19 testing (which the district will continue to make available), it will not exclude students or staff who choose either not to wear a mask or to be tested. We appreciate your continued support as we navigate the changes to COVID-19 guidance in addition to the ever-changing legal situation. Sincerely, Tonya Evans, Superintendent

The boys' basketball games vs Beecher on Friday, 2-4-22 have been postponed. a make-up date is being worked on.

Good afternoon! Thank you for participating in E-learning days for the past two days. Unfortunately, we still have concerns with country and side road conditions. As a result, we will be closed tomorrow (2/4/22). There will be no E-learning provided. Tomorrow will be taken as a traditional "snow day". Enjoy the day and we hope to be back to a normal schedule next week!

Good morning! The storm certainly did arrive! As a result, there will be an E-learning day tomorrow (2/3/22) for all students. Please follow the information/schedules provided by your principals and teachers for E-learning. Stay safe!

Good evening! Central # 4 will have an E-learning day tomorrow (2/2/22) for all students. No decision has been made at this time regarding school for Thursday, February 3. We will update parents later with the decision for February 3. Please follow the information/schedules provided by your principals and teachers for E-learning. Stay safe!

The RVC Boys' Basketball end of season tournament has been set. The Comets will play at home all three nights. Each night will have a JV game beginning at 5:30 PM, followed by the Varsity contest at 7:00 PM. The Comets' schedule is: Friday, February 4, home vs. Beecher, JV @ 5:30/Varsity at 7:00 Friday, February 11, home vs. Momence, JV @ 5:30/Varsity at 7:00 Tuesday, February 15, home vs. Grant Park, JV @ 5:30/Varsity at 7:00

Good morning! As a result of the forecast for heavy snow Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon, there is the possibility that we may need to declare E-learning days this week. If E-learning days are needed, they will be announced as soon as significant snow is in the area and impacting travel. In preparation for this possibility, please contact your children's school if you are in need of a Chromebook before the conclusion of school tomorrow (2/1/22). Additional details regarding your children's learning expectations will be shared by each respective building principal and your children's teacher. Notifications will first be shared on this live feed . Please sign up for notifications to receive those as soon as they are posted if you have not done so already. Have a good day!

Good evening! Due to the water main break, there will be no school at Ashkum Early Literacy tomorrow (1/28). Pre-kindergarten only will have E-Learning Day # 1.

Good evening! There will be no school at Ashkum Early Literacy tomorrow (1/27) due to a water main break.

Congratulations to the Central High School students on the semester honor roll! https://www.newsbug.info/iroquois_countys_times-republic/lifestyle/central-students-named-to-first-semester-honor-roll/article_a189a8cd-be92-569f-b4cf-2ad62b32bcc0.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

The boys' basketball games in Milford on 1/25/22 will be at 6:00 and 7:30, not 5:30/7:00. Bus time is now 4:30. Bus time for Beecher on Saturday is 11:00 AM

Central High School is proud to induct the 1991-92 Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams into the Central Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 22. The induction will take place between the JV and Varsity Boys’ games. JV game starts at 4:30 (change from letter). The boys’ team finished the season 25-4 and were RVC, Regional and Sectional Champions. The girls’ team finished 20-3, at the time, a school record for wins and were RVC Regular Season Co-Champions and Tournament Champions. We ask that all inductees and their families arrive to the gym by 4:45. There will be a section of bleachers reserved for all attending. Dr. Dale Hastings will the emcee for the induction that will occur immediately following the JV game. A reception will take place in the cafeteria after the varsity game.

Good morning! Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King. Enjoy your long weekend!

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to share with you that the isolation and quarantine period for students and staff members sick with COVID-19 or considered a close contact has been reduced to five days. Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education and Iroquois County Health Department announced that the agencies have adopted CDC guidance for P-12 schools that halves the isolation and quarantine period. The Centers for Disease Control updated its guidance for P-12 schools on January 6. As a result, effective immediately, Central CUSD # 4 will implement the updated guidance. As soon as possible, we will contact staff, students and families who are currently impacted by a quarantine with a revised return to school plan. Thank you for your cooperation as we implement the changes. Sincerely, Tonya Evans

Central High School is saddened to hear of the passing of former Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach Ed Sennett. While at Central Coach Sennett compiled a record of 117-42. His teams won 3 Regional titles and a Sectional title in 1992-1992. Our condolences to Lynn, Tami, Tim, Tom, Ty, Tiffany and Tate and the entire Sennett family.

Due to Covid-19 related issues , the boys' basketball games scheduled for today, Friday, January 7, 2022 have been postponed. A make-up date is being worked on. Also, the girls' basketball team will play only a varsity game vs. Beecher on Saturday, January 8th. Tip is 12:00 PM

Good morning! As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow for all students so that services can be held at Central High School for Nick Koch, CHS/Nash Athletic Trainer. There will be school on Friday, January 7. Thank you for your understanding!

Good evening! School resumes tomorrow for all students. As a reminder, we will be closed on Thursday, January 6, 2022 for services for Nick Koch. Thanks for your cooperation!