Jimmy Johns is coming!
Spring Fling will be held in the Old Gym. I am sorry about the wrong location in the prior notification. See you in the Old Gym for Spring fling on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:40pm.
This is a reminder of several exciting upcoming events at our school. We hope to see you there!
🎉 Spring Fling – Tuesday, May 12 at 12:40 PM in the New Gym
🎓 8th Grade Promotion – Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM in the New Gym
🍩 Dads & Donuts – Friday, May 15 at 7:30 AM in the cafeteria
🎓 High School Graduation – Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM in the New Gym
🏆 4th Quarter Assembly – Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 AM in the New Gym
We look forward to celebrating these special moments with you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the office.
🎉 Spring Fling – Tuesday, May 12 at 12:40 PM in the New Gym
🎓 8th Grade Promotion – Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM in the New Gym
🍩 Dads & Donuts – Friday, May 15 at 7:30 AM in the cafeteria
🎓 High School Graduation – Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM in the New Gym
🏆 4th Quarter Assembly – Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 AM in the New Gym
We look forward to celebrating these special moments with you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the office.
📸 Don't miss out on the memories! 📸
The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are officially ready for purchase! Make sure your student has a keepsake to look back on all the highlights from this school year.
How to Order
There are two easy ways to grab your copy:
Form Envelope: Complete the order form and return it directly to the school.
Parent Pay Online: Fast and convenient! (Please note: Online orders include a $2.99 service fee).
The Details
Price: $30
Deadline: All orders must be in by May 15th!
Arrival: Yearbooks will be delivered in July.
Don’t wait until the last minute—get those orders in today! 🎓✨
The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are officially ready for purchase! Make sure your student has a keepsake to look back on all the highlights from this school year.
How to Order
There are two easy ways to grab your copy:
Form Envelope: Complete the order form and return it directly to the school.
Parent Pay Online: Fast and convenient! (Please note: Online orders include a $2.99 service fee).
The Details
Price: $30
Deadline: All orders must be in by May 15th!
Arrival: Yearbooks will be delivered in July.
Don’t wait until the last minute—get those orders in today! 🎓✨
We had a wooden decoration piece blow into our yard here at Kansas! 🌬️
If you’re missing decor, can describe it, and would like to claim it, please call the office at 217-948-5175.
Thanks for helping us reunite this lost decor with its owner! 😊
If you’re missing decor, can describe it, and would like to claim it, please call the office at 217-948-5175.
Thanks for helping us reunite this lost decor with its owner! 😊
Hello 7th & 8th Grade Parents,
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Jr. High Dance!
The dance will take place in the Kansas cafeteria on Friday, May 1 from 7:00–8:30 PM. This event is for 7th and 8th grade students only.
We’re looking forward to a fun evening and hope to see your students there!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Morrisey or Mr. Edgecomb.
Thank you,
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Jr. High Dance!
The dance will take place in the Kansas cafeteria on Friday, May 1 from 7:00–8:30 PM. This event is for 7th and 8th grade students only.
We’re looking forward to a fun evening and hope to see your students there!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Morrisey or Mr. Edgecomb.
Thank you,
Kansas CUSD3 is proud to announce plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to children 18 and under free of charge. These meals will be provided through July 5 and delivered to your home. Please complete this form, or call the office by May 1, 2026. Paper copies are also available in the office.
📣 Muffins with Moms is Coming! 🧁💐
We’re excited to host our Muffins with Moms event on Friday, May 1!
Information papers were sent home with our elementary students yesterday. This is a K–12 event, and we invite all of the special women in our students’ lives to join us for this fun morning together. Best of all—it’s FREE!
👉 Please RSVP by Friday, April 24, and include the total number attending (including your student).
We can’t wait to celebrate and see all of the amazing women who support our students every day! 💛
We’re excited to host our Muffins with Moms event on Friday, May 1!
Information papers were sent home with our elementary students yesterday. This is a K–12 event, and we invite all of the special women in our students’ lives to join us for this fun morning together. Best of all—it’s FREE!
👉 Please RSVP by Friday, April 24, and include the total number attending (including your student).
We can’t wait to celebrate and see all of the amazing women who support our students every day! 💛
🎟️ secure your floor seats for the 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬-𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐡 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 🎵 🎟️
🗓️ Join the cast and crew for 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 -
𝓢𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓭𝓪𝔂 May 2nd @ 7 pm
OR
𝓢𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓪𝔂 May 3rd @ 2pm
🏫 Oakland gymnasium
💰𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 are now available for both performances $8 seniors/students $10 adults
🎭 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 will be available 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧 for the bleachers for $7
☎️ please contact Haley McQueen 217.474.6680 or 📥 haley.mcqueen6680@gmail.com
🗓️ Join the cast and crew for 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 -
𝓢𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓭𝓪𝔂 May 2nd @ 7 pm
OR
𝓢𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓪𝔂 May 3rd @ 2pm
🏫 Oakland gymnasium
💰𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 are now available for both performances $8 seniors/students $10 adults
🎭 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 will be available 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧 for the bleachers for $7
☎️ please contact Haley McQueen 217.474.6680 or 📥 haley.mcqueen6680@gmail.com
🌱 Exciting news! 🌱
Our greenhouse will be open starting next week! Stop by to check out all the plants and see what’s growing. We can’t wait to share it with you! 🌼🌿
Our greenhouse will be open starting next week! Stop by to check out all the plants and see what’s growing. We can’t wait to share it with you! 🌼🌿
Can you believe we’re down to the last 26 days of school?! 🎉
We’re celebrating K–12 with an ABC Countdown full of fun dress-up days! Be sure to check out the attached calendar so your student doesn’t miss out on any of the excitement.
Let’s make these last few weeks fun and memorable! 💛
We’re celebrating K–12 with an ABC Countdown full of fun dress-up days! Be sure to check out the attached calendar so your student doesn’t miss out on any of the excitement.
Let’s make these last few weeks fun and memorable! 💛
Let's wear orange on Thursday to cheer our ILLINI on to the Final Four! We'll grab a picture and send it to the News Gazette
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have great news—our phone lines are back up and running!
If you need to contact the school, please feel free to call us at:
• 217-948-5175
• 217-948-5174
• 217-948-5176
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve the issue. We appreciate your support!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Huisinga
We have great news—our phone lines are back up and running!
If you need to contact the school, please feel free to call us at:
• 217-948-5175
• 217-948-5174
• 217-948-5176
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve the issue. We appreciate your support!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Huisinga
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that our main school phone lines are currently unavailable. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, but in the meantime, please use the following direct lines and email addresses to reach our office staff:
Direct Contact Options
Mrs. Huisinga Phone: 217-948-5174
Email: huisingat@kansas.k12.il.us
Mrs. Motley Phone: 217-948-5380
Miss Karen
Email: goatleyk@kansas.k12.il.us
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we restore our primary communication systems. We will notify you as soon as the main lines are back in service.
Best regards,
Tiffany Huisinga
Please be advised that our main school phone lines are currently unavailable. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, but in the meantime, please use the following direct lines and email addresses to reach our office staff:
Direct Contact Options
Mrs. Huisinga Phone: 217-948-5174
Email: huisingat@kansas.k12.il.us
Mrs. Motley Phone: 217-948-5380
Miss Karen
Email: goatleyk@kansas.k12.il.us
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we restore our primary communication systems. We will notify you as soon as the main lines are back in service.
Best regards,
Tiffany Huisinga
Phone Line Update
Our phone lines are currently not working. Please contact Miss Karen at goatleyk@kansas.k12.il.us or Mrs. Huisinga at huisingat@kansas.k12.il.us if you need assistance.
We'll keep you updated as soon as they're back up and running. Thank you for your patience!
Our phone lines are currently not working. Please contact Miss Karen at goatleyk@kansas.k12.il.us or Mrs. Huisinga at huisingat@kansas.k12.il.us if you need assistance.
We'll keep you updated as soon as they're back up and running. Thank you for your patience!
Check out our fundraiser for IAR prizes and incentives!
Dear Parents and Families,
Our school community would like to stand in support of our friends in Chrisman who are experiencing a tragedy. Tomorrow, we are asking students and staff to wear green as a small way to show our support, compassion, and unity during this difficult time.
Acts of kindness and solidarity remind others that they are not alone. Thank you for helping our students show care and empathy for another community.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Huisinga
Our school community would like to stand in support of our friends in Chrisman who are experiencing a tragedy. Tomorrow, we are asking students and staff to wear green as a small way to show our support, compassion, and unity during this difficult time.
Acts of kindness and solidarity remind others that they are not alone. Thank you for helping our students show care and empathy for another community.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Huisinga
Here is your friendly reminder to complete the parent survey if you haven't already. Remember, if you have a child in elementary and Jr/Sr High, you must complete the survey for each school. Thank you! http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Check out our March calendars!
🏫 Your Voice Matters! Help Us Grow.
We want to hear from you! The 5Essentials Survey is officially open, and your feedback is the key to making our school the best it can be.
Why should you take it?
This survey gives us a clear picture of:
Our Successes: Where are we thriving? We want to know what’s working so we can keep that momentum going!
Our Opportunities: What challenges are we facing? Your input helps us identify exactly where we need to focus our improvements.
📝 Important Note for Families:
If you have students in both Elementary and the Jr/Sr High School, please remember to take the survey twice—once for each school. This ensures we get specific feedback for every grade level!
Ready to help? Click the link below to get started: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1
We want to hear from you! The 5Essentials Survey is officially open, and your feedback is the key to making our school the best it can be.
Why should you take it?
This survey gives us a clear picture of:
Our Successes: Where are we thriving? We want to know what’s working so we can keep that momentum going!
Our Opportunities: What challenges are we facing? Your input helps us identify exactly where we need to focus our improvements.
📝 Important Note for Families:
If you have students in both Elementary and the Jr/Sr High School, please remember to take the survey twice—once for each school. This ensures we get specific feedback for every grade level!
Ready to help? Click the link below to get started: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1