Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be aware that TeacherEase will be unavailable until Monday, August 10 in the morning due to updates being made for the upcoming school year.
Student schedules will be available to view in TeacherEase once the system is back online on Monday, August 10 morning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. We’re excited to see everyone soon!
Tiffany Huisinga
Please be aware that TeacherEase will be unavailable until Monday, August 10 in the morning due to updates being made for the upcoming school year.
Student schedules will be available to view in TeacherEase once the system is back online on Monday, August 10 morning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. We’re excited to see everyone soon!
Tiffany Huisinga
Dear Senior Parents/Guardians,
Your child's senior year is here, and they may already be thinking about plans after high school. Whether your student is considering a college, university, community college, career school, or trade program, you may also be wondering how to pay for it all. Terms like FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, grants, and student loans can quickly become overwhelming.
As the new school year approaches, now is the perfect time for students and families to start planning for college and career education expenses and exploring financial aid opportunities. To help guide you through the process, the Lake Land College Financial Aid Office will be hosting a Financial Aid Night at Kansas School on September 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
As our local community college, Lake Land College provides this service free of charge to area schools and families. This presentation is not specific to Lake Land College, so all seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend, regardless of the student's postsecondary plans.
During the presentation, financial aid professionals will discuss:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Scholarships and grants
Student loans
Paying for college, career, and trade school
Tips for completing the financial aid process
Please note that Illinois state law requires public high school seniors to either complete the FAFSA or submit an approved waiver in order to receive a high school diploma. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about the FAFSA process, understand your options, and ask questions directly to financial aid experts.
Mrs. Hartbank,
School Counselor
Your child's senior year is here, and they may already be thinking about plans after high school. Whether your student is considering a college, university, community college, career school, or trade program, you may also be wondering how to pay for it all. Terms like FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, grants, and student loans can quickly become overwhelming.
As the new school year approaches, now is the perfect time for students and families to start planning for college and career education expenses and exploring financial aid opportunities. To help guide you through the process, the Lake Land College Financial Aid Office will be hosting a Financial Aid Night at Kansas School on September 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
As our local community college, Lake Land College provides this service free of charge to area schools and families. This presentation is not specific to Lake Land College, so all seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend, regardless of the student's postsecondary plans.
During the presentation, financial aid professionals will discuss:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Scholarships and grants
Student loans
Paying for college, career, and trade school
Tips for completing the financial aid process
Please note that Illinois state law requires public high school seniors to either complete the FAFSA or submit an approved waiver in order to receive a high school diploma. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about the FAFSA process, understand your options, and ask questions directly to financial aid experts.
Mrs. Hartbank,
School Counselor
Hello Kansas Families! Please find the 2026–2027 School Year Supply List here!
🎉 Kansas CUSD3 is excited to announce that all school fees (except Driver’s Ed) are waived for the 2026-27 school year! Registration and Open House/Orientation details are below. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in August!
📱 Important Information for 7th–12th Grade Students & Families 📱
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, Kansas CUSD #3 will be implementing a new No Cell Phone Policy. A letter is shared here.
We are also offering two Student Orientation sessions, and attendance is strongly recommended for all students in grades 7-12 to attend one session:
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
OR
📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
During orientation, we will discuss:
✅ Our new No Cell Phone Policy
✅ Updated school rules and guidelines
✅ Graduation requirements and information
✅ Scholarship opportunities
✅ Other important information for the upcoming school year
We encourage all students and families to attend one of these sessions to ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing you there! #TitanPride
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, Kansas CUSD #3 will be implementing a new No Cell Phone Policy. A letter is shared here.
We are also offering two Student Orientation sessions, and attendance is strongly recommended for all students in grades 7-12 to attend one session:
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
OR
📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
During orientation, we will discuss:
✅ Our new No Cell Phone Policy
✅ Updated school rules and guidelines
✅ Graduation requirements and information
✅ Scholarship opportunities
✅ Other important information for the upcoming school year
We encourage all students and families to attend one of these sessions to ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing you there! #TitanPride
It’s hard to believe we are down to the LAST WEEK of school! 🎉📚 We have a busy and exciting week ahead at Kansas Schools, and we can’t wait to celebrate our students and finish the year strong!
📍 Tuesday, May 19 – 4th Quarter Awards Assembly at 8:30 a.m. in the new gym
📍 Wednesday, May 20 – Elementary Field Day ☀️
📍 Thursday, May 21 – Odd-period semester exams for grades 7-11 with a 2:15 dismissal
📍 Friday, May 22 – Even-period semester exams for grades 7-11 with a 2:15 dismissal
📍 Friday, May 22 – Kindergarten Graduation at 9:00 a.m. 🎓
It has been an incredible school year, and I’m looking forward to making the most of these final days with our students before summer vacation begins. Thank you to our families for all of your support throughout the year!
📍 Tuesday, May 19 – 4th Quarter Awards Assembly at 8:30 a.m. in the new gym
📍 Wednesday, May 20 – Elementary Field Day ☀️
📍 Thursday, May 21 – Odd-period semester exams for grades 7-11 with a 2:15 dismissal
📍 Friday, May 22 – Even-period semester exams for grades 7-11 with a 2:15 dismissal
📍 Friday, May 22 – Kindergarten Graduation at 9:00 a.m. 🎓
It has been an incredible school year, and I’m looking forward to making the most of these final days with our students before summer vacation begins. Thank you to our families for all of your support throughout the year!
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