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
Check out our March calendars!
📅 Tomorrow!
We can’t wait to see you at our Back-to-School Events:
📚 Grades K–6 – Open House from 5:00–6:00 PM in your child’s classroom
🏫 Grades 7–12 – Orientation at 5:00 PM in the New Gym
✅ August breakfast & lunch menus are attached below!
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 🎉
📢 It’s that time again, parents…
Registration for the 2025–2026 School Year is OPENING SOON! 🎒✏️
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and maybe pack a snack — because here are the important dates:
🗓️ Registration Dates & Times:
📍Online- August 4-8, 2025
📍 In Person- August 6-8 2025 from 8:30am-2:30pm
You’ll be filling out forms, updating contacts, and wondering why you didn’t save your login info from last year again. 🤦♀️😂
✨ Don’t miss it — your future scholar needs you to get them officially on the books (and maybe snag the good locker spot)!
📎 Bring your smile, your paperwork, and maybe a coffee or two. We’ll see you there!
📢 Attention Parents and Guardians! 📢
Report cards are now ready for pick-up! 🎓
You can stop by the school office any day of the week from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM to collect your child's report card.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education! 📚✏️
Drop-Off Change – Wednesday, April 23
Due to our College & Career Fair, all student drop-offs must take place at the New Gym on Wednesday, April 23 only.
High school students will be at the New Gym to help younger students get to the cafeteria for breakfast.
Thank you for your support!
All practices are canceled this evening, March 19.
Check out the current job postings for the District.
https://5il.co/35ufa
There will be no school on Tuesday, January 21.
NOTICE - Wednesday's school board meeting has been postponed until a later date.
2024-2025 School Supply lists are now available.
https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-kcusd/browse/659052
Check out the new job postings. Click on the link below.
https://5il.co/2jdkb
Jr high track meet at Arthur has been cancelled for today (3-18-24).
Jr high Track will have practice from 4-5:50 pm at Oakland.
HS Softball game at Georgetown has been cancelled for today (3-18-24).
HS Softball will have practice from 4-5:50 pm at Shiloh.
FFA Strawberry Update -
Due to heavy rainfall in Florida, out strawberries will not be available for delivery the week of February 26. Our new delivery date is the week of March 11th.
NO SCHOOL 1/19
Due to weather conditions
Tuesday, January 16
Athletic practices and Games
HS Boys Basketball Game at Villa Grove 6 pm
K: 4 pm O: 4:15 pm S: 4:45 pm
Jr High Boys Basketball Game at ALAH (game will be played at Lovington) 6 pm
K: 4:15 pm O: 4:30 pm
HS Girls Basketball Practice 1-2:30 pm at Kansas New Gym
Jr High Volleyball Practice 4-6 pm at Kansas New Gym
Practices are not mandatory and there will not be practice shuttles today.
NOTICE - 5TH & 6TH GR. BASKETBALL
A 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball Game has been added to the schedule at Mattoon.
Tuesday, January 9
At Mattoon (Williams Elementary) 6 pm
Oakland will drive;
Oakland: 4:30 pm
Kansas: 4:45 pm
Check out a new job posting at the link below.
https://5il.co/2bsvy
JOB POSTING - check out the job posting for an assistant cook, see the link below for more information.
https://5il.co/293fe
Don't forget - Veteran's Day program will begin today at 9:30 am in the new gym.