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Daily Bulletin - Wedesday, September 17, 2025
Daily Quote
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." – C.S. Lewis
Homecoming Activities--
Sunday September 21st at 5 pm - Homecoming Kickoff Night - Powder puff Practice, Concessions, Games, & Bonfire at Vermont Ballpark
Band
The new JH/HS Band will be meeting for the first time today during 9th hour.
Athletic Passes
Athletes who have paid their sports fees can stop in the office to get their Athletic Pass.
South Fulton Sports
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5/6 FB- vs Rushville 7:00
Thursday, September 18, 2025
HS VB- vs North Greene 6:00
JH XC- @Beardstown 4:00 VIT-1:30 and AST 1:50
HS XC- @Beardstown 4:30 VIT-1:30 and AST 1:50
Friday, September 19, 2025
V FB- @Rushville 7:00 VIT-5:10 AST-5:30
Menu--
Wednesday September 17th
Breakfast: Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffin
Lunch: Tenderloin/Bun, Green Beans, Apple Sauce
Thursday September 18th
Breakfast: Turnovers
Lunch: Chicken Pasta Casserole, Peas, Pineapple Tidbits, Bread Stick
Friday September 19th
Breakfast: Sausage Gravy & Biscuit
Lunch: Bosco Stick/Sauce, Lima Beans, Pears
Teachers
Mr. Wherley - HS Math
Classes Teaching:
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, Fitness PE
"This is my third year teaching at Astoria High School. I grew up in Astoria and graduated from Astoria High School in 2012. I attended Illinois College and Western Illinois University." (2024-2025)
Mr. Carithers - HS Ag
Classes Teaching: Intro to Ag, Forestry, Landscape Design, Natural Resources, Ag Business Management, Animal Science, & Plant Science
"This is my second year teaching at Astoria Schools. I’m a 1999 graduate of Astoria High School. I have over 23 years of experience in the Ag industry and many more in carpentry. My specialties are Plants, Trees, and Ag Business." (2024-2025)
Mr. Peterson - HS History
Classes Teaching: US History 1 & 2, World History, Geography, Film History, Sociology, & Psychology
"This is my 9th year of teaching at Astoria School. I taught Junior High history for my first two years and have since been in the high school." (2025-2026)
Mrs. Stevens - HS English
Classes Teaching:
English II, III, & IV, Journalism, & Literature and Film
"This is my 34th year of teaching at Astoria Schools. I am a 1986 graduate of Rushville High School and a 1990 graduate of Western Illinois University. Over the years at Astoria, I have taught first and second grade, junior high and high school English. My husband and I reside in Astoria. We enjoy spending time with our grown children who are both graduates of Astoria High School." (2024-2025)
Mrs. Ewing - HS Home Economics
Classes Teaching:
Foods, Food Service, Clothing I and II, Human Growth, Adult Living
"This is my 23rd year teaching at Astoria High School. I began teaching here in the fall of 2000. I graduated from Western Illinois University with my certification in family and consumer science. I grew up in Vermont and graduated from VIT high school. I reside in rural Rushville with my husband, cows, and our border collie. My current hobby is babysitting our 5 grandkids." (2023-2024)
Mrs. Reavley - HS Science / Math
Classes Teaching: Chemistry, Physics, AP Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, Analytic Geometry/Trig, Integrated Math 1, 2, & 3
"2025-2026 is my 25th year at Astoria and my 30th in education (5 years at Griggsville-Perry). I earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Chemistry Education from Illinois State University. I'm currently the sponsor for the Environmental Club, SWAT/Prevention, and organize the high school incentive program. I'm the lead director for the high school play (second week in March) and I'm very excited to be bringing drama back to the junior high. I will be having a series of drama workshop days for the junior high and will be directing a junior high play in April." (2025-2026)
Mrs. Wherley - HS Science
Classes Teaching:
Biology, General Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology II, & Elementary Math Interventions
"Now in my eighth year at Astoria High School, I am passionate about supporting students as they grow into independent, confident adults. I hold Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biology and Psychology, along with a Master’s in Secondary Education. My Learning Behavioral Specialist I endorsement enables me to meet the diverse needs of all learners in my classroom. In addition to teaching high school science, I work with elementary special education and serve as an elementary math interventionist for part of my day. These roles allow me to support students at various stages of their educational journey and to help them build strong foundations for future success." (2025-2026)
Mrs. Lindholm - HS Spanish
Classes Teaching:
Spanish 1, 2, 3, & 4
"Hi, I'm Jenna Lindholm. I have been teaching since 2012. I am currently teaching Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4. I earned a bachelor's degree in the Teaching of Spanish from the University of Illinois, where I also studied abroad in Granada, Spain. After college, I earned a Learning Behavioral Specialist endorsement from the University of St. Francis as well as a Master's degree in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Spain." (2025-2026)
Mrs. Friedrich - HS Health / PE
Classes Teaching: 9-12 PE and 9th Grade Health
"Greetings! My name is Mandy Friedrich and I am currently in my twenty-fourth year of teaching. I have a Bachelor's from MacMurray College in Physical Education, and a Masters' from Walden University. I am married, have one son, and reside in Havana. I spent 15 years teaching middle school health in Jacksonville, IL at Turner Junior High, which later became Jacksonville Middle School. I love the atmosphere of Astoria and really enjoy the small school experience." (2024-2025)
Mrs. Yazvec - HS Driver's Education / PE
Classes Teaching: 9-12 PE and Drivers Ed
"This is my 8th year teaching in Astoria. I graduated from Astoria High School and earned my Bachelors Degree from Western Illinois University. I am married and have two children. I am happy to be a part of the school and community I grew up in." (2025-2026)
Ms. Bridges - HS Business
Classes Teaching: Consumers Ed, Intro to Business, Accounting I, Social Media Marketing, Business Computer Applications, Business Communications, and Keyboarding
"Hello! I am Carri Bridges and this is my fifth year teaching Business classes as Astoria High School. I earned my Bachelor of Agriculture Science from WIU. I enjoy being in the classroom, teaching students and helping them grown in their education. I grew up in a small community and love the small town atmosphere. When I am not teaching, I am enjoying time with my three children, running, boating, watching college football or my children at one of their many sporting events." (2025-2026)
Ms. Quigley - Art
Classes Teaching:
"My name is Christy Quigley, I attended Spoon River College and Western Illinois University for my degree in Art Education. I am currently in my 8th year of teaching where I have tried to become a teacher who is a safe place for kids to explore creativity and enjoy being themselves! I look forward to exploring the world of art with everyone and seeing each of your kids' unique creativity flourish!" (2025-2026)
Mr. Otto - 9-12 Band and Choir
"Hello there! Your kids know me as Mr. Otto, but you can call me Ty. I went to high school in Havana just across the Illinois River and I'm a 2024 graduate of Monmouth College, where I received my bachelors in Music Education. This is my second year teaching at Astoria Schools, and I'm very happy to be a part of this community. I look forward to sharing the love I have for music with the next generations." (2025-2026)
Ms. Egleton - HS Special Education
Classes Teaching: English I, II, III, IV - Study Skills I, II, II - Push-in Math II and III
"This is my fifth year teaching Special Education at Astoria High School. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Middle Level Social Studies and a minor in Political Science. I have my Behavioral Specialist endorsement which allows me to teach Special Education. Astoria is my hometown and I am grateful I get to teach at the school that raised me." (2025-2026)
Mrs. Wesley - HS Special Education
"Hello! My name is Holly Wesley. This is my 20th year of teaching, and I have worked with many different ages and ability levels of children in that time. I enjoy seeing kids learn new skills, including improving their reading, math, and social skills.
In addition to teaching, in the summer, I have helped with the community VBS and day camp at Camp Emmanuel for the past few years.
When I am not at school, you will find me hanging out with my 9 year old daughter, who is a student here, reading murder mysteries, and participating in the monthly arts and crafts club at the local library.
I look forward to yet another sensational school year!" (2025-2026)