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Daily Bulletin - Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Daily Thought--If someone does not respect your presence, make them appreciate your absence.
NHS meeting --during lunch TODAY in Mr Bastien's room.
Peoria Air National Guard--will have a table display during lunch March 22.
SWAT Meeting -Thursday, March 22 during lunch in Mrs. Reavley's room. New members are welcome to attend and help plan junior high prevention day.
HS Cheer meeting--March 26th @ 4:00pm at the VIT cafeteria. This is for any high school student that will be cheering next school year. We will be trying on uniforms and discussing fundraising. If you are not able to attend, please contact Jill Easley or Alanna Spencer.
Environmental Club meeting -Monday, March 27 during lunch in Mrs. Reavley's room. ALL MEMBERS WHO INTEND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRIPS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR MUST ATTEND.
Upcoming Dates--
Mar 25-Post PROM Bingo Night 6:00
Apr 6-11:30 dismissal
Apr 7-10 Spring Break
Apr 17-NHS/ImpactLife Blood Drive
Apr 28-Teacher's Institute
Apr 29-PROM
May 16-HS Awards Night 7:00
May 18-8th Grade Promotion 7:00
May 21-HS Graduation 2:00
May 22-Spring Concert
May 22-Last day of attendance-11:30 dismissal (pending snow days)
Lunch Menu--
Tues Mar 21-Taco in a bag, mixed peppers, peaches
Wed Mar 22-Pirate ship, snap peas, cinnamon apple slices
Thurs Mar 23-Chicken pot pie, broccoli, grapes
Rebels Sports--
Tuesday, March 21st
HSBB HOME vs. Illini Bluffs 4:30 pm in Astoria
HSSB HOME vs. United 4:30 pm in Ipava
Wednesday, March 22nd
HSBB at Southeastern 4:30 pm VIT BUS 2:25 AST BUS 2:45
Thursday, March 23rd
JH Track At Havana 4:00 pm VIT BUS 2:20 AST BUS 2:40
HSSB HOME vs. Camp Point Central in Ipava 4:30 pm
Friday, March 24th
HSBB JV DH at Brimfield 4:00 pm AST BUS 1:15 VIT BUS 1:35
HSSB at Macomb 4:30 pm AST BUS 2:40 VIT BUS 3:00
Saturday, March 25th
HSBB HOME Route 41 Series Games in Astoria
10 am South Fulton vs. Ridgewood
12 pm Ridgewood vs. Rushville-Industry
2 pm Rushville-Industry vs. Milford
4 pm South Fulton vs. Milford
Upcoming Events
Prom
Class of 2023 Graduation
Class of 2023 Graduation
April 29th
Class of 2023 Graduation
Class of 2023 Graduation
Class of 2023 Graduation
May 21st at 2:00pm
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Teachers
Mr. Bastien - HS Math
Classes Teaching:
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Integrated Math III
"This is my 15th year teaching and my 12th year at Astoria. I am a 1975 graduate of Murphysboro Township High School. I earned an Associate of Science degree in mathematics education form John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL and I earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a minor in computer science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL."
Mr. Simmons - HS Ag
Classes Teaching: Animal/Plant Science, Intro to Ag, Ag Mechanics, Agribusiness Tech, Ag Construction, Ag Leadership
"This is my 6th year teaching Agriculture and 8th year overall. I am a graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelors in Agriculture Science and a minor in General Biology. My wife and I reside on a small family farm outside of Macomb, IL."
Mr. Peterson - HS History
Classes Teaching: US History 1 & 2, World History, Geography, Film History, Sociology
"This is my 6th year of teaching at Astoria School. I am a 2011 graduate of Bureau Valley High School and a 2015 graduate of Illinois State University. I taught Junior High history for my first two years and have since been in the high school."
Mrs. Stevens - HS English
Classes Teaching:
English I, II, III, & IV, Literature and Film
"This is my 32nd 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."
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."
Mrs. Reavley - HS Science / Math
Classes Teaching: Chemistry I, AP Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2
"2022-2023 is my 22nd year at Astoria and my 27th 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 one of the sponsors for the Class of 2024, as well as the Environmental Club, and the SWAT/Prevention program."
Mrs. Wherley - HS Science
Classes Teaching:
Biology, General Science, Biology II, Psychology, Life Skills I
"This is my fifth year teaching at Astoria High School. I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and Psychology and a Master's degree in Secondary Education. Just last year I earned my Learning Behavioral Specialist I endorsement. I think teaching high schoolers is such a rewarding experience as you have the opportunity to connect with the students as they grow and become independent individuals ready for their lives after high school."
Mrs. Massaglia - HS Coding
Classes Teaching:
Coding and Library K-12
"My first Bachelor's Degree was in Communications from Iowa Wesleyan College. In 1991, I went to WIU to get my Elementary Education degree with an emphasis on Language Arts. I taught one year in Lewistown. I'm now in my 24th year at Astoria. I taught first grade, then kindergarten, then 2nd grade before moving to the library/tech position."
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."
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-second 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."
Mrs. Yazvec - HS Driver's Education / PE
Classes Teaching: 9-12 PE and Drivers Ed
"This is my 6th 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."
Mrs. Bridges - HS Business
Classes Teaching: Consumers Ed, Intro to Business, Accounting I, & Social Media Marketing
"This is my second year teaching Business classes at Astoria High School. Before moving into a teaching position, I was the Grade School Secretary for six years. I earned my Bachelor of Agriculture Science from WIU. I wanted to get into the classroom to become a teacher. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction with the students and I love helping them grow in their education as well as watching them reach goals and meet their potential. I am passionate about this community and supporting our students, which is one reason that I started the Back Pack Food Program and The Girls on the Run Program. When I am not teaching, you can find me enjoying time with my three children, running, boating, taking care of our many farm animals and watching my children at one of their many sporting events."
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 also loved science so much that I got an endorsement in it! I am currently in my 5th 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! As your kids get to know me they will learn that my favorite color is Blue (obviously, lol), I love all things Halloween, being called weird or goofy is a compliment in my class, I am in Fast house, and I despise glitter! I look forward to teaching you all and seeing each of your kids' unique creativity!"
Ms. Egleton - HS Special Education
Classes Teaching: Integrated Math II, US History II, English I, II, & IV, Life Skills I, II, III, & IV
"This is my second 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 built me."
Mrs. Cooley - HS Band & Choir
Classes Teaching:
6-12th Grade Band & Choir
Mrs. Cooley received her bachelors degree in music education from Illinois State University in 2008. She attended graduate school at Wichita State University receiving her masters degree in oboe performance in 2011. This is Mrs. Cooley's 8th year teaching at Astoria and she has been teaching music for 13 years. Mrs. Cooley was inspired by her grade school band director to become a music teacher. She loves playing all sorts of band instruments and enjoys singing. When she is not at school she enjoys being at home with her family.
Mrs. Hackman - HS Journalism
Classes Teaching:
Journalism
"I graduated cum laude from Eastern Illinois University in December of 1989, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Junior High Education. My fields of concentration are English and Math which means I am certified to teach grades six through twelve English and grades sixth through twelve math. Two weeks after graduating, I started my first teaching job at Havana. During my five and a half years working there, I taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade reading and language arts, freshmen level honors language arts, junior level language arts, and junior level honors language arts. In addition, before starting as Astoria, I taught Algebra I at Routt Catholic in Jacksonville, worked for the Mason County truancy office, substitute taught, and worked for the "Mason County Democrat" as the bookkeeper. Although I earned straight A's my junior and senior years of high school and graduated with honors from college, I struggled in junior high and early high school. I decided to become a teacher when I saw how much my brother also struggled in school. I want to help students understand how to approach learning so that they can have an easier time than my brother and I had. I also want my students to see that they can be successful in school, even if they have to work a little harder than their peers."