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Daily Bulletin - Friday, September 13, 2024
Daily Thought--
Life is not a race, it's a journey!
Dates to remember --
Fri Sept 13 Progress Reports go out
Mon Sept 16 No School, Teacher's Institute
Tues Sept 17 Miles of Smiles
Tues Sept 17 HS Incentive 8:00-11:15
Tues Oct 1 Picture retakes
Wed Oct 9 End of 1st Quarter
Thurs Oct 10 Parent/Teacher conferences, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM
Fri Oct 11 No school
Sat Oct 12 Homecoming Dance
Mon Oct 14 No school
Wed Oct 16 National Honor Society Induction 6:00
Mon Oct 21 Impact for Life Blood Drive Sponsored by NHS
Oct 28-Nov 1 Red Ribbon Week
Student Council meeting--
TODAY during lunch in Mrs Stevens' room.
Homecoming Mums--
The VIT Sophomore Class will be selling Homecoming Mums again this year. To order please see a VIT sophomore student or order in the Astoria High School office. Money (due upon ordering) and orders will be due on September 23.
High School Incentive--
The first short term incentive trip for the high school will be Tuesday, September 17 during 1st - 4th periods. Students, check your email for details.
Lunch menus--
Fri Sept 13 Max sticks w/ sauce, corn, fruit slushy
Mon Sept 16 no meals served
Tues Sept 17 Walking Taco, grape tomatoes, apple sauce
Thurs Sept 18 Hot dog, baked beans, pears
Fri Sept 19 Chicken strip wrap, vegetable blend, mixed fruit
Mon Sept 23 Tenderloin, diced carrots, peaches
Tues Sept 24 Nacho Bar, refried beans, cinnamon apple slices
Wed Sept 25 Pirate Ship, snap peas, grapes
Thurs Sept 26 Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, juice, roll
Fri Sept 27 Bosco sticks w/ sauce, corn, mixed fruit
Mon Sept 30 Sloppy joe, French fries, pears
South Fulton Sports--
Fri Sep 13
Var FB at Havana 7:00 Bus: V-5:20 A-5:40
Sat Sep 14
5/6 FB vs Beardstown at VIT 1:00
Mon Sep 16
HS VB vs West Hancock at Astoria 6:00
JV FB vs Havana at VIT 6:00
Tue Sep 17 HSVB vs Elmwood at Astoria 6:00
JH FB at Beardstown 5:30 Bus: V-3:35 A-3:55
JH CC at Farmington 4:00 Bus: A-1:55 V-2:15
Thur Sep 19
VB vs North Greene at White Hall 6:00 Bus: V-3:35 A-3:55
HSCC & JHCC at Beardstown 4:00 Bus: V-2:20 A-2:40
Fri Sep 20
Var FB vs Illini West at VIT 7:00
Sat Sep 21
5/6 FB vs Bushnell at VIT 10:00
Upcoming Events
Picture Days
High School-Aug. 27
JH and GS-Aug. 28
Teachers
Mr. Wherley - HS Math
Classes Teaching:
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and English I
"This is my first 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. For the previous three and a half years I owned and operated a small local business and I'm looking forward to the transition into a new career as a teacher."
Mr. Carithers - HS Ag
Classes Teaching: Animal/Plant Science, Intro to Ag, Ag Mechanics, Ag Leadership
"This is my first year teaching at Astoria Schools. I’m a 1999 graduate of Astoria High School and a 2001 graduate of Spoon River College where I earned my Associates in Ag Business Management. I have over 22 years of experience in the Ag industry and many more in carpentry. I look forward to promoting the many facets of Agriculture."
Mr. Peterson - HS History
Classes Teaching: US History 1 & 2, World History, Geography, Film History, Sociology
"This is my 7th 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 33rd 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, Integrated Math 3
"2023-2024 is my 23rd year at Astoria and my 28th 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, Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Graphic Design/Computer Gaming Design, Computer Science Principles
"This is my sixth 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 Computer Science Principles
Classes Teaching:
Computer Science Principles 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 26th year at Astoria. I taught first grade, then kindergarten, then 2nd grade before moving to the library/tech position. This will be my 2nd year teaching high school computers. I’m learning right along with the kids. I currently have 4 co-workers that I taught."
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-third 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 7th 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, Business Computer Applications, Business Communications, and Keyboarding
"This is my third 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 am currently in my 6th 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!"
Ms. Egleton - HS Special Education
Classes Teaching: History I, Journalism, English I,III, Math III Study Skills I, II, III, IV
"This is my third 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."