Sullivan CUSD #300

SOV trails Tuscola 7-14 after one quarter in varsity football

Join us tonight for the SHS Homecoming Game as the SOV Redskins take on the Tuscola Warriors. Unable to make it to Victory Field? Watch it LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLaBMdWs1FI

Future Police Officers!! Our kindergarteners want to be their hero Officer Collins when they grow up. #OneTribe

Sullivan Elementary School remembers #MightyTyson! #OneTribe

SMS 8th grade girls basketball are victorious! Final score: Sullivan 33 Arcola 27

You can't see it in the picture, but every single Arcola player has a blue ribbon on her left shoe tonight. The entire team also showed up wearing blue as they entered the gym. Thank you, Purple Riders! #ClassAct #MightyTyson #OneTribe

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In light of Friday’s tragedy, we will be making a slight change to the schedule for Homecoming week theme days. On Monday, instead of Dynamic Duo/Twin Day as our dress-up day, we are going to dress in blue in honor of Tyson, as that was his favorite color. We would like to invite the entire Sullivan community to participate as well. Additionally this week, the Sullivan PTO will be collecting for a memorial fund that will be donated to the family in remembrance of their loved one. This tragedy has affected us all, regardless of whether or not we knew Tyson. In times like these, we need to rely on each other and grow as a school family.

A Message from Sullivan School Superintendent Ted Walk to Parents: As you know, our Sullivan school family suffered a horrible tragedy yesterday. The loss of a student is all of our biggest fears and the reality of this tragedy is setting in. As parents, the loss of another student or your child’s peer is not something you are prepared for. We would like to offer a time for parents to come together to offer support to each other, as well as share some tips on how to speak to your students about this tragedy. This will be an informal meeting in the Sullivan Elementary School Gym at 4:30 pm on Sunday, September 29. Attendance is voluntary. The area crisis team, comprised of local school psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors has been assembled and will be in the district all day on Monday. They will provide counseling and support services to our students and any staff members that are in need. We will continue to assess the need for additional emotional support moving forward. Children grieve in a multitude of ways and in varied amounts of time. As we continue through this challenging process, please remember to contact the school if you notice that your child is having difficulty. We will work together, as a team, to provide the needed support and care for your child. If you have any specific questions, please contact Jessica Reeder, Sullivan School Psychologist and Special Education Coordinator, at reederj@sullivan.k12.il.us. Please continue to keep this family and our Sullivan School community in your thoughts and prayers.

This afternoon, a Sullivan school bus transporting eleven students was involved in an accident. It is with deep sorrow that we are reaching out to let our school family know that a Sullivan Elementary Student lost their life as a result of this tragedy. As soon as the school was notified, the administrative team and school social worker, went to the scene to provide support, ensure immediate notification to families, and assist with family reunification. On Monday, support and counseling services will be provided to students in all three buildings. . We will share additional counseling details as plans are finalized. Please keep this family and our entire school community in your thoughts and prayers.

Press Release/ Statement On Friday, September 27, at approximately 3:40 pm, a Sullivan School Bus was involved in an accident. The parents of all students on board have been contacted. Thank you to all of the first responders, particularly the Sullivan Police Department, Sullivan Fire Department, Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department, and the Illinois State Police for their prompt and excellent care and comfort for all involved. Thank you to the staff of Rosati’s and Phillips 66 for their compassion, the room for reunification, and the food and drinks provided to those responding to the accident. Further updates will be available through the Sullivan CUSD 300 social media as more information is obtained.

It was High Five Friday from our Redskin football players AND Western Roundup Day at SES! Thank you to our football favorites, Coach Typer and Mrs. Graham, and all of our PTO volunteers for a fantastic Friday. And thank you to all of our students for your excellent behavior all month! #onetribe

Hunter earned a gold slip from Mrs. Black today!! He stayed behind after lunch to pick up trash so that Mrs. Byers didn’t have to clean up the mess. We are so proud of you Hunter!! #onetribe

Congratulations to the varsity Lady Redskins volleyball team on a big CIC victory against Warrensburg-Latham this evening!

Just a reminder that we have pictures tomorrow!

Due to numbers, the SOV JV football game scheduled for tonight 9/23 with Shelbyville has been cancelled.

SOV 40 Shelbyville 56 final in varsity football; SOV plays at Meridian next Friday 9/27

SOV 20 Shelbyville 49 after three quarters of varsity football

SOV trails Shelbyville 13-42 at halftime in varsity football

SOV trails Shelbyville 13-21 at end of first quarter in varsity football