Congratulations to Gavin Wade, Miriam Parri, Bryson Wilson, Olivia Swinford, Zachary Kenworthy, and Michaela Blickensderfer for being selected to ILMEA All-District festival ensembles!
Gavin Wade (alto saxophone) and Miriam Parri (trombone) were selected to the Senior Band. Bryson Wilson (tenor saxophone) was selected to the Senior Jazz Band. Olivia Swinford (trumpet) and Zachary Kenworthy were selected to the Junior Band. Olivia Swinford (trumpet) and Michaela Blickensderfer (alto saxophone) were selected to the Junior Jazz Band.
These students submitted auditions that were adjudicated. The top scores for each instrument or part were then selected to this ensemble. This would be similar to qualifying for Sectionals in IHSA/IESA events. They will join music students from all around the area on November 10th for the Jazz Festival at Millikin University and November 21st for the Band Festival at Eastern Illinois University.
Great job!
Gavin Wade (alto saxophone) and Miriam Parri (trombone) were selected to the Senior Band. Bryson Wilson (tenor saxophone) was selected to the Senior Jazz Band. Olivia Swinford (trumpet) and Zachary Kenworthy were selected to the Junior Band. Olivia Swinford (trumpet) and Michaela Blickensderfer (alto saxophone) were selected to the Junior Jazz Band.
These students submitted auditions that were adjudicated. The top scores for each instrument or part were then selected to this ensemble. This would be similar to qualifying for Sectionals in IHSA/IESA events. They will join music students from all around the area on November 10th for the Jazz Festival at Millikin University and November 21st for the Band Festival at Eastern Illinois University.
Great job!
We are proud to announce the Sullivan HS Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2026! Candidates will be formally inducted on December 12th at approximately 6:00 pm in the SHS Gym
The single best kicker in SHS history, Sports Illustrated-Famous, Barry Freeman
A menace on the line, state shotput medalist, and future Chicago Bears draft pick, Steve Buxton
A trendsetter in the world of Sullivan women's sports, 3-sport MVP, Diane Dowling
Football quarterback and 3-time Track state medalist, Braidy Miller
The undefeated, Okaw Valley Champions, the 1958 Football Team
2nd Place finishers in the IHSA Tournament, the 1998 Baseball Team
SHS Volleyball comes back home tonight with a match against new conference rival, Fisher!
It is PINK NIGHT! Come support a night for Breast Cancer Awareness!
A great night for Sullivan Volleyball as all three levels came away with wins on the road against the Robinson Maroons!
Fresh/Soph: W 25-17, 25-18
JV: W 25-9, 23-25, 15-4
Varsity: W 26-24, 25-23
Three teams. Three wins.
We’re back HOME tomorrow night as we take on conference opponent Fisher for PINK NIGHT! 🩷
🏐 Fresh/Soph – 5:00 PM
🏐 JV – 6:00 PM
🏐 Varsity – To follow
Wear your PINK, bring the energy, and help us fill the stands as we come together for breast cancer awareness!
LET’S GO REDSKINS! 🖤❤️🩷
Fall HS Sports Banquet Dates:
Golf - 11/14, 6:00 pm @ Country Club
Volleyball - 11/10, 6:00 pm @ VFW - RSVP to Coach Grooms no later than 11/3
Cross Country - 11/12, 6:00 pm @ Country Club - RSVP to Coach Plank no later than 11/5
🏐 REDSKIN VOLLEYBALL🖤❤️
Congratulations to Sullivan’s Elin Watkins (#24) on being named to the Pana Invitational All-Tournament Team this past weekend!
Way to represent Sullivan, Elin! We’re proud of you and this well-deserved recognition!
#SullivanVolleyball #RedskinPride #OneTribe
The Sullivan High School Marching Band competed on Saturday afternoon at the Normal Marching Band Invitational. The band placed 2nd in Class 1A from among four bands. The color guard and percussion had strong caption finishes by placing second in each. The students have put in a lot of hard work this year and it is exciting to see their continued success on the field. Congratulations!
The band's final competition performance will be at the Oblong Spooktacular Field Show Competition on October 31st.
The band's final competition performance will be at the Oblong Spooktacular Field Show Competition on October 31st.
Each month, NHS surprises one teacher from each building with a special delivery of their favorite treats. Help us in congratulating October's Bless a Teacher: Mrs. Camp, SES; Mrs. Toler, SMS; and Ms. Julius, SHS. 🥳
HS Volleyball regionals begin in a couple weeks - the Lady Redskins will play their postseason at St. Teresa!
SHS Athletics this week!
Aceon Fryman with two interceptions tonight, including one pick-6 to lead the Redskins to a 41-14 win over Cumberland tonight to move to 7-1 on the year!
They close the season next week at Villa Grove and then await their playoff matchup!
Schedule Change: there is no longer a HS Cross country meet at Bement on Tuesday 10/13
Tonight is Senior Night for Football, Cheer, Band, Color Guard, and Swim!
Come out for their recognition at 6:25 and stay for the showdown with Cumberland at 7:00!
Come out for their recognition at 6:25 and stay for the showdown with Cumberland at 7:00!
Sullivan brought home the LPC Consolation Championship with a decisive two-set win over Argenta-Oreana, 25-15 and 25-16!
A strong team effort on both sides of the ball, with contributions throughout the lineup! The Redskins finished with 23 kills, 21 assists, 6 aces, and 10 block touches at the net.
Proud of this team’s effort and the way they competed together! ❤️🖤
The SHS Retrospect staff loved every moment of HoCo Week. It was made extra special because of the high student participation. Here are just a few of the amazing things that happened last week.
If you have pictures that you'd like to share with the yearbook staff, please send them to shsyearbook@sullivan.k12.il.us
We appreciate your contributions!
If you have pictures that you'd like to share with the yearbook staff, please send them to shsyearbook@sullivan.k12.il.us
We appreciate your contributions!
On to the next one! 🔥🏐
Sullivan takes down Tri-County in 3️⃣ — 25-20, 16-25, 25-9 — and advances to the LPC Consolation Championship!
📍 Thursday | 4:30 PM
🆚 Argenta-Oreana
One more. Let’s go, Skins! ❤️🖤
For the first time in school history, our SHS Girls Cross Country team are Conference Champions!!!
Aaliyah Osborn (3rd) and Julia Moody (4th) lead the way with all-conference and
Grant Martin (2nd) leads the boys team to 3rd place with an all-conference nod as well!
LPC Tournament action tonight! Sullivan battled Cerro Gordo-Bement in a three-set thriller, falling just short 25-22, 19-25, 31-33, before bouncing back with a dominant 25-5, 25-17 win over Arcola. Back at Cerro Gordo Tuesday at 6 PM for more tournament play! 🏐❤️🖤
For those making winter plans, a reminder that all sports schedules are available at our athletics website:
https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=30019
If you have any questions - email AD Mr. Huber huberc@sullivan.k12.il.us
https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=30019
If you have any questions - email AD Mr. Huber huberc@sullivan.k12.il.us
Our first banquet of the year is coming up:
SHS Golf Banquet - 10/14, 6:00 pm @ Sullivan Country Club
RSVP to Coach Wagner no later than this Wednesday the 7th
SHS Golf Banquet - 10/14, 6:00 pm @ Sullivan Country Club
RSVP to Coach Wagner no later than this Wednesday the 7th