Sullivan High School

During this morning's sports assembly, we proudly recognized the 7th and 8th Grade Cheerleading teams along with our 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams for their impressive seasons. It was an honor to officially present the basketball teams with their conference championship plaques from the JHOC, marking a significant milestone for our athletic program. In addition to celebrating these team achievements, we took the time to honor the Joe Marks award winners from each squad for their exceptional character and contributions on and off the court. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and school spirit these student-athletes displayed throughout the year.

Joe Marks recipients:
Cheerleading: Keelynn Karnes & Atleigh Stollard
Boys Basketball - Payton Schum

Congratulations to all and way to go! #OneTribe

Coach Taylor's REC PE classes participated in their own version of the Winter Olympics today. Students got the chance to practice their curling skills, toss golden rings, race around the track, and make their way through the obstacle course carrying the Olympic flame. Shout out to Ms. Voegel's Work and Family Relationships class for coming out to excitedly cheer on our gold medal contestants!

A huge congratulations to our very own Mae Dawkins, senior member of the National English Honor Society! Mae was recently informed that she is a national winner of the NEHS Intellectual Freedom Challenge, a prestigious competition that encourages NEHS members to craft compelling arguments defending texts that have faced challenges or bans. What makes this accomplishment especially impressive is that her essay was scored among some of the best submissions in the nation by university professors. Impressing evaluators of this caliber is no small feat, particularly for a high school student, and Mae did just that. Mae was awarded a certificate and a $150 prize. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and the excellence she represents in NEHS and our school.

The SHS Softball Team Store is live! Get your spring orders in by February 17th!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/yWJRAXLBs1

Members of the 7th & 8th Grade Band performed with the HS Pep Band at the 2/5 Girls Basketball Home Game (v. Villa Grove) and the 2/10 Boys Basketball Home Game (v. St. Theresa) as a part of their Invite Night series.

Students had the opportunity to play full music sets with the Pep Band, sub in as drummers, and cheer on both Sullivan teams to victory!

The SHS Spring Sports Parent Meeting will be March 2nd at 6:00 pm in the HS/MS Commons. All parents/guardians of spring athletes are encouraged to attend

This winter, we looked back at the best individuals and teams of Sullivan High School athletic history! If you weren't able to make it to the induction, take a look at the incredible accomplishments of these Sullivan greats!

In addition, we celebrated 50 years of women's sports at SHS!

Roger Beavers: https://youtu.be/bADapxKPwGo
Seth Dunscomb: https://youtu.be/NbQSRQlXAMI
Stacy McLaughlin: https://youtu.be/2qfNXjzTLrM
Luke Standerfer: https://youtu.be/_Pzng3U9CiY
1990/1991 Girls Basketball Team: https://youtu.be/93Dan17pt9M
50 Years of Women's Sports - https://youtu.be/k8xu9fIgrnI

With the win over Blue Ridge on Senior Night, the Lady Redskins completed a perfect conference season to clinch the conference outright for a third year in a row. The seniors have gone 33-0 in conference play over the last 3 years. What a phenomenal legacy they are leaving behind. Thank you ladies for all of your hard work and dedication. We wish you all the very best in all your future endeavors. Go Lady Redskins. 

Winter Sports SHS Banquet Dates are coming up, mark your calendars:
- Boys Basketball, Cheer, and Dance - March 5th 6:00 pm @ Building 1225 - RSVP by 2/24
- Girls Basketball - March 9th 6:00 pm @ Sullivan Country Club - RSVP by 2/26

Please RSVP your anticipated number to Cole Huber huberc@sullivan.k12.il.us as soon as possible!

SHS Game Day for Boys Basketball against St. Teresa tonight! Pack the place!

As a result of showing good character in the classroom, Lillian Davis, Piper Richardson, and Charlie Moffett were chosen to lead the Sullivan Lady Redskins onto the court tonight! Great job ladies!

It's Senior Night for the SHS Girls Basketball Team!!!

6:00 pm - Senior Recognition
6:20 pm - Varsity Only Game Time vs Blue Ridge

IHSA Girls Basketball Regional matchups have been released! SHS Girls will host Vandalia next Saturday at 1:00 pm, with the winner heading to Teutopolis next week!

SHS Athletics this week!

Junior Kaylee Smith interviewed to serve as the 2026-2027 Illinois Association of Student Councils 1st Vice President today at the IHSA headquarters in Bloomington. In March she will give a speech and campaign at the annual convention in Springfield.

We have a HUGE day today at SHS, one for the history books that you will not want to miss!

1:00 - JV Boys vs Vandalia
2:30 - Varsity Boys vs Vandalia
4:00 - Hall of Fame Induction & 50 Years of Women's Sports Recognition
4:30 - Varsity Girls vs Dee Mack
6:00 - JV Girls vs Dee Mack

🎉 Big shoutout to our January Students of the Month – Brycen Wildman (Senior),
Olivia Hullum (Junior), Karson Robinson (Sophomore), and Lyla Wright (Freshman)! 👏
We’re also celebrating Mrs. Stinebring as our Teacher of the Month 🍎 and Mirror Images as our Organization of the Month ⭐
Congrats to all – keep up the amazing work! 💯✨

This Saturday is your chance to scoop up some old Sullivan athletic gear! On sale during the Boys/Girls doubleheader Saturday - old uniforms, shooting shirts, and practice jerseys!

Donation only sale - proceeds will go towards Sullivan sports programs!

HS Girls Basketball takes on Villa Grove tonight at home, Varsity only! Come out and root them on!

Each month, NHS surprises one teacher from each building with a special delivery of their favorite treats. Help us in congratulating February's Bless a Teacher: Mrs. Hendry, SES; Mrs. Sattler, SMS; and Ms. Voegel, SHS. 🥳