Today Lily Moxley and Kaylee Smith represented Sullivan High School at State Senator Steve McClure's Youth Advisory Council in Springfield. They were able to hear from government officials and learn about how government works while working with students around the district.
Our final fall Senior Nights are coming up!
- Football, Cheer, Band, Cheer, Color Guard, and Swim - October 17th. Seniors and Parents/Guardians should meet on the south end of the track next to the small scoreboard no later than 6:20 pm. Recognition ceremonies will begin at 6:25 pm
- Volleyball - October 23rd at the conclusion of the JV game against Okaw Valley. Seniors and Parents/Guardians should meet in the SHS lobby by no later than 6:30 PM. Recognition ceremonies will begin immediately at the conclusion of the JV game.
- Football, Cheer, Band, Cheer, Color Guard, and Swim - October 17th. Seniors and Parents/Guardians should meet on the south end of the track next to the small scoreboard no later than 6:20 pm. Recognition ceremonies will begin at 6:25 pm
- Volleyball - October 23rd at the conclusion of the JV game against Okaw Valley. Seniors and Parents/Guardians should meet in the SHS lobby by no later than 6:30 PM. Recognition ceremonies will begin immediately at the conclusion of the JV game.
SHS Athletics going on this week!
Mrs. Kirby's Modern US History and Geography classes enjoyed using the VR headsets to explore trenches from World War I and places in Central Asia.
Congratulations to the Sullivan High School Marching Band for placing 2nd in Class 1A at the Effingham Marching Band Invitational on Saturday afternoon! The band also received the caption award for Best General Effect for this performance. This is the first competition of the season for the band and only their second in 6 years.
The Marching Band will be in Mt. Zion next Saturday for the Mt. Zion Marching Music Games. They will perform at 5:30 PM as a part of the Class 2A group at that event.
Congrats!
Varsity Football brings home a 47-6 victory over Tri-County tonight to move to 5-1 on the season!
For those who cannot make the trip to Oakland tonight for the football game, there is NO livestream. The game will be on 92.1 FM, and the score will be updated periodically on MaxPreps or the IHSA app - https://www.ihsa.org/sports/football/regular-season/scores
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. Becker, SES; Mrs. Bates, SMS; and Coach T, SHS. 🥳
💗🏐 Pink Night Sweep! 🏐💗
Sullivan Volleyball took all three matches over Cerro Gordo-Bement on a special night dedicated to the fight for a cure.
• Fresh-Soph: 25–9, 25–23
• JV: 25–4, 25–17
• Varsity: 25–23, 25–16
Our girls played with heart and unity because no Redskin ever fights alone. 💪💗
#PinkNight #RedskinPride #FightForACure #NoOneFightsAlone
The Sullivan High School Marching Band will be competing this Saturday (10/4) at 12:30 PM in the Effingham Marching Invitational competition. This performance kicks off their 2025 competition season!
Come out and support the band! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children 3 and under and takes place at Klosterman Field next to Effingham High School. There will be more than 25 bands from all over central Illinois in attendance for this event - so arrive early!
Awards for Sullivan's competition class will take place at 4:45 PM, but the event runs from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM if you want to check out all of the bands in attendance.
Come out and support the band! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children 3 and under and takes place at Klosterman Field next to Effingham High School. There will be more than 25 bands from all over central Illinois in attendance for this event - so arrive early!
Awards for Sullivan's competition class will take place at 4:45 PM, but the event runs from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM if you want to check out all of the bands in attendance.
SHS Volleyball takes on LPC opponent, Cerro Gordo-Bement tonight at home! Come root on the girls!
Caden Saul leads the Boys Golf team today at IHSA Regionals, but unfortunately their season comes to an end. Great run boys!
We asked for your favorite HoCo Week pics. Here are ours!
Thank you for participating and making it a great time!
Thank you for participating and making it a great time!
SHS Volleyball receives the #3 seed in next week's LPC Tournament played at Tri-County!
They will play Monday at 8:00 pm @ Oakland vs TBA!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1klW0mq21RVO4zn_gq9Uu8yut7eH0iIN1/view?usp=sharing
They will play Monday at 8:00 pm @ Oakland vs TBA!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1klW0mq21RVO4zn_gq9Uu8yut7eH0iIN1/view?usp=sharing
Sullivan Volleyball vs. Argenta – Match Results
• Fresh/Soph: 25–10, 25–15
• Junior Varsity: 25–9, 25–19
• Varsity: 25–14, 25–15
A huge day for Devon Richardson and Kate Bushue, who led the Lady Redskins Golf Team onto IHSA Sectionals today!
Last week's Band Section of the Week honors go to the Trombone section in both the 7th/8th Grade Band (2 missing from photo) and 6th Grade Band. The 7th/8th Grade Band trombones have two students who auditioned for ILMEA All-District Band this last week while the 6th Grade Band trombones set good examples for behavior and responsibility throughout the week. Congrats!
Did you capture your favorite moment from 2025 Homecoming? Was it from a dress-up theme, float building, athletic event, or the pre-dance gathering at the park? Send your pictures to us so that we can see all the great memories that you will carry with you from last week. Pictures can be sent to Sarah Britton at brittons@sullivan.k12.il.us.
Sullivan Varsity Volleyball came out strong with a sweep, winning 25–21 and 25–22 over a tough Arthur Christian team. Aeralyn Thrasher led the offense with 17 kills, while Lillian Hood added 4 kills, Nevaeh Dovell lead the net defense with 3 blocks.
Sullivan Fresh soph and JV also came away with victories on the night.
Devon Richardson's 1st place finish leading the SHS Girls Golf Team to an LPC Championship earned her a nomination for News-Gazette player of the week! Let's get her some votes!
https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/athletes-week/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNHqx9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvBYRienFvC8MZtPe5u4SJZ2CbEp3DFAQf0NEk7yg9vS3fO_qAHtTdzC0JB1_aem_hskJ4xcriHqDSbdqrVRNoA
https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/athletes-week/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNHqx9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvBYRienFvC8MZtPe5u4SJZ2CbEp3DFAQf0NEk7yg9vS3fO_qAHtTdzC0JB1_aem_hskJ4xcriHqDSbdqrVRNoA