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News from March 2016

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Jacksonville High School senior breaks girls basketball career points record

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Jacksonville High School senior basketball player Olivia Kaufmann was recently recognized by the school for breaking the school's most career points record.

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Glenwood High School opens registration for summer sports camps

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Glenwood High School is accepting registration for its set of summer sports camps.

68.7 percent of Carrollton Grade School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 21, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Carrollton Grade School scored a passing rate of 31.3 percent and a failure rate of 68.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

88.2 percent of North Greene Elementary students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 21, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at North Greene Elementary scored a passing rate of 11.8 percent and a failure rate of 88.2 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

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Southeast High School boys basketball wins sectional title

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Southeast High School boys basketball team defeated Lanphier High School 62-57 to earn the 3A Taylorville Sectional title.

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Lanphier High School senior Xavier Bishop signs with UMKC

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Lanphier High School senior Xavier Bishop recently accepted an offer to play NCAA Division 1 basketball for the University of Missouri-Kansas City starting next season.

40.1% of Franklin Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 20, 2016

In the county of Morgan, 40.1 percent of Franklin Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Jacksonville City Council met and heard from its committees

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 20, 2016

The Jacksonville, Illinois City Council met March 14 to discuss pressing issues from its committees, including advertising for bids for a new tee mower at the Links Golf Course.

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Bond County CUSD No. 2 Board to consider personnel dismissals

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 18, 2016

The Bond County Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 2 will consider salary adjustments, retirements, dismissals and new hires during its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Greenville High School Library, 1000 East State Route 140.

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Jacksonville eases downtown alcohol sale restrictions for special events

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 18, 2016

During a recent meeting, the Jacksonville City Council confirmed the mayor’s reappointment of Dan Kindred to the board of commissioners of the Jacksonville Airport Authority.

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Jerseyville City Council OKs high school theater group's funding request

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 18, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council approved a request from the Jersey Community High School's Theatre Friends for support of the Theatre Department in the amount of $350 during a recent meeting.

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Jacksonville Library Board revels in success of music, film events

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jacksonville Public Library Board examined the director’s report on major library events and found that several were quite successful.

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Jacksonville school board prepares for tentative amended budget

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 18, 2016

The Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board discussed preparations for a tentative amended budget at its Wednesday, March 16 meeting.

85.7 percent of Delhi Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Delhi Elementary School scored a passing rate of 14.3 percent and a failure rate of 85.7 percent.

69.4 percent of Illini Middle School Students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Illini Middle School scored a passing rate of 30.6 percent and a failure rate of 69.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

94.7 percent of 8 Points Charter School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at 8 Points Charter School scored a passing rate of 5.3 percent and a failure rate of 94.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

66.4 percent of South Jacksonville Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at South Jacksonville Elementary School scored a passing rate of 33.6 percent and a failure rate of 66.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

59.1 percent of Dow Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Dow Elementary School scored a passing rate of 40.9 percent and a failure rate of 59.1 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

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Jacksonville school district discusses mission, goals, construction issues

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 17, 2016

The Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board's Committee of the Whole discussed the district's mission and goals at the Wednesday, March 16 meeting.

72.5 percent of North Jacksonville School students fail PARCC test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at North Jacksonville School scored a passing rate of 27.5 percent and a failure rate of 72.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.