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06/11/2024

"We need the community" Coats for Kids calling for donations in the final stretch

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Coats for Kids has reached crunch time.

06/11/2024

Meridian High teachers rallying ahead of next bargaining session with school district

MACON, Ill. (WCIA) — Labor negotiations are still ongoing between Meridian High School and its teachers, with another mediation session scheduled this week. The Meridian Federation of Teacher…

05/11/2024

Johns Hill Magnet School looking for volunteers for additional phase of parking lot mural

November 5, 2024 - Johns Hill Magnet School and the City of Decatur are looking for volunteers to help with th...

04/11/2024

Find Out Why Maroa-Forsyth High School's Nora Fisk is This Week's Student Spotlight

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02/11/2024

Decatur Public Schools show improvement, still below state averages - WICS

On Wednesday, the State Board of Education in Illinois released its annual report card scores for schools and districts across the state. These scores include g

01/11/2024

Maroa-Forsyth Schools are Looking for Bus Drivers

A local school district is looking for bus drivers to answer the call to get kids to school. Adam Ibbotson, Superintendent of Maroa-Forsyth Schools, states that they need bus drivers. It might b...

01/11/2024

Meridian teachers' contract negotiations continue

MACON, Ill. (WAND) - Members of the union representing teachers in Meridian Community Unit School District #15 said another bargaining session took place Wednesday night.

01/11/2024

Meridian teachers still without a contract

A Wednesday bargaining session ended without an agreement between the Meridian School District and its teachers’ union.

31/10/2024

New pavilion built with timber entirely from Macon Co. Conservation District - WAND-TV

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — A new timber pavilion is debuting at the Friends Creek Conservation Area.

30/10/2024

Illinois State Board of Education publishes 2024 Illinois Report Card

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Board of Education published the 2024 Illinois Report Card Wednesday.

30/10/2024

Maroa-Forsyth eighth-graders learn the importance of empathy

Maroa-Forsyth Middle School teacher, Sara Nave, has been teaching her young students the importance of helping others in their community.

30/10/2024

LISTEN: Millikin discuss Explore STEM day on Byers & Co

October 30, 2024 - Matthew Flaten, Dr. Kyle Knust and Dr. Emily Olsen of Millikin University joined Byers &...

29/10/2024

Small church group helps keep DPS students warm this winter

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)—Decatur Public School students will stay warm this winter thanks to a donation from First Baptist Church.

28/10/2024

Warrensburg-Latham Schools' FFA Program Celebrating New Greenhouse

A central Illinois school district is excited to be able to utilize a new greenhouse. Lisa Agne is the Warrensburg-Latham High School FFA advisor and explains the program has a lot of new member...

26/10/2024

Dr. Rochelle Clark Announces Retirement, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Leadership

Dr. Rochelle Clark Announces Retirement, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Leadership October 26, 2024 | 0 Dr. Rochelle Clark In a heartfelt announcement, Dr. Rochelle Clark has shared her decision to retire from her position at the Decatur Public School District at the end of her contract, June 30, 2026,....

25/10/2024

Decatur superintendent announces retirement

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The leader of the Decatur Public School District will be stepping down. Dr. Rochelle Clark announced her retirement as Superintendent at the end of her contract. Clark …

24/10/2024

Meridian Federation of Teachers plan to attend school board meeting as bargaining continues - WAND

23/10/2024

Decatur Public Schools' strategic plan meetings underway

Decatur Public Schools' strategic plan meetings have begun, with the goal of presenting a completed plan for the next five years in April, which will include a facilities plan for