Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please check your email for an important message regarding bus changes for Thursday, February 5, afternoon routes.
SMS Transportation
High School Strawberry Fundraiser Information
https://smrrhssb26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
RRSM Baseball Apparel Store
https://rrsmhsbs26.itemorder.com/shop/category/150699/
Tomorrow, Monday, January 26th will be an e-Learning Day for Scales Mound CUSD 211.
The forecast I have been watching throughout the day is calling for extreme temperatures continuing throughout the night and well into the morning on Monday.
When temperatures are this extreme I become worried about the ability for buses to perform as we them to. For this reason, and keeping in mind everyone’s safety, I feel it is best to have an e-Learning Day tomorrow, January 26th.
I wish you all a safe night.
All my best,
Dr. Marybeth Whitney-DeLaMar
Coach K still plans to open the gym for youth skills on Saturday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. for any parents who decide to brave the cold temps with their Hornet hoopers!
Tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd will be an e-Learning Day for Scales Mound CUSD 211.
The forecast I have been watching for the past couple of days is calling for extreme temperatures beginning later this evening, and continuing through the day on Friday. Keeping in mind everyone’s safety, I feel it is best to have an e-Learning Day tomorrow.
Looking ahead to Monday, there is a real possibility that extreme temperatures could affect our area once again. Please know that I will continue to monitor conditions, and in the event that the predictions are correct, an additional eLearning day may be needed.
Later today, your student will be coming home with materials for two eLearning days. If Monday is a regular school day, and materials are not used, please send them back to school with your student.
Wishing everyone safe days ahead.
All my best,
Dr. Marybeth Whitney-DeLaMar
Our game vs Forreston, previously scheduled for Monday, February 2nd is canceled and will not be rescheduled.
We know it's cold outside, but baseball season isn't that far away. Order now and get back all your apparel before the start of the season. The store will close on Feb 15th.
RRSM Baseball Store
February 13, 2026 8:30-11:30 a.m.
April 1, 2026 8:30-11:30 a.m.
If you have a child who will turn three during this school year or next school year and are interested in having your child screened, or if you would like more information, please contact the school office at 815-845-2215 or email office@scalesmound.net
Sign up for the Scales Mound Schools app and stay up-to-date on the great things happening at SMS!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scales-mound-cusd-211/id6504290468
Scales Mound CUSD 211
Hello, Scales Mound Parents,
You may have recently received a text inviting you to receive notifications for class updates. Scales Mound teachers and staff have transitioned to a new communication tool, Apptegy Rooms.
It is safe to click on the link provided in the text and sign up for this new communication tool using your phone number. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to office@scalesmound.net or hannahwiegel@scalesmound.net.
You can also click on this link to sign up: https://www.apptegy.com/messaging-essentials/
Attached are images of the app, an example of the text notification, and a copy of the letter emailed earlier in January, which describes the benefits of using Rooms.
Next month, Riverview Center will be visiting all students in grades PK-12 to discuss healthy relationships. This will be a continuation of information from last semester. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please email Mrs. Winter at: susanwinter@scalesmound.net to make this request. Also, students in grades 8, 10, and 12 will participate in the Illinois Youth Survey on April 1st. Additional information will be emailed to all parents in the district.
If you missed out on the first round of Everyone Watches NUIC Women's Sports, check out Round 2 (with 2 new colors):
https://nuicwomensportsr226.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Place your order by Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and support the Hornet Volleyball fundraiser!
Check out information for PTO Ski Night at Chestnut Mountain!
https://chestnutmtn.secure-cdn.na2.accessoticketing.com/embed/login.php?emerchant_id=100101&merchant_id=100123
