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.
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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!
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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.
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Good afternoon,
In following up with the e-learning email that was sent out this morning, teachers are preparing materials in case there is a need for an e-learning day tomorrow due to inclement weather. Please note, no decision has been made at this time regarding an e-learning day tomorrow. School will be in session as normal tomorrow unless information is sent out noting that school will be closed.
Thank you and take care,
Dr. Matt Wiederholt
Matt Wilhelm is coming to SMS on January 6!
From the stage of “America's Got Talent” comes Matt Wilhelm's BMX Stunt Show. Wilhelm is a Guinness World Record Holder, 2-time National Champion, and World Championship silver and bronze medalist. He won “America's Got Talent” YouTube competition and advanced to the semi-finals on the television show. He rode for The United States National Team in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Matt Wilhelm's school assembly combines amazing BMX tricks with educational character messages. Matt takes a positive approach to bully prevention by focusing on kindness, positivity, and the difference that one person can make. Kids will walk away empowered to stand up for others, stand up for themselves, and be everyday heroes.
For more info visit www.mattwilhelm.com
With the unpredictability of the weather forecasts, please note the annual e-learning informational letter.
Take care!
Matt Wiederholt
Scales Mound School District #211
E-Learning Day Plan
Public Act 101-0012 signed into effect on July 1, 2019 amended the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.56) provision on alternative learning / e-learning days. Schools can now use alternative / e-learning days in lieu of emergency day if they are adopted by school board resolution and verified by the applicable Regional Office of Education.
As in the past, Scales Mound School will be utilizing this approach to address inclement weather and emergency days. An Alternative Learning Day / E-Learning Day may be utilized during up to 5 days of school attendance that would need to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Our school calendar allows for up to 5 emergency (snow days) to be added on at the end of the school year. We will potentially be using up to 5 of those days if needed as Alternative Learning / E-Learning Days.
What is an Alternative / E-Learning Day?
An Alternative Learning / E-Learning Day approach allows us to provide an “instructional day” even if the school is not open due to weather/road conditions/etc. On these days, teachers will send home assignments, lessons, and enrichment activities for students to complete. There may also be links established by teachers that allow for students to complete work online at home. If the Internet is available, students at the junior high and high school grade level are required to complete assignments provided by their classroom teacher. Teachers will share information with students regarding the assignments and expectations prior to the use of an Alternative/E-Learning Day.
Each grade level looks different every day, so this Alternative Learning / E-Learning Day will look different at each grade level. The teachers will provide lessons/activities that are grade level appropriate and a continuation of what has been happening in the classroom. Teachers will still be engaged in school related activities and able to answer student/parent questions 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We understand that Internet and digital access may not be available to everyone, and that some students may not be able to complete all online tasks assigned by teachers from home. Not all activities will need the Internet to be completed. Students would be given two days to turn in their work upon return to school. If they do not turn in their work assigned on the Alternative Learning / E-Learning Day, they may not receive credit and may be marked absent on that day.
Sincerely,
Dr. Matt Wiederholt
