Public schools

County public schools set to open this week

Union County public schools are preparing to open their doors for the new school year. Schools will not be in session on Monday, Aug. 21, which is the day of the total solar eclipse. Anna School District No. 37 scheduled teacher institutes on Aug. 16-17. The first day for students is on Friday, Aug...

Monday, Aug. 21, is solar eclipse day

A total solar is eclipse is coming. That’s a certainty. For Union County emergency services personnel, the only certain thing about the eclipse is uncertainty surrounding the impact of the event. The total eclipse will occur on Monday, Aug. 21. Totality, when the sun is at its darkest, will be at 1...

Rural schools focus of events

Residents of Southern Illinois will have three opportunities this week to discuss challenges and opportunities facing public schools in predominantly rural communities. Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, plans to present “The Future of...

Public schools

County public schools set to open this week

Monday, Aug. 21, is solar eclipse day

Rural schools focus of events

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