Welcome to Illini Middle School

School MissionIllini Middle School, in partnership with its families and community, exists to ensure that each child will experience academic, creative, social, emotional and physical achievement while transitioning from childhood to adolescence. The staff is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, orderly, trusting and caring environment where students are excited about learning. All aspects of Illini’s curricular and co-curricular activities are student centered and designed to accommodate the needs of each child so that all may reach their full potential.

Documents for today

All members of the audience need to sign in on the TITLE I Sign in Sheet.

You only need to fill out the bottom of the training form if you do not have a child that has been in 5-12 grade in the past and you have not been to a previous laptop training session.

Faculty and StaffMr. Brunaugh – Principal

Mr. Diamond – Dean of Students

Teachers are Mrs. Taake, Mrs. Burney, Mrs. Pickel, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Witt, and Mrs. Egelhoff.

All students will have Literature, Math, Social Studies, Science, P.E. and the opportunity to have Band and Chorus.

As 6th graders, you will take a STEM class.

School Map

Drop Off and Pick UpAll Bus Riders will get dropped off at the main front entrance.Bus Riders will meet in the cafeteria after school and board their bus when it arrives.

All Car Riders will get dropped off at the back of the building off of Liberty Street.

At 2:55 – car riders will be dismissed and families should pick them up at the main front entrance.

At 3:05 – remaining car riders will be moved to the back of the building where all other car riders will be picked up.

If a 5th grade student is waiting for an older sibling, they can wait near the back of the building and all students should be picked up in the small circle drive off Liberty Street.

All Students that Walk will enter and exit through the NW Door and exit into the teachers parking lot.

Drop Off

PICK UpUse the Blue Route from 2:55-3:05

After 3:05 use the Red Route

The Plan for the Morning

Success in EducationAcademic SupportAcademic EnrichmentAfter School Computer Time

Activities and ClubsPanther Pride ClubProject UnifyPanther Pals (Peer Partners)Girls on the RunLet Me Run

Field Trips / EventsWater FestivalCahokia MoundsIn-Town Walking Field TripsPartner with West Elementary School

Strategies for School Success

Check Skyward Grades on a regular basis to view grades, assignments, and attendance.

Have your student attend After School Enrichment3:05-3:45 on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday

Utilize After School Computer Time3:05-5:30 on Monday – Thursday

Communicate with the teachers via phone (618.498.5527) or email

AttendanceRegular attendance and punctuality are key elements for academic success.

You must call in the morning if your child is sick (Just like you currently do)

After 10 absences – all absences are considered unexcused unless we receive a doctors excuse.

Regular attendance and punctuality are key elements for academic success.

STEM CLASSAll 6th and 7th grade students will take a S.T.E.M. class every day for 50 minutes.

Cafeteria InformationBreakfast: $1.00Lunch: $2.50

Eligible students may qualify for meals at a free or reduced cost.

Students will use their Personal PIN. The number is the same number they have used for the past 2 years.

Menus are available on our website

Laptops & BackpacksAll students who have paid the technology fee will receive a Lenovo Laptop and a Brenthaven Backpack.

We plan to deploy on the second or third day of school.

All students will have to go through a training and sign a Responsible Use Policy.

All families will have to go through training.Students will receive continued training throughout their time at Illini.

Check out our district website at www.jersey100.org for more information

Important Information

Meet the Teacher / Supply Night: TBD – We will send out more information

Check out our school website for updates:http://illini.jersey100.org

School Rules Against BullyingWE WILL NOT bully others.

WE WILL help students who are bullied.WE WILL make it a point to include other students who are left out.When we know somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

Bully Box – Students are expected to report any and all incidents of bullying whether they are the victim or a bystander.

Final Info . . .Please visit our website at illini.jersey100.org

Under the Parents tab there is a link to our handbook. Please read through it with your child.

Remember our door is always open.