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Practice/Tryout information for South Central School District fall sports. HS Baseball 1st Practice August 9th at Lions Field 5pm for freshman and new players. 6pm for returning players HS Volleyball 1st Practice August 9th at HS Gym 3-6pm MS Softball 1st Practice July 26th at Webster Field 3-5pm, Parent meeting after practice on July 26th MS Baseball 1st Practice August 2nd at Farina Park Field 5-7pm, Parent meeting after practice on August 2nd All athletes have to have an up to date physical on file in the office with proof of insurance as well too practice. Before their first game, kids will need signed handbook forms in and their sports fee paid.

SC Return to Learn Letter 7/22/21 https://docs.google.com/document/d/18AW6qQnMQocg1fP8vc-pVNeKSqIqrL8EPBFM-pXtA-Y/edit?usp=sharing

SCHS Cook job opening

We are excited to announce that CDC/IDPH/ISBE recognizes local control during Phase 5 as stated in the following paragraph. “Together with local public health officials, school administrators should consider multiple factors when they make decisions about implementing layered prevention strategies against COVID-19. Since schools serve their surrounding communities, decisions should be based on the school population, families, and students served, as well as their communities.” The 21-22 school year will begin with a mask optional policy based on our current conditions. Masks will still be required while riding the school buses. We removed layers of mitigations one at a time during the 20-21 school year. We are in an excellent place to take this next step. We will continue to monitor the health of our students and staff and adjust accordingly if needed. If conditions worsen we will revisit our policies. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you in August! K. Herdes https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LApvzlt3kB0lCrPmu0mAmewEvBYS5Eos5RrKOpuSJY/edit

Practice/Tryout info for South Central School District fall sports HS Baseball 1st Practice August 9th at Lions Field 5pm for freshman and new players. 6pm for returning players HS Volleyball 1st Practice August 9th at HS Gym 3-6pm MS Softball 1st Practice July 26th at Webster Field 3-5pm, Parent meeting after practice on July 26th MS Baseball 1st Practice August 2nd at Farina Park Field 5-7pm, Parent meeting after practice on August 2nd All athletes have to have an up to date physical on file in the office with proof of insurance as well to practice. Before their first game, kids will need signed handbook forms in and their sports fee paid.

The South Central Band is looking forward to participating in this year's Farina 4th of July Parade! The Parade will take place on Saturday, July 3rd at 3PM. All current and former students are welcome to come participate! If you would like to play with us you must come to our Parade rehearsal on July 2nd from 1 to 4pm at the SC Middle School. We will rehearse the song and discuss the logistics of the parade. Any questions or concerns can be sent to Mr. Steininger at asteininger@southcentralschools.org

Baseball Cougars will play in the state tourney Thursday at Illinois State University in Normal. 1 pm game time vs Mt Pulaki. We will play a second game at either 4pm or 7pm that day as well.

Vandalia radio station 107.1 will be broadcasting the super sectional game at Carbondale today.

Congratulations to your baseball team on its Sectional championship! It’s extremely important for your administration, coaches, families, students, and fans to know that ALL Super Sectional and State Finals tickets will be digital tickets this year. There will be no cash ticket sales at the gate. Please help us spread the word with your team parents, grandparents, students, and fans. To purchase digital tickets, baseball fans can: Download the GOFAN app. Click this link: GOFAN. Click this logo on the left side of the IHSA home page. Select your game, and purchase tickets with a credit card. ALL Super Sectional and State Finals tickets are digital. Super Sectional tickets: $7 State Finals tickets: $10 Fans are able to purchase as many tickets as they wish. If some family members are unsure about the process, we encourage one family member to purchase all tickets for the entire family. When fans purchase tickets, they will receive an email with a link to their tickets. Fans simply show their phone at the gate to redeem their tickets and enter the stadium. At the State Finals, fans will need separate tickets for the semifinal games and the trophy games. There is a $1 + 5% service charge on each ticket. Use the normal IHSA Pass List for the Super Sectional. Email it to your Super Sectional host. If your team qualifies for the State Finals, we will have your Superintendent’s, Principal’s, and AD’s names on a Pass List. Their families and coaches’ families must purchase tickets for the Super Sectional and State Finals. Please contact the IHSA office with questions about digital tickets. Best wishes to your team in the Super Sectional! Sam Knox Assistant Executive Director 309-663-6377

The High School office is now closed until August 2. If you need something, please email dchasteen@southcentralschools.org or kharmeier@southcentralschools.org. Transcript requests will be taken care of on Thursday's each week. Thank you and have a great summer!!

The quickest way to OKAW Valley high school is to take I57 to Effingham and get off at exit 160. Turn left onto Hwy 32/33 and go up through Stewardson and Windsor on into Sullivan and then turn left onto Hwy 121 to Bethany. When you come into Bethany you will turn left onto E. Robinson St and then turn left onto S. Saint John St. and go a couple of blocks and the high school will be on your right. Anyone that is going up 128 through Shelbyville, there is road construction just north of Shelbyville and you may have to detour.

Information from OKAW Valley High School regarding our game on Wednesday. They have a turf infield with a natural grass outfield. Please see the attached note for their rules and restrictions for the field. Additionally, they will be charging admission of $6 per person.

Congratulations to the South Central Cougars on winning the baseball regional championship today vs Altamont by a score of 10-5. The Cougars advance to sectional semi-final play on Wednesday June 9 at OKAW Valley High School in Bethany @ 4:30. Okaw Valley HS 709 S St John St Bethany, IL 61914

Game Updates Softball will play in Kinmundy today, June 3 at 2:30 pm vs Odin. Baseball will play in Kinmundy Saturday, June 5 at 11 am vs Red Hill.

Lady Cougar softball game time today (June 1) is 4 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience.

SCHS has added a baseball game at Woodlawn on June 2nd at 4:30

Cougar baseball doubleheader today vs Salem has been moved to Kinmundy and game time is 12:00 pm.

Baseball vs WSS and Softball vs CORL today is cancelled.

Softball at WSS today is cancelled. Baseball at home today vs WSS is cancelled. Baseball game is rescheduled for tomorrow 5/28 at 7:00 pm

The USDA provides this flier with a contact number to find out about summer meals for kids.