Mascoutah School District 19 has once again proven its dedication to academic excellence, with all three of its elementary schools ranked among the top 200 elementary schools in Illinois (out of over 3,000 total). This exemplary accomplishment highlights the district's commitment to providing high-quality education for all students!
According to the latest Illinois School Report Card, the rankings for Mascoutahโs elementary schools are as follows:
* Scott Elementary School: Tied for #25
* Wingate Elementary School: Ranked #58.
* Mascoutah Elementary School: Ranked #197.
To read the article from the Mascoutah Herald, use the following link:
Communication between home & school is vital for student success. All of us at MES are dedicated to supporting our vision statement: Mascoutah Elementary provides excellence in learning by engaging every student every day. Every student and all staff will be contributing members of society who value the pursuit of learning and service to others by demonstrating critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, and compassion.
Please feel free to contact the MES office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michelle Cooley
Principal
We need your help!
Each year at this time, the Illinois State Board of Education releases the 5Essentials Survey for parents, students and staff to complete. This anonymous survey provides our school and district with important feedback that we use to guide our ongoing efforts to improve our school and continue to offer our students a supportive environment and excellent education. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand your perspective of MES and guide improvement.
Kindergarten and 2 nd grade students are required to have a dental examination on file at school before May 11, 2025. Exams that have been done anytime after November 15th, 2023 will meet this requirement. Please submit to school now or make a dental appointment in order to fulfill the requirement before the deadline. The Dental Safari mobile dentist organization will be at our school on Tuesday, March 11th. Licensed dentists and hygienists provide services including an exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment and sealants at school for students in any grade if requested. This exam can fulfill the stateโs dental exam requirement for Kindergarten and 2nd grade students. In order to take advantage of this service please register online at www.dentalsafariforms.com.
2nd Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at MES on February 13 from 5:00-8:00. Unlike Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, these conferences are scheduled only at the request of the parent and/or teacher. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please contact them directly.
This year, Mascoutah Elementary School will honor Black History Month by recognizing Black inventors during a special segment on our student-led morning announcements. Each day, students will highlight the groundbreaking contributions of these inventors, celebrating their impact on our world. Weโre excited to educate, inspire, and share these important stories with our MES community!
Children who are ill or show signs of becoming ill should not be sent to school. Please follow these guidelines:
Fever 100ยฐ or Above: Student must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Vomiting and/or Diarrhea: No further incidence for 24 hours.
Strep Throat: 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotic.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Antibiotic treatment for 24 hours and no drainage from the eye.
If any concern of contagious illness, please contact your healthcare provider for further guidance before returning to school.
If itโs determined that your child needs to go home due to illness or injury, a parent or guardian will be notified and shall provide or arrange immediate transportation. Please check Skyward to make sure that the emergency contact information for your child or children is up-to-date.
Communicating About Snow Days
To make sure that you have all the latest news, you can continue to check this newsletter for updates. You should also do all of the following:
How to find out if we have a weather-related delay/closing:
- Ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information in Skyward.
- Check our website
- Check your local news station for announcements regarding school closures.
- KMOV Channel 4 and KSDK Channel 5.
Please ensure that the parent/guardian phone contact information on file at school is current and provide an emergency contact number in addition to yourself. Unfortunately, children can become ill or injured at any time during the school day. It is vital for their health and wellbeing to have alternative contact information available if for any reason you cannot be reached or are unavailable. Please note the school district policy located in our handbook states:
โIf it is determined your child needs to go home due to illness or injury, a guardian will be notified and shall provide or arrange immediate transportation. The guardian will ensure that the school office has current phone contact(s). Please report any contact information changes as these occur.โ
January and February are often the coldest months of the year in Southern Illinois. We want to remind you that students will continue to go outside for recess unless the windchill temperature drops below 20 degrees. Please consider sending extra hats and gloves for students to keep in their locker. Remember to label all hats/coats/lunch boxes with your child's name.
We've got spirit, how about you!? The PTO has launched the Mascoutah Elementary spirit apparel store! Both adult and youth sizes are available with several different options of short sleeve, long sleeve, and/or hoodie. Purchases are available for shipping or in-store pickup.
If youโre interested in buying apparel, the Mascoutah Store can be found here: Mascoutah Store
