As a new feature this year, Knoxville CUSD 202 now has a regular podcast highlighting various areas and individuals throughout the district. Take a listen here - The Bullet Point
Students at KJHS are recognized in their classrooms for being positive, respectful, responsible, hard-working, organized, and/or selfless. Students receive a positive office referral that they fill out and turn in. Each week, we draw names from these during lunch and students receive a small prize (popsicle, candy, trinkets, etc.). To date for 2nd quarter, over 100 students at KJHS have already earned a positive office referral. Keep doing wonderful things kids!!
Please take a minute to check out some healthy habits and tips shared by district nurse Jessica Lenz.
Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, 11/16 - 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. West Prairie @ Illini West (Carthage) - 2:15 pm
- Monday, 11/18 - Boys Basketball vs. Alwood - 5:30 pm @ KJHS
- Wednesday, 11/20 - Boys Basketball @ Galva - 5:30 pm
- Saturday, 11/23 - 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Illini West (Carthage) - opponent and time TBD
- Monday, 11/25 - Boys Basketball vs. Mercer County - 5:30 pm @ KJHS
- Tuesday, 11/26 - Boys Basketball @ Bushnell-Prairie City - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, 12/4 - Boys Basketball @ Orion - 5:30 pm
Athletics Registration:
Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, Knoxville CUSD #202 is moving to a paperless registration system for extracurricular activities and athletics. Once you click on the link below, you will need to click on the registration tab. First time users will need to create an account. Please note, you can only register one participant at a time. In order to register another child, you will have to complete registration for one child, then go back to step 6 and register additional children.
Here is the link for athletics registration: schools.snap.app/khsbluebullets
This year, we want to provide an opportunity to recognize the positive things that our wonderful KJHS staff members have been doing. Each week, a Staff Shout Out Google Form will be shared out. If you feel drawn to recognize a teacher, paraprofessional, custodian, cafeteria staff member, administrator, secretary, etc., please feel free to fill out the quick form. It does have the option to remain anonymous if you choose. You will find it attached here: KJHS Staff Shout Outs.
Hard to believe but November is halfway gone! We had a wide spread of Character Strong topics circulating the building these past few weeks focusing on responsibility for 5th graders, battling test anxiety for 6th graders, developing character habits for 7th graders, and envisioning the future for 8th graders. Hopefully, students are starting to see the benefits of our focused SEL curriculum the way that we, as staff, know how beneficial it is to teach them these skills.
November is a month full of "no school" days, so academic check-ins will be happening more frequently to keep our students on track as we inch closer to the end of the 1st semester. Please reach out if you need assistance getting into Alma to keep up with your students' academic progress.
Bridgeway update - Today (Friday, November 15) is Ms. Weinberg's last day at KJHS, as she will be leaving to pursue another career opportunity. Bridgeway is working to fill this position as soon as possible. As soon as a candidate is hired, we will provide more information. In the meantime, if you have questions or need additional assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Ingle.
Our District-Wide Social-Emotional program, Character Strong, is an evidence-based, multi-tiered solution designed to support whole child success. This program is integrated into Advisory classes, helping build a sense of community while developing essential life skills.
The aim of education is to prepare young people for success in all areas of life, including academic growth, college and career readiness, and overall life satisfaction. To achieve these goals, Character Strong focuses on three foundational outcomes:
A Sense of Belonging: Fostering an environment where every student feels valued and connected.
Improved Well-Being: Enhancing students' emotional health and resilience.
Increased Engagement: Encouraging active participation and investment in their learning and growth. By addressing these key areas, Character Strong helps lay the groundwork for students' long-term success and fulfillment.
Knoxville Junior High School
701 E Mill St.
Knoxville, IL 61448
309-289-4126
Principal/Athletic Director: Matt Maaske mmaaske@bluebullets.org
Assistant Principal: Michelle McClay mmcclay@bluebullets.org
Counselor: Sydney Ingle sydneyingle@bluebullets.org
Social Worker: Erica Weinberg eweinberg@bluebullets.org
Secretary: Kellie Basley kelliebasley@bluebullets.org
District Nurse: Jessica Lenz jessicalenz@bluebullets.org
Nurse: Christy Dunn cdunn@bluebullets.org