Hawks Herald
February 2019 17th Edition
School Closings
Recognizing that the decision to close schools in inclement weather has a large impact on Hollis families, we thought it would be helpful to share the factors that go into a weather-related school closing.
The goal is to always have school, whenever possible, knowing that students are best served by being in class.
However, when Mother Nature throws a curve ball, staff and student safety is the top priority when making this decision.
Several factors go into making the call on a snow day, including:
· Information on current road conditions
Conditions are monitored throughout the night, and again at approximately 4AM - 5AM by Hollis Administration.
· Amount of snow and ice accumulated
· Duration and timing of the snow and/or ice event
· Temperature and wind chill (for safety of students at bus stops--we use a -25 wind chill for a sustained amount of time as a "cold weather closure" guide.
· School building conditions (electricity, heat, water)
· Current weather conditions, along with predicted weather, but closures cannot be determined solely on predictions.
· Will buses be operational and running on schedule?
· Consultation with weather consultants and other nearby school districts
8th Boys Basketball Wins Regional!
Kindergarten for Next School Year!
Six Flags Read to Succeed Program
Scholastic Bowl Team 2019
The team is coached by Mrs. Beth Parry.
LCHS Preview Night for 8th Grade
Preview Night: Open House for 8th graders
Make-Up Date because of inclement weather:
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Parent Presentation @ 6:30 PM with Open House to follow
Parent Club
Next meeting is February 5th at 6:00 in the library.
Band and Chorus
The band and choir students are working hard for their solo and ensemble performances! They will perform at Monroe on Tuesday, February 26th. Check the Hollis Music Website or contact Mrs. Mills for more information.
Mark your Calendars
Feb. 5-Parent Club Meeting 6:00 in library
Feb. 6-8th Boys Basketball Sectional in Williamsfield 6:30
Feb. 8-Midterms
Feb. 15-Valentine's Day Parties 10:15, Early Dismissal 11:30 for School Improvement
Feb. 18-No School, President's Day
Feb. 19-School Board Meeting
Feb. 20-Easter Seals Fundraiser Deadline
Hollis Consolidated School District #328
A Lighthouse School as recognized by Franklin-Covey
Exemplary Designation on 2018-19 Illinois School Report Card
Superintendent/Principal-Mr. Chad Jones
Assistant Principal-Mrs. Alisha Schoedel
Email: cjones@hollis328.net
Website: www.hollis328.net
Location: 5613 West Tuscarora Road, Peoria, IL, USA
Phone: 309-697-1325
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollisgradeschool/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @ChadJhollis328