April 29, 2025

Notice of Board of Education Vacancies

The Board of Education of Rankin School District #98 is accepting applications to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education (vacancies as of 4/28/25).  The Board of Education is seeking to fill these positions via appointment. The newly appointed Board of Education members will serve until the next Consolidated Election - April 2027.  The Board plans to fill these positions via appointments at a Special Board of Education Meeting on May 12, 2025.  

School Board Member Qualifications – (On the date of election or by appointment)

• United States citizen
• Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
• At least 18 years of age
• Registered voter
• Not be a child sex offender
• Not hold another incompatible public office
• Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
• Not be a school trustee
• Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment

Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted by Debbie Lowman, President of the Board of Education.  Letters of interest and resumes must be received by 3:00 p.m. on May 6, 2025.  They should be emailed to dlowman@rankin98.org (Debbie Lowman, President of the Board of Education).  A reply email will be provided to serve as a receipt of a candidate’s interest in serving on the Board of Education.  Prospective candidates should plan on being available for the Special Meeting on May 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.  For questions, please email Mrs. Lowman or call 309-346-3182.

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Sincerely,

Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent

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Greetings,

At last night's meeting, the Board of Education approved the year-end dates found below including setting Graduation for May 22nd. If by chance the District were to encounter more inclement weather this school year and an Emergency Day would need to be utilized, it would push the last day of student attendance and the final teacher's institute day back; however, it would not impact the other dates below. This information is also on the main page of our website. We certainly look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 in May! Go Rebels!

Sincerely,

Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent

Rankin School District #98 - Year-End Dates - 2024-2025 School Year

2/24/25

April 30^th - Kindergarten Screening

May 2^nd - Modified 8th Grade Lock-In - 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 

May 7^th – Career Fair Day 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m

May 8^th – Spring Concert

            K-3 – 6:00 p.m.

            4-5 - 6:40 p.m.           

            J.H.-7:20 p.m.

May 13^th – Awards Day

           K-5 at 9:00 a.m.

           JH at 1:00 p.m.

May 15^th - Sports Awards - 5:00 p.m.

May 20th  and 21st - Cheer and Dance Clinic/Practice Dates - 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tryouts May 23rd 

May 21^st - 8^th Grade Trip - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

May 22^nd - Graduation Practice - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Graduation - 7:00 p.m.

May 23^rd -  Day of Awesomeness & Cheer and Dance Tryouts 3:15 p.m. 

May 27^th  - Field Day and Last day of student attendance - 2:15 p.m. dismissal (*Pending no more Emergency Days utilized)

May 28^th  - No Students – Teacher’s Institute Day (*Pending no more Emergency Days utilized)

 ALERT Academic Achievement!!!

Rankin Junior High - Releases Honor Roll - 3rd Quarter - 2024-2025 School Year - Congratulations!

We are proud of you!! 

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Avery Cox, Mia Evans, Taylor Foil, Averi Kennett, Evie Leichtenberg, Harper Leitze, Rowan Leitze, Isla Martin, Cooper Matney, Olivia Myers, Emma Seidell, Jakob Toungett, Alyvia Valentine, Parker Washkowiak, Tinley Webb, Avery Weghorst, Becca Weidner, Abbott Wolfe

HONOR ROLL

Alison Conrad, Elliot Munter, Brynn Williams

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