By Dustin Hyatt, Rankin Music, Band, and Chorus Teacher

Instrumental Version

November 14, 2024

Press Release: Rankin School District #98

Re: School Board Members Day, November 15, 2024

November 15, 2024, is School Board Members Day across Illinois.  Our District recognizes and appreciates the leadership and community service provided by our Board of Education.  Our elected board members of Rankin School District #98 proudly serve our community through the volunteering of their time and expertise to provide guidance, leadership, and vision for our small, but mighty school district.  Our District is very thankful and grateful for the many sacrifices our Board of Education members make, including spending valuable time away from their families to serve our community!

Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent, commented about the Rankin Board of Education, “I am fortunate to have a front row seat to how this Board of Education sets the tone for Rankin!  Our Board cares deeply about this District and the Rankin Community as their leadership, guidance, and vision helps create a strong foundation.  We appreciate and recognize the sacrifices they all make so that they can serve this District and Community!  

Thank you to Rankin School District #98’s

              Board of Education!

Please click here to access Rankin School District #98 - Data Dashboard

Dear Rankin Community,

A "RANKIN REVEAL" took place this morning as our students and staff learned that Rankin received an “Exemplary Designation” on the 2024 Illinois Report Card!  This means Rankin is recognized in the Top 10% = 1 of the 377 schools out of the 3,835 schools in Illinois who earned this designation!  This is Rankin’s 2^nd consecutive year of earning this designation and the 4^th time out of the last 5 opportunities!   Please feel free to check out the video highlights of the REVEAL as it occurred with the lights off and the red spotlights on!  Along with the REVEAL, today’s event included guest speakers, Mrs. April McLaughlin, Principal, and Lewis Beckham, Student Council President, as they both congratulated everyone on this tremendous accomplishment.  Please feel free to use this LINK to access the “Exemplary Designation” and our entire 2024 report card. 

Today’s REVEAL was such a special time as we acknowledged, embraced, and celebrated this major accomplishment.  The emphasis in today’s REVEAL was that this accomplishment was the result of EVERYONE, EVERY DAY!   It was noted that it’s not just about having a few good days; rather, it’s about everyone on a daily basis working as a TEAM, giving their best, and making good choices!    While we certainly celebrate the “Exemplary” Designation, we wanted to be clear that what we are most proud of is what EVERYONE is doing EVERY DAY!  The students were congratulated and thanked, and they were made aware of the plan for an ice cream celebration that is scheduled for the end of the day on November 8^th.   Also, the entire staff was recognized and thanked for all that they do for our students and for choosing Rankin as their home!   Further, Mrs. McLaughlin was thanked and recognized for her steadfast leadership as Rankin’s Principal for the last 11 years.  Next, the parents of our students were thanked for all their efforts in helping our Rankin Rebels come ready to learn and grow each and every day.  In addition, appreciation was expressed for our Board of Education’s leadership and guidance and a special thank you was provided to our community for their ongoing support that makes Rankin School possible each and every year!   

We are definitely excited about this awesome designation; however, we are most proud of what EVERYONE is doing EVERY DAY here at Rankin!   We celebrate today’s great news, and we will use this achievement as motivation and reinforcement on our daily journey toward success.   Rankin is very grateful for our awesome students, staff, parents, Board of Education, and community!   GO REBELS!

 Sincerely,

Dr. Matt Gordon, Superintendent 

#1  10/29/24

Rankin School District #98

JOB OPENING

OPENING: Assistant Volleyball Coach

APPLICATION PROCESS: Send email as Letter of Interest to:

                                                         April McLaughlin, Principal

                                                         Rankin School District #98

                                                         amclaughlin@rankin98.org

*Candidates who apply will receive an email reply within 48 hours to serve as the receipt of the application. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled      

Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer

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#2 10-7-24

Rankin School District #98

10/7/24

JOB OPENING

JOB OPENING:  Speech and Language Pathologist (Part-Time or Full-Time) - 2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:  Professional SLP licensure preferred

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Send email as the cover letter and attach resume and references to:

                                                         April McLaughlin, Principal

                                                         Rankin School District #98

                                                         amclaughlin@rankin98.org

*Candidates who apply will receive email notification for receipt of application within 48 hours. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled.  Apply today. 

Rankin School District #98 is an equal opportunity employer

ALERT Academic Achievement!!!

Rankin Junior High - Releases Honor Roll - 1st Quarter - 2024-2025 School Year - Congratulations!

We are proud of you!! 

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Lewis Beckham, Payson Chapman, Avery Cox, Mia Evans, Taylor Foil, Drake Frazier, Hunter Gardner, Ryan Gray, Averi Kennett, Leah Kennett, Evie Leichtenberg, Harper Leitze, Rowan Leitze, Isla Martin, Elliott Munter, Olivia Myers, Mason Nguyen, Emma Seidell, Jakob Toungett, Alyvia Valentine, Charlie Wallace, Parker Washkowiak, Tinley Webb, Avery Weghorst, Becca Weidner, Brynn Williams, Abbott Wolfe

HONOR ROLL

Hailey Brienen, Brylee Cook, Capri Friedrich, Logan Hackney, Reagan Mitzelfelt, Conner Tortat

Nov15_Rebel Report

RANKIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #98

13716 5th Street

Pekin, IL  61554-9650

309‑346‑3182

FAX  309-346-7928

www.rankin98.org

***To email office: rankinoffice@rankin98.org