The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY indicates that winter weather is expected to arrive sometime on Friday night (01/23/2026). Currently, we do not anticipate any impact on our regular school schedule on Thursday (01/22/2026) or Friday (01/23/2026). Nonetheless, we will continue to monitor the weather conditions closely.
It is anticipated that the winter weather may affect school operations next week. Should closures be necessary, Massac Unit 1 plans to implement E-Learning Days. Students will be provided with the necessary resources on Friday as a precaution. If schools are closed on Monday (01/26/2026), please contact your child's teacher with any questions regarding the E-Learning activities.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we monitor and prepare for these weather conditions.
It is anticipated that the winter weather may affect school operations next week. Should closures be necessary, Massac Unit 1 plans to implement E-Learning Days. Students will be provided with the necessary resources on Friday as a precaution. If schools are closed on Monday (01/26/2026), please contact your child's teacher with any questions regarding the E-Learning activities.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we monitor and prepare for these weather conditions.
Massac Unit 1 will be in session Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Please exercise caution while commuting to school today as there still may be slick areas on county roads.
Currently, it appears we may experience significant snowfall from Friday evening through Sunday morning. As a result, Massac Unit 1 may need to make adjustments to some weekend extracurricular activities. Additionally, the school day on Monday, January 26th, could be impacted depending on temperatures and snow accumulation over the weekend. We will provide further updates regarding Monday's schedule over the weekend. Thank you
Currently, it appears we may experience significant snowfall from Friday evening through Sunday morning. As a result, Massac Unit 1 may need to make adjustments to some weekend extracurricular activities. Additionally, the school day on Monday, January 26th, could be impacted depending on temperatures and snow accumulation over the weekend. We will provide further updates regarding Monday's schedule over the weekend. Thank you
Kindergarten, Pre-K and Special Education Child Find Screening Information for 2026/2027
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There will be a free community martial arts workshop held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Synergy Combat Arts Training Facility located at 3106 Old Marion Rd., Metropolis, IL 62960. For more information call (847) 370-6175.
There is a free meal tonight (1/5/2026) at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th Street at 5:00 pm. All are welcome. Hygiene items and diapers will be given for those in need. Transportation is available by texting or calling (618) 645-0042.
There is a free meal tonight (1/5/2026) at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th Street at 5:00 pm. All are welcome. Hygiene items and diapers will be given for those in need. Transportation is available by texting or calling (618) 645-0042.
Week of December 15th:
Monday: Pajama Day, 3-4:30 Boys Basketball Practice & Cheer Practice
Tuesday: Top your Tree Day, 3-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice
Wednesday: Grinch/Christmas Character Day, Gingerbread Writing Contest Due
Thursday: Dress Christmas Best-Christmas Program 1:30 (Doors open 1:00)
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day, End of 2nd 9 weeks, Atomic City Field Trip, Dismissal 1:45 Cars/1:55 Bus, Girls basketball practice 2-3:30
Over break, Boys Basketball will practice on December 22 from 9-10:30 and December 29th from 12-1:30.
Upcoming Dates
-December 22nd-January 1st: Christmas Break
-January 2nd: Teacher In-Service
-January 5th: Students Return
-January 7th: Report Cards
-January 13th: 5:00 Meet the Bobcats
-January 19th: No School-MLK Jr Day
-February 3rd: Dental Safari
Week of December 8th
Monday: Santa's Cottage (This is the ONLY day students will have to shop so please send money/list with your student)
Tuesday: 5:30 Spelling Bee @ MJHS
Wednesday: Bank at school, 3-4:30 Boys Basketball practice
Thursday: 3-4:30 Cheer practice
Friday: snack cart, 3-4:30 Girls Basketball practice
-December 15th: PJ Day
-December 16th: Top your Tree
-December 17th: Grinch/Christmas Character/Gingerbread Writing Contest Due
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program (Christmas Best)
-December 19th: Atomic City by JCO 9-11 (Ugly Sweater)/Dismissal 1:45 Cars/1:55 Bus/2nd 9 weeks ends
-December 22nd-January 1st: Christmas Break
-January 2nd: Teacher In-Service
-January 5th: Students Return
-January 7th: Report Cards
-January 13th: 5:00 Meet the Bobcats
-January 19th: No School-MLK Jr Day
-February 3rd: Dental Safari
Monday: Santa's Cottage (This is the ONLY day students will have to shop so please send money/list with your student)
Tuesday: 5:30 Spelling Bee @ MJHS
Wednesday: Bank at school, 3-4:30 Boys Basketball practice
Thursday: 3-4:30 Cheer practice
Friday: snack cart, 3-4:30 Girls Basketball practice
-December 15th: PJ Day
-December 16th: Top your Tree
-December 17th: Grinch/Christmas Character/Gingerbread Writing Contest Due
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program (Christmas Best)
-December 19th: Atomic City by JCO 9-11 (Ugly Sweater)/Dismissal 1:45 Cars/1:55 Bus/2nd 9 weeks ends
-December 22nd-January 1st: Christmas Break
-January 2nd: Teacher In-Service
-January 5th: Students Return
-January 7th: Report Cards
-January 13th: 5:00 Meet the Bobcats
-January 19th: No School-MLK Jr Day
-February 3rd: Dental Safari
Massac Unit 1 Schools will be in regular session today (12/2/25). School buses may run a little later than normal. Please use caution on your drive to school this morning. Thank you.
Please allow extra time on your drive to school today. Massac County is under a dense fog advisory until 10:00 a.m. (11/24/25). Some school buses may be later than normal this morning.
Reminders:
[2:00pm Student Dismissal] Tuesday, November 25th
[No School] Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Break)
[2:00pm Student Dismissal] Tuesday, November 25th
[No School] Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Break)
There is a free meal tonight (11/17/2025) at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th Street from 5:00-6:00 pm. All are welcome. Hygiene items and diapers will be given for those in need.
Week of November 16th
Monday: 3:00-4:30 Girls Basketball open gym
Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Cheer, 5:00 JCO meeting
Wednesday: Bank at School, Mid-term reports emailed, 3-4:30 Boys Basketball open gym
Thursday: Picture Retakes
Friday: Snack Cart, 3-4:30 Girls Basketball open Gym
Upcoming Dates
-November 24th: Turkey Writing Contest Due
-November 25th: Exemplary Celebration/2:00 Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 8th: Santa’s Cottage during PE
-December 9th: 5:30 Spelling Bee @ MJHS
-December 11th: MJHS presents Best Christmas Pageant Ever
-December 15th: PJ Day
-December 16th: Top your Tree
-December 17th: Grinch/Christmas Character
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program (Christmas Best)
-December 19th: Atomic City by JCO 9-11 (Ugly Sweater)/2:00 Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
Monday: 3:00-4:30 Girls Basketball open gym
Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Cheer, 5:00 JCO meeting
Wednesday: Bank at School, Mid-term reports emailed, 3-4:30 Boys Basketball open gym
Thursday: Picture Retakes
Friday: Snack Cart, 3-4:30 Girls Basketball open Gym
Upcoming Dates
-November 24th: Turkey Writing Contest Due
-November 25th: Exemplary Celebration/2:00 Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 8th: Santa’s Cottage during PE
-December 9th: 5:30 Spelling Bee @ MJHS
-December 11th: MJHS presents Best Christmas Pageant Ever
-December 15th: PJ Day
-December 16th: Top your Tree
-December 17th: Grinch/Christmas Character
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program (Christmas Best)
-December 19th: Atomic City by JCO 9-11 (Ugly Sweater)/2:00 Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
If your child is in need of a coat, please complete the following form. Coats are provided by City National Bank.
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Reminder: No School - Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
There is a free meal tonight (11/17/2025) at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th Street from 5:00-6:00 pm. All are welcome. Hygiene items and diapers will be given for those in need.
Week of November 3
Today is Daylight Savings, please make sure you have changed all your clocks back one hour. Dine to Donate event at Texas Roadhouse from 3-10! Once again, congratulations to our Bobcats for receiving the Exemplary status on the Illinois School Report Card. We will celebrate this hard work on November 25th.
Tuesday: 1:30 Veterans program (Students are encouraged to wear Patriotic colors), cheer practice 3-4:30
Wednesday: Bank at school, Boys basketball open gym 3-4:30
Thursday: Field trip in morning
Friday: snack Cart, 3:00-4:30 girls basketball open gym
Upcoming Dates
-November 11th: No School-Veterans Day
-November 14th: Mid-Nine weeks ends
-November 18th: 5:00 JCO Meeting
-November 20th: Picture Retake Day
-November 25th: Celebration/Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 8th: Santa’s Kottage during PE
-December 11th: MJHS presents Best Christmas Pageant Ever
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program
Today is Daylight Savings, please make sure you have changed all your clocks back one hour. Dine to Donate event at Texas Roadhouse from 3-10! Once again, congratulations to our Bobcats for receiving the Exemplary status on the Illinois School Report Card. We will celebrate this hard work on November 25th.
Tuesday: 1:30 Veterans program (Students are encouraged to wear Patriotic colors), cheer practice 3-4:30
Wednesday: Bank at school, Boys basketball open gym 3-4:30
Thursday: Field trip in morning
Friday: snack Cart, 3:00-4:30 girls basketball open gym
Upcoming Dates
-November 11th: No School-Veterans Day
-November 14th: Mid-Nine weeks ends
-November 18th: 5:00 JCO Meeting
-November 20th: Picture Retake Day
-November 25th: Celebration/Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 8th: Santa’s Kottage during PE
-December 11th: MJHS presents Best Christmas Pageant Ever
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program
The Illinois School Report Card has designated JEFFERSON Elementary as: EXEMPLARY!!! We are the only school in our district with this Honor. We will celebrate this accomplishment next month. We are very proud of our students, staff and families on the hard work they put in each and every day. We received all points in proficiency on the IAR last Spring and increased our Math growth. Thank you all for everything you do for our students. You may visit the school report card here: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=210610010262001
A big thank you to everyone who came to support our Fall Festival last night! Thank you to all our JCO members and families for their organization of the event, decorations, and cleaning up. Thank you to our staff and parents for working the event. A big thank you to the parents and grandparents for your donations of candy and drinks! Thankful we had MCHS Homecoming Queen Allie Unzueta, Miss Metropolis Emma Hollis and Miss Shawnee Sweetheart Kylie Bucher as judges. Thank you JCO President Rachel Douglas for all your hard work!
Week of October 27th
Look forward to our Fall Festival tonight! Food begins at 5:00, Games 6:00, Costume contest 7:00!
We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week with dress up days. The theme is "Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!"
Monday: Sports Day
Tuesday: No School for Students (Parent-Teacher Conferences 12-7...please contact the teacher if you need to schedule a conference and have not)
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday/Bank at school/Boo Grams due
Thursday: Wear Red/Snack Cart
Friday: Character Day/Classroom Parties
Sunday: Dine to donate at Texas Roadhouse 3-10
Upcoming Dates
-November 4th: 1:30 Veterans Program
-November 6th: 9:00 Shrek @ Shawnee CC
-November 11th: No School-Veterans Day
-November 14th: Mid-Nine weeks ends
-November 18th: 5:00 JCO Meeting
-November 25th: 2:00 Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 8th: Santa’s Cottage
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program
Look forward to our Fall Festival tonight! Food begins at 5:00, Games 6:00, Costume contest 7:00!
We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week with dress up days. The theme is "Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!"
Monday: Sports Day
Tuesday: No School for Students (Parent-Teacher Conferences 12-7...please contact the teacher if you need to schedule a conference and have not)
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday/Bank at school/Boo Grams due
Thursday: Wear Red/Snack Cart
Friday: Character Day/Classroom Parties
Sunday: Dine to donate at Texas Roadhouse 3-10
Upcoming Dates
-November 4th: 1:30 Veterans Program
-November 6th: 9:00 Shrek @ Shawnee CC
-November 11th: No School-Veterans Day
-November 14th: Mid-Nine weeks ends
-November 18th: 5:00 JCO Meeting
-November 25th: 2:00 Dismissal (1:45 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 8th: Santa’s Cottage
-December 18th: 1:30 Christmas Program