Link: www.inter-state.com/yearbookCode: 56062GSchool will Show Madison Park, just pick your child’s grade and teacher from the drop-down menu and it will be delivered to the correct school!Paper forms available in school office if you cannot order online.Contact your child’s teacher or your child’s school office for paper form. READ MORE >
Litchfield schools announced Camp Panther 2021 at the board meeting on February 18th. This camp is designed to be a fun non-traditional learning opportunity for any elementary students that are currently in their 2nd year of Pre K all the way through grade 4. Students that attend camp will have an opportunity to do some reading & writing activities designed to... READ MORE >
School will be closed on Monday, February 15 in recognition of the President's Day Holiday. School resumes on Tuesday, February 16 at the usual time. READ MORE >
School will be closed on Monday, February 15 in recognition of the President's Day Holiday. School resumes on Tuesday, February 16 at the usual time. READ MORE >
Notice of Change of Schedule - Monday, February 22 will now be a remote planning day for the district. This is a NON-Attendance Day for students. No remote work will be assigned during this day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 23 at the usual time. READ MORE >
Throughout this school year, Litchfield’s K-5th graders have been participating in career education through Kuder Inc.’s on-line Galaxy program. This program takes the student through 6 planets as they explore different career pathways all based on the research of the Holland Theory of Career Choice. During the month of January, the students visited Planet... READ MORE >
We know the guidelines are confusing and frustrating, but we continue to stay open because parents and schools have followed these guidelines.Please share on your timeline so our families stay informed and help keep us PANTHER STRONG! READ MORE >
Throughout this school year, Litchfield’s K-5th graders have been participating in career education through Kuder Inc.’s on-line Galaxy program. This program takes the student through 6 planets as they explore different career pathways all based on the research of the Holland Theory of Career Choice. ... READ MORE >
Litchfield schools will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. School will resume Tuesday, January 19 at the usual time. READ MORE >
Litchfield School district will go on holiday break from December 21 through January 4th. School will resume on January 5th.Continue to review messages and social media from the district including this site for any further announcements and information. We continue to use these areas to provide timely updates. READ MORE >
Full Color Yearbook $15 Ordering closes March 15, 2021 Order online at: www.inter-state.com/yearbook Code: 56062G School will Show Madison Park, just pick your child’s grade and teacher from the drop-down menu and it will be delivered to the correct school! Pre- K: 324-3514 Madison Park (K-1): 324-2851 Colt (2-3): 324-3565 Russell (5-6): 324-4034 READ MORE >
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You Can Help! The new channel is ready! As soon as we reach 1,000 subscribers, YouTube will turn on the function for us to STREAM LIVE from a mobile broadcast station. This will allow us to broadcast any fall and winter athletics we are able to participate in as well as any spring activities both during the pandemic and beyond. This will take the help of our... READ MORE >
The school district’s food service has been working to improve menu offerings. Menu choices during the pandemic have been increased and quality of choices have recently improved thanks in part to an increase in the numbers of families choosing to have their children attend classes in-person. To help with planning at home , food service will publish the new... READ MORE >
Families of FULL REMOTE students at Madison Park (Grades K & 1) - please let us know by Friday if you wish to have your child return to in-person learning. Mrs. Winans may be teaching 1st grade learners in person and full remote students would then be assigned to a classroom teacher for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This will mean teacher availability will... READ MORE >
Reminder to all families - - Friday, October 9th is a Remote Learning Day. The Teacher Institute has been cancelled for staff. Attendance is expected as normal. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day and Friday, October 23rd due to P/T conferences the previous two evenings. READ MORE >
The end of the first trimester is November 6, and this presents an opportunity for your student to come back to in person learning at school. If you would like to move your student from full remote learning status to in person learning or have questions, please contact the MP office at 324-2851 or kjones@litchfieldpanthers.org. You have until October 16 to make... READ MORE >
Please keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms: fever (100.4 or greater), new onset of moderate to severe headache shortness of breath new cough sore throat vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain from unknown cause new congestion/runny nose, new loss of sense of taste or smell nausea, fatigue from unknown... READ MORE >
Montgomery / Christian County EMA has provided an important press release regarding schools. Please review at this link: https://5il.co/kqbh READ MORE >
The Litchfield Unlimited group along with the YMCA is looking to provide programs for kids in Litchfield. They need your help. Please complete their survey at the link below to help in their efforts. https://forms.gle/Jgj3K6KZPNCJtAKTA READ MORE >
As promised, here is the calendar for September. We are continuing with Cohort A and Cohort B days. Fridays will remain remote learning days for everyone. The early dismissals will continue as well. READ MORE >
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Below is a viewable image of the LCUSD#12 COVID Mitigation Metrics. For a downloadable version, click here. READ MORE >
Waiting outside the schools for doors to open? Time to pick up your child for dismissal? If you are walking up and waiting outside any of the elementary schools, we encourage you to stand on one of our social distanced panther paws. Some are purple, some are white. Paws are found on the ground outside of all elementary buildings. Encourage your kiddo to have... READ MORE >
Start of school message from the Superintendent. Use the link below to watch. READ MORE >
Madison Park Principal Adam Favre has provided a 4 page document outlining what parents can expect regarding arrival, departure and many other procedures and policies to start the year. The district continues to update practices and procedures for the current school year. This document and other videos, messages, and shared resources will be used to support those... READ MORE >
District Return to Learn Health Plan is now available on the district website. Please use this link to access: https://5il.co/j9dq A presentation and overview is available here: https://5il.co/jbkm READ MORE >
LITCHFIELD RELEASES RETURN TO LEARN INDIVIDUAL BUILDING PLANS Litchfield CUSD#12 building principals presented their Return to Learn plans to the board of education on Wednesday, August 5thduring the special board meeting. The plans detailed the extra steps and safety precautions being taken to promote a safe return to in-person learning. PDF copies of each... READ MORE >
Litchfield CUSD#12 has released its reopening plan to the community and staff. Included below is a message from the Dr. Fuerstenau, the reopening plan, a parent questionnaire, and some resources for High School parents. Please look through the resources below and respond. Video Message from Dr. Fuerstenau https://youtu.be/v2edMX9v7B4 District Reopening... READ MORE >
Live Facebook Stream of tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Visit and become a member of the Litchfield CUSD#12 Facebook group. Use the link below for the live streamhttps://www.facebook.com/group... READ MORE >
If you have a Pre K student, a Kindergarten student, or any student that did not attend classes at Litchfield last year, please make contact with the following people: Pre K – (217)324-3514 or cbishop@litchfieldpanthers.org Kindergarten / 1st – (217)324-2851 or kjones@litchfieldpanthers.org 2nd grade – 3rd grade (217)324-3565 or... READ MORE >
June 23, 2020 Dear Staff and Community I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year. This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21... READ MORE >
The district has been contacted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Currently, Montgomery County has a response rate of 69.0%. Litchfield response rate is 69.7%. The U.S. Census is a great benefit to our community and our schools when it comes to funding, creating programs, etc. We need your help as a community and as a school. The Census Bureau is hoping to reach as... READ MORE >
After serving over 30,000 meals since the school shut-down, the Litchfield School District will be serving final breakfast/lunch bags on Thursday, May 21. First Baptist Church of Litchfield will provide summer lunches as follows: June 1st – July 31st Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 608 N. Van Buren Street Pick up at Harrison street doors – drive... READ MORE >
Illinois Department of Public Health provides resources regarding COVID-19. Restore Illinois Guidelines can be found at this site as well. https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19 READ MORE >
Our final round of elementary learning packets are now available online. Use the link below to download the packets.If your child has an IEP and you were not able t pick up his/her packet, we will be mailing those out this week.LINK TO MAY 2020 LEARNING PACKETS: http://litchfieldil.apptegy.us/o/litchfield-cusd-12/browse/129679 READ MORE >
Governor Pritzker and the ISBE have today announced the suspension of in person learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. While not the outcome any of us were hoping for, we understand why.Litchfield School district administration will be in contact early next week with information for grades Pre K through 12. Please pay attention to any social... READ MORE >
As a result from the announcement by Governor Pritzker, Litchfield schools will remain closed through April 30th, 2020. Please watch the video linked below for a message from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gregg Fuerstenau regarding closure and programs offered during this time.If you gave further questions, please email your child's building principal. READ MORE >
If you were unable to pick up your child's remote learning packet on Monday or Tuesday, these documents are now available for download from our website. The link is below for grades PreK through 5. Please download at your convenience.We appreciate your continued attention and support for your child's... READ MORE >
Updated learning packets for grades Pre K through 5 will be available on Monday March 30 from 8 to 10. Meals will be picked up in the front of middle school / high school and updated PreK through 5th grade e-Learning packets will be picked up on the west side of the school by the football field. Once you pick up your meal, please drive around the building and... READ MORE >
Dear Families, To ensure we can continue to provide meals on a regular basis, we are moving all meals to the Middle School/ High School on North State Street starting Thursday, 3-19-2020 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. NOW 2 DRIVE UP LOCATIONS We will be bringing meals to your vehicle to limit contact and exposure for your families and our volunteers. Derive up.... READ MORE >
Dear Families, We will be offering a free breakfast / lunch combo for ALL Litchfield students grades Pre K through High School and their parents/guardians. We will be providing these meals at the following locations and times: Days of Week: Monday through Thursday (Thursday will be a double meal covering Friday) Times: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ... READ MORE >
Dear Families, We will be offering a free breakfast / lunch combo for ALL Litchfield students grades Pre K through High School and their parents/guardians. We will be providing these meals at the following locations and times: Days of Week: Monday through Thursday (Thursday will be a double meal covering Friday) Times: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ... READ MORE >
Due to recent updates from the Illinois Department of Health, Litchfield CUSD #12 will now be closed starting Monday, March 16 through Monday March 30. District teachers and staff have been preparing learning packets for this event. Learning packets for the elementary students and Chromebooks for middle school students will be available for pickup from 10a to... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community Members: As a school district, we have been closely monitoring the news and best practices regarding the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). As a result of a directive from Governor J.B. Pritzker, Litchfield Schools will be closed from Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, march 29. School resumes Monday, March 31... READ MORE >
Nurse Kendra Kirby shares with the Journal News what the district is doing with the Kinsa smart thermometers. Click the link below to learn more.https://www.thejournal-news.net/stories/litchfield-schools-participate-in-fluency-program,68801? READ MORE >
With the loss of community recycling in Montgomery County, educators in the school district felt a pang of regret in no longer being able to set the example of responsible management of classroom waste. For years we have been stressing to use the blue containers for paper waste in the classrooms, rinse out your soda bottles, and take your paper scraps to the blue... READ MORE >
Each week, students in Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms are recognized for the “good things” they are doing in classrooms. In addition to celebrating birthdays and taking a moment to draw from the treasure box for filling behavior cards, or receiving prizes for reaching a point club in Accelerated Reader, students receive the Principal Recognition Award... READ MORE >
Madison Park and J.D. Colt received a $5,000 grant from Corteva Agri Science. Funds were used to purchase STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) engineering focused kits, 5 for Madison Park and 5 for Colt. Each kit can be used by 4 students at a time, thus allowing a full class to participate at the same time. Chris Short, former Corteva... READ MORE >
Superintendent Dr. Gregg Fuerstenau, and Career and Technical Education Coordinator Dr. David Lett to find out more about Litchfield's new initiatives involving career exploration.Click the link below to visit Mary Herschelman's article at The Journal News.https://www.thejournal-news.net/stories/litchfield-superintendent-presents-vision,9712 READ MORE >
Thursday, January 16th marked the kick-off of a new partnership between Litchfield C.U.S.D. #12 and the University of Illinois Extension to offer career exploration curriculum called “iDream iCreate.” This spring Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 will be receiving “iDream” lessons designed to inspire career path thinking, creativity, and goal setting. The iCreate... READ MORE >
Due to weather not cooperating, we had to cancel our Holiday Sing on December 16 and were not able to reschedule due to some very busy gym schedules. We still wanted parents to see what our kiddos practices so hard for. Below are the links for the Kindergarten and First Grade students singing in morning openings this week. We hope you enjoy, they did a great... READ MORE >
Thank you to Jubelt's owner Jeanmarie Jubelt for allowing our students to visit and enjoy some tasty treats! Here is a quick look at the fun the children had. Take a look over on our district YouTube Channel!K Student Visit Jubelt's Video READ MORE >
RED RIBBON WEEK 2019 - instilling in our students the desire to lead a "drug free" life. Activities are listed in the image for this news article. We hope you help your child participate in some fun dress-up activities to solidify the "drug free" message. READ MORE >
Madison Park students were treated to a visit by Fredbird and Friends from the St. Louis Cardinals color commentator Al Hrabosky. Students were treated to a 40 minute program re-enforcing the ideas of "Be Active, Be Responsible, and Be Yourself." The program was fun and engaging for students and adults alike with kid participation, prizes, and little comedy from... READ MORE >
First grade students at Madison Park made a trip to the high school for an opportunity to visit the biology lab. Our "littles" had an opportunity to work with "the bigs" to conduct experiments and use the microscopes and other science equipment. Hats off to our teachers at Madison Park and Litchfield High School for making this connection for our students as we... READ MORE >
We wanted to take a moment to touch base with you regarding the days off in early October. First off, we have heard you – when we added the extra day off in October, we caused a problem in the arrangements you had already made with sitters, with work, and with plans for those days. We have made note of this concern and will be careful to avoid making future... READ MORE >
We wanted to take a moment to touch base with you regarding the days off in early October. First off, we have heard you – we caused a problem in the arrangements you had already made with sitters, with work, and with plans for those days. We have made note of this concern and will be careful to avoid making future changes like this if possible. If and when we... READ MORE >
Following information was contained in "Note From the Principal Newsletter" pictured above.I was able to share with parents that attend Kindergarten Orientation that we are modernizing our procedures. We have been using an antiquated practice by allowing our campus to be wide-open during student arrival times and it is time we ensure more safe practice. The... READ MORE >
Last school year, we made a transition to a new website complete with district communication app. This app allows us to better communicate with you and keep you informed of events throughout the district. In addition to news and calendars, the app provides live meal menus, sports schedules, and the ability to send you push notices in case of major event or... READ MORE >
1st Grade teacher Lindsey Knes is the recipient of a $250 award from Sylvan Learning center for her classroom. Mrs. Knes was nominated twice for this award by two different parents or community members. Congratulations to Mrs. Knes and her students! READ MORE >
Mrs. Perfetti's 1st graders presented a talent show for parents on this past Monday, May 13. Many were able to attend, but work schedules and school schedules don't always work together. Principal Favre ensured the show was recorded and uploaded to the district You Tube channel so parents and extended family might have a chance to see what they missed! Please... READ MORE >
The Illinois Principals Association Kaskaskia Region was pleased to host its 23rd Annual Student Recognition Breakfast on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Greenville University This event recognizes a student from each school in the Kaskaskia region for his or her outstanding achievements in and out of the classroom. Approximately 180 students, principals, and parents... READ MORE >
The staff at CNB Bank and Trust. N. A. have donated over $500 from the proceeds of their "Jean Day Fund" to Madison Park school. This was their first donation and will be used to help assist with student snack time milk.In the picture from left to right is CNB Bank and Trust Customer Service Rep Amy Durbin, her daughter Isabell Zupsich, Nancy Houlihan’s... READ MORE >
The Litchfield School District is making the switch over to their new website. Easier to navigate, easier to share news, easier to keep families informed. We even have an app! We are at 85% but are still filling in all the little missing puzzle pieces. If you are seeing this post, we have successfully made the switch! WHOO HOO! :-)We appreciate your continued... READ MORE >