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2016 EDUCATION MAGAZINE
LINCOLN DAILY
NEWS.COMMarch 1, 2016 Page 25
more amazing, we managed to do this as the State
has continued to place additional mandates on
schools, while continuing to prorate the funding (not
give 100% of the funding). Reductions of cost and
staff had to be made as well.
However, as a small rural school in central
Illinois, Hartsburg-Emden has much to offer our
students. All students are now being exposed to
a strong Authentic Literacy Program. They also
have opportunities to participate in many different
extracurricular activities they might not get in larger
districts. Our staff has the opportunity to get to
know each student and provide a caring environment
for them.
We have much to celebrate and much to offer! There
are so many, many people that volunteer their time
to help in so many different ways.
- The Hartem Community Club (the Parent
Teacher Organization for K-8) has been a terrific
organization helping us with many opportunities
(class materials, class parties, fieldtrips, etc.) for our
students.
- We have a very strong FFA Program and an alumni
association that supports their efforts.
- The Hartsburg-Emden community is very
supportive of its school and a staff that will continue
to put our student’s interests first as we move
forward.
School pride is back on the rise.
It is a GREAT day to be a STAG!!