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It is time to start planning the Chamber Christmas Parade.

GIBSON CITY-MELVIN-SIBLEY COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: 8th Grade Top Readers - 1st Quarter Fall 2018

The following students earned 8th grade Top Readers of 1st Quarter!

GIBSON CITY-MELVIN-SIBLEY COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: 10-25-2018 BUG Winners

Every week the staff at GCMS Elementary catches students that are BUGs (Being Unbelievabley Good), and at the end of the week BUG representatives from each grade level are chosen. Hare are this week's winners!

CITY OF DANVILLE: Trick or Treating hours for the City of Danville are 5-8pm on Halloween, October 31st

Halloween is an exciting time for kids, staying up late and of course, CANDY!

CITY OF DANVILLE: Seeking Volunteer Carolers

We are seeking volunteer carolers who want to help bring out the Christmas spirit, have some fun & receive free hot chocolate.

Mary Miller Junior High School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Mary Miller Junior High School fell to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Fisher CUSD 1 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 27, 2018

The subsidy Fisher Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes decreased 35.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 50.5 points lower at St. Joseph Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 27, 2018

At St. Joseph Middle School, a 50.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

How much revenue has Gifford CCSD 188 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188 received through local taxes increased 16.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

70.2 percent of Mary Miller Junior teachers stay put; average earns $41,062 per year

More than 70.2 percent of teachers stay at Mary Miller Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 25.1 points lower at Robeson Elementary School

At Robeson Elementary School, a 25.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

93.2 percent of GCMS teachers stay put; average earns $49,671 per year

More than 93.2 percent of teachers stay at GCMS Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 22.3 points lower at Leal Elementary School

At Leal Elementary School, a 22.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Eastlawn Elementary School reports 18% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Eastlawn Elementary School rose to 18 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Gcms Middle School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Gcms Middle School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 17.7 points lower at Unity West

At Unity West, a 17.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Cerro Gordo Junior And Senior High School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Cerro Gordo Junior And Senior High School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 21.7 points lower at Gcms Elementary School

At Gcms Elementary School, a 21.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

57.8 percent of Eastlawn teachers stay put; average earns $45,030 per year

More than 57.8 percent of teachers stay at Eastlawn Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bismarck-Henning Junior High School reports 0.0% truancy rate