The Wolves Weekly Update for 9/21

These students enjoyed a special carry-in lunch with our high school secretary! Dana brought ham-and-cheese sliders, while one student contributed cheesy potatoes and the other brought cookies. Everyone did their part to create a delicious lunch together!

Pleasant Hill High School will host FAFSA presentations on Friday, September 25. The junior presentation will begin at 9:37 a.m., followed by the senior presentation at 11:53 a.m. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes.

A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will explain the FAFSA process, answer questions, and share helpful financial-aid resources. Although these presentations are being held during the school day, parents and guardians are welcome to attend and begin learning how to prepare for the college financial-aid process.

If you are unable to attend but would like a copy of the presentation, please contact Shanna Ewers at shanna.ewers@phwolves.com.

There is a great deal of repair work happening at the high school. The district continues to work through the insurance claim related to the April 17 tornado and the resulting damage to the high school roof, exterior, and three classrooms. As you may remember, wind damage was confirmed on the roofs over the auditorium, central classrooms, and gymnasium.

The district carries a $100,000 deductible for windstorm damage. After the deductible and depreciation, the insurance company has approved a payment of approximately $612,000 toward the storm-related repairs. The total cost of the roof project is approximately $858,000. The remaining cost will be paid from the district’s Capital Projects Fund, which is supported by revenue from the countywide one-cent sales tax.

Separately, we are evaluating replacement options for the high school greenhouse following the September 14 fire. The damaged greenhouse remains closed and should not be entered. We are working with our insurance representatives, the state inspector, and greenhouse suppliers to determine the safest and most practical replacement plan.

We appreciate the community’s patience as we work through both projects and will continue to provide updates as plans and timelines are finalized.

September is Attendance Awareness Month! So far this year, Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 has an overall attendance rate of 95.3%. Pleasant Hill Elementary is at 94.8%, and Pleasant Hill High School is at 96.5%. Our districtwide goal is to maintain an attendance rate of at least 95%.

If your child will be absent, please contact the appropriate school office as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping our students learn, belong, and thrive!

Monday, September 21

🏐 High School Volleyball at Pikeland — 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22

🏃 Junior High and High School Cross Country at Pittsfield Lake — 4:00 p.m.

🏐 High School Volleyball vs. Liberty — 6:00 p.m. at home

Friday, September 25

🏈 High School Varsity Football vs. Winchester — 7:00 p.m. at home

Monday, September 21

🍳 Breakfast: Flapstick, fruit, juice, and milk
🍽️ Lunch: Corn dog, green beans, fruit, and milk

Tuesday, September 22

🍳 Breakfast: Pop-Tart, fruit, juice, and milk
🍽️ Lunch: Tenderloin on a bun, mixed vegetables, fruit, and milk

Wednesday, September 23

🍳 Breakfast: French toast, fruit, juice, and milk
🍽️ Lunch: Spaghetti, green beans, fruit, and milk

Thursday, September 24

🍳 Breakfast: Tornado, fruit, juice, and milk
🍽️ Lunch: Burrito, salad, fruit, and milk

Friday, September 25

🍳 Breakfast: Cheese omelet, fruit, juice, and milk
🍽️ Lunch: Italian sub, baby carrots, fruit, and milk