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Uniform issue main focus of retreat
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton School Board retreat last weekend discussed several issues, including the status of possibly adding uniforms as part
of the school dress code. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton School Board retreat last weekend discussed several issues, including the status of possibly adding uniforms as part
of the school dress code. (more)
Washington Street sewer project, annexations among Riverton Village Board
meeting topics
The Riverton Village Board held its first meeting of April with several familiar topics on the agenda. Ms. Heather Viele from the Interstate Municipal Gas Association spoke to
trustees regarding how interest rate fluctuation affects the discount potential to members as well as their bond sales. (more)
meeting topics
The Riverton Village Board held its first meeting of April with several familiar topics on the agenda. Ms. Heather Viele from the Interstate Municipal Gas Association spoke to
trustees regarding how interest rate fluctuation affects the discount potential to members as well as their bond sales. (more)
School tax rate decreases
By Byron Painter
Editor
For the 11th time in 13 years, the tax rate for the Riverton school district has decreased. But that does not guarantee that your total tax bill will actually drop. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
For the 11th time in 13 years, the tax rate for the Riverton school district has decreased. But that does not guarantee that your total tax bill will actually drop. (more)
County Board of Trustees votes against Gillman petition
By Byron Painter
Editor
Monday night, the Sangamon County Board of Trustees voted 6-0 against a proposal to annex 40 acres of land from the Tri-City School District to Riverton.
The land, owned by Bruce Gillman, is already part of the Village of Riverton after being annexed last October. It is located near the village’s sewer plant.
Tri-City superintendent Dave Bruno felt his district’s case was strong, and the board agreed.
“I thought we had proved our case,” he said. “I thought we would win without a doubt.”
The trustees gave several reasons for their decision, including there would be no current students involved and no benefit to a student to attend Riverton over Tri-City despite the
proximity of Riverton schools to the land, which will be provided in writing to the involved parties.
Gillman attorney Phillip Reed declined comment Tuesday through his secretary.
If Gillman and Reed decide to appeal, that appeal would be heard by a judge, though no further information would be provided.
That judge would make the decision solely based on the transcripts.
One trustee was absent. (From April 10, 2008 edition)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Monday night, the Sangamon County Board of Trustees voted 6-0 against a proposal to annex 40 acres of land from the Tri-City School District to Riverton.
The land, owned by Bruce Gillman, is already part of the Village of Riverton after being annexed last October. It is located near the village’s sewer plant.
Tri-City superintendent Dave Bruno felt his district’s case was strong, and the board agreed.
“I thought we had proved our case,” he said. “I thought we would win without a doubt.”
The trustees gave several reasons for their decision, including there would be no current students involved and no benefit to a student to attend Riverton over Tri-City despite the
proximity of Riverton schools to the land, which will be provided in writing to the involved parties.
Gillman attorney Phillip Reed declined comment Tuesday through his secretary.
If Gillman and Reed decide to appeal, that appeal would be heard by a judge, though no further information would be provided.
That judge would make the decision solely based on the transcripts.
One trustee was absent. (From April 10, 2008 edition)
In the fall of 2007, Riverton Elementary
Students sold Club’s Choice Products to
raise money for our school. To show
appreciation for their efforts, PEP and Club’s
Choice provided a free Carnival for everyone
in the community. The fun began at 5 on the
evening of April 4 at the high school. Everyone
had so much fun sliding on giant slides,
climbing through the obstacle course,
jumping in the moonwalk, playing carnival
games and eating. There was even had face
painting, a cake walk and balloon animals. In
this picture, Heaven Cantrall, an early start
student, gets a balloon elephant from Tim the
Twister.
Students sold Club’s Choice Products to
raise money for our school. To show
appreciation for their efforts, PEP and Club’s
Choice provided a free Carnival for everyone
in the community. The fun began at 5 on the
evening of April 4 at the high school. Everyone
had so much fun sliding on giant slides,
climbing through the obstacle course,
jumping in the moonwalk, playing carnival
games and eating. There was even had face
painting, a cake walk and balloon animals. In
this picture, Heaven Cantrall, an early start
student, gets a balloon elephant from Tim the
Twister.
School board approves salary increases for support, adm. staff
The Riverton school board’s April 14 meeting was just short of four hours in length. Among the numerous discussions were five key recommendations from Superintendent Tom
Mulligan for FY09: (more)
The Riverton school board’s April 14 meeting was just short of four hours in length. Among the numerous discussions were five key recommendations from Superintendent Tom
Mulligan for FY09: (more)
Riverton Village Board approves annexation of Rentschler property
The Riverton Village Board met April 21. Among the items for discussion was the Liquor License Ordinance, specifically hours of operation and length of individual licenses.
Representatives from the Eagles Club, Old 36 and East End Tavern were in attendance. The current ordinance expires May 1. (more)
The Riverton Village Board met April 21. Among the items for discussion was the Liquor License Ordinance, specifically hours of operation and length of individual licenses.
Representatives from the Eagles Club, Old 36 and East End Tavern were in attendance. The current ordinance expires May 1. (more)
Lorton resigns, takes job in Granite City
By Byron Painter
Editor
J.D. Lorton has resigned as Riverton High School football coach, and he will be the new football coach at Granite City. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
J.D. Lorton has resigned as Riverton High School football coach, and he will be the new football coach at Granite City. (more)
Jared Lamkey clears the bar for the Hawks at a
recent meet.
recent meet.
Hawks third at Clinton Open
The Riverton/Tri-City track team competed Monday at the seven-team Clinton Open.
The boys finished in a tie for third with 69 points; Heyworth edged past Champaign St. Thomas More 125-123 for first place
honors.
Justin Roberts was second and T-C student Ethan Krone fourth in the discus.
The Hawks were fifth in the 400 relay and in the 800 relay.
David Callahan placed fourth in the 3200.
T-C’s Emmett Kilhoffer took second in the 110 hurdles (just .28 of a second out of first); he also won the 300 hurdles.
Roberts won the shot put, with Krone sixth.
Kilhoffer also finished fifth in the 100.
Jared Lamkey defeated all comers in the high jump, and he finished third in the 400 and in the 300 hurdles.
On the girls side, the Lady Hawks tallied 48 points, good for fifth place.
Kaylyn Shaw was fourth in the 1600 and 3200, while Stephanie Crowell took fifth in the 800 and 1600.
Megan Davis finished second in the long jump, and Kenzie Ralph took fourth in the 100 hurdles and second in the 300
hurdles.
Davis finished first in the 400 and third in the 200.
The Riverton/Tri-City track team competed Monday at the seven-team Clinton Open.
The boys finished in a tie for third with 69 points; Heyworth edged past Champaign St. Thomas More 125-123 for first place
honors.
Justin Roberts was second and T-C student Ethan Krone fourth in the discus.
The Hawks were fifth in the 400 relay and in the 800 relay.
David Callahan placed fourth in the 3200.
T-C’s Emmett Kilhoffer took second in the 110 hurdles (just .28 of a second out of first); he also won the 300 hurdles.
Roberts won the shot put, with Krone sixth.
Kilhoffer also finished fifth in the 100.
Jared Lamkey defeated all comers in the high jump, and he finished third in the 400 and in the 300 hurdles.
On the girls side, the Lady Hawks tallied 48 points, good for fifth place.
Kaylyn Shaw was fourth in the 1600 and 3200, while Stephanie Crowell took fifth in the 800 and 1600.
Megan Davis finished second in the long jump, and Kenzie Ralph took fourth in the 100 hurdles and second in the 300
hurdles.
Davis finished first in the 400 and third in the 200.
Missy Jagodzinksi tags out a Petersburg Porta runner
at second base in recent action.
at second base in recent action.
Riverton/Tri-City track team competes at Auburn
Last Thursday, the Riverton/Tri-City track team competed in a four-team quadrangular at Auburn.
The Lady Hawks were third with 31 points; the host Lady Trojans racked up 126 points to win going away.
Meghan Davis was third in the long jump, and Kim Smith finished fourth in the discus.
Smith was fourth and Amelia Kirby, a Tri-City student, finished fifth in the shot put.
Kenzie Ralph took third in the 100 hurdles, with Kirby fourth.
Stephanie Crowell earned top honors in the 800, and Raymie Hart placed fourth. Davis finished fourth in the 300 hurdles.
Kaylyn Shaw finished second in the 1600, as did the Lady Hawks in the 1600 relay. On the boys side, the Hawks totaled
41 points and were fourth.
Jared Lamkey placed second in the high jump, and Alec Seymour was third in the long jump.
Justin Roberts and T-C student Ethan Krone were fourth and fifth, respectively, in the shot put.
Roberts won the discus by over 13 feet, with Krone fourth.
T-C student Emmett Kilhoffer won the 110 hurdles and was third in the 100, just ahead of teammate Nick Schrock.
Seymour was second in the 800, just 2.5 seconds out of first. Lamkey finished fourth in the 400, with Kilhoffer fifth in the
200.
In the 1600, Brendan Little finished third, one spot ahead of Adam Buck.
Last Thursday, the Riverton/Tri-City track team competed in a four-team quadrangular at Auburn.
The Lady Hawks were third with 31 points; the host Lady Trojans racked up 126 points to win going away.
Meghan Davis was third in the long jump, and Kim Smith finished fourth in the discus.
Smith was fourth and Amelia Kirby, a Tri-City student, finished fifth in the shot put.
Kenzie Ralph took third in the 100 hurdles, with Kirby fourth.
Stephanie Crowell earned top honors in the 800, and Raymie Hart placed fourth. Davis finished fourth in the 300 hurdles.
Kaylyn Shaw finished second in the 1600, as did the Lady Hawks in the 1600 relay. On the boys side, the Hawks totaled
41 points and were fourth.
Jared Lamkey placed second in the high jump, and Alec Seymour was third in the long jump.
Justin Roberts and T-C student Ethan Krone were fourth and fifth, respectively, in the shot put.
Roberts won the discus by over 13 feet, with Krone fourth.
T-C student Emmett Kilhoffer won the 110 hurdles and was third in the 100, just ahead of teammate Nick Schrock.
Seymour was second in the 800, just 2.5 seconds out of first. Lamkey finished fourth in the 400, with Kilhoffer fifth in the
200.
In the 1600, Brendan Little finished third, one spot ahead of Adam Buck.
Lady Hawks blanked by Rochester
It was not a pleasant Tuesday for the Riverton girls soccer team, which was blanked by Rochester 7-0.
The Lady Rockets, who outshot Riverton 20-4, scored three times before halftime.
Saturday, the Lady Hawks earned fifth place honors with a 1-0 win over Girard at the Pleasant Plains Invite.
Lyndsey Stone did the honors on a penalty kick.
Jenn Withers pitched the shutout in goal.
Last Thursday, Allison Bertolino scored the only Riverton marker in a 1-1 tie with Lutheran at the Plains tournament.
Last Wednesday, the host Lady Cardinals downed Riverton 4-0, racing to a 3-0 lead by halftime.
It was not a pleasant Tuesday for the Riverton girls soccer team, which was blanked by Rochester 7-0.
The Lady Rockets, who outshot Riverton 20-4, scored three times before halftime.
Saturday, the Lady Hawks earned fifth place honors with a 1-0 win over Girard at the Pleasant Plains Invite.
Lyndsey Stone did the honors on a penalty kick.
Jenn Withers pitched the shutout in goal.
Last Thursday, Allison Bertolino scored the only Riverton marker in a 1-1 tie with Lutheran at the Plains tournament.
Last Wednesday, the host Lady Cardinals downed Riverton 4-0, racing to a 3-0 lead by halftime.
Riverton School Board District Crisis Plan
The Riverton School Board recently approved the district Crisis Plan.
Using feedback from parents and staff (survey results), the Riverton School District convened a district-wide committee
comprised of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, local fire and police department representatives,
representatives from the Secretary of State Police, the Illinois State Police and the Sangamon County Tactical Response
Team. The individuals that were on the district Crisis Plan Committee have years of experience and a wealth of expertise in
crisis planning.
The Crisis Plan is a document that is intended to be a guide for staff. The crisis plan is a set of procedures that should be
used as a guide by district staff when handling various emergency/crisis situations. Those crisis situations include bomb
threats, confrontational persons in the building, suicide threats, weapons, etc.
After several meetings, the committee made a recommendation to the school board at the April meeting and the board
approved the plan. The district administrative staff will now work with the district employees to ensure everyone is aware of the
procedures and are trained to implement them.
This committee is also the group that made the recommendation to the board earlier in the year to approve the district phone
system School Reach, which allows the district to contact parents simultaneously with emergency information or information
about school closings.
The Riverton School Board recently approved the district Crisis Plan.
Using feedback from parents and staff (survey results), the Riverton School District convened a district-wide committee
comprised of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, local fire and police department representatives,
representatives from the Secretary of State Police, the Illinois State Police and the Sangamon County Tactical Response
Team. The individuals that were on the district Crisis Plan Committee have years of experience and a wealth of expertise in
crisis planning.
The Crisis Plan is a document that is intended to be a guide for staff. The crisis plan is a set of procedures that should be
used as a guide by district staff when handling various emergency/crisis situations. Those crisis situations include bomb
threats, confrontational persons in the building, suicide threats, weapons, etc.
After several meetings, the committee made a recommendation to the school board at the April meeting and the board
approved the plan. The district administrative staff will now work with the district employees to ensure everyone is aware of the
procedures and are trained to implement them.
This committee is also the group that made the recommendation to the board earlier in the year to approve the district phone
system School Reach, which allows the district to contact parents simultaneously with emergency information or information
about school closings.
