Reed-Custer

Enrollment slightly down in Reed-Custer schools

Published by admin on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 6:05pm

Enrollment numbers have decreased from last year in the Reed-Custer School District.
The district reported 1,357 students enrolled in its three schools as of Aug. 23, which is down by 52 students from the 1,409 students enrolled on the same day in 2018.
At Reed-Custer High School, the number of students enrolled decreased by only three, with 473 students enrolled in 2018 compared to 470 students this year.

School budget anticipates nearly $1 million surplus

Published by admin on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 6:03pm

The Reed-Custer School Board is preparing to put the stamp of approval on another year of spending in the district, and the tentative budget shows a nearly $1 million surplus.
On Aug. 21 , Superintendent Mark Mitchell presented the Board of Education with the tentative budget for the 2020 fiscal year (FY20), which began on July 1 and runs through June 30, 2020.
The budget includes total spending for FY20 at $25.7 million with expected revenues at about $26.7 million, leaving the district with $960,973 in surplus.

Meet the new teachers at Reed-Custer School District

Published by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:27pm

Classrooms are prepped, backpacks are packed and school is back in session for the 2019-2020 school year.
Six new teachers are joining the Reed-Custer community this fall, bringing with them a range of experience and strengths.
Some of the teachers have taught different grade levels at Reed-Custer schools previously or started during the middle of the school year, while others are completely new to the district.
Take a moment to learn more about the newest wave of teachers at Reed-Custer, including their goals and teaching philosophies.

Reed-Custer District 255 summer improvements

Published by admin on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 5:09pm

Once students leave the school doors when that final bell rings in late spring, preparation to ready the building for the following school year begins.
A few changes and improvements have occurred in Reed-Custer District 255 schools since May in order to prepare for the 2019-2020 school year which starts Aug. 14.
A new gymnasium floor at the high school is one that most students will notice right away during their physical education classes or athletic practices.

Pinto in the Spotlight for February

Published by admin on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 6:38pm

 

The Reed-Custer High School Senior Spotlight winner for the month of February is Gianna Pinto.

Gianna is the daughter of Rosanna Romano-Baker and Vince Baker.

At RCHS, Gianna has been a member of the Girls Soccer Team and the RC Chatter. She also served as the Boys Soccer Manager, a Homework Depot tutor, a Student of the Month, and an ACE winner.

Gianna’s teachers called her a model student who always has time for others.

Mr. Gleixner called Gianna one of the friendliest and nicest students in the school.

Comets, Coalers duke it out

Published by admin on Sat, 10/13/2018 - 11:49am

 

Coalers, Comets win; 'Cats in trouble

Published by admin on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 12:22pm

 

RCMS bowlers place 8th at state, girls finish 23rd

Published by admin on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 5:24pm

The Reed-Custer Middle School boys and girls bowling teams faced a fun and exciting weekend during the State Bowling Tournament at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet.
    “The girls did an amazing job, but it was a tough crowd, and they weren’t able to move on to the second day,” said head coach Robert Dillon.
    The Lady Panthers finished in 23rd overall, as the individuals also competed in a 152 bowler pool.
    Elizabeth Wietting secured 82nd, Kayley Kohler earned 91st, Eva Mudro picked up 112th, and Julia Janopoulos finished 122nd.

Comets off to hot start in the I-8, remain undefeated

Published by admin on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 5:13pm

The Reed-Custer varsity baseball team traveled to Plano for a thriller on Friday, as they rallied to win 7-5 and improve to 4-0 in the Interstate Eight Conference.
    The Comets trailed 5-2 heading into the seventh, when they battled back with five runs to walk away with the win.
    The rally was started by Trevor McLaughlin, who kicked the frame off with a single, followed by a walk to Danny Fierro.

Lady Comets making a statement in the I-8 conference

Published by admin on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 5:06pm

The Reed-Custer varsity softball team stuck it to Plano on Friday, as the defense and pitching commanded a 5-0 shutout win.
    Antoinette Hill was electric from the circle, fanning 11 batters, as the defense helped in support to keep the Reapers off the scoreboard. Hill  let up three hits and three walks over seven innings.
    The Lady Comets continued to add support in the form of offense, as they added two runs in the second, three in the fourth and one in the sixth to walk away with the victory.