Mercer County
Golden Eagles
Mercer County Golden Eagles
Registration and Meal Fees
Registration and Meal Fees for 2012-2013 have yet to be determined. They will be decided at the regular board meeting in June and posted.
Registration Packets
Registration packets are available below. The first link is for the forms to be filled out and signed. The second link contains informational forms handed out or posted at registration. Please review them. Registration is August 6th and 7th from 10am-6pm.
Click Here for the Registration Packet
Click Here for Registration Handouts
Junior High Track Members Qualify for State
The following Mercer County Jr. High Athletes who have qualified for the Class AA State meet this coming weekend.
State Qualifiers: Event Approximate Time Schedule
Mackenzie Baker – 7th Grade 100m Dash (2nd Place) Prelims Fri 5/18, 5:35 Finals 5/19
Robert Carey – 7th Grade 100m Dash (2nd Place) Prelims Fri 5/18, 5:35 Finals 5/19
Carlea Kiddoo – 8th Grade 200m Dash (1st Place) Finals Sat 5/19, 12:45
Corey Cox – 8th Grade 200m Dash (1st Place) Finals Sat 5/19, 12:45
Megan Nelson – 8th Grade Shot (2nd Place) Prelims & Finals Fri 5/18, 12:00
Daniel Murphy – 8th Grade Shot (1st Place) Prelims & Finals Sat 5/19, 9:00am
MCHS Volleyball Fundraiser
WHO LIKES CASEY'S PIZZA??? The MCHS Volleyball Team is selling Casey's Pizza Cards! For a $15 donation, you will receive a Card which allows you to buy a Large Specialty Pizza and receive a Medium one topping FREE! You can use this card 10 times! Please contact any 8th-11th Volleyball Player or Coach Degelman or Coach Swanson if you are interested in purchasing one! They may be used at ANY CASEY'S Nationwide!
Attention Volleyball players - Friday is the deadline for Volleyball camp!
Incoming Freshman Academy-2012
Check out the new information on Incoming Freshman Academy on the Incoming Freshman Academy link under the Junior High drop-down menu to the left.
Contractors Needed For New Ramp Construction
Mercer County School District invites contractors to submit a price quote for the construction of a concrete ramp that will be located in the Mercer County Junior High band room, located in Joy, Illinois.
8th Grade Promotion
8th Grade Promotion has been scheduled for May 21st at 2:00pm in the Junior High Gymnasium. (See 8th grade promotion letter under the Junior High tab to the left)
School Registration Scheduled
School Registration in all five buildings will be Monday August 6th and Tuesday August 7th from 10am-6pm.
State of the District Report
On February 8th, the State of the District Report was presented to the Board of Education. The written report may be viewed by clicking on the link below.
State of the District Report
High School Graduation Date Set
High School Graduation will be Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at 1pm.
New Immunization Requirements (TDaP)
See Health Info Page for details
Pay to Participate
Once again this year, there will be a participation fee for school sports. Payment of fees will be expected before the sport begins. Students will be required to pay $35 for a single sport, $50 for multiple sports, with a family cap of $150. (This excludes academic activities such as Swing Choir, Jazz Band, Science Olympiad, FFA activities, Summer Engineering Camp, and Scholastic Bowl) Families having difficulty paying these fees need to contact Athletic Director Brian Dennison for assistance.
Mercer County School Bus Information
Mercer County Bus Garage - (309)584-4630
Johannes Bus Service - (309)582-2922
Calls regarding Mercer County Bus routes (previous Westmer routes) should be directed to the Mercer County Bus Garage, Ernie Dillie or Trisha Carlberg (309) 584-4630. (if no answer - (309) 371-7220)
Calls regarding Johannes Routes (previous Aledo routes) should be directed to Johannes Bus Service, Kim Lloyd (309) 582-2922.
Automated Phone System
The School District has an automated phone system that will be used periodically during the school year in the event of school closings, early dismissals, as well as field trips and special event notification, etc. These calls will come from the district office number, (309) 582-2238 (Caller id systems may still read Unit 201 Aledo Schools due to the phone company listing). If the call is not answered, it will leave a message on the answering machine or voice mail (where available). Please listen to these messages when they come in. If anyone has questions about the messages, or thinks a call has been missed, you may contact the district office.
Lunch Account Policy
Effective Monday, August 23, 2010 the district will begin implementing a new lunch policy. Once a student reaches an overdue bill of $10.00, that student will not be allowed to charge a lunch until the bill has been paid. In the event the student is unable or forgets to bring a sack lunch from home, they will be provided with a peanut butter or butter sandwich and a carton of milk.
If you have any questions concerning your son/daughter’s lunch activity, please check the parent portal or contact your school's office.