Brayden enjoys some time with the Spartan Squatter, with a few friends.
North Greene Athletics Update:
Good morning. There have been several positive cases of Covid-19 just recently flood the North Greene Community, with many of our community members, students, and their families being exposed. At this time North Greene Unit District #3 is shutting down all extra-curricular activities until further notice. Primarily this will affect JH Baseball, JH Softball, and HS/JH Cross Country. North Greene administration has been in constant conversation with the Greene County Health Department over the recent surge in positive cases in our area, and we will continue to rely on them for guidance about when it will be safe to resume athletics and extra-curricular events in our area. I know we were very close to being able to offer the opportunities for our young people to participate in athletics, but right now the risk of exposure for them is just too great. Please keep yourself and your families safe, and adhere to the health and safety guidelines that have been put in place. Our diligence in combating this virus, and following the safety guidelines, will be the difference in how quickly we get our student athletes back to playing.
Kinsey and Walker McMillen enjoy a gorgeous evening outside with the Spartan Squatter.
The Sharrow kids are having a great time with the Spartan Squatter.
Cross Country Meeting:
We will host an informational meeting for parents and athletes in the NGHS Gym, on Monday 8/10 at 6:00PM, for students interested in competing in Cross Country this fall. Enter through the North doors, and masks will be required. Thanks
True Spartan fans, Dave and Debbie Schutz, enjoy their visit with the Spartan Squatter. Debbie made the most of her quality time with the Squatter reading the paper.
Express Employment Professionals is hiring any current or former students over 18 years old for companies in the White Hall/Roodhouse area. Call 217-245-5700 for more information.
Any questions or concerns about your 2020-2021 middle school or high school schedules, please see Ms. Ford, counselor, during registration today until 8pm! Or email anytime before school starts at: amberford@northgreene.com
NGHS Update:
New elective open to juniors and senior students, for this school year. Students will gain a basic knowledge of minor home repairs that can be used for a lifetime.
The IESA has released a schedule change for the 20-21 school year that is similar to the IHSA's changes.
Fall (August-October)Baseball, Softball, Cross CountryPractices begin August 3, games may begin August 15Regional Tournaments 9/21-9/26CC Sectional Meet 10/10-10/17Winter (January-March)Boys BasketballPractices begin January 4, games may begin January 16Regional Tournament week of February 22VolleyballPractices begin January 11, games may begin January 23Regional Tournament week of March 1Spring (February - May)Girls BasketballPractices begin March 8, games may begin March 20Regional Tournament week of April 26Boys/Girls Track and FieldPractices begin March 1, meets may begin March 15Sectional Meet May 7-8, State Meet May 14-15At this moment ADs around the state are re-working their entire schedules. We will have as much information for you as we can, as schedules begin to take form.
The IESA has reinstated JH Baseball, Softball, and Cross Country for this fall. Practices may begin on 8/3/20. JH Softball will have a parent meeting at 6:00PM at the field before practice on Monday. JH Baseball will practice 4:00-5:30PM on the back field at the WH Res on Monday, with a parent meeting to follow at 5:30PM. Please make sure that you have completed the online Athletics and Activities Code through Skyward.
NGJH BB, SB, and XC has been reinstated by the IESA. Schedules will be changing, but practices can begin on Monday 8/3/20. More information to come.
Julie Schutz, your local Country Financial representative, enjoys spending some quality time with the Spartan Squatter.
With the Governor and the IHSA's release this afternoon, we find ourselves in a whirlwind of change. To keep everyone up to speed, here is a quick summation of the IHSA guidelines put forth today, as they push back fall sports.
Fall (Aug. 10 - Oct. 24)
Boys and Girls Cross Country
Winter (Nov. 16 - Feb. 13)
Boys and Girls Basketball
Contests begin on 11/30 within WIVC or IL Covid Region
Max of 2 games per week, no tournaments
Spectators subject to IDPH guidelines
Spring (Feb. 15 - May 1)
Football and Volleyball
Contests begin 3/1 for VB, and 3/5 for FB
Max of 2 games per week for VB, no tournaments
FB still at 1 game a week, and will have a 7 game regular season, with a regional post-season
Spectators subject to IDPH guidelines
Summer (May 3 - June 26)
Baseball, Softball, and Track
Contests begin on 5/17
Max of 2 meets per week for Track, and 3 games per week for BB and SB, if one of the events is a DH
Spectators subject to IDPH guidelines
As for IESA, JH sports are still up in the air. They have recently released a statement, with the possibility of bringing back JH BB, SB, and Cross Country. I will keep everyone up to date on any changes that may occur.
Remember, all of this is at the beginning stages, and I'm sure there will be changes that come down from the IHSA and IESA. Thank you to everyone for being patient, as we work through this chaos to do what we can for the young people of our community.
The Spartan Squatter enjoys the day with the Schutz ladies.
The Spartan Squatter makes a stop at the Haskell home today.
The Rogers family takes some time out of their day to hang out with the Spartan Squatter.
Cheri Madson prepares for a day on the river with the Spartan Squatter.
The Eilers family starts off their day with the Spartan Squatter.
The Spartan Squatter spent some quality time at the Bishop household, with their feline friend.
