200-U Budget Tentatively $1.5M in the Black
By Jeff Vorva The Beecher 200-U School District tentative budget is $1.5 million in the black, according to Superintendent Jack Gaham. Even though the district has gone through a financial crisis in recent years, don’t expect him to turn cartwheels just yet. A sort of a smile will have to do. “I can tentatively, quasi,…
200-U Switching Registration Portals; Looking for a Coach
By Jeff Vorva Since the Beecher 200-U School District is switching portals for registration, there might be a little confusion. Superintendent Jack Gaham said the district sent out “many, many, many” messages about the change, but at the July 10 board meeting he wanted to go over it again. “If you are a parent or…
BJHS Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls Announced
Beecher Junior High School recently announced students named to its fourth quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Sixth Grade: Domenick Anaclerio, Natalie Bonilla, Vince Bonomo, Kerrigan Cucio, Mackenzie Davis, Michael DeMase, Sophia Grutzius, Mason Haddon, Benjamin Jerkatis, Dario Jimenez, Emilie Johnston, Finley Lause, Mason Moore, Faith Napierkowski, Luna Nikolic, Stefany Solis,…
Beecher School Board Moving Meetings to Wednesdays
By Jeff Vorva Starting in July, Beecher District 200-U Board of Education meetings will be moved from Mondays to Wednesdays. The board voted on the change during its June 10 meeting. For the next school year, meetings will take place July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, February…
BHS Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls
Beecher High School recently announced students named to its fourth quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Seniors: Quinton Allen, Alexis Barkus, Katelyn Bol, Adriana Cabrera, Tyler Cochrane, Sergio Delgado, Riley DeRoos, Nathan Diachenko, Julieta Dominguez, Ariana Fernandez, Giada Garza, Olivia Geringer-Spagnola, Caitlin Gill, Jack Hayhurst, Andrew Hering, Mihya Hernandez, Cadence Johnson,…
Beecher School District Upping the Fees
By Jeff Vorva Fees are going up in the three schools in the Beecher School District 200U for 2024-25. The board voted on May 13 for a $20 fee per student added for technology. Also, sports fees will be capped at $600 per family for the school year. Prior, it was capped at $200 per…
BHS Announces Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Beecher High School recently announced students named to its third quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students!! High Honors Seniors: Quinton Allen, Alexis Barkus, Katelyn Bol, Adriana Cabrera, Tyler Cochrane, Kenneth Deems, Riley DeRoos, Nathan Diachenko, Julieta Dominguez, Jessica Ellerson, Ariana Fernandez, Giada Garza, Olivia Geringer-Spagnola, Caitlin Gill, Jack Hayhurst, Andrew Hering, Mihya Hernandez,…
Beecher School Board Tosses Around Idea of a Referendum
By Jeff Vorva Members of the District 200U board are weighing their options on a possible referendum regarding the makeup of the seven-member board. For decades, the rules for the makeup of the board has consisted of at least two members coming from unincorporated areas and no more than five from incorporated areas. At the…
BJHS Announces Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Beecher Junior High School recently announced students named to its third quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Eighth Grade: Makenna Albert, Gianna Bonomo, Shayleigh Brunger, Layla Campus, Jacob Dabrowski, Michael DeFrank, Presley Glavin, Madelyn Grooms, Fiona Hagan-Storbeck, Reagan Hewitt, Jenna Huskisson, Carmela Irwin, Alexandra Johnson, Annabelle Kapchinske, Zoey Kolosh, Kaylee Kopec,…
200-U Tackling Truancy Head On
By Jeff Vorva Beecher’s schools are going to take an active approach to truancy. At the District 200-U Board of Education meeting on March 11, Superintendent Jack Gaham said the State of Illinois considers any student with 14 absences as truant, regardless if they are excused or unexcused. That included days used as mental health…
200-U Making Up That Snow Day
By Jeff Vorva Two new part-time positions have been added to the Beecher School District 200-U roster and will be filled with current full-time employees. Kerry Pikal will serve as a dean at Beecher Junior High, and Paul Vogel will serve as the technology coordinator for the district, starting next school year. Both will continue…
BHS Honor Rolls
Beecher High School recently announced students named to the second quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Seniors: Quinton Allen, Alexis Barkus, Katelyn Bol, Adriana Cabrera, Tyler Cochrane, Sergio Delgado, Riley DeRoos, Nathan Diachenko, Julieta Dominguez, Jessica Ellerson, Ariana Fernandez, Giada Garza, Olivia Geringer-Spagnola, Caitlin Gill, Jack Hayurst, Andrew Hering, Austin Hernandez,…
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Vedette Sports Report
By Jeff Vorva One shot made all the difference in the world for Beecher’s boys golf team. The Bobcats won the second sectional title in program history by compiling a 326 at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Bismark-Henning Sectional on October 7, at Turtle Run Golf Course. They beat out North Shore Country…
Blue Devils Sock-It to Bobcats
By JIM PIACENTINI The Peotone Blue Devils came out swinging on Monday, October 7, against the Beecher Bobcats, in home court non-conference volleyball action. The Blue Devils took the first set 25-15 and never looked back. They were led by Mia Connelley, with 13 kills, Ella Stupegia’s 11 digs, and Allie Werner’s 17 assists. For…
VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
By Jeff Vorva Another week, another big trophy from the Illinois Elementary School Association. One week after Manteno Middle School won the Class 3A Softball Championship, Beecher Junior High School finished fourth in the state in Class 2A, on October 5, at the Eastside Centre in East Peoria. Beecher (18-6) opened play with a 3-1…
Vedette Sports Report
By Jeff Vorva This was a championship to Dye for. Manteno Middle School pitcher Mady Dye won three games, struck out 25 batters in 19 innings, and had six hits in 13 at-bats to help lead her team to the Illinois Elementary School Association’s Class 3A State Softball Championship September 27-28, at Champions Field in…
Lady Bobcats Crunch Comets
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, September 24, the Lady Bobcats came out swinging and didn’t stop as they took on the Clifton Central Comets in home conference action. Taking the match 25-14 and 25-13. They were led by Malory Berry with 4 aces, 5 digs, and 5 assists. Also aiding the Lady Cats were Aubrey…
ILHS Chargers Take Two of Three!
Illinois Lutheran traveled to St. Anne on Thursday, September 12, for a River Valley Conference match, with the Chargers winning in two sets, 25-16 and 25-20. In the match, Emma Nagle recorded 1 ace, 20 assists, and 4 digs; Mia Jacobucci – 2 aces and 11 digs; Madison Permenter – 2 aces, 7 kills, 6…
ILHS Golfers Tally Wins at RVC Tourney
On Wednesday, September 18, the Illinois Lutheran Chargers Golf Team played in the RVC tournament held at Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais. The Charger boys came away with second place, behind Beecher, finishing with a total score of 364 to Beecher’s 327. Aiden Bozorov posted the Charger boy’s low score of 80 earning him…
Bobcats Stump St. Anne, 25-13, 25-7
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, September 17, Beecher’s Lady Bobcats gave fans an exciting win on their home court against conference foe St. Anne. The Bobcats came out swinging, in a total team effort. The ladies were led by Sophia Pelton and Elena Kvasnika each recording 7 kills, with the help of Mallory Berry, who…
Bobcats Shutout Chargers, 8-0
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, September 17, the Beecher Bobcat soccer team came out as if they were shot out of a cannon, when they faced conference foe the Illinois Lutheran Chargers. The Bobcats scored 7 goals in the first half, plus 1 in the second, for the 8-0 shutout and the win. For the…
Bobcats Shut-Out Clifton with 8-0 Win
By Jim Piacentini Fans at the Beecher Bobcats’ varsity soccer game on Monday, September 9, at Clifton Central, were treated to an 8-0 Bobcat win. The Bobcats were led by Logan Wilkins and Wences Baumgartner with 3 goals apiece, while Axel Avila and Tyler Kramer each recorded a goal. Defense was a key in the…
High School Golf Highlights
Peotone: On August 29, Peotone played Lisle in a conference match at Green Garden Golf Course. Peotone came out on top, with a score of 176 to Lisle’s 202. Medalist was Joe Hasse with a one over par 37. Peotone’s three other scoring players included Mason Early 42, Gavin Costanzo 48, and Josh Barta 49.…
Lady Bobcats Finish Fabulous Season
By Jim Piacentini On Friday, May 24, the Lady Bobcats faced the Seneca Fighting Irish in Sectional final action and brought home the Sectional Championship! The Bobcats immediately took charge – scoring 1 run in the first, 2 in the second, 1 in the third, and their final run in the fifth. Ava Lorenzatti started…
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