MY STOP

My Stop is a web-based application available to all Unit 5 parents to access live bus GPS information using a smartphone, tablet or computer and securely view the current location of their child’s bus on routes. The system also provides the school bus’s estimated time of arrival at your child’s bus stop. For directions, CLICK HERE .

SCHOOL HOURS

Elementary: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

High Schools: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Junior High: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Early Childhood: 7:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - AM CLASS

Early Childhood: 11:45 am - 2:15 pm - PM CLASS

Announcements

UNIT 5 SUPERINTENDENT HIRED

McLean County Unit District No. 5 is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristen Kendrick-Weikle was hired as the District’s 13th superintendent.

The Unit 5 Board approved Dr. Kendrick-Weikle during a special meeting Monday, at the District Office. The meeting was followed by a meet and greet reception for Dr. Kendrick-Weikle.

“Dr. Kendrick-Weikle will be an excellent addition to the Unit 5 Family,” said Board President Barry Hitchins. “She brings vision, passion and experience to our District that will serve our staff, students and community as we continue to educate each student to achieve personal excellence.”

Dr. Kendrick-Weikle has been an educator for 23 years and is currently the Superintendent at Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11, which is northwest of Decatur. She previously served as the Director of Special Education for the Special Education Association of Adams County, in addition to serving as a Principal in Quincy Public Schools. She also was an adjunct professor at John Wood Community College in Quincy.

“I am excited and honored to be able to serve the Unit 5 community as the next Superintendent of Schools,” Dr. Kendrick-Weikle said. “Unit 5 is an outstanding district and I am confident that we can build upon the incredible work already in place. I value clear, honest and ongoing communication and believe this is essential to moving the district forward to truly have ALL students achieve their personal excellence. I look forward to meeting and building relationships with Unit 5 students, staff, and community members.”

Dr. Kendrick-Weikle will begin her new position July 1, replacing Dr. Mark Daniel, who has been in Unit 5 since July 2014.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION TIMES

Kindergarten registration is Tuesday, March 10. Children reaching the age of 5 on or before September 1, 2020, will be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten and should register at their home school. For times, CLICK HERE .

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NEW 9th GRADE DENTAL MANDATES

There is a new mandate for a 9th grade dental exam.

• All Illinois children in kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 6, and Grade 9 are required to have an oral health examination.

• Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and he/she must sign the Proof of School Dental Examination form.

• Each child is required to present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.

• School dental examinations must have been completed within the 18 months prior to the May 15 deadline.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - FEB. 26 @ NORMAL WEST

The Board of Education meeting will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26 @ Normal West in Normal.

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CHECK OUT UNIT 5's PINTEREST SITE

Unit 5 is on Pinterest. The social media site provides a variety of resources for parents and students on wide ranging topics. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board allowing Unit 5 to organize and share items. We create themed boards (for example, “our Schools”), collect images and content from the web, and “pin” those items on the board.So if you are a pinner, start pinning some of our items on your boards! http://pinterest.com/unit5schools/ .

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2019-2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE

Click here to view the calendar.

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