Parents I have received some information from the state that will assist us and guide the district during this closure. My administrative team will meet tomorrow and break these documents down and see how they will relate to our students and staff. We will get this information out to you sometime Monday regarding meals starting Tuesday for students, as well as any updates that may need clarified through the closure.
I will also be involved in a town hall phone call tomorrow afternoon with all Superintendents and the Illinois State Board where I will ask questions about the process we are starting on Monday.
Finally. the State will be providing a webinar with further guidance for the closure on Tuesday afternoon and my entire administrative team has signed up to be a part of that. We will be in the unit office to all listen together and try and improve our plan or gain clarification from the state as we move forward.
We are still moving forward with our plan to be able to open up e-learning online Tuesday as well as having learning packets at your child's school from 2-4 on Monday.
This situation is still changing hourly and I will keep you all informed as information comes in that we believe is important to convey. Thank you again for your patience and understanding that this is out of the district's control and we just have to do what we can to make the best of the situation for our children.
Thank You
Mike Gauch Superintendent
Harrisburg High School Athletics Spring Sports Pictures have been Postponed for Tuesday, 3/17/20. An alternate date will be decided on at a later date.
All Harrisburg High School spring sports (practices and games) will be cancelled beginning Monday, March 16 through Monday, March 30. Everyone will be updated as information is received.
ATTENTION: All Harrisburg High School Spring Athletes (Baseball, Softball, Track, Soccer, Bass Fishing)
Per the IHSA:
During the break, your athletes should not practice or compete with their non-school (club/travel) teams or they will be ineligible for the high school team if and when we do return for spring sports.
For Immediate Release: Upcoming Cancellations for Harrisburg Athletics-
3/14/20 Girls Track at EIU Indoor
3/19/20 Varsity Baseball at home with Mahomet-Seymour
3/21/20 Varsity Baseball at Metro East Kickoff Classic
3/26/20 JV Baseball at Henderson County KY
Harrisburg Unit # 3 is dedicated to ensure the safety of all students as we try and navigate this unchartered territory that is the coronavirus
WHILE THERE ARE STILL NO DOCUMENTED OR CONFIRMED CASES OF THIS VIRUS IN OUR DISTRICT OR EVEN IN THE AREA. We remain in contact with our local health department as well as the Illinois State Board allowing these experts to guide us through this issue. We are preparing e-learning plans/suggestions in case the state or district determines it is in the best interest of our children to shut down in response to this public health issue. This situation is changing by the hour and we are constantly monitoring these developments to make the best decisions for our students and our community. We continue to put out periodic announcements as things progress today and through the weekend. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Respectfully, Mike Gauch
The Harrisburg Lady Bulldog Track Meet at the EIU Indoor on Saturday, March 14 has been Cancelled for this weekend.
Congratulations to Harrisburg Lady Bulldog Basketball Player, Summer Sanders, signing today with John A. Logan College. Go Lady Dogs!
Congratulations to Harrisburg Lady Bulldog Girls Basketball players, Lauren McDaniel and Lydia Miller for being selected SIRR All-Conference in Girls Basketball this season. Go Lady Dogs!
Congratulations to Harrisburg Wrestling Award winners for 2019-2020: Sebastian Brown (Most Improved and Tucker Bryant (Team MVP). Not pictured, Blake Eversmann (Scholastic Award). Go Dogs!
Good Luck Harrisburg Bulldog Track today at 3:00 pm at Marion High School in the Marion Indoor Track & Field Invitational. Go Dogs!
We excited to participate in Legence Bank’s 20/20 Vision for Agriculture this morning at Gallatin County School. We heard from Farm Service Agency, WSIL’s Jim Rasor and Mike Williams of American Farm Mortgage
Good Luck Harrisburg Bulldog Track on Saturday, 2/29/20 at Marion High School at 9 am in the Roger Minton Early Indoor Meet. Go Dogs!
Congratulations to Harrisburg High School Senior Student-Athlete, Jacob Penrod, for being awarded Honorable Mention for the 2020 IHSA All-State Academic Team.
Good Luck Harrisburg Lady Bulldog Track today at 3:00 pm at Marion High School in the Joe Elliott Early Indoor Track Meet. Go Lady Dogs!
Good Luck Harrisburg Bulldog Basketball tonight at 7:30 pm vs Benton High School at Carmi-White County High School in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 2A Regional. Go Dogs!
Good Luck Harrisburg Bulldog Basketball tonight at 7:30 pm at Carmi White County High School in the IHSA Class 2A Regional vs Eldorado High School. Go Dogs!
Good Luck to all Harrisburg Athletic Teams the rest of this week 2/20-2/22.
Bulldog Freshman Basketball at Hamilton County High School Thursday 2/20/20 at 6:15 pm.
Bulldog Wrestler Tucker Bryant at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament Thursday-Saturday 2/20-2/22 at State Farm Center.
Bulldog JV/Varsity Basketball at home for Senior Night vs Herrin High School at 6:15 pm Friday, 2/21/20.
Bulldog Track at SIU Indoor Friday, 2/21/20 at 3 pm.
Lady Bulldog Track at SIU Indoor Saturday, 2/22/20 at 9:45 am.
Go Dogs!
Good Luck Harrisburg Freshman Bulldog Basketball at Carterville High School tonight at 6:15 pm. Go Dogs!
Good Luck Harrisburg Lady Bulldog Basketball in the Semifinals of the IHSA Class 2A Girls Basketball Sectional at Carterville High School tonight at 7:30 pm vs Nashville High School. Get out and support the Lady Dogs!