
Good Afternoon
As a reminder all high school volleyball games and practices for the week of 6-11 September have been cancelled. This includes the varsity tournament on 9/11 at Sandwich and the JV tournament at Coal City on 9/11.

Good Afternoon,
Just a follow up communication...we had some tough weather come through around dismissal time today 9/7. As a result we move our students to the locker rooms for protection and released them once the storm had cleared at about 3:15. Thank you everyone for your help and understanding. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Good Morning
Tonights volleyball game at Woodland has been cancelled. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. Just a reminder that tomorrow 9/7 is picture day!!

The soccer game scheduled for Saturday 9/4 at Sandwich has been cancelled.

Good afternoon! Tomorrow’s home soccer game 9/3 vs LP has been cancelled.

Very sorry for the confusion…picture day is September 7th!


Good Morning
The home soccer game for tonight September 1st has been cancelled. This game will be rescheduled and details will be provided as they become available.
As always please let us know if you have any questions.

Attached are volleyball schedules for August and September



Attached is the latest soccer schedule


Good Afternoon,
Please see attached.
NOTICE OF STAFF VACANCY
DATE OF POSTING: August 5, 2021
POSITION: Special Education Non-CDL Route Driver
This position is for an anticipated Out of District Route Driver, morning and afternoon.
HOURS: Student Attendance Days (hours vary)
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
• Must possess a valid driver license for a least 3 consecutive years with exceptional driving record. Knowledge of or ability to learn safety.
• Prefer candidates to furnish their own automobile.
• No experience required, Training provided to obtain all required licensing. All required training provided at no cost to you.
• 21 years of age (or older) with high school diploma or equivalent
• Skills necessary to communicate effectively and follow determined schedule in timely manner.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, background and TB testing.
SALARY: $16.37/hour plus IRS mileage reimbursement (current 2021 rate .56 cents) per mile if candidate furnishes their own automobile, which will need to be safety inspected yearly and proper liability insurance maintained. Said inspection will be fully reimbursed.
HOW TO APPLY: Contact Janice Jones at jjones@unit2.net or 815-792-5105 for an application and to schedule an interview.
AUTHORIZED BY: Lisa Gifford, Superintendent
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NOTICE OF STAFF VACANCY
DATE OF POSTING: August 5, 2021
POSITION: Substitute School Bus Route Driver
This position is for a Substitute Route CDL Driver as needed.
Training provided.
HOURS: Student Attendance Days either mornings or afternoons as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
• 21 years of age (or older) with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required, CDL training provided to obtain all required licensing. All required training provided at no cost to you.
• Must possess a valid license for at least 3 consecutive years with an exceptional driving record.
• Must provide a copy of your Illinois certified driving record upon request.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, background and TB testing.
• Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedule in a timely manner, handle emergency situations, evacuations and administer first aid if necessary.
SALARY: Daily rate to be determined by the Board of Education
HOW TO APPLY: Contact Janice Jones/Transportation Director
jjones@unit2.net or 815-792-5105
AUTHORIZED BY: Lisa Gifford, Superintendent

Good Morning!
If you are the parent of an incoming Freshman please check your email. An important notification about "Unpack the Backpack" was just sent.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
bthomas@unit2.net
815-496-2361

Good afternoon Serena families,
The 21-22 school year is approaching, and we are looking forward to having everyone back in school. Tomorrow, August 3rd, is registration for new students and returning students, who still need to complete the paperwork. We will be out front of the middle school doors from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
A couple reminders,
Proof of residency is now needed for EVERY school year (1. tax bill/mortgage bill/lease/renter agreement 2. bill showing current address/insurance papers/voters registration 3. drivers license/state ID)
incoming freshman need to have proof of dental and a physical BY October 15th
incoming seniors need to have proof of meningitis vaccine BY October 15th
fees can be paid online, please visit the school website ( https://www.unit2.net/ ), click menu, click parents, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click Illinois E-pay.

Please share with our community, thanks!


Sharing this again...just a reminder that the first Townhall meetings will be held today.
Join us at one of the four different Townhall meetings that will be held between 7/26/2021-8/2/2021 to capture community input on our Return to Learn plan. These meetings will be a round table discussion where anyone can come and ask questions and seek clarification about the progress on our return to learn plan.
The meetings will be held in the MS cafeteria and via Zoom.
Townhall meeting dates are:
7/27: 4-5 p.m.
7/27: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
7/29: 1-2 p.m.
8/2: 6-7 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/96123599617?pwd=RVNkMkkxQk9IT0lVZG81ZUppbkUzUT09
Meeting ID: 961 2359 9617
Passcode: E80ZCs
If unable to attend, please send any questions to lgifford@unit2.net and they will be answered during the meeting.

Attached is a link for a virtual art show displaying art work created by Mrs. Sesto's students. Please take a look when you have a minute....so much great talent!!
https://sites.google.com/unit2.net/2020-21shsartshow/home

Cheerleading tryouts pushed back, please see below


Serena CUSD #2 high school cafeteria is looking for a part time/full time employee. Duties would include serving food, working on computer, putting away orders, cleaning, ect. Must be energetic, enjoy working with students, be able to lift approx 20 lbs, standing for long periods of time, And must be willing to obtain or already have your food service sanitation license. Hours would be 10-2 Monday -Friday no holidays, or weekends and off in the summer. Perfect job for a parent with students. Please apply at the Serena high school office, 100 Quincy St., Serena for more information you can pm me or call 815-792-5410 ask for Debbie

Hope everyone is have a great summer!!
Attached is information for a Covid-19 vaccination clinic sponsored by the LaSalle County Health Department and hosted at Ottawa High School if you are interested.
Any question please let us know!


Anticipated position availability
