Havana CUSD

What a WONDERFUL first week back at New Central! It has been so good to have our students back in the building; to see their smiling faces, hear the laughter in the hallways, and watch all of the learning already happening in our classrooms. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping us kick off another great year. We are so happy to have our little Ducks back where they belong! Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! #GoDucks #AllDucksFlyTogether

🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! 🏈 We’re set for the Home Opener tonight at 7:00 PM 🦆 Big thanks to our custodial crew — Pete, Cam, and Chuck — along with Mr. Frashier and his classes for helping get the field ready. 🏈 Home Opener | Tonight | 7:00 PM LET’S GO DUCKS! 🦆

JH girls softball comes away with a win at West Prairie 10-4. Congrats girls! Also, Friday's game in Havana will be a 4:00 start.

Important Reminder - Drivers must stop on the street or highway 20 feet or more from any school bus that has stopped and is flashing red warning lights. 🚌This applies both to vehicles approaching from the rear and from the opposing lanes. 🚌All lanes of traffic must stop for the school bus, except in opposing lanes if the highway is divided with a center median. 🚌No vehicle may proceed until the bus resumes motion and has turned off the red warning lights. 🚌The stop arm on the bus is an added communication to other drivers, but the lack of an extended stop arm is not reason to pass a bus whose red lights are flashing. 🚨A vehicle owner can be cited when the driver of a car passes a school bus illegally. A law enforcement officer need not witness this violation if the school bus driver reports it to the law enforcement agency within 24 hours. In addition to a temporary license suspension, fines can be quite high for illegally passing a school bus, but the risk of hitting a child is even higher. Help us keep our students safe.

🏈 VOTE JACK TURNER FOR PRESEASON FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR! 🏈 Havana Ducks fans, let’s show some love for one of our own! 🦆 Jack Turner has put in the work all offseason and is ready to represent Havana on the field this fall. Now it’s time for Ducks Nation to rally behind him! 👉 Take a minute to vote for Jack Turner for Preseason Player of the Year! Every vote counts, so share this post, tag your friends, and let’s show everyone what Havana Football is all about! GO JACK & GO DUCKS! 🦆🏈 https://www.sj-r.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2026/08/18/springfield-area-preseason-football-player-of-the-year-for-2026/90888984007/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATy60hwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMy7dVl8gfk_ECa4Sni7L3pGyL9IomV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6Oga0UcLRLwFtsoTbQsg4IIbHL4I6BWWuKacB9VCIgH9aHMprKDXiLlsslSQ_aem_yKxEkaJJIl1jpZi7IgE4NQ

We are so happy to have new team members for 2026-2027!

Just a reminder to 5th grade parents: Beginning 5th grade band night will be held on Wednesday, Aug 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 in the JH band room. Please feel free to stop any time during those two hours. We look forward to a great year of 5th grade band! If you have any questions please email Mrs. Wiegers at awiegers@havana126.net.

Monday, August 17th is an early dismissal starting at 1:50 HJH, 1:55 HHS & 2:05 NC. We apologize that a schedule handed out at registration did not reflect this and the information may not have reached some of our families. For the most up-to-date information in the district please check our website and Facebook page.

Tonight! Admission is FREE! Come meet our JH and HS Fall Athletes! 🎤Lance Giesler on the mic! 📣Booster memberships available! $10 single (receive a ticket for free hot dog and soda) $20 family (receive ticket for each family member to receive hot dog and soda) $175 corporate (4 free athletic passes for this school year, name on our banner that will be displayed outside the football field and in the gym this winter) 🍧Kona Ice Truck will be at the field from 5-7PM 🥩The Gilson family is cooking pork chops $5! Other concessions will be available, go see Aimee, Cory, and Steph! 🎟️Don't forget to get your 50/50 ticket! 🦆We will be taking orders for Havana Duck Decals! 🧐Interested in getting more involved? 🦆We are looking for a small group to cook pork chops at the home football game next Friday 🦆We are also looking for parents to work jh concessions this fall and winter See you tonight!

Special Ed Secretary Needed

No surprise. JH girls softball at Delavan today is canceled. We'll try again next week weather permitting.

Our newest Ducks have had a great morning and are enjoying their first lunch in the cafeteria. Just a reminder: we dismiss at 2:00 today (Aug 14) and Monday.

JH softball in Havana August 13 canceled.

Please refer to the image attached, for your transfer bus number and time. See you soon!

JH girls softball travels to Canton this evening and comes away with a big win! Way to go girls! The girls will be back at home vs Tremont tomorrow.

Welcome Back 2026-2027

🔔It's that time of year- bus times are on the way. Routes are very similar to last year, but may shift slightly. Emails are being sent out currently. As we get closer to Friday, another email will be sent with any additional updates that may have occurred.

🚌As always-thank you for your patience your Transportation Team looks forward to seeing you Friday morning

🚨 High School Football Practice Update Due to the high wet-bulb temperature, we need to move practice back again today. It will not be safe for us to be outside at our originally scheduled time. Practice will now be from 6:00–8:00 PM. Any questions can be directed to Coach Hammond. Sorry for the late notice, and thank you for your understanding. We’ll see everyone at 6:00!

📣Attention JH Cross Country - With the possibility of strong storms, practice will be shortened to 8:30 today.

🚨 8/10 Football Practice Update🚨 Due to excessive heat during the day, we will be pushing practice back tomorrow evening. 🏈 Practice will now run from 6:00–8:30 PM. Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. Thank you for your flexibility. See you tomorrow!