Tonight is New Central Reading Night at the Varsity girls' basketball game at the HHS gym. Students who met their winter reading challenge goals have already received a ticket for free admission to the game with a paid adult. Please use the McKinley Street entrance. The other half of the ticket may be redeemed for a bag of popcorn. Game time is 6:00. Students will be called onto the floor at halftime to be recognized for their accomplishment. Great job, New Central students!
HAVANA CUSD #126
Dear Havana #126 employees, students, and families,
I write to ask for your patience and understanding as our district navigates the latest changes to the COVID-19 guidance and rules for Illinois schools.
On Friday night a Sangamon County judge ruled on a lawsuit filed on behalf of students, parents and employees against ISBE, IDPH, and 146 school districts across the state that challenged state-mandated COVID-19 mitigations.
We have been reviewing all the information in the judge’s decision and been in contact with school district attorneys to better understand how the ruling may apply to those of us not involved in the law. The ruling and temporary restraining order issued only applies to the parties named in the lawsuit. The judge denied a motion to have her decision applied to all students, staff and employees state wide earlier in the proceedings.
The Attorney General’s office has filed a motion to stay (pause) the decision which could be ruled on in the next couple of days. They also filed a motion to appeal the decision in the appellate courts. This appellate court decision will either uphold or overturn the circuit court decision. An appellate court decision will establish precedent and most likely apply to all schools statewide. The appellate court will rule by February 17th.
We would very much appreciate your patience for just a little bit longer. Although this ruling doesn’t apply to our district directly, it has opened the door to possible changes coming very soon to all Illinois Schools.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and staff. While it has been a challenging 2 years, we will continue to push forward together.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Plater
Congrats to our 7th & 8th Lady Ducks on an outstanding JH season.We are excited to celebrate & watch these girls grow as athletes, leaders, & continue their careers as part of the Lady Duck family.Thank you to the parents as well for all your support. #BetterTogether #GoDucks
HS Wrestling Regional results:
195 Shaub 3rd place
285 Espenshied 2nd place
We have a few 4th place finishers that will be alternates if someone is ineligible, misses weight, is quarantined, etc.
138 Horne
170 Jianonni
220 Burlison
Friday/Saturday Sectional at Olympia.
JV boys basketball team wins both games at the South Fulton F/S Tournament. Will play for the championship game on Wednesday, Feb. 16 against Triopia. Go Ducks!
JV Lady Ducks beat Routt in a shortened game 39-19. Go Ducks!
Varsity Lady Ducks beat Routt 56-26. Go Ducks!
At the half, Ducks 27 Routt 13
After one quarter in Varsity Girls Basketball action, Ducks 17 Jacksonville Routt 9. Go Ducks!
5th and 6th grade boys basketball teams both pick up wins at Farmington this morning! Go Ducks!
HS girls basketball hosts Jacksonville Routt this afternoon with a 1 PM start at Havana High School. Varsity game will be played FIRST with a shortened JV game to follow. Good luck to the Lady Ducks!
JV boys basketball travels to VIT High School for a makeup date for the South Fulton tournament. The Ducks start play with a game at 11:15 AM against Mendon Unity at VIT High School. They will follow that game and play at 1:45 PM as well. Good luck to the JV boys basketball team!
5/6 boys basketball heads to Farmington for games this morning. 5th grade game starts at 9 AM and the 6th grade game follows. Games will be played at Farmington Junior High School. Go Ducks!
HS wrestling travels to Tremont High School for the IHSA Regionals today. Good luck to the PORTA/Havana wrestling co-op!
HS boys basketball beats North Fulton 62-29 on senior night! Go Ducks!
JV Boys Basketball wins big over North Fulton 52-19. Senior Night festivities and the Varsity game up next. Go Ducks!
HS boys basketball senior night game at home tonight against North Fulton will be played as scheduled. The JV game starts at 6 PM and the varsity game follows. Seniors will be announced in between games. Go Ducks!
With help from former players and our coaching staff, the Havana Football team was able to help over 60 different households and other locations here in town with shoveling out over last two days. A big thank you to all who volunteered and donated, and also to Babe’s and Bill Blessman for the warm meal! We are extremely proud to be a part of the Havana community. Go Ducks!
With school cancelled on Friday, Feb. 4th, a decision regarding the HS boys basketball senior night game at home against North Fulton tomorrow night will be made by midday tomorrow. Updates will be posted via Facebook, Twitter, and the school's live feed. Go Ducks!
All extracurricular practices and games for today, 2/3/22, have been cancelled. Stay safe everyone!