Litchfield Community School District #12

09/15/2026

Meet LES's 2nd Grade Team! Using high expectations, lots of patience, and a ton of care, this group of professionals prepares our youngest students for success as they enter into a new school. From left to right we have classroom teacher Mrs. Frensko, classroom teacher Mrs. Rentz, classroom teacher Mrs. Jackson, special education teacher Ms. Guinn, classroom teacher Mrs. Evans, and paraprofessional Ms. Hoover.

09/15/2026

Season 3, Episode 1 of our LHS Panther Spotlight 🐾💜

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/15/2026

IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK, PANTHERS! From the parade and street fair to Friday night football and Saturday’s dance, there’s plenty of Panther Pride happening all week long! 🐾💜

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
Cross Country — at Greenville | 4:00 PM
Boys Golf — at Staunton | 4:00 PM
Girls Golf — HOME | 4:00 PM
Boys Soccer — vs. North Mac | HOME | 5:30PM | Varsity only *time change due to anticipated heat*

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16
Boys Golf — HOME | 4:00 PM
💜 Homecoming Parade | 5:30 PM
🤍 Street Fair | 6:00 PM
🏈 Powder Puff | 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
Boys Soccer — at Carlinville | 6:00 PM | JV to follow
Volleyball — at Staunton | 6:00 PM | Varsity to follow

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL — vs. Southwestern | HOME | 7:00 PM
Youth Cheer Clinic Halftime Performance

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
Cross Country — Highland XC Invitational | 9:00 AM
JV Boys Soccer — JCHS JV Soccer Invite | 9:00 & 10:00 AM | Jersey Community High School
Homecoming Dance | 7:00–10:00 PM

It’s a great week to be a Panther! Come out, support our students, and help us fill Litchfield with Panther Pride all week long! 💜🐾

09/14/2026

As a new school year begins, many parents find themselves wondering: is my child doing okay? How would I know if they weren’t?

Join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, and educational psychologist Linda Price, M.Ed., CAGS, and youth mental health advocate Mallory G. for a free live webinar:

Growing Together: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health This School Year
Wednesday, September 16, 7–8pm ET
Register Here

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what typical mental health development looks like, how to recognize common challenges, and how to know when your child may need additional support. Mallory will also share her own story of navigating emotional distress as a young person — and finding the support and coping skills that helped her thrive.
Presented in collaboration with Minding Your Mind.
See the attached flyer for additional details.

09/14/2026

On Friday, September 11, 6th and 7th grade students took a field trip to the airport to watch the RC Jet Rally event!

09/11/2026

Join us Monday Night for the Substitute Job Fair at the District office. We are looking for : substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, bus drivers, and nurses. We will have paperwork on site and an opportunity to complete paperwork needed to apply. Bring your driver's license and any paperwork you may have showing your qualifications for positions. if you are not sure, staff will be there to answer questions. We will be open from 5:00-7:00 at the district office, 1110 Old Rt. 66 N. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are not interested, please share with someone you know.

09/11/2026

🎉 **Get Ready for Homecoming Week!** 🎉

While Homecoming is centered around our older students, there are plenty of fun ways for our littlest learners to join in on the school spirit!

**Key Events & Details:**

* 🎈 **Homecoming Parade:** Wednesday at 5:30 PM along State Street (from Ferdon Street up to the High School).
* 💜 **Purple & White Spirit Day:** Friday, September 18th! Students are encouraged to wear purple, white, or anything with our school colors and logo.
* 🎨 **Spirit Gear Guidelines:** Please ensure any hair coloring or face paint is mess-free (won't flake off) and low-distraction for the school day.
* 🎟️ **Game & Event Safety:** If your child attends the Homecoming game or any athletic events, they **must be accompanied by and stay with an adult** at all times.

Have a wonderful weekend—we can't wait to celebrate Homecoming Week with our little spirits! 💜🤍

09/11/2026

Meet the 5th grade team of Litchfield Elementary School! These educators are dedicated to preparing our oldest LES students for the transition to middle school. From left to right the team consists of classroom teacher Mr. Urbanc, paraprofessional Ms. Friend, classroom teacher Miss Beechler, classroom teacher Mrs. Ruschhaupt, classroom teacher Mrs. Richter, special education teacher Mrs. Becker, and student teacher Miss Lesko.

09/11/2026

LES will be cheering on the high school soccer team, football team, cheerleaders, and band next week!
Join us by participating in our 3 dress-up days!

09/10/2026

Jen Fleming, 7th grade teacher, was locally nominated and won Teacher of The Month through Pepsi. Congratulations Jen!!