Blackburn College is offering FREE online video tutoring and mini-lessons for K-12 students. The education majors can provide tutoring for all elementary, middle school and school core subjects (and Spanish). The contact Person is Tracey Kreipe at tracey.kreipe@blackburn.edu, who can provide information about the options and scheduling. Location doesn't matter... READ MORE >
Montgomery / Christian County EMA has provided an important press release regarding schools. Please review at this link: https://5il.co/kqbh READ MORE >
The Litchfield Unlimited group along with the YMCA is looking to provide programs for kids in Litchfield. They need your help. Please complete their survey at the link below to help in their efforts. https://forms.gle/Jgj3K6KZPNCJtAKTA READ MORE >
Ms. Dal Canton has added new Counselor Clips for September! Please take the time to check them out. There is lots of information this month including 1st Trimester Progress Reports! Follow this link . . . https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >
As promised, here is the calendar for September. We are continuing with Cohort A and Cohort B days. Fridays will remain remote learning days for everyone. The early dismissals will continue as well. READ MORE >
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Below is a viewable image of the LCUSD#12 COVID Mitigation Metrics. For a downloadable version, click here. READ MORE >
Start of school message from the Superintendent. Use the link below to watch. READ MORE >
District Return to Learn Health Plan is now available on the district website. Please use this link to access: https://5il.co/j9dq A presentation and overview is available here: https://5il.co/jbkm READ MORE >
LITCHFIELD RELEASES RETURN TO LEARN INDIVIDUAL BUILDING PLANS Litchfield CUSD#12 building principals presented their Return to Learn plans to the board of education on Wednesday, August 5thduring the special board meeting. The plans detailed the extra steps and safety precautions being taken to promote a safe return to in-person learning. PDF copies of each... READ MORE >
Litchfield CUSD#12 has released its reopening plan to the community and staff. Included below is a message from the Dr. Fuerstenau, the reopening plan, a parent questionnaire, and some resources for High School parents. Please look through the resources below and respond. Video Message from Dr. Fuerstenau https://youtu.be/v2edMX9v7B4 District Reopening... READ MORE >
Live Facebook Stream of tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Visit and become a member of the Litchfield CUSD#12 Facebook group. Use the link below for the live streamhttps://www.facebook.com/group... READ MORE >
If you have a Pre K student, a Kindergarten student, or any student that did not attend classes at Litchfield last year, please make contact with the following people: Pre K – (217)324-3514 or cbishop@litchfieldpanthers.org Kindergarten / 1st – (217)324-2851 or kjones@litchfieldpanthers.org 2nd grade – 3rd grade (217)324-3565 or... READ MORE >
June 23, 2020 Dear Staff and Community I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year. This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21... READ MORE >
The graduating class of 2020 took some time during the recording of their graduation video to provide the incoming freshmen / graduating class of 2024 some thoughts and advice from their experiences at LHS. Video premiers Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM and continues to be available for replay after that time on-demand on the district YouTube Channel. READ MORE >
The district has been contacted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Currently, Montgomery County has a response rate of 69.0%. Litchfield response rate is 69.7%. The U.S. Census is a great benefit to our community and our schools when it comes to funding, creating programs, etc. We need your help as a community and as a school. The Census Bureau is hoping to reach as... READ MORE >
After serving over 30,000 meals since the school shut-down, the Litchfield School District will be serving final breakfast/lunch bags on Thursday, May 21. First Baptist Church of Litchfield will provide summer lunches as follows: June 1st – July 31st Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 608 N. Van Buren Street Pick up at Harrison street doors – drive... READ MORE >
Many kids are exhibiting increased depression and anxiety the longer this pandemic goes on. A new kids-only help-line has been created to address these growing concerns. It is NOT a crisis hotline. It is simply a way to give kids in isolation a safe, non-judgemental person with whom to speak. It is open from 9:00-5:00 on Monday through Friday. READ MORE >
Illinois Department of Public Health provides resources regarding COVID-19. Restore Illinois Guidelines can be found at this site as well. https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19 READ MORE >
Please click on the link below. All the faculty and staff at LMS miss our Panthers!Stay well and healthy friends!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx_hGTbdA98&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >
To access Google Classroom Codes for 6th, 7th and 8th grades please go to the LMS website and proceed with the following: 1) Go to the following link: https://www.lcusd12.org/o/litchfield-middle-school 2) Click on EXPLORE (located at the top of the page.) 3) Click on the "Documents" box 4) Click on the appropriate grade level folder: 6th Grade... READ MORE >
Talking to Your Child about Coronavirus and COVID-19 We are living in a time of many “unknowns.” As adults we don’t know what the future holds day-to-day. While we are trying to understand our rapidly changing world, our children are also struggling to comprehend how this virus impacts their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest the... READ MORE >
Good luck to Vincent Moore and Hunter Hancock as they travel to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb to wrestle in the IESA StateTournament March 13th and 14th! GO PANTHERS! READ MORE >
With the loss of community recycling in Montgomery County, educators in the school district felt a pang of regret in no longer being able to set the example of responsible management of classroom waste. For years we have been stressing to use the blue containers for paper waste in the classrooms, rinse out your soda bottles, and take your paper scraps to the blue... READ MORE >
Superintendent Dr. Gregg Fuerstenau, and Career and Technical Education Coordinator Dr. David Lett to find out more about Litchfield's new initiatives involving career exploration.Click the link below to visit Mary Herschelman's article at The Journal News.https://www.thejournal-news.net/stories/litchfield-superintendent-presents-vision,9712 READ MORE >
Thursday January 30th five classes of 6th grade students participated in the “iDream” U of I Extension career exploration lesson entitled “Be the Dream Catcher!” Retired Litchfield educator Nancy Johns facilitated a lesson that encouraged students to explore personal affirmations linked to their dreams and goals. Students also held discussions around the... READ MORE >
Wednesday, January 16th five classes of 8th grade students participated in the “iDream” U of I Extension career exploration lesson entitled “Don’t Stop Believing!” Retired Litchfield educator Bob Reid facilitated a fast paced lesson that encouraged students to dream about their career goals and personal aspirations. Students were encouraged to record their short... READ MORE >
Download the Litchfield App from your phone's app store. It contains links to the live lunch menus, sporting events, and even daily announcements. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can receive immediate updates regarding school closings and other messages. App is available on iPhone and Android devices. READ MORE >
ISBE is promoting a lot of good resources for fighting the current epidemic of vaping. Check the resources out here - https://www.isbe.net/pages/school-health-issues.aspx READ MORE >
Panther Parents:The Daily Announcements from LMS are available right here on the website!Open the Explore tab (located on the top center/right of the home page.Open the Documents tab.Scroll down to and open the Daily Announcements file.As you can see, there is a wealth of information contained in the Documents tab! READ MORE >
Last school year, we made a transition to a new website complete with district communication app. This app allows us to better communicate with you and keep you informed of events throughout the district. In addition to news and calendars, the app provides live meal menus, sports schedules, and the ability to send you push notices in case of major event or... READ MORE >
Education News for the Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Educational Service Region (ROE #3) Setting Limits on Teen Technology Use At Home In this article in Time, psychologist Jean Twenge (San Diego State University) says there is credible research linking heavy technology use with the surge in depression and other... READ MORE >