Jill Moon

Nov 19, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

ALTON — Alton High School Assistant Principal Willie Kilpatrick felt guilty at first for being off campus the day of the school shooting at St. Louis Public School District's Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA), where at that time he was dean of arts and artistic director. He overcame those feelings when he realized how he could help by not being on the campus when the shooting occurred on Oct. 24, 2022.

Oct 31, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

A superintendent also must work closely with the board of education to implement policies and provide updates on key issues. This means not only preparing for board meetings but also acting as an advisor, guiding decisions on curriculum, facilities, and personnel matters. Building strong connections with the community is another vital role. At EAWR, we work hard to maintain open lines of communication with parents, local businesses, and community organizations.

Oct 30, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

STAUNTON — Teachers and students of Staunton High School will welcome upgrading a 100-year-old school building for the Staunton School District if a bond issue passes during the 2024 general election. "If voters live in the Staunton School District, it will be on their ballot," said Steve Moore, the district's Educational Services Administrator. "So far people have been pretty receptive."Moore said the administration is cautiously optimistic that the referendum will pass on Nov. 5.

Oct 29, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Health Department Food Sanitation Program strives to protect citizens from contracting and transmitting foodborne diseases and to educate food service operators and consumers about safe food handling practices. Here is a rundown of the safety violations cited between Oct. 21-25. All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website. Recent inspections include the following. Article continues below this adOct.

Oct 29, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Erik Hall |Jill Moon

The Bethalto School Board released a measured yet opaque statement Friday, sidestepping specifics about superintendent Jill Griffin’s email surveillance that has left the community unsettled. This statement came on the heels of a school board meeting where more than 80 residents filled the room, hoping to hear an explanation, but the board refrained from directly addressing Thursday's attendees regarding Griffin’s directive to monitor staff communications with the media.