Jill Moon

St. Louis

Features Editor at Hearst

Journalist/Traveler/Trailblazer/Reporter/Writer/Opinions are my own/RTs not endorsements

Articles

Willie Kilpatrick finds new purpose at Alton High after CVPA shooting

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.
Rob Miller on leading East Alton-Wood River School District

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.
Staunton seeks $26.1M bond for high school building upgrades

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.
Madison County Health Department food safety inspections report, Oct. 21-25

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.
Bethalto School Board issues vague statement on email surveillance

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.
Grafton's national military monument documentary honors D-Day troops

Oct 26, 2024 | effinghamdailynews.com | Jill Moon

GRAFTON — Many voices make up the documentary about the city's coming National Monument of Military Ascent, including representation of the the voices of the lost troops at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, on D-Day, June 6, 1944, during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. The documentary project is in collaboration with Penultimate LTD and the National Memorial of Military Ascent.
The Telegraph obtains Bethalto superintendent's email to staff

Oct 25, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Erik Hall |Jill Moon

Bethalto School District superintendent Jill Griffin, facing controversy, tried to quell the unrest in a lengthy email earlier this week. But instead of confronting the issues head-on, Griffin, in a 925-word missive sent Monday, referred obliquely to what she called “the elephant in the room.”Without ever directly addressing the specifics of the concerns surrounding her actions, Griffin acknowledged that “outside noise” — a veiled reference to media scrutiny — had disrupted the district.
Society of Professional Journalists criticizes Illinois superintendent

Oct 24, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

The Society of Professional Journalists has criticized Bethalto School District superintendent Jill Griffin over her actions to monitor communication between district staff and members of the press, raising concerns about transparency and government accountability. The Society of Professional Journalists, a national organization representing more than 6,000 members, champions the free practice of journalism as a cornerstone of democracy.
Bethalto School Board meeting agenda released

Oct 24, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

BETHALTO — The agenda for Thursday's Bethalto School Board meeting has been released. Thursday’s meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Bethalto School District Central Office at 101 School St., in Bethalto. The meeting comes amid controversy regarding district Superintendent Jill Griffin asking the district technology director to investigate staff communications with the media. According to the agenda, principals will present school improvement plans.
Becca Peach directs and stars in Alton's 'Rocky Horror Show'

Oct 22, 2024 | thetelegraph.com | Jill Moon

ALTON — Becca Peach is in her element with “The Rocky Horror Show” having seen it multiple times both on stage and screen. Peach intentionally plays Magenta, the maid, in Alton Little Theater’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” and, by chance, she also directs. “I’ve seen the movie lots of times and the live stage version four times now,” said Peach, who’s originally from Carterville, Illinois. “My hometown does it every year on Halloween.