"Day 1 of Reading Across America.
Theme: Book Character Day
Fun fact:
Did you know Dr. Seuss had his book rejected 27 times!
It just shows to never give up.
Tomorrow is Too Crazy Tuesday. Wear your tacky,wacky, crazy attire. "
The green bus route is running approximately 40 minutes behind schedule.
The green bus route will be delayed… We will update you shortly.
Next Week!!!
The 6th Grade Enrichment students stepped into the role of teachers as they worked with 3rd graders on important vocabulary skills.
The older students reviewed and explained key academic terms that may appear on upcoming state assessments!!!! They helped provide learning in a fun and engaging way. It was a great example of leadership, collaboration, and students learning from students!
From Raccoon PTO...
Hi Parents! We need your input on choosing a date for our Spring Fling event! Please head on over to our Raccoon PTO Facebook page and help us answer our poll.
Thank you,
Raccoon PTO
Vacancy Notice Posted 02/18/2026
The Raccoon Grade School Board of Education is accepting applications for boys and girls golf coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested individuals may send a letter of interest and a copy of any licensure to: Raccoon Grade School, 3601 State Route 161, Centralia, Illinois 62801. You can send by email to: mjohannes@raccoonschool.org. Position will remain open only until the appropriate person is secured.
Kindness cards over the last few weeks!!!
Ms. Donoho's 1st grade read their new AR books to Mrs. Compton's 6th grade class then worked on Time Gardens! They picked a time and practiced writing it on an analog clock and a digital clock!
Raccoon Devils take home a 2nd place trophy from the North Wamac 7th grade Tournament. Good job boys! 💙🩵
Just a reminder......
Today is a 2pm Dismissal!
Just a reminder.... Tomorrow is a 2pm.
Raccoon boys took home a 2nd place trophy in a 6th grade basketball tournament yesterday in Wayne City! Way to go boys! Keep it up 💙🩵💙🤍
🏀 Congratulations to our 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball Team! 🏀
What an incredible accomplishment! Entering the OBC Tournament as the 6th seed, our team battled with determination to finish as Tournament Champions, taking home 1st place!
We also want to recoginize our All Conference Team for girls and boys basketball. Kylee Hall was honored alongside her coaches, Jacqlyn and Kayla. John Organ and Keegan Brammeier were honored alongside their coach, Eli.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches! We are proud of you!!
Just a reminder.... See you on Tuesday!
Spirit Wear deadline is tomorrow!
https://raccoonschool.itemorder.com/
From Student Leadership ....
It looks like RGS students and staff will be rooting for the Seattle Seahawks and eating lots of snacks on Super Bowl Sunday! Have a great weekend!
OBC Tournament
