March, 2016 Stories | Sangamon Sun

Sewer-lining work closes parts of Monroe Street in Springfield

By Daniel Daw | Mar 31, 2016

Sewer-lining work began this week on Monroe Street between Fifth and Seventh Streets in Springfield.

53.6 percent of Sandburg Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Sandburg Elementary School scored a passing rate of 46.4 percent and a failure rate of 53.6 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

80.5 percent of Hazel Dell Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Hazel Dell Elementary School scored a passing rate of 19.5 percent and a failure rate of 80.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

62 percent of Williamsville Junior High students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Williamsville Junior High School scored a passing rate of 38.0 percent and a failure rate of 62.0 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percente of students passed the PARCC exam.

81.4 percent of Graham Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Elizabeth Graham Elementary School scored a passing rate of 18.6 percent and a failure rate of 81.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

78.3 percent of Butler Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Butler Elementary School scored a passing rate of 21.7 percent and a failure rate of 78.3 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

66.9 percent of Pleasant Plains High School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Pleasant Plains High School scored a passing rate of 33.1 percent and a failure rate of 66.9 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

57.9% of Williamsville High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 57.9 percent of Williamsville High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

17.3% of Ridgely Elementary school students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 17.3 percent of Ridgely Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

54.9 percent of Lincoln Magnet School students pass PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Lincoln Magnet School scored a passing rate of 54.9 percent and a failure rate of 45.1 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

88.7 percent of U.S. Grant Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at U.S. Grant Middle School scored a passing rate of 11.3 percent and a failure rate of 88.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

Pleasant Plains CUSD No. 8 Board to hold special meeting on hoops-coach job

By Daniel Daw | Mar 29, 2016

The Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 8 Board will hold a special meeting that will revolve around an executive session to discuss the hiring of a high school varsity basketball coach/teacher 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Middle School Commons, 2455 N. Farmingdale Road

Pleasant Plains CUSD No. 8 Board OKs bid to repair school's roof

By Daniel Daw | Mar 29, 2016

During a recent meeting, the Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 8 Board approved a $284,000 contract bid from Designed Roofing Systems Inc. to repair Farmingdale Elementary School's roof.

Springfield City Council approves contract amendments for Carpenter underpass

By Daniel Daw | Mar 28, 2016

The Springfield City Council has approved an agreement with the state regarding the Carpenter Street underpass project.

SMTD to meet on contracts and other items

By Daniel Daw | Mar 28, 2016

The Board of Trustees for the Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) will be meeting today at 4:30 p.m. to discuss contract and project approvals among other items.

35.2% of Laketown Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 26, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 35.2 percent of Laketown Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

11.2% of Harvard Park Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 26, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 11.2 percent of Harvard Park Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Road and Bridge Committee to discuss bids

By Daniel Daw | Mar 25, 2016

The Sangamon County Road and Bridge Committee will be discussing the approval of bids and other items during its meeting on March 30.

20.7% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 25, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 20.7 percent of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.