Welcome Lostant School

2025-2026

State of the School Address

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Our town. Our school. Our family. Comets Pride!

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Board of Education

Greg Ruff: President

Bob Lawless: Vice-President

Lisa Cooper: Secretary

Shayla Chambers: Member

Mel Mertel: Member

Ashley Freitag: Member

Ashley Popplewell: Member

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Administrators & Teachers

Certified Support Staff

Art & Music

Support Staff

OUR TOWN. OUR SCHOOL. OUR FAMILY.

Miss. Sabrije Fejowski: Special Education Coordinator

Mrs. Beth Lawless: Social Worker

Ms. Ellie Jones: Speech and Language Pathologist

Mr. Julian Teegarden: Art Teacher

Mr. Joseph Cook: Music & Band

Mr. Bob Ketcham: Superintendent

Mrs. Courtney Klobucher: Principal

Dr. Sandra Malahy: Business Manager

Ms. Melissa Einhaus: Teacher

Mrs. Amy Roach: Teacher

Mrs. Tricia Haynes: Teacher

Mrs. Kassy DuMais: Teacher

Mrs. Ashley Erwin: Teacher

Mr. Clint Eager: Teacher

Mr. Julian Teegarden: Art Teacher

Mr. Joseph Cook: Music and Band Teacher

Mrs. Amy Graham: Technology Teacher

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Krista Perry: Administrative Assistant

Joanne Gilkerson: Bookkeeper

Angela Hank: Paraprofessional

Desiree Dinoto: Food Director

Jeremy Fox: Maintenance/Custodian

Cindy Burcar: Van driver

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Out of District Students

• Lostant Preschool students may attend Oglesby Preschool. This preschool is free to parents.
• Lostant students who need special services paid by Lostant School District attend,
• Lighted Way
• Oglesby Preschool
• S.O.A.R
• Ottawa, McKinley School
• Marseilles Elementary School

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Enrollment

Elementary

Kindergarten = 4 2 girls / 2 boys

1st grade = 7 6 girls / 1 boy

2nd grade = 6 5 girls / 1 boy

3rd grade = 3 0 girls / 3 boys

4th grade = 8 4 girls / 4 boys

5th grade = 11 6 girls / 5 boys

6th grade = 11 7 girls / 4 boys

7th grade = 4 3 girls / 1 boy

8th grade = 8 5 girls / 3 boys

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62 Students

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Beginning enrollment last year: 57 students

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2 Homeschool

Putnam County

LaSalle- Peru Township

HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

PC

LP

25 Students=

5 Freshman

12 Sophomores

6 Juniors

3 Seniors

1 Student=

1 Sophomore

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Lostant School District Budget

Unaudited 2025- 2026

Projected 2025-2026

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Revenues - 2,632,435

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Expenditures - 2,335,311

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Revenues - 2,826,447

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Expenditures - 2,073,630

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Cobra Athletics Tournaments

Spring State Test Results (released in October)

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

3rd-5th

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

6th-8th

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Level 5= Exceeds, Level 4= Met, Level 3= Approaching, Level 2= Below Average, Level 1= Academic Warning

School Improvement Plan

4 GOALS

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02

03

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WIN Time (What I Need?) aka: RtI

• Communicate frequently with your child’s teacher.
• Attend school activities such as conferences and school sponsored activities.
• Praise your child for any progress or improvement.
• Share with your child’s teacher what works well at home.
• Always ask questions when things are not clear!

Perhaps the greatest benefit of an RtI approach is that it allows for early help or support within the general education setting. Through school-wide data collection, monitoring student progress, and teacher input, students are identified and changes in instruction are put into place to address learning needs. Frequent data collection determines the effectiveness of the instruction and if modification are required.

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The mission of the Lostant School District is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment where all students are given the educational opportunity to reach their highest potential. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of programs, curriculum, facilities, and staff reflecting the community it serves. We strive to challenge our students not only to effectively compete in an increasingly competitive world.

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** WIN time notifications will be sent home at the end of August after benchmark testing is completed.

Handbook Updates

School-wide Reading Program: BOOK TACO!

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Physical Education Requirements: 5th through 8th grade students will dress in uniform.

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AI Guidelines for school use.

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Student Attire: Added headwear, including but not limited to hats, bandanas or hoods, will not be worn during the school day without permission.

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Homework pass: Removed homework pass per semester.

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Progress Reports: will be sent home mid-term each quarter if receiving a D or F in any subject.

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Bullying: Added definition of cyberbullying.

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Head lice and Knits: Removed school-wide head check and added additional information on head lice can be found on the school website.

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Additional Handbook Reminders:

Technology Electronic devices and cell phones are to be turned off and stored in a student's locker during regular school days unless supervised by by a teacher when it may be needed for classroom purposes. Electronic devices and cell phones page 31

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If found using a personal cell phone/ device. It will be brought to the office and a parent will be notified and will need to pick it up. Violation of the provisions outlined in the handbook may subject the student to discipline under the district’s discipline policy.

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Students are not allowed to touch the Promethean boards unless instructed by the teacher for educational purposes.

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Tech violation page 70: signed agreement at registration.

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Chain of Command: School concerns should be discussed with the teacher(s) or staff member first. If the issue is not resolved to the parent/guardian’s satisfaction, the Principal should be contacted. If the situation is not resolved after contacting the Principal, the Superintendent should be contacted. If the situation is not resolved by contacting the Superintendent, the Board of Education President may be contacted.

Attendance

Consistent attendance and active participation at school are crucial for a child’s educational growth, social development, and sense of responsibility. By being present every day, your child can stay on track with their learning, build strong relationships with peers and adults, and cultivate a positive attitude towards school. We are here to work with you to support your child’s success and encourage their daily engagement in school.

We understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable due to illness or family emergencies. Also, vacations can be excused by the Principal but prior notice is required. Please reference the District Calendar that were available at registration and can be found on the school website.

Hallway- Restroom Visits = Missed Class time

Student safety is a key goal when setting hallway behavior expectations. Students may be wandering hallways when they’re supposed to be in class. Students meeting up in hallways can lead to issues like friend groups that are loud and disruptive, vandalism, negative social interactions or bullying. Protocols and procedures to monitor these kinds of issues will be enforced consistently.

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Transportation

Bus riders should be at stops 10 minutes early as drivers learn their routes. For pick-up/drop-off questions, call Johannes at (888) 712-3506 or the school office at (815) 368-3392.

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If daily transportation changes- please call the office before 2:00 PM.

Lostant Leaders- 7 Habits for success

Habit 1: Be proactive. You’re in charge of your learning! Check TeacherEase for grade progress.

Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. Have a plan. Always check your Google Classrooms for assignments and make sure you have all work turned in.

Habit 3: Put first things first. Work first, then play. Practice your reading and math skills using apps like IXL. Studies show that studying shows!

Habit 4: Think Win-Win! Everyone can win, especially with testing goals. Get a good night’s sleep before any AIMS Web, MAP, or IAR testing days.

Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen before you talk. Ask questions to make sure you are understanding your teacher and the lesson.

Habit 6: Synergize! Together is better. As a school community, we are here to make learning fun and provide you with the resources you need to be successful.

Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Balance feels best. Believe that you can attain your goals when being a leader. Give yourself some grace and you will make progress and results will show.

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FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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School items we are always in need of:

Kleenex

Clorox Wipes

Baby Wipes

Index Cards

Pencils

Glue Sticks

Post-it notes & Post-it flags

Cardstock

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Monthly Calendar of Events

Parent Resources on the School Website: Newsletters, Calendars, Menus, Volunteer options, Students of the Quarter, and more!

Watch FaceBook for weekly notes, athletic events, and notifications.

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PE Uniforms & Lost and Found Items in Cafeteria

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Please label PE Uniforms

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd & 4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

7th & 8th Grade

HOMEROOM Teachers

Ms. DuMais

Mrs. Einhaus

Mrs. Roach

Mrs. Haynes

Mr. Eager

Miss. Erwin

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Goals:

To do list

THANK YOU!

Have a fantastic school year!

Stop by your homeroom

Pick up your schedule

Leave any supplies in locker

Grab dinner for here or to go

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