Online registration is open for all returning students in grades 1-12. Please log into Skyward using the link on our homepage and click the Online Registration link on the top left. Registration must be completed for each of your children. The link for online payment is https://tinyurl.com/mr3f8yav. Online registration for returning students needs to be completed by July 19th. If you are having issues with logging into your Skyward account, please call your school office for assistance.
If you registered your elementary child this week and were not able to choose your child's t-shirt size, please use the form at the link below.
https://forms.gle/r3KzZXfbcveCAFZdA
The 24-25 School Supply list can be accessed at the link below. It is also available on our website under the Parent Resources button.
https://tinyurl.com/3fckhkx5
Amy Steidinger
Preschool Teacher
I received my bachelors in Early Childhood Education with a Special Ed Letter of Approval from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Prior to getting my bachelors, I had been a paraprofessional since 2013. Seven of those years, I had been a paraprofessional at Eastland.
My husband and I have three beautiful daughters who have all attended Eastland Schools. Two who have graduated from Eastland. We enjoy family time, watching our girls play sports, vacationing, swimming, and being outside.
Accelerated Reader is back up and running and students may once again take AR Quizzes.
Stacy Lamoreux
Kindergarten teacher
I graduated in May from ISU with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working in early childhood for over 20 years including paraprofessional work for Eastland, former owner and preschool teacher of Little Sprouts Daycare and Preschool, and was recently the preschool teacher at Eastland. It’s been a dream of mine to be an elementary teacher since 2nd grade and I’m beyond excited it’s finally becoming a reality!
I moved to Lanark 15 years ago when I married my husband, Dan and we have 2 children Ty, 10 and Josie, 9. I enjoy reading, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
Accelerated Reader is currently down. They have made a change on their platform and are having issues with logins. We do not currently have an ETA for a fix, but we will post again once we have been told all is working. Until then, students will not be able to take AR Quizzes.
Mrs. Bethany Murphy
1st Grade Teacher
I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and my master’s degree in Special Education from Concordia University Chicago. I have been teaching for 6 years. I spent my first 4 years of my teaching career in first grade. The last 2 years I was a self-contained special education teacher for kindergarten-2nd grade students.
I am from Orangeville, Illinois. I now live just outside of Shannon on a farm with my husband and dog. We welcomed a healthy baby boy into our lives at the beginning of June. I am loving all the baby snuggles and enjoy spending time with family and farm life.
High School students who would like to discuss a schedule change should make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Pilgrim before school begins.
You can schedule an appointment via email (apilgrim@eastland308.com) or by calling the high school office: 815-493-6341. Both in person and telephone appointments are available.
Laura Milam
5th/6th grade ELA/SS
I received my undergraduate degree from North Central College in Journalism. After a few years in the mortgage industry, I returned to school at National Louis University to get my education degree. Since then I have taught a few years in 3rd grade, worked with kids with autism doing in-home ABA therapy, and finally have spent the last 7 years teaching ELA and SS to 6th and 5th grade.
My husband and I have 4 children who range in age from 21 to 5 years old. They keep us busy and on our toes. The most recent additions to our family are 2 very happy and fluffy cats, Zippy and Beans. In my free time, I love to read, watch movies, and see my friends.
The EJSHS Honor Roll for the 23-24 School Year can be accessed at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-383-6zhqY0G9sJy71IO-uVFZXtotWHf/view?usp=sharing
The EES Library will be closed on July 4th.
Audrie Ashby
6th Grade Teacher
I am from Savanna, Illinois and graduated from West Carroll High School. I now live in Freeport, Illinois and received my bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Secondary Education from Rockford University in 2019. I began my teaching career at the high school level and then transitioned to upper elementary/middle school and found I love working with students of all ages. I am a travel enthusiast and homebody all in one. I enjoy spending my time with family, friends, and my 3 pets: Bogart, Prince, and Sofia.
Online registration is open for all returning students in grades 1-12. Please log into Skyward using the link on our homepage and click the Online Registration link on the top left. Registration must be completed for each of your children. The link for online payment is https://tinyurl.com/mr3f8yav.
Mrs. Breanna Southerland
Fifth Grade ELA and SS
I received my bachelor’s degree in Music from Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Currently, I am finishing my master’s degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. This will be my fourth year teaching. I am looking forward to working with fifth graders again!
My husband and I have a daughter, Tori, who is 14 months old. My husband is also a teacher in Pecatonica. In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and friends, sing and make music with my husband, and create crafts with my Cricut!
The summary of the June 26th Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is available at the link below.
https://secure.smore.com/n/qdxy1
We will be sharing bios of all the new staff joining our Eastland family. Please give them a warm welcome when you see them!
Mrs. Stacey Russell
Kindergarten Teacher
I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA. This will be my fourth year teaching and my third year teaching kindergarten.
I reside in Mt. Carroll, IL with my husband and two children. We love to spend time outdoors. You can usually catch us at a ball game. We are excited to become part of the Eastland family!
Due to thunderstorms in the area, today’s Jh football camp is going to be pushed back a day to Wednesday and Thursday.
The Music Department went on their 2024 trip last week to New Orleans. While there the students were able to: visit the St. Louis Cathedral & the Cabildo, experience the French Quarter & Market, go on a swamp boat tour, walk the Riverwalk, perform in the French Quarter, attend master classes at Loyola University, visit the WWII museum, have a private show at Preservation Hall, go on a walking ghost tour, and ended their visit with a dinner jazz cruise on a steamboat.
The students represented Eastland well and endured the Louisiana humidity! Great job Cougars!
