Strong starts build strong Lakers. High-quality preschool experiences increase kindergarten readiness and lay the foundation for lifelong learning, and we’re excited to open a new classroom for our 3-year-olds!
During National Engineers Week, our 6th graders welcomed Keegan Dunn from HWC Engineering, who shared what civil engineers do, his role as a PE Project Manager, and highlighted a project at Shakamak State Park. Real-world connections make learning meaningful, and local!
This past week, during National Engineers Week, our 7th & 8th graders had the opportunity to hear from Jacob Warner with Kaskaskia Engineering Group. He shared what civil engineers actually do day to day and how STEM skills open doors right here in our area. We love giving our students chances to see how what they’re learning today can turn into meaningful careers tomorrow.
FFA dress-up days for Feb. 23rd - 27th.
Current forecasts indicate the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornado activity reaching our area earlier. While not every location will experience severe weather, conditions during our regular dismissal window could become unsafe.
We will follow our established early dismissal procedures. All after-school activities, practices, and REACH are cancelled. This does not impact early dismissal tomorrow.
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Happy National School Counseling Week! We celebrate our Guidance Team and the incredible impact they make every single day. We are also grateful for the team of mental health professionals who support this work every day, McKayla Turner and Katelyn Reese with City Connects, and Janet Daniels with Youth First. We are grateful for your commitment to helping every Laker grow and learn.
*Graphic created by our Student Communications Intern, Sydney Byrne.
This person rarely gets a full lunch because students are constantly being sent her way, even during her break. And she never hesitates. She works incredibly hard and cares deeply about the students she serves. She has even used her own money to get little things for her office to make students feel more comfortable, and she is always willing to help wherever she’s needed.
She does so much for our students, our staff, and our community. From fixing all the boo-boos, to helping in the office, to volunteering her time coaching community sports, she consistently goes above and beyond. She is truly someone we couldn’t do it without.
Her door is a revolving door of Band-Aids, Tylenol, crackers, mints, Tums, and hugs. She is kind. She is gentle. And she makes a difference every single day.
It is my honor to recognize Kelsey Dieball as our next Pass the Oar Award recipient. Thank you for everything you do for our students and our school.
Our Quiz Bowl team traveled to Sullivan for the Area Competition and delivered an outstanding performance! After round-robin play, Shakamak B earned the 1st seed and Shakamak A earned the 2nd seed, setting up an all-Laker final in the single-elimination tournament.
The championship round came down to Shakamak A vs. Shakamak B, with Shakamak B pulling out a narrow victory in a hard-fought match.
WE ARE GOING TO STATE!
March 7th at Purdue University
Great job, Lakers! We are proud of your preparation, teamwork, and academic excellence!
Help us celebrate: Drop a 👏 for our Quiz Bowl team or share a note of encouragement for them as they prepare for State!
MSD of Shakamak will operate as a synchronous eLearning day on Friday, January 30, 2026. While conditions improved this afternoon, refreezing, wind chills, and areas of the district remain unsafe for bus travel. Safety remains our priority.
Transportation will conduct a dry run tomorrow; some buses will be on roads, but no students should be waiting at stops. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to ongoing weather conditions, MSD of Shakamak will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, and will operate as a Synchronous eLearning day. Please stay safe and warm.
We will operate as a SYNCHRONOUS eLearning day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please stay safe and warm.
