Applied Science and Technology at Rend Lake College

09/23/2026

Thank you Sheriff Jeff Bullard for allowing 911 Telecommunicator Haley Bressler, SRO Deputy Kristina Drage, Captain Jen Hails , jail division and Detective Jason Barnhart to spend time with the introduction to criminal justice students. All the presenters were excellent and the students asked many questions about their job experiences. We appreciate our partnerships with the law enforcement community!

09/23/2026

What an amazing day to reflect on the concepts of a business plan. CEO is an amazing program that lets high school seniors create a business from scratch. Building entrepreneurs from the ground up with the help of the local business community. Way to go CEO!

09/21/2026

H & R Agripower Supports Rend Lake College Ag Mechanics Program with CNH Diagnostic Technology

McLeansboro, IL — Rend Lake College is strengthening its Ag Mechanics program thanks to a generous contribution from H & R Agripower, a long‑standing partner in agricultural education and workforce development. Chad Nalley, Store Manager of the McLeansboro H & R Agripower location, delivered a fully equipped computer loaded with CNH diagnostic software for students in the Ag Mechanics program.

This technology provides students with access to the same advanced diagnostic tools used across the modern agricultural industry. Having hands‑on experience with CNH systems ensures that RLC students remain current with evolving equipment standards and service procedures—an essential advantage as they prepare for careers in ag technology and equipment maintenance.

Rend Lake College is proud to be a CNH‑partnered school, a relationship that continues to create valuable learning opportunities for students. The college extends its appreciation to H & R Agripower for its ongoing support and commitment to agricultural education.

In addition to equipment and technology support, H & R Agripower offers tuition reimbursement for RLC students who choose to pursue employment with the company—further strengthening the pathway from classroom learning to a rewarding career in the ag industry.

Rend Lake College looks forward to continued collaboration with H & R Agripower as both organizations work to develop the next generation of skilled agricultural technicians.

04/09/2026

Today we held the 49th Annual Ag Banquet. We honored our outstanding students in their program areas and one student was named Outstanding Student of the Year. We would like to thank Banterra Bank Ag Lending Division for sponsoring our lunch today. We have some awesome Business and Industry folks that really support our students. Congratulations to our winners, Christine Lasater-Outstanding Ag Business Student, Jadyn Drake- Outstanding Ag Business Student, Charlie Rich-Outstanding Student of the Year, Brandon Henderson-Outstanding Ag Production Student, Nick Helmink-Outstanding Ag Mechanics Student, Ryan Allen-Outstanding Diesel Technology Student, Kevin Athmer-Outstanding Ag Mechanics Student, Max Ambuehl-Outstanding Heavy Equipment Student.

02/26/2026

01/16/2026

Come on out and join in on the fun! This is going to be great.

The Hoops & Holly 3on3 Basketball Tournament is tomorrow! We want to thank the businesses/individuals who partnered with us to make the event possible.

Extreme Exigency
Mincon
Amiah Hargrove
Kistner Family
Kathalynas Spine, Sport, Rehab
PreStrike Pest Management
DuQuoin State Bank
Outbax
Door Doctor
City of Christopher
Legence Bank
Bit Brokers Int.
Rick Henson’s Barbershop
Southern Illinois Realty
Sesser Autobody
State Bank of Whittington
Rotary of Benton

01/11/2026

This is an exciting event for a great cause.

We're a week out on our Hoops & Holly 3on3 Basketball Tournament and we've got some great news!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we're able to lower the entry fees to play. It's now ONLY $10/pp or $50/team!!

So get your team together, get signed up and we'll see you next weekend for fun day of playing ball.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mOJ9XcxNPKUtSTQ043Ixqbga-u3CYIghoBgx9ePZXpw/edit?ts=692ef17e&pli=1

(For those that have already signed up, you'll get a partial refund the day of the event)

11/06/2025

Thanks Chief Robert Brands , Mt. Vernon Police Department for the awesome presentation. Students in the Introduction to criminal justice enjoyed it and had great questions as well! We appreciate the support of the Rend Lake College criminal justice program by our local agencies and partners!

11/05/2025

Police Weapons & Defensive Tactics class enjoying some range work! Thanks Captain Nichols for your help!

10/08/2025

Detective Jason Barnhart and Lt. Curtis Whiting, asst. Jail administrator of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office attended the introduction to criminal justice class recently. Both Detective Barnhart and Lt. Whiting gave excellent presentations about their work experiences and what led them to this career path. Thank you Sheriff Jeff Bullard for always supporting our criminal justice program at Rend Lake College!