Regional Office of Education #26

Thank you so much for the Macomb Walmart for giving a generous school supply donation for our upcoming county wide Back to School Event!!

Attn Families with students in Macomb, Bushnell-Prairie City Schools and West Prairie Community Unit School District 103, please join us this coming Tuesday!!!

ROE26 will be at the Cuba Elementary School Registration event today (Aug 6) from 12:00-3:30pm.

Come on out to say hi and pick up school supplies and hygiene bags!
We hope to see you there!

We are less than a week away from the McDonough County Back to School Event!

If your student needs a physical, shots, school supplies or a haircut, you can sign up early or just walk in. Walk-ins are welcome between 9:00-2:00.

Note: All dental spots are now full.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ✏️🎒

The McDonough County Back To School Fair is returning on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at Macomb Middle School!

Any student living in McDonough County or attending school at Macomb 185 Schools, Bushnell-Prairie City Schools and West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 are welcomed!

This free event helps students start the school year prepared and ready to succeed. Families will have access to:

📚 School Supplies (while supplies last)
👕 Clothing & Shoes
💇 Haircuts
🩺 Physicals
💉 Immunizations
🦷 Dental Exams
🤝 Community Resource Tables
🎲 Games and Family Activities

Dental exams require an appointment and registration is required. Pre-registration is encouraged for physicals, immunizations, and haircuts to help us plan for services, but walk-ins are welcome.

📍 Macomb Middle School
1531 S. Johnson St., Macomb, IL

Register Now: https://form.fillout.com/t/3viFJ2uGrrus

Questions? Contact Abby Beck at [email protected] or 309-575-3257.

💙 Support Your Child. Strengthen Your Coparenting Relationship. 💙

Separation and divorce can be difficult for families—but your child doesn't have to be caught in the middle.

Join Cooperative Coparenting through Separation or Divorce, an 8-week video and discussion program designed to help parents build healthier communication, reduce conflict, and focus on what matters most: their children.

📅 September 14 – November 2, 2026
🕕 Mondays | 6:00–8:00 PM

Throughout the program, you'll learn how to:
✔ Keep children out of parental conflict
✔ Communicate more effectively with your coparent
✔ Resolve disagreements without escalating conflict
✔ Navigate financial and parenting challenges
✔ Build a healthier, long-term coparenting relationship

The program is presented by Christine Nicholson, Cooperative Parenting Coach, ROE #26, and is brought to you by United Way and Regional Office of Education #26.

Questions? Contact Christine Nicholson at [email protected] or (309) 731-4395.

📣 Edgenuity & EdgeEX Users: Get Ready for the New School Year!

Whether you're just getting started with Edgenuity/EdgeEX or looking to strengthen your implementation, these FREE National Webinars are a great opportunity to learn from the experts before the 2026–2027 school year begins.

🎓 Topics include:
✅ Getting Started with Edgenuity/EdgeEX
✅ Best Practices for Successful Implementation
✅ Using data to monitor student progress and engagement
✅ Strategies to support student achievement

Multiple webinar dates are available throughout August, with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes.

📅 Access this flyer to register for the session that works best for your schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3i1hAtsdqDvDQiH2Dbu-aM1aBZrhfW8/view?usp=sharing

This incredible group showed up, dove into tough conversations, and put in the work to become a stronger safety net for our young people across the ROE26 and ROE33 service areas.

Supporting the mental health of our youth isn't always easy, but having adults in their corner who know how to listen, notice the signs, and offer real support makes all the difference in the world.

I would like to introduce my newest graduates of Youth Mental Health First Aid!!!

Project Stay In is hitting the road for Back-to-School Season!

One of the best parts of this time of year is getting to connect with students and families before the first day of school!

We've already had a great time at the Carthage Back-to-School Event, VIT's Registration Event, and the Schuyler County Back-to-School Fair, where we provided school supplies, hygiene items, and information about the supports available through Project Stay In.

Our team will also be at the upcoming events listed below, and we're excited to partner with the LEAP Program and host the ROE #26 Macomb Middle School Back-to-School Event on August 11! This event brings together community partners to help students and families start the school year with the resources they need. To register for physicals or immunizations at that event please complete this form: https://form.fillout.com/t/3viFJ2uGrrus

We'll also be attending:

📅 August 6 – Cuba Elementary School Registration
📅 August 13 – Spoon River Valley Back-to-School Night
📅 August 14 – Ingersoll Middle School Back-to-School Bash
At each event, the ROE #26 Project Stay In team will be handing out school supplies and hygiene bags while supplies last!

We're proud to partner with our schools and communities to help ensure every student starts the year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. We hope to see you this back-to-school season!

Together, we're helping students Stay In, Stay Engaged, and Succeed! 💜

Join educators, school leaders, and community partners for a relaxed morning of conversation, professional learning, wellness, and connection before the school year begins.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/BeforeTheBell2026

📣 NOW HIRING! 📣

Make a difference in the lives of students and families.

The Regional Office of Education #26 is seeking a Part-Time Attendance & Family Support Specialist to join our team!

📍 Based in Macomb (travel throughout Hancock & Schuyler Counties)
💲 $24–$28/hour
🕒 Average 21 hours/week (August–May)
✅ IMRF benefits available if eligible

We're looking for someone with a passion for helping students succeed and supporting families through meaningful partnerships with schools and community agencies.

🎓 Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field preferred.

🚗 Reliable transportation required.

👉 Apply today: https://forms.fillout.com/t/vWrWoevVmvus

Questions? Contact Abby Beck at [email protected].