Massac Unit 1 Schools will be in regular session today (12/2/25). School buses may run a little later than normal. Please use caution on your drive to school this morning. Thank you.
Please allow extra time on your drive to school today. Massac County is under a dense fog advisory until 10:00 a.m. (11/24/25). Some school buses may be later than normal this morning.
Reminders:
[2:00pm Student Dismissal] Tuesday, November 25th
[No School] Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Break)
[2:00pm Student Dismissal] Tuesday, November 25th
[No School] Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Break)
There is a free meal tonight (11/17/2025) at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th Street from 5:00-6:00 pm. All are welcome. Hygiene items and diapers will be given for those in need.
Reminder: No School - Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day)
Week of November 3: Teacher of the Week and Staff Spotlight


There is a free meal tonight (11/17/2025) at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th Street from 5:00-6:00 pm. All are welcome. Hygiene items and diapers will be given for those in need.
Reminder: 2:00 pm Dismissal, Friday, October 3rd (Homecoming Parade)
Please see the attached pictures for information about Grandparents' Day at MES next Friday, September 5.


Please see the attached flyer concerning MES Open House. Reminder: The Open House is for Grades 1-6 only, as Kindergarten and Pre-K have already had their Open Houses.

Online re-registration is available in Alma for students returning in Grades 1 through 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. For more information, please visit; https://www.massac.org/page/student-registration
Incoming Kindergarten students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, August 5 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for students to get to know their teacher, classmates, and classroom prior to the first day of school. We ask that only incoming Kindergarten students and their parents/guardians attend, as important information will shared by both teachers and administration.
Please contact the school office at 618.524.4821 if you have any questions or concerns.
Please contact the school office at 618.524.4821 if you have any questions or concerns.

Parents/Guardians:
Verizon Wireless is hosting its annual student backpack giveaway Sunday, July 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Store located at 1201 E. 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960.
Click the following link for more information: https://wirelesszone.com/backpack-giveaway/
Verizon Wireless is hosting its annual student backpack giveaway Sunday, July 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Store located at 1201 E. 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960.
Click the following link for more information: https://wirelesszone.com/backpack-giveaway/

Position Opening
MES Special Education Teacher
For more information please contact: Principal JR Conkle at jrconkle@massac.org
MES Special Education Teacher
For more information please contact: Principal JR Conkle at jrconkle@massac.org
Reminder: Online re-registration is available through Alma for students returning in Grades 1 through 12 for the 2025-26 school year.
For more information, please visit: https://www.massac.org/page/student-registration
For more information, please visit: https://www.massac.org/page/student-registration
