Litchfield Community School District #12

Public Notice: Tax Levy Hearing 2025
Nov 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly recently amended the notice requirements within the Truth in Taxation Law, 35 ILCS 200/18-55 et seq. The Law requires taxing districts to estimate the amount of money needed from property taxes at least 20 days prior to the adoption of their final annual levy. If that amount is more than 105% of the prior tax year’s extensions, the taxing district must give public notice and hold a public hearing on the levy.

Effective August 9, 2024, Public Act 103-1018 modified this website posting requirement. In addition to the newspaper posting, the Law now requires that the website notice be posted for a period of not less than 30 consecutive days.

Therefore, notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12, Montgomery County, Illinois, will hold a public hearing on its proposed property tax levy for the year 2025. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Kilton Fine Arts Center, 1100 N. Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL 62056.

This notice is published in accordance with the Truth in Taxation Act (35 ILCS 200/18-70 et seq.).

Dear LECC Families,
Due to a water main break in the area, we have low water pressure at LECC. We still have the ability to wash hands and are working through the issue. School still dismisses at 12:00.

Reminder of early dismissal for the Litchfield School District for Friday 9/26/25. Grades K-5 dismiss at 12:00. Grades 6-12 dismiss at 12:15. Pre K has Buddy Day at the District Office (A.M. Class @8:15, P.M. Class at 9:30) School resumes Monday, September 29 at the usual time.

Meet the teacher night for 1st grade is tomorrow from 5:30-6:30 @ LECC. We look forward to seeing you at the building.

For anyone who has not yet completed registration for the 25-26 school year, your opportunity has been extended through August 6th. Building secretaries are now back in the buildings and are happy to answer any registration questions you may have!

Online registration for the 25-26 school year closes tomorrow, July 29th.

Incoming Litchfield High School Freshmen: see attached pictures for information on Freshmen Orientation and Panther Prep Night on August 6, 2025. Reach out to LHS if you have any questions.

A gentle reminder - this is the last day of school for the Litchfield School District. LECC dismisses at 12:00. We will be sending home report cards with students that are in attendance. We will be mailing if your child is not in attendance today. Registration opens in July for the next school year, so be on the lookout for that information. Have a great summer break!

Parents, we would like your input on school meals. Please use the attached code to complete this quick survey. The survey closes Friday, so please act now! https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/Interview/1103ed37-1cf9-41ad-8652-43a78ead09bb

Senior Parents/Guardians, Your students will receive an email with the following information along with a printed copy in their English classes by Tuesday, March 25. Please read carefully and reach out to LHS if you have any questions. Senior Parent Letter - https://5il.co/3bbra Senior End of Year Important Dates - https://5il.co/3bbrb

Reminder Friday 3-14-25 is an early dismissal day. LECC & LES dismiss @ 12:00. LMS & LHS dismiss @ 12:15. There is no afternoon Pre K. School resumes Monday at the normal time.

Dear Purple Panther Families, Due to projected sleet/freezing rain mixed with snow, today, February 12, will be an E-Learning day for our students. Coaches or sponsors will communicate decisions regarding after-school or evening activities. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and warm, Dr. McClain

Please review and follow these guidelines during the current cold and flu season. Use this link: https://www.lcusd12.org/article/2002506

Litchfield schools will dismiss early on Friday 1-31-25 for teacher improvement activities. Elementary schools dismiss @12:00. Middle & high schools dismiss at 12:15. There is no afternoon Pre K. Lunch will be provided for all students in attendance. School resumes Monday, Feb 3, 2024.

Purple Panthers, we have been informed that the phones have been updated and should be working. We will continue to monitor throughout out the day. If you cannot get through, please always know you can email the office. We appreciate your patience. Have a great day!

Purple Panther Country: The link highlights last night's BOE meeting information. We hope everyone is staying warm! https://secure.smore.com/n/t1ev9

Purple Panther Nation, much to the smiles of students across the district....we are OFFICIALLY taking an E Learning day due to the forecast of snow during the morning hours that may impact the afternoon commute on top of our current conditions. While this is a hard call to make with snow just starting in the area, there are varied reports of accumulation of 1 to 4 inches. The current road conditions are still spotty and we are unsure of the impact of the potential snow. We will err on the side of caution. I hope everyone stays safe and warm (while maybe playing in the snow some, too!). Have a great day.

Purple Panther Families, TOMORROW IS STILL AN IN-PERSON instructional day. I have been made aware of an image circulating that shares we are doing eLearning. Please know all communications will come from the District directly. If anything changes for tomorrow, you will be notified through this messaging system and it will be on the news channels. Thank you for understanding. Dr. McClain

🚨 Due to ongoing road conditions, Tuesday, January 7th, will be a snow day for LCUSD12 students (including those attending out-of-district schools or programs) with no e-learning. Coaches will update families about practices and games throughout the day. Stay safe! ❄️ #SnowDay

A final reminder of early dismissal today. Grades K-5 out @ 1:15. Grades 6-12 out @ 1:30. We look forward to seeing our students again on January 7th.