Litchfield Schools will be on Spring Break from March 30 through April 6. School will resume Tuesday, April 7, at the normal time.
For our High School parents, on Friday, April 10th, all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at LHS will take the required PreACT or ACT. To help your student do their best, please encourage them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Students should also bring a fully charged Chromebook, pencils, and an approved calculator. Remind your child to take the test seriously, as their performance can play an important role in future college and scholarship opportunities.
For our High School parents, on Friday, April 10th, all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at LHS will take the required PreACT or ACT. To help your student do their best, please encourage them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Students should also bring a fully charged Chromebook, pencils, and an approved calculator. Remind your child to take the test seriously, as their performance can play an important role in future college and scholarship opportunities.
The South Central Illinois Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center (SCI) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $479,000 Clean Energy Pathway Grant from DCEO to support the expansion of high-quality career and technical education programming over the next two years.
This significant investment will strengthen SCI’s ability to provide students across the nine partner school districts it serves with access to in-demand career pathways aligned to regional workforce needs. Specifically, the grant will enhance programming in Laborers Construction Craft Apprenticeship and Industrial Maintenance/Advanced Manufacturing, ensuring students are equipped with the technical skills and hands-on experiences necessary to succeed in today’s evolving energy and infrastructure sectors.
The success of this grant application reflects a strong regional collaboration. SCI extends its sincere appreciation to its valued partners, including Laborers Local 1084, Pattern Energy, and Lincoln Land Community College, for their letters of support and ongoing commitment to workforce development.
SCI also recognizes the critical role of the West Central Development Council, whose expertise in providing workforce and labor market data helped shape a strong, data-informed proposal aligned to regional economic priorities.
Through this funding, SCI will continue to expand partnerships with industry and postsecondary institutions, enhance instructional capacity, and provide students with clear, attainable pathways into high-demand careers in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy sectors.
For more information about the South Central Illinois Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center and its programs, please contact Director, Juletta Ellis, jellis@litchfieldpanthers.org.
This significant investment will strengthen SCI’s ability to provide students across the nine partner school districts it serves with access to in-demand career pathways aligned to regional workforce needs. Specifically, the grant will enhance programming in Laborers Construction Craft Apprenticeship and Industrial Maintenance/Advanced Manufacturing, ensuring students are equipped with the technical skills and hands-on experiences necessary to succeed in today’s evolving energy and infrastructure sectors.
The success of this grant application reflects a strong regional collaboration. SCI extends its sincere appreciation to its valued partners, including Laborers Local 1084, Pattern Energy, and Lincoln Land Community College, for their letters of support and ongoing commitment to workforce development.
SCI also recognizes the critical role of the West Central Development Council, whose expertise in providing workforce and labor market data helped shape a strong, data-informed proposal aligned to regional economic priorities.
Through this funding, SCI will continue to expand partnerships with industry and postsecondary institutions, enhance instructional capacity, and provide students with clear, attainable pathways into high-demand careers in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy sectors.
For more information about the South Central Illinois Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center and its programs, please contact Director, Juletta Ellis, jellis@litchfieldpanthers.org.
Purple Panther Families, please take a moment to take our Food Service Survey. We regularly review this information as we work with our Food Service Company to provide quality meals to your students. https://bit.ly/4tPXM7G
Purple Panther Families, please check out our first edition of The Purple Panther. Our community newsletter is funded by the Kilton Grant.
The Purple Panther exists because our schools have remarkable stories unfolding every day. This magazine is not about spotlighting a single achievement or moment, but about offering a fuller picture of the learning, care, and commitment that define our district every day. I hope you’ll agree that we have a story here at Litchfield that is well worth sharing.
https://www.journeytwelve.com/thepurplepanther
Dr. McClain
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.
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.
