The Massac Unit #1 Podcast

Massac Unit School District #1

This is an informational podcast for the students, parents, staff, and community members of Massac Unit School District #1 in Metropolis, IL.

  1. May 1

    S6E2: May 1, 2026 - Spring Update

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss project updates, online re-registration for 2026-27, various announcements, and important upcoming dates.

  2. 10/30/2025

    S6E1: 2025 Summative Designations and School Performance

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the 2025 summative school designations released by the state of Illinois. Jason and Tom explain the different accountability rankings, such as exemplary (top 10% of schools) and commendable, and detail the various metrics used to calculate these designations for elementary and high schools, including student growth, proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates. They proudly announce that Jefferson Elementary School achieved an exemplary rating for 2025, while all other district schools were commendable; additionally, they share updates on the district's fall athletic teams and encourage parents to utilize the new district website and mobile app for improved communication.

  3. 11/04/2024

    S5E1: November 4, 2024 - Summative School Designation Announcement

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the recent release of the Illinois Report Card Summative Designations. Congratulations to Unity Elementary School for earning Exemplary status (Top 10% of all Illinois K-8 schools)!

  4. 10/30/2023

    S4E4: October 30, 2023 - Summative School Designation Announcement

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss today's release of the Illinois Report Card Summative Designations. Congratulations to Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School for earning Exemplary status (Top 10% of all Illinois K-8 schools)!

  5. 09/19/2023

    S4E3: September 19, 2023 - Blue Ribbon School (Franklin Elementary)

    Join us in celebrating a 2023 Blue Ribbon School award winner, Franklin Elementary School! https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/23il118pu_franklin_elementary_school.html

  6. 05/16/2023

    S4E2: May 16, 2023

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration for 2023-24, various announcements and acknowledgements, initatives for 2023-24, and important upcoming dates.

  7. 04/19/2023

    S4E1: April 19, 2023

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the updates on the annexation vote, the guitar for Graham raffle, building upgrades, the future podcast plan, and important dates.

  8. 07/19/2022

    S3E5: July 19, 2022

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Joppa Feasibility Study, School Construction Grant, Unit Office Project, Promethean Panel Installation Progress, and Student Registration.

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This is an informational podcast for the students, parents, staff, and community members of Massac Unit School District #1 in Metropolis, IL.

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  • Creator
    Massac Unit School District #1
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Massac Unit School District #1
  • Show Website
    The Massac Unit #1 Podcast