Greenfield CUSD 10

Dear Parents,

Beginning today, February 3, 2026, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:

• Effective Leaders
• Collaborative Teachers
• Involved Families
• Supportive Environments
• Ambitious Instruction

Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials.

All teachers and fourth through 12th grade students will be responding to this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card.

Additionally, your district has chosen to provide the optional supplement parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Greenfield Elementary School and Greenfield High School parents/guardians complete this survey, a parent report will also be generated. The parent data will not be included on the State Report Card.

Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted February 3rd - March 13th. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same period. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu. You are also welcome to contact me at the district office or your child's building principal for any assistance. Thank you and Go Tigers!

Sincerely,
Andy Stumpf, Superintendent 

Class of 2026 - Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation Scholarship 2026 is available. Information is posted on the school website under Scholarships, was emailed to every Senior and paper copies can be found in a folder outside of the counselor's office.

Due to a water main break, Greenfield Schools will dismiss early today. Elementary will dismiss at 1:45PM/ HS will dismiss at 1:55PM. If you have a problem arranging pick up for your child, please contact the school offices.

More 100 Day fun! Mrs Bishop and Mrs Gillingham's Kindergarten classes celebrated 100 Day by dressing up as 100 year olds. 👵👴

Class of 2026 - Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship 2026 is available. Scholarship information has been emailed to all seniors, posted on the Scholarship section of the school website, and is available in a folder outside of the counselor's office. Due date March 17.

Class of 2026 - JL Wade Foundation Scholarship 2026 is for students pursing degrees to promote the study of nature and the preservation of the environment. Due date is March 31. Scholarship has been emailed to all seniors, posted on the Scholarships portion of the school website and is available in a folder outside of the counselor's office.

Updated Lady Hawk Tournament bracket as of 1-27-26:
Our GNW Lady Tigers play Lincolnwood tonight at 5:00. Go Tigers!

Scholastic Bowl for tonight in Greenfield has been cancelled - matches have been moved to Thursday night.

GNW HS Girls' Basketball game at the Carrollton tournament for tonight has been cancelled.

The GNW HS Boys' Basketball game vs. Gillespie scheduled for Monday night has been cancelled.

Class of 2026 - Engineering Society of Illinois Scholarship 2026 is available on the school website under Scholarships, in a folder outside of the counselor's office and was emailed to every student. Due date is April 3.

Class of 2026 - Heneghan Associates Scholarship 2026 for those interested in engineering, surveying or architecture. Due March 27. Application was emailed to all students, is available in folders outside of counselor's office and under the scholarships tab of the school website.

Some parents have or will receive a letter regarding our Elementary attendance policy. We send a letter when your child has reached 5 absences for the year to serve as a reminder of our policy. Once your child has reached 10 absences, we will send another letter informing you that you are then required to have a doctor’s note or court order for any future absences, otherwise they will be marked as unexcused.

If you have any questions regarding our attendance policy please reach out to the Elementary office at 217-368-2551.

GNW HS Girls' Basketball game on Thursday vs. Calhoun will be varsity only. Game will be @ Greenfield and will start at 6pm.

The 6th-8th grade honor roll breakfast will be Tuesday, January 20th at 7:15

Reminder: No school tomorrow, Monday January 19th for Martin Luther King Day

Good afternoon,

Over the past few weeks, the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) has reported a significant increase in ejections and unsportsmanlike conduct incidents across the state—more than 20 additional ejections compared to this time last year.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind our wonderful fans and community members of the high expectations we have for sportsmanship at all GNW events, both home and away. We truly appreciate the passion, pride, and energy you bring to our games, and we encourage you to keep that excitement and positivity going.

At the same time, it is important to remember that at no point—before, during, or after a contest—should anyone stand, yell, point, or use inappropriate or abusive language toward players, referees, coaches, or other fans. We want to model respectful behavior for our student-athletes and future Tigers by cheering for our teams and players, not against opposing teams or fans.

The IESA has asked schools to remind all participants and spectators of their ejection policies:

Players

Any player ejected from a game will be ineligible for the next two games

The player may sit on the bench for the remainder of the current game but may not dress

Completion of the NFHS Sportsmanship Course is required, with proof submitted to the school

Coaches

Any head or assistant coach ejected during the state series will be ineligible to coach for the next two games

The coach may not travel with the team or be on site

Completion of the NFHS Sportsmanship Course, proof of completion, and a $100 penalty are required

Fans

Any fan who is ejected must complete the NFHS Sportsmanship Course and provide proof of completion to their school administration

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we work together to create a positive, respectful environment for everyone involved.

Go Tigers!

Andy Stumpf
Superintendent