STUDENT COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT | Meet the Members!
Last week we introduced our 2026–27 Nokomis High School Student Council Officers and shared some of the great things this group has been working on this year, along with a few words from their staff sponsor, Mrs. Cinthia Gillespie!
Today, we're excited to introduce you to the rest of our 2026–27 NHS Student Council members!
We asked each grade level a different question to give you a little more insight into the students behind the faces and learn a bit more about what makes this group unique!
Student Council is about more than planning activities and events. It's about leadership, teamwork, creativity, and finding ways to make a positive difference in our school.
We love seeing students step up, share their ideas, take ownership, and work together to make NHS a great place to be!
Help us show some love to our Student Council members! We appreciate their willingness to get involved, lead, and help continue Raising the Bar Together! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
Last week we introduced our 2026–27 Nokomis High School Student Council Officers and shared some of the great things this group has been working on this year, along with a few words from their staff sponsor, Mrs. Cinthia Gillespie!
Today, we're excited to introduce you to the rest of our 2026–27 NHS Student Council members!
We asked each grade level a different question to give you a little more insight into the students behind the faces and learn a bit more about what makes this group unique!
Student Council is about more than planning activities and events. It's about leadership, teamwork, creativity, and finding ways to make a positive difference in our school.
We love seeing students step up, share their ideas, take ownership, and work together to make NHS a great place to be!
Help us show some love to our Student Council members! We appreciate their willingness to get involved, lead, and help continue Raising the Bar Together! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
Wrapping up our 57th Annual Nokomis Lions Club 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament. Thank you to the Lions Club members for all their help and support throughout the week. Thank you to all the coaches and players who volunteered their time to work the event for the week. Thank you to the parents of the current JH players and cheerleaders for donating their time and preparing food for the coaches, officials, and bus drivers.
Congratulations to the Shelbyville Rams on their tournament championship.
Altamont Lutheran finished 2nd place.
Ramsey finished 3rd place.
Decatur Dennis Lab finished with the consolation trophy.
Congratulations to the #24 Kaedin H. - Decatur Dennis, #3 Jaxson S. - Ramsey, #5 Grayson M. - Shelbyville, #5 Gentry S - ALIS, and #42 Clifford B. *MVP* - Shelbyville for earning All-Tournament Team Honors.
Congratulations to the Pana Cheerleaders for winning the Cheerleading trophy.
Congratulations to the Shelbyville Rams on their tournament championship.
Altamont Lutheran finished 2nd place.
Ramsey finished 3rd place.
Decatur Dennis Lab finished with the consolation trophy.
Congratulations to the #24 Kaedin H. - Decatur Dennis, #3 Jaxson S. - Ramsey, #5 Grayson M. - Shelbyville, #5 Gentry S - ALIS, and #42 Clifford B. *MVP* - Shelbyville for earning All-Tournament Team Honors.
Congratulations to the Pana Cheerleaders for winning the Cheerleading trophy.
🔴 Buzzing in with a win! Congratulations to our Nokomis JV Scholastic Bowl team on winning their first match of the season! Varsity bounced back from a loss to Lincolnwood with a win over Tri-City. Way to go, Nokomis! #NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
And the points have been calculated and the results are in.....And the winners for week one are......
#NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
#NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
Congratulations to our Nokomis Junior High and High School students who earned 1st Quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll!
⭐ High Honor Roll: Quarter GPA of 4.0 or higher
⭐ Honor Roll: Quarter GPA of 3.0–3.9
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication! Keep up the great work!
⭐ High Honor Roll: Quarter GPA of 4.0 or higher
⭐ Honor Roll: Quarter GPA of 3.0–3.9
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication! Keep up the great work!
📸 The spotlight is usually on what’s in front of the camera. Today, it’s on the students behind it!
Congratulations to our latest Photographers of the Week from Mr. Moreland’s photography class! We love seeing what catches your eye and how you use a different angle, a little light, or just the right moment to make an everyday scene worth a second look.
Keep looking for the shots the rest of us walk right past. We can’t wait to see what you capture next! 📷
#NOKOPROUD #RaisingTheBarTogether
Congratulations to our latest Photographers of the Week from Mr. Moreland’s photography class! We love seeing what catches your eye and how you use a different angle, a little light, or just the right moment to make an everyday scene worth a second look.
Keep looking for the shots the rest of us walk right past. We can’t wait to see what you capture next! 📷
#NOKOPROUD #RaisingTheBarTogether
National Honor Society held their annual Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt for the Nokomis Food Pantry. Fun was had by all while helping out a good cause!
Congratulations to our October Perfect Attendance Challenge Winners!
Every Nokomis Junior/Senior High student with perfect attendance in October earned an entry into our gift card drawing. We drew three winners from the junior high and three from the high school!
Congratulations to our six winners, and a big shoutout to every student who went the entire month without an absence or a tardy. We’re proud of the effort you put into showing up on time and ready to learn. Keep raising the bar, Nokomis! #NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
Every Nokomis Junior/Senior High student with perfect attendance in October earned an entry into our gift card drawing. We drew three winners from the junior high and three from the high school!
Congratulations to our six winners, and a big shoutout to every student who went the entire month without an absence or a tardy. We’re proud of the effort you put into showing up on time and ready to learn. Keep raising the bar, Nokomis! #NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
This week Mrs Johnson's JH science students analyzed owl pellets expelled by owls (through the mouth). These consist the indigestible portions of what owls consume. The students have to complete a food web showing where owls ‘fit’ and identifying predator-prey relationships. Students are engaged and enjoying hands on learning. #NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
Nokomis FFA members had a great experience participating in the Section 19 FFA Leadership Training School hosted at Greenville High School! Students participated in team building activities, bonded with other FFA members from Section 19, and heard inspirational remarks from the state FFA treasurer, Lane Perry.
Fausto Centeno also helped with the event by doing a great job of leading a workshop for other FFA members.
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The Raymond Lincolnwood Soccer Team had their banquet this week. Two of our Nokomis players represented this year receiving awards. Devin received the coaches award from Coach Edge and Carter received MVP. Congratulations Devin and Carter as well as the rest of our Nokomis athletes who were a part of the Lincolnwood Soccer Program this year. #NOKOPROUD #raisingthebartogether
Friday is the day!! Walk ins are welcome! Please use the south doors of the new gym to enter.
Reminder: Please come out to the high school tonight and/or Friday night for the Nokomis Education Foundation's Chili Supper from 5 - 7 pm in the cafeteria.
Yesterday we had the honor of hosting the State FFA Treasurer, Lane Perry, and Section 19 FFA officers for our annual chapter visit!
Thank you for the great message to our FFA members! 🔵🟡
Mr Moreland's Photography students were able to visit Diekemper Photography in Vandalia today before heading to other local spots to practice their photography skills. The class visited the Old State Capitol and Ramsey State Park. #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
Allow me to introduce the Nokomis Junior High Girls Basketball Team!
The JH Girls basketball team is little over half way through their season. The girls are making great strides and working very hard. The 7th grade team is in a learning year with only two 7th graders and the rest of the team made up of 6th graders; They are currently 3-8 on the season. The 8th grade team has done a great job adjusting to a new coach this year and making lots of changes. They have a team that is full of potential and played their best game of the year last Thursday defeating a good Grenville team for the second time this year. They are currently 5-6 on the year. Both teams look forward to hosting their respective regionals in Nokomis later this month and continuing to grow and develop their skills.
These ladies will be playing at home this Thursday, November 6th come out and see them! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
🏀Starting the Season with a WIN!
The Nokomis 8th Grade Boys Basketball team tipped off their season tonight with a 28–26 victory over Morrisonville in the opening round of the Lions Club Tournament!
Way to start the season, boys!
🏀 UP NEXT: Thursday at 7:15 PM!
Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support these boys as they keep the momentum going!
Congratulations to these two lady Redskins who hit personal records as the Lady Redskins finished out their season! Great Job Ladies! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
Mr. Moreland's students continue to bring creativity and talent each week! Check out our next round of Top Photographers! Great Job! Keep Doing Great Things! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
🌟 Celebrating Self-Direction! 🌟
We are excited to recognize the Nokomis Junior/Senior High students and staff nominated for October’s Capturing Kids’ Hearts Students and Staff of the Month!
Self-direction means taking responsibility for your choices, actions, and attitude. It’s setting goals, staying focused, giving your best effort, and making choices each day that help you become the best version of yourself.
These nominees are Raising the Bar through their everyday actions and setting a positive example for others!
Congratulations! Keep doing great things, we are proud of you all! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether
We are excited to recognize the Nokomis Junior/Senior High students and staff nominated for October’s Capturing Kids’ Hearts Students and Staff of the Month!
Self-direction means taking responsibility for your choices, actions, and attitude. It’s setting goals, staying focused, giving your best effort, and making choices each day that help you become the best version of yourself.
These nominees are Raising the Bar through their everyday actions and setting a positive example for others!
Congratulations! Keep doing great things, we are proud of you all! #NOKOPROUD #RaisingtheBarTogether