CONGRATULATIONS 2026 Illinois State Scholars

The State Scholar Program publicly and personally identifies graduating high school seniors who possess superior academic potential. Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete in the program. State Scholars can be found on the campuses of nearly 200 public and private institutions of higher education in Illinois. The combination of students' exemplary college entrance examination scores and record-high school achievement indicates an especially high potential for success in college. To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record.

 

Congratulations on all your hard work to have earned this amazing achievement.

 

Summer School SIGN UP for DRIVER's Ed., CREDIT RECOVERY & CONSUMER ED.

For ANY students who NEED or want to take

SUMMER SCHOOL

at MHS 

Classes that are available:

Driver's Education

Credit RECOVERY

CONSUMER Education 

 

Since summer 2024, the Illinois State Library has offered a free package of EBSCO databases for everyone in Illinois to access.

 

This package, previously known as the Statewide Database Package, is now named IRIS: Illinois Reliable Information Sources and can be found here:

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/iris.html

 

This permanent, all-access link can be shared with anyone in Illinois. Post this link to your school’s website to use with your staff and students. If your school had personalized links set up or integrated into your Learning Management System, those links are still active for your students. 

 

IRIS FAQ

What is IRIS?

• The free statewide database package from the Illinois State Library, offered through the vendor EBSCO for everyone in Illinois to use and access reliable information online.

What is the cost?

• Free for anyone located in the State of Illinois.

How to access the databases?

• New IRIS homepage: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/iris.html
• Schools may already have links set up for their specific school. These links are still active for your staff and students.

What is included?

• Free access to thousands of full-text magazines, journals, newspapers, ebooks, tutorials, images, exam prep materials, and more.

• Many of the journals are peer-reviewed, most resources are full-text, and there are no ads or paywalls.

• Topics include: science, car mechanics, health, test prep materials for high school and college exams, non-fiction ebooks, legal information, resources for small businesses, and more.

Are these databases SOPPA Compliant? 

• Yes! Everything except the LearningExpress Library/Job & Career Accelerator is SOPPA-compliant.  

• Questions about a Data Privacy Agreement/National Data Privacy Agreement (DPA/NDPA) can be directed to the EBSCO representative for K-12 Schools in Illinois, Jim Jacobson, jjacobson@ebsco.com

Who has access to these resources?

• Everyone in Illinois.

Are there any promotional materials?

• EBSCO provides database logos and promotional materials on their support website, EBSCO Connect.

 

Please contact the Illinois State Library with questions or assistance accessing the databases at ISLinfo@ilsos.gov or 217-782-7596.

 

 

Moline-Coal Valley Kicked off

 2026 WELCOME BACK

with GUEST SPEAKER: ADAM WELCOME

 

Being an Educator is Hard

...because kids deserve the best version of you.

 

How to Become the Best Educator You Can Be

My name is Adam Welcome. I’ve been a Teacher, Principal, and Director of Innovation and Technology for a large school district in the Bay Area of California.

I’m also a father, author, speaker, avid runner, and have completed 30 marathons.

After years in education, I’ve come to one conclusion:

Kids deserve us at our best.

They need us to believe in them because too often, they don’t believe in themselves.