The Massac Unit #1 Podcast

The Massac Unit #1 Podcast

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

Episodes

October 30, 2025 34 mins

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 gradua...

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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)!

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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)!

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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

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May 16, 2023 24 mins

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.

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April 19, 2023 21 mins

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.

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July 19, 2022 34 mins

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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May 16, 2022 16 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration, in-person registration, and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

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March 9, 2022 17 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the recent changes to the district grading scale.

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January 10, 2022 18 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss changes in COVID quarantine requirements and the school calendar.

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January 5, 2022 22 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss inclement weather and school closings, e-learning days, a COVID update, and upcoming dates.

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December 15, 2021 25 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss tornado relief options, social media trends, school communication, a COVID update, after school tutoring, and upcoming dates.

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September 16, 2021 21 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss COVID data, options for COVID testing, ESSER III survey data, Tik Tok Challenge issues/consequences, and upcoming dates.

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August 20, 2021 10 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the first week of school, COVID data, and options for COVID testing.

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August 13, 2021 9 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss information regarding the district's mask protocol.

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August 5, 2021 11 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss information regarding Governor Pritzker's school mask mandate.

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July 27, 2021 24 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Back to School Plan for 2021-22 and a few notes regarding registration.

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July 16, 2021 23 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration, in-person registration, and the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. 

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May 12, 2021 35 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss communication, end of the year items, and summer happenings.

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March 18, 2021 17 mins

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Bridge to Phase 5 plan, current COVID data, an instructional transition progress check, and upcoming dates.

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