See the full Remote Learning Program Document here. See a brief explanation here.

See the Remote Learning Instructional Guide for students in grades 7-12 here. See brief user tutorial here. 

Williamsfield Schools is proud to provide remote learning opportunities for all students, PK-12. The primary purpose of remote learning is to provide students innovative opportunities to move skills forward and complete coursework when they are unable to physically attend class on campus. Parameters listed below specifically target remote learning during the COVID-19 campus closure. Please consider this an opportunity for students to move skills forward and complete coursework. Students who choose not to participate in remote learning during the COVID-19 campus closure will be required to complete coursework in-person when campus re-opens. Middle and high school students will only earn credit when coursework is complete.

Student Requirements During COVID-19 Remote Learning

1. Daily check-ins. Students in grades PK-6 follow guidelines established by their designated classroom teacher. Students in grades 7-12 follow guidelines established by their assigned check-in teacher. Be sure to let your check-in teacher know if you are sick or unavailable. Questions? Contact Mr. Binder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2. Participate in Virtual Classes. All classes will meet in an online environment for at least 30 minutes each week. Attendance in virtual classes is required to successfully complete your grade level or course. That said, assignments and interactions with teachers will be on-going. Required assignments and activities in grades PK-6 will focus on the core subjects of ELA/Literacy, Math, and Science. Supplemental activities may be available in Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and various pathway courses. Required assignments and activities in 7-12 courses will focus on the core criteria of each course, as outlined in the course Snapshot. Supplemental activities for each course may also be available. Please contact your teacher for additional information.
3. Get help from teachers during Office Hours. Office hours are designated times your teachers dedicate to interactions with you. Your teacher may be available online via video, they may be in a predetermined online chat room, or they may be responding to email in real time. All teachers will post at least 90 minutes of office hours each week. Have questions about your course? Want to learn more about a subject? Contact your teacher during their designated office hours.

As always, our primary concern is the health and well-being of our kids. We are working hard to stay connected with students and families. We are working hard to design meaningful learning experiences. We are working hard to ensure all students have access to learning, including those with IEPs, 504s, ELL, or those that find themselves homeless. We hope to clear any hurdle that may keep a kid from being able to participate in our program. And when it comes to learning, our energy is focused on providing timely objective feedback to help students grow.

If you have any questions, need any help, or know someone that needs help during these difficult times, please be sure to call the school at 309.639.2219 or email Mr. Farquer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. And please remember to treat one another with love and compassion. We are all in this together.

Emergency Food Kits
Yesterday we announced one of our Emergency Food Kit volunteers is experiencing low-grade fever, body aches, headache, and a scratchy throat. They have been declared low risk, but at this point, their cause of illness cannot be determined. So as a precaution, they will remain under self-quarantine for the next 14 days. Unfortunately, any volunteer who had direct contact with them will not be allowed to assist with the Food Kit Program for the next 14 days. If you volunteered, and you are unsure, please contact me for more information. In addition, the Billtown Cafe will remain closed for the next 14 days. This, coupled with the Governor’s shelter-in-place order, provides a challenge for our Emergency Food Kit program. Challenge accepted! Thanks to our friends from the Stark County school district, our Emergency Food Kit Program will continue to run. We will just make a few adjustments. Beginning Monday, a breakfast and lunch meal will be delivered daily to each child in need. Delivery will occur Monday through Friday. To ensure there is enough food for our children in need, unfortunately, we are forced to suspend providing Food Kits for adults. We hope to continue the service for adults in need when the Billtown Cafe re-opens. All children previously registered will have meals delivered to their home. If you have not yet registered, or are unsure, please fill out the Food Kit registration form at the following link: https://bit.ly/3bhqzda

Statewide School Closure
Per the Illinois State Board of Education, school will remain closed through at least April 7th. This changes our plans slightly. If we are allowed to re-open April 8, and we determine it is wise to do so, April 9 & 13 will become school days. School will not be in session April 10 (Good Friday) either way. Currently, we still plan for May 28 to be the last day of school for students, followed by a full-day Teacher’s Institute May 29. 

Campus Closure
All parts of campus are CLOSED until further notice. Only authorized personnel are allowed on school grounds.  

Moving Student Skills Forward (aka Learning)
While we are closed, we encourage students to continue reading and learning from home. Be sure to check out our Facebook page and join Mr. Binder’s Billtown Book Club. Although Remote Learning or E-Learning are not required at this time, many teachers are posting supplemental activities using online platforms. Teachers are working to establish and maintain lines of communication with students and families, in the event a Remote Learning program is launched.

Dual Credit, AP (Advanced Placement) Courses & Exams
All students enrolled in Dual Credit Courses should continue to communicate with Carl Sandburg College Instructors, following their timetables and guidelines. Email Mr. Binder or Mrs. Robbins with questions. As for AP, the College Board has announced innovative options for continuing courses and exams. Students, if you are enrolled in an AP course, contact your teacher for further details. 

Annual Student Testing (IAR & SAT)
Many have asked how Annual Student Testing will be impacted. A statewide announcement has yet to be made. We will keep you posted regarding possible testing dates and plans as things continue to develop.

HVAC Project
This work continues as planned. It has been a bit accelerated since school is not in session. Workers will begin Monday. In response to the statewide shelter-in-place, they are being required to visit only the building while they are in town. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to let me know.

Sincerely, 

Tim Farquer, Superintendent
Williamsfield Schools