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Scalpel Up 2025 - Sparta Hospital
πͺ Scalpel Up! β Surgical Skills Experience for Students
Sparta Community Hospital, in partnership with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), is excited to host an immersive hands-on experience for middle school students!
π§ͺ What Students Will Do
Practice on a laparoscopic simulation box with endoscope setup
Rotate through surgical skill stations (handβeye coordination, instrument handling, visualization)
Explore surgical innovation and tool design
Compete in a friendly Surgical Skills Showdown (speed, precision, accuracy)
Tour Sparta Community Hospital and learn about healthcare careers (parents/guardians welcome for the tour)
π©ββοΈ Who Should Attend
Students curious about medicine, biology, engineering, or STEM
Students in grades 6β8
π Event Details
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. β 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sparta Community Hospital β Broadway Plaza, Auxiliary Room A & B (203 S. Vine, Sparta)
Cost: $5.00 (sponsored by Sparta Health & Wellness Foundation; fee covers lunch)
Capacity: Limited spots available β registration required (first come, first served)
Permission: Parent/guardian consent required (details emailed after registration)
π How to Register
π Share this link with your students and families:
https://www.spartahospital.com/latest-news/scalpel-up-2025/
Sparta Community Hospital, in partnership with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), is excited to host an immersive hands-on experience for middle school students!
π§ͺ What Students Will Do
Practice on a laparoscopic simulation box with endoscope setup
Rotate through surgical skill stations (handβeye coordination, instrument handling, visualization)
Explore surgical innovation and tool design
Compete in a friendly Surgical Skills Showdown (speed, precision, accuracy)
Tour Sparta Community Hospital and learn about healthcare careers (parents/guardians welcome for the tour)
π©ββοΈ Who Should Attend
Students curious about medicine, biology, engineering, or STEM
Students in grades 6β8
π Event Details
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. β 2:30 p.m.
Location: Sparta Community Hospital β Broadway Plaza, Auxiliary Room A & B (203 S. Vine, Sparta)
Cost: $5.00 (sponsored by Sparta Health & Wellness Foundation; fee covers lunch)
Capacity: Limited spots available β registration required (first come, first served)
Permission: Parent/guardian consent required (details emailed after registration)
π How to Register
π Share this link with your students and families:
https://www.spartahospital.com/latest-news/scalpel-up-2025/

ATTENTION - NEW Bus Route for Bus #23 - Lenzburg
Due to medical reasons, the district has lost a full-time route driver, and we will need to combine our local routes from three to two. In doing so, we are sharing the Expected Times of Arrival for pick-up at each bus stop, starting tomorrow morning. Drop-off Times will be approximately the same as before, but we wonβt be able to publish those until after running the route tomorrow. We appreciate your attention to this matter, as well as your patience and understanding. Certainly, we are hopeful to return to three local routes as soon as a driver is available. If you have any questions, feel free to call your childβs school office or the district office

ATTENTION - NEW Bus Route for Bus #20 - Marissa
Due to medical reasons, the district has lost a full-time route driver, and we will need to combine our local routes from three to two. In doing so, we are sharing the Expected Times of Arrival for pick-up at each bus stop, starting tomorrow morning. Drop-off Times will be approximately the same as before, but we wonβt be able to publish those until after running the route tomorrow. We appreciate your attention to this matter, as well as your patience and understanding. Certainly, we are hopeful to return to three local routes as soon as a driver is available. If you have any questions, feel free to call your childβs school office or the district office
School Calendar
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
Early Out 1:40/1:50
Time: 1:40 PM β 1:50 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
HS FCA
Time: 7 PM β 9 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
MCUSD Board Meeting
Time: 7 PM β 9 PM
Hort FT to Braeutigams
Time: 10:40 AM β 3 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
PSAT/NMSQT Testing (Juniors)
Time: 8 AM β 12 PM
FFA Ag Ed Contest
Time: 3:30 PM β 8:30 PM
FCA TJ Pizza Fundraiser
Time: 6:30 PM β 7:30 PM
Early Out 1:40/1:50
Time: 1:40 PM β 1:50 PM