Hello, Pioneers!

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I am Caleb Will and I am the Principal at Palestine High School. I was the high school mathematics teacher at PHS for the first seven years of my education career. I am moving to year FOUR as the building administrator and am excited for the upcoming school year. 

 

Palestine CUSD #3 is known for its dedication to excellence and students and I will continue that tradition. I look forward to working with students in my new setting and hope my enthusiasm and energy are felt by all! 

 

We were able to replace all of the stair treads in the building for an updated look and long-needed repair. You'll notice that in the coming months, the exterior of the high school gym will have the wood window covers replaced with a metal structure. We are adding Pioneer decals to the bottom floor windows for safety and school spirit. We will continue to look for new and innovative ways to impact students, staff, and the community. 

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We have updated several items in the PHS handbook including the attendance policy, artificial intelligence policy, and electronic device policy. On the second page of this newsletter will be more detail about the electronic device policy. A majority of research links a negative impact on cellphone use in the school setting and academic success. The new policy will work with student, parent, and staff buy-in and we should see an increase in behavior and academics. The goal is to grow academically and with our current technology, safety measures, and school phones, we see there is no need for student cell phones in the classroom.

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The vision of Palestine High School is to create an atmosphere where learning becomes a way of life, where students develop a work ethic and a sense of responsibility that will serve them well in any endeavor they pursue and where success is measured against potential. My goal is to promote success for all staff and students in the building. PHS students are held to a high standard and I will continue promoting growth for every student. 

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Thank you for supporting me. I am a member of the school and community and want to do what is best for the district.

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Principal Contact Information:​

Mr. Caleb Will

Phone: 618-586-2712

Email: caleb.will@palestine-pioneers.net

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Educational Background:

High School Principal (July 2021 - Present)

High School Mathematics Teacher (Aug 2014 - June 2021) (7 years)

Masters of Education Administration, Eastern Illinois University

Bachelors of Arts: Mathematics with Teachers Certification, EIU

High School Diploma, Newton Community High School

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Professional Associations:

Illinois Principals Association