Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Explained

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 is a school district headquartered in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

The district includes the vast majority of the county, and has Mount Carmel, Bellmont, and Keensburg.^[1]

History

Tim Buss was superintendent until June 30, 2018, due to retirement. Chuck Bleyer became the new superintendent.^[2] Dr. Chuck Bleyer received his Doctor of Education from McKendree University in the year prior to his appointment as Superintendent.

The district changed operations in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois. The district planned to resume regular operations for the 2021–2022 school year, but masks were made optional for students.^[3]

Schools

• Mt. Carmel High School
• Mt. Carmel Junior High School
• Mt. Carmel Elementary School
• Mt. Carmel Grade School

External links

• Wabash Community Unit School District 348

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Wabash County, IL. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-06-15. - Text list
2. Web site: Dr. Chuck Bleyer Hired As District #348. WSJD-FM. 2018-02-26. 2024-06-15.
3. Web site: Woolsey. Corey. Bleyer offers clarification on school reopening. Hometown Register. Mount Carmel, Illinois. 2021-07-22. 2024-06-15.