Massac County School and Sports News
Discussing the $9.6 Million Bond: Massac Unit 1 Superintendent Explains Recent District Financing
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - When Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined WMOK for our Coffee Break program this week, one of our topics was an alleged discrepancy regarding the issuance of a bond. In February, the district issued an $8 million working cash bond. As of April, the bond was shown as $9.6 milli...
3h ago
Superintendent Hayes Speaks Exclusively with WMOK in Response to Title 9 Discussion in Massac Unit #1 - WMOK Metropolis - WMOK Coffee Break 3.13.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Details of a 2024 Title 9 investigation involving former Massac County High School Athletic Director Patrick Clark have surfaced this week following an open records request by WPSD. The coverage has brought the incident to the forefront of the Massac County community news cycle. The Investigatio...
9h ago
Metropolis City Pool 2026: New Rules, New Rates, and "Teen Passes"
The City of Metropolis is gearing up for the 2026 swim season at the City Pool. WMOK learned during a recent Coffee Break with Mayor Jeffords that several significant changes have been announced to ensure the facility remains a safe, family-friendly environment for local residents. Opening Day: Memorial Day (Monday, Ma...
16h ago
Metropolis Superman Celebration in Search of Local Ambassadors
May 03, 2026
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May 02, 2026
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WMOK Coffee Break - Massac Unit #1 Superintendent Jason Hayes
Discussing the $9.6 Million Bond: Massac Unit 1 Superintendent Explains Recent District Financing
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - When Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined WMOK for our Coffee Break program this week, one of our topics was an alleged discrepancy regarding the issuance of a bond. In February, the district issued an $8 million working cash bond. As of April, the bond was shown as $9.6 milli...
3h ago
Superintendent Hayes Speaks Exclusively with WMOK in Response to Title 9 Discussion in Massac Unit #1 - WMOK Metropolis - WMOK Coffee Break 3.13.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Details of a 2024 Title 9 investigation involving former Massac County High School Athletic Director Patrick Clark have surfaced this week following an open records request by WPSD. The coverage has brought the incident to the forefront of the Massac County community news cycle. The Investigatio...
9h ago
The Cell Phone Conundrum: Balancing Safety and Education in Schools - PART FOUR - 3.11.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The debate over students keeping cell phones in school remains a complex issue with valid perspectives on both sides. Proponents highlight the necessity of direct communication for safety and the potential for phones to serve as modern learning tools. Conversely, many educators argue that restri...
Apr 09, 2026
The Cell Phone Conundrum: Balancing Safety and Education in Schools - PART TWO - 3.11.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The debate over students keeping cell phones in school remains a complex issue with valid perspectives on both sides. Proponents highlight the necessity of direct communication for safety and the potential for phones to serve as modern learning tools. Conversely, many educators argue that restri...
Apr 07, 2026
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