Massac County School and Sports News
Celebrating Father's Day Together at Washington Park
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Mark your calendars for a special Father's Day celebration at Washington Park on Sunday, June 21, 2026! Running from 11 AM to 3 PM, this free community event is the perfect dad and kids day out, while also providing a meaningful space for children without mentors to connect and hang out with loc...
Jun 16, 2026
Massac Patriot Soccer Camp Ready for Kickoff
The reigning conference and regional champion Massac Patriot soccer program is hosting its annual youth camp June 15-17, 2026. Held daily from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Massac County Soccer Complex, the camp is open to incoming 3rd through 9th graders looking to improve their skills. Registration costs $45 per camper, wi...
Jun 08, 2026
From Regional Champs to Sectional Contenders: Massac County Patriots Keep Playoff Run Alive
METROPOLIS, IL - The Massac County Patriots entered the IHSA Class 2A postseason looking to reset their record after a competitive regular season. The team found its rhythm as regional play began, securing a spot deeper into the brackets. The postseason run began at the Carterville 2A Regional. In the regional semifina...
Jun 05, 2026
Sully's Free Kids Meals Serves 127 on Opening Day; Saturday Reservations Open Weekly
The 2026 Free Kids Meals program at Sully's in Metropolis officially kicked off its summer run this past Saturday, May 30, bringing in a strong turnout from the local community. Volunteers and staff successfully prepared and distributed a total of 127 meals to area children on day one. Organizers noted a great turnout ...
Jun 05, 2026
Metropolis Superman Celebration in Search of Local Ambassadors
Jun 02, 2026
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WMOK Coffee Break - Massac Unit #1 Superintendent Jason Hayes
Superintendent Hayes Speaks Exclusively with WMOK: Investigation Finds No Title IX Violations, However Massac Unit #1 Officials Deem Texts "Inappropriate" - WMOK Coffee Break 3.13.26
Originally published 5.13.26 - 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 communi...
May 27, 2026
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...
May 14, 2026
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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