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Natalie M. Page

Natalie Page
High School Principal
School Phone:  (618)625-5105, Ext. 117
E-Mail:  [email protected]

Natalie Page is the principal at Sesser-Valier High School.  This is her eighth year as SVHS Principal.  Prior to that, Mrs. Page taught at Sesser-Valier Elementary School for 18 years.

Mrs. Page is married to her husband, Brian, and they reside in Sesser. In her free time, Mrs. Page loves to read, walk, and hang out with her family.

Mrs. Page's Education:
*Bachelor of Science (Elementary Education ) - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1996)
*Master of Science (Education) - Indiana Wesleyan University (2000)
*Master of Science (Educational Administration) - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (2014)


Sesser-Valier High School was named one of US News & World Report’s 2023 Best High Schools

  1. Ranked #7,174 nationally out of over 22,000 schools
  2. Ranked #239 statewide out of 724
  3. For more information visit  http://tinyurl.com/3ryu65dm




Congratulations!

  1. Chorus Solo and Ensemble Contest IHSA Music Contest; Carbondale High School; March 2, 2024
    1. Vocal Solos:
      1. Emma Fennes- 1st Superior
      2. Ally Eckles-Myers- 1st Superior
      3. Jonelle Jones- 1st Superior
      4. Syvana Wilder- 1st Superior
      5. Anaya Camarillo1st Superior
    2. Vocal Duet:
      1. Anaya Camarillo & Emma Fennes- 1st Superior
    3. Piano Solo:
      1. Claire Gulley2nd
    4. Scholar Bowl
      1. Scholar Bowl hosted a successful Masonic Academic Tournament. The event ran smoothly, despite a weather related rescheduling.
      2. The Scholar Bowl team won the first round of regional play, but lost a good second round match to the eventual regional champions
      3.  Youth and Government
      1. We took 48 students to Springfield this year with John Gulley and Melodee Garner assisting in this endeavor, and we absolutely could not have made the trip without them. We also had many parents and grandparents visit the Capitol to watch their students, and we appreciate them coming to support us. SV continues to be the largest delegation south of Chicago. Over 900 attended from across the state.
      2. Henry Meinert was elected as Speaker of the House; Hannah Utlaut was elected as Speaker of the House; Isabella Wilson was elected as President of the Senate; Claire Gulley was elected as Executive Director of the Lobbyists; Four committee chairs that served - Olivia Tipton, Catrina Russell, Aleah Gore, and Hayden McMurray; Rowen McCubbins was elected as Clerk of the House; Matthew Vercellino was elected as Sergeant at Arms of the Senate; Jonah Rufino was elected as Chaplin of the House (Devotion Leader); Torie Pinegar and Nevaeh Baxter were elected as Assistant Directors of the Lobbyists
      3. We had 4 bills and one resolution signed into law. They each dealt with:
        1. Adding basic automotive maintenance to Drivers Ed
        2. Requiring HS school boards to add a non-voting student member
        3. Requires therapists to inform Illinois Suicide Prevention if a minor patient speaks of wanting to harm themselves
        4. Each school must hold voter education workshops for seniors and then help them register to vote
        5. Resolution making Luke Thery an honorary member of the 75th Youth and Government Assembly (attached)
    5. Student Council
      1. Purchased and donated books to each elementary class that signed up for Read Across America Week
      2. Before donating the book, members went into each classroom and read the book to the elementary students
      3. Hosted a successful, fun paint party
    6. Egyptian Region Illinois Principal’s Association Breakfast
      1. Held on March 8, 2024; 7 Counties Represented
      2. Andrea Profitt and Hannah Utlaut were recognized for high academic achievement in rigorous coursework, leadership, and strong moral character
    7. ICTM Regionals 2023 Math Team Regional Results:
      1. Held on Saturday February 24th at Herrin High School
      2. Results:
        1. Freshman/Sophomore 8 person team placed 2nd
        2. Junior/Senior 8 person team placed 3rd
        3. Katie Keith had the 3rd highest score on the Algebra 1 individual test.
    8. Girls Basketball
      1. Played in the regional tournament the week of February 12th
      2. Zevon Zimbro named All Conference for the Black Diamond Conference
    9. Boys Basketball
      1. Played in the regional tournament the week of February 19th
      2. Colt Packer named All Conference for the Black Diamond Conferen