April 28, 2026
6th graders will attend the Ride Right Rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 1st. A permission slip was sent home with permission to be photographed by the presenters, which needs to be returned to Mr. Klein. Students will be walking on dirt ground, so I highly recommend wearing shoes and clothes appropriate for dirt and mud.
Here is a tentative overview of the schedule for the day:
8:15 AM - Leave CMS by bus
9:00 AM – Arrival and welcome on the buses
9:15 AM – Rotations begin (20-minute stations, 10-minute transitions)
11:45 AM – Lunch & hands-on learning stations
12:15 PM – Safety Simulation Begins (Adams Co. Sheriff’s Dept., EMS, and AirEvac)
1:30 PM – Closing remarks and bus loading
Additional information from the Ride Right Rally coordinators:
Please remind your students that this will be an outdoor field trip day, so they should dress accordingly. Dressing in layers is recommended, as it can be cool in the morning and warm up throughout the day. Students are welcome to bring hats, bug spray, and sunscreen, which can be used at their teacher's discretion. Each school will have a designated table/area in the Quonset building where these items may be left.
Lunch will be provided for students and teachers by our county Farm Bureaus. Meals will be prepared by Sly Fox Catering, and will consist of hot dog, chips, and applesauce. Bottled water will also be provided. If you have students with food allergies or special dietary requirements, please plan to have those students bring their own lunch so they can be assured their restrictions are met.
Upon arrival, please enter the Adams County fairgrounds (2010 E 1250th St, Mendon, IL) by turning left at the round barn. You will then enter at the first open gate on the right side, where you will be greeted by a volunteer and receive further parking instructions. Once parked, an Extension staff person will come aboard your bus to welcome your students and give a brief overview of the day.
In the event of inclement weather, Adams County EMS will help us make the decision by
6:30 am on whether or not to proceed with the event. If you wish, please email khuls@illinois.edu with a cell phone number you would like to receive notification on in case plans change for the day.
Finally, we trust that you know your students and their life experiences better than we do. That said, we recognize that many topics that will be covered at Ride Right Rally, including the mock accident scenario, could be sensitive in nature for some students. If, during the day, any of your students become uncomfortable or troubled by the topics discussed, they will be able to come to the Quonset building on the fairgrounds to take a break if necessary. Staff and volunteers at Ride Right Rally will be easily identifiable and can help as needed.
Here is a tentative overview of the schedule for the day:
8:15 AM - Leave CMS by bus
9:00 AM – Arrival and welcome on the buses
9:15 AM – Rotations begin (20-minute stations, 10-minute transitions)
11:45 AM – Lunch & hands-on learning stations
12:15 PM – Safety Simulation Begins (Adams Co. Sheriff’s Dept., EMS, and AirEvac)
1:30 PM – Closing remarks and bus loading
Additional information from the Ride Right Rally coordinators:
Please remind your students that this will be an outdoor field trip day, so they should dress accordingly. Dressing in layers is recommended, as it can be cool in the morning and warm up throughout the day. Students are welcome to bring hats, bug spray, and sunscreen, which can be used at their teacher's discretion. Each school will have a designated table/area in the Quonset building where these items may be left.
Lunch will be provided for students and teachers by our county Farm Bureaus. Meals will be prepared by Sly Fox Catering, and will consist of hot dog, chips, and applesauce. Bottled water will also be provided. If you have students with food allergies or special dietary requirements, please plan to have those students bring their own lunch so they can be assured their restrictions are met.
Upon arrival, please enter the Adams County fairgrounds (2010 E 1250th St, Mendon, IL) by turning left at the round barn. You will then enter at the first open gate on the right side, where you will be greeted by a volunteer and receive further parking instructions. Once parked, an Extension staff person will come aboard your bus to welcome your students and give a brief overview of the day.
In the event of inclement weather, Adams County EMS will help us make the decision by
6:30 am on whether or not to proceed with the event. If you wish, please email khuls@illinois.edu with a cell phone number you would like to receive notification on in case plans change for the day.
Finally, we trust that you know your students and their life experiences better than we do. That said, we recognize that many topics that will be covered at Ride Right Rally, including the mock accident scenario, could be sensitive in nature for some students. If, during the day, any of your students become uncomfortable or troubled by the topics discussed, they will be able to come to the Quonset building on the fairgrounds to take a break if necessary. Staff and volunteers at Ride Right Rally will be easily identifiable and can help as needed.