REPRESENTATIVE C.D. DAVIDSMEYER visits Jersey schools as Principal for a Day

By Editor | November 2, 2025 |

Cole Breitweiser welcomed Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer to Mrs. Bellet’s fifth grade class last week and explains their “Class Contract” before inviting Rep. Davidsmeyer to sign it. (Steven Spencer/River County News)

By Steven Spencer

Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer made a visit to Jerseyville last week to spend some time as Principal for a Day with the Jersey District 100.
Rep. Davidsmeyer started the day with the students and staff at Jersey Community Middle before heading to Jersey Community High School to see what all the district has to offer and get a chance to interact with some students.
JCMS Principal Niki Egelhoff said it was nice to get to know Rep. Davidsmeyer and show what the middle school has to offer while allowing students to get his insight into our government.
“I’m very proud of my students and staff, and the programs that our district has put into place. The Jersey District does a very good job with the resources that they have, providing experiences for students, including things like our electives,” Egelhoff said, noting their planned transition for students’ future at the high school. “As these kids grow and develop, they’re going to have so many opportunities to explore their interests and experiment with things that might lead to what they do in their adulthood, whether it be in the automotive or woods department. Just a lot of opportunities.”
Rep. Davidsmeyer said visiting schools is one of his favorite parts of the job.
“I don’t think the majority of community members or parents really understand the amount of things that the schools do for their kids. I’ve got a middle schooler and a high schooler, and a lot of things that are done in school, your kid may not need or may not see. But there’s a huge spectrum of kids who have support at home and kids on the other end that don’t. So to provide the best education for all those kids while they’re here, in a safe space, it’s awesome,” he said. “Coming to schools is the best part of my job. They’re happy, they’re asking questions, they’re involved. No judgment on either end, just open conversation.”
“Our staff works really hard to create a space of belonging because they are coming to school with a lot of burdens,” Egelhoff added. “There’s such a variety of things, but we want them to be able to come here and just be a kid. Learn, grow, and feel love and accepted.”