Oakland Food Drive a Success
At our December Materials Pick-up for students, Oakland Elementary partnered with our Oakland Boosters to run a food drive in support of Open Arms...
W.C. Petty Weathers Pandemic Challenges
For almost a year, schools have greatly been affected by a worldwide pandemic. Everything teachers knew about teaching before has been completely turned upside...
AUGS Students Join NJHS
By Katelyn Swansen and Kaylee Hibbeln
The National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) at Antioch Upper Grade School is a club for seventh and eighth graders...
RHYTHM Plus Coming to Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Hurricanes were invited to participate in the RHYTHM Plus Zoom demonstration on February 1st. The RHYTHM Plus program (Reaching Hearts of Youth through...
Remote Art Connects Community
District 34 art teachers, Cheryl Jerik and Amy Pieniazkiewicz-Grude, continue to work on community involvement during Remote Learning with their art students. This December,...
Mary Kay McNeill Seeks Community Collaboration
The Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center has been expanding our school community by building partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
To enhance our curriculum...
Career Pathways Offers Opportunities For Students
The COVID pandemic has caused all of us to realize the essential need in our society for those who do the day-to-day work to...
Rotary District 6440’s 2021 Vocational Scholarship Program Call for Applications
The Vocational Scholarship seeks to provide educational opportunities for men and women in District 6440 who are preparing for careers that do not require...
The Importance of Belonging
Throughout the history of mankind, people have the need to belong in the community in which they live. The importance of belonging is vital...
Those Who Excel
Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education sponsors the Those Who Excel program to honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to...
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Celebrating Students: Spring Showcase & Art Crawl
As we move into spring, I am thrilled to invite you to two incredible events that highlight the dedication, creativity, and hard work of...
AUGS Geography Bee Showcases Exceptional Talent
Antioch Upper Grade School recently hosted its annual Geography Bee, and the event was nothing short of inspiring. Fifteen talented students participated, showcasing their...
Parent Engagement Day: Building Creativity, One Car or Birdhouse at a Time
At Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center, fostering creativity and building strong connections between families and students is at the heart of what we...