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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1964: The Tribute to Perform for ACHS Benefit Concert

The benefit concert is scheduled for May 10th. The benefit is presented by the ACHS Class of 1964 Reunion Committee. All tickets sold will...

Showcasing Students’ Talent

As the proud Superintendent of District 34, I get the privilege of witnessing the remarkable talents and achievements of our students across the district....

Service with a Smile: AUGS Warrior Brew Bunch

During a typical morning at Antioch Upper Grade School, as the first bell rings, the students in Ms. Stetkus’ and Mr. Dabrowski’s classes are...