AUGS Off to a Busy Start to the School Year
Antioch Upper Grade School is having a great start to the school year. The students and staff are doing great things in the classrooms,...
Live, Learn and Lead
So much has happened since we celebrated the first day of school with an assembly at Polley Field that resulted in the junior class...
Emmons Continues to Expand Opportunities for Students
During the 2019-2020 school year, the Emmons School community engaged in a year-long strategic planning process that resulted in 3 areas of focus: curriculum,...
Emmons Earns Exemplary Designation
The Illinois State Board of Education released its 2022 Illinois Report Card. The report card provides a detailed look at each school’s progress on...
Toys for Township Tots
The Lake Villa Township Food Pantry will be hosting our annual Toys for Township Tots program. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children...
Hillcrest Expands Structured Learning Program
Hillcrest Hurricanes are going places this school year, and our Structured Learning Program is an integral part of our journey. Currently we have fourteen...
Empowering Our Staff and Students to Be Proactive in School Safety
Antioch CCSD 34 values the safety and security of all staff and students, therefore our district utilizes the principles of ALICE methodologies to prevent,...
Oakland Students Host Special Guests
Oakland has so much to be thankful for in this season! Our classrooms are full of stellar students that are learning and growing each...
McKay Center Hosts 1st Annual D117 Math Fair
Math Fair: CHSD117
Historically the schools in District 117 have worked with math teachers, student leaders, administrators, and feeder schools, to engage future District 117...
Downtown Antioch Gets Ghosted
The village’s feedback about the new downtown “ghost signs” has been phenomenal! In October, the village held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion...
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The Power of Collaboration: Actively Listening for Mutual Understanding
In previous editions of Connections, I have highlighted our District 117 Portrait of a Graduate which identifies six competencies we want our students to...
CHSD117 Unveils New Home for Life Skills Academy
CHSD117: Life Skills Academy
By Tanya Karner, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
In a significant move towards enhancing educational opportunities for students, Community High School...