Get Ready for Acceptance Week

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in six districts across four states, but District 117 has been by far the most...

Students Continue to Inspire

Our school community has had an exciting start to the new year, filled with outstanding arts, academics, and athletics achievements. We take great pride...

Preparing for an Exciting Summer

S ummer kicks off in a big way for Antioch, starting on Thursday, May 29 with the Taste of Summer Festival at the William E....

Empower to Achieve

In our district, fostering a “culture of high expectations” is not just an aspiration; it’s a core pillar in our strategic plan that has...

Building Communications Skills For Life

In previous editions of Connections, I have highlighted our District 117 Portrait of a Graduate which identifies six competencies we want our students to...

Sequoits Off to Excellent Start

I t is hard to believe we are already creating content for the Winter Edition of Connections. It seemed like yesterday when we welcomed our...

Eagles Reach New Heights

As we say “Goodbye” to fall, I am thrilled to share the incredible community spirit that has defined this season at Lakes. Our talented...

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...

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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...