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...

Oakland Joins the Global Kindness Movement 

Oakland Elementary School is proud to join over 21 million students across 43,000 schools in 115 countries in participating in the Great Kindness Challenge....

Hillcrest Volunteers Give Back at Bernie’s Book Bank

On January 25th, a group of dedicated Hillcrest Elementary School students, families, and staff came together for a meaningful volunteer experience at Bernie’s Book...

AUGS Celebrates Excellence at National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Antioch Upper Grade School (AUGS) recently celebrated the induction of 46 outstanding students into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during an annual ceremony...

Spring Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY 17 No School - Presidents’ Day 18 Board of Education Meeting | 6:30 PM @ Hillcrest 19 AUGS Solo Ensemble Recital | 5:00 PM @ AUGS 20...

Using Social Emotional Learning to Build a Better Future

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) involves developing self-awareness, self-control, self-regulation, social skills, and responsible decision-making—skills essential for success in both school and life. At Emmons,...

Emmons Secures IDNR Grant

Emmons school has been awarded the $2,000 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat action grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to install a native plant...

Students Shine at Annual Spelling Bee Competition

Emmons School recently hosted its annual Spelling Bee, an exciting event for students in grades 4th through 8th. This year’s competition brought together the...

Lake Villa District 41 Students Practice Their Portrait of a Graduate Skills and Traits 

Our Portrait of a Graduate embodies our vision for the essential skills and character traits that students need to thrive in college, career, and...

A Strong Start for Our Youngest Learners: Grass Lake and Emmons Partner for Pre-K...

Grass Lake School District 36 and Emmons School District 33 have joined forces to bring high-quality, accessible Pre-K education to more families in our...

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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...