New Administrator Spotlight
Rebecca AdamsPrincipalOakland Elementary School
Rebecca Adams is joining the Antioch District 34 Team as the Principal at Oakland Elementary School. This is Mrs. Adams’ 18th...
Antioch Upper Grade School’s Excellent Scholarly Attitude
The Illinois Elementary School Association has been recognizing students of Association member schools with the Scholar Attitude Award since 1999.
Fifteen outstanding individuals in eighth...
Lexia Core 5 Reading Begins in Antioch District 34
All students in Kindergarten through fifth grade in District 34 now have the opportunity to use Lexia Core5 Reading! Lexia Core5 Reading is a...
AUGS Assistant Principals Deliver Student of the Month Awards
AUGS has continued the tradition of honoring “Student of the Month” for Core and Encore classes. Each grade level nominates one boy and one...
W.C. Petty Elementary School
Renovated, More Secure Front EntranceAs part of the two-year improvement plan, the Bobcats of W.C. Petty Elementary will be greeted with the newly renovated...
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...
D34 During the Pandemic
Antioch Traveling Closet
D34 Food Distribution
WC Petty Remote Learning
Flexibility, Resiliency & Resolve
We hope this issue of our community Connections magazine finds you and your loved ones healthy, well, and safe. Along with everyone in our...
Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center Opens
The Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center had its official building dedication on September 23rd, 2019. The Early Learning Center was named in honor...
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...
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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...