Actions Speak Louder than Words

The not-for-profit Antioch Traveling Closet (ATC) has a mission to make sure no child, adult, or senior citizen is without basic items. They collect...

W.C. Petty Students Appreciate Antioch’s Essential Workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has vividly highlighted how much our society depends upon essential workers. Essential workers continue their jobs each and every day, putting...

District 34 Lifts & Soars

Antioch District 34 art teachers, Cheryl Jerik and Amy Pieniazkiewicz-Grude worked to make the students feel connected to the school community with their inspirational...

Socktober Drive

This year marked the 6th Annual Socktober Drive sponsored by Ms. Cambell’s Class. An estimated 600,000 people are homeless in the United States. Last...

Be Happier By Giving Thanks

By Michele Barkley, Coordinator of Early Learning  The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or grateful and is...

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...

Celebrating Our Super-HEAR-os

All About EvanEvan is a 5th grader at Hillcrest Elementary School in Antioch. Playing sports is his favorite hobby and when he is at...

Read, Write, Learn

While the start of the 2020-2021 school year looked different from years past, the one thing that remained consistent was Antioch CCSD 34’s commitment...

Responding to Changing Times – Camps Go Virtual

Students and staff started the new school year with virtual camps. Antioch CCSD 34 hosted the annual 6th grade transition, band and orchestra camps...

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...

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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...