D34 Spring 2024 Calendar of Events
March
4 D34 Day
6 Antioch Upper Grade School and ACHS Orchestra Pops Concert
12 1st Grade Music Concert: W.C. Petty Elementary School
12 1st Grade Music Concert:...
Building Character & Community: Family Meetings at W.C. Petty Elementary
Excitement fills the air each month as students from W.C. Petty eagerly gather with their designated families for a unique and heartwarming experience -...
The Importance of Community Partnerships
Not surprisingly, research supports the fact that family involvement in schools improves student achievement. Did you know that research also supports the importance of...
AUGS Students Receive Perfect Scores on the IAR
D34 is proud to have three students receive perfect scores on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Tanner Larson received a perfect score on...
Celebrating Our School Boosters
In the heart of the D34 community, there exists a vital force that tirelessly and selflessly works to elevate the educational experience of our...
Nurturing Futures and Building Bonds
The Early Start program at Mary Kay McNeill Early Center is fostering a strong partnership between home and school, providing a lifeline for families...
Easter Seals Chicago Supports Specialized Programming in D34
D34 has partnered with Easter Seals Chicago to provide targeted training and assistance to staff serving students with Autism. Easter Seals has an Illinois...
AUGS Student Achieves Dream as Marquee Sports Network Jr. Broadcaster
Reese Turner, achieved an exceptional milestone this year. Reese, a 7th grader at Antioch Upper Grade School, was named the winner of the 2023...
AUGS Students Shine in IMEA Jr. Honor Band
Four exceptional music students from Antioch Upper Grade School have been accepted into the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Jr. Honor Band: Margo Martensen...
Antioch Community High School Students Bring Learning to W.C. Petty Elementary
In a fantastic display of community collaboration, Antioch Community High School (ACHS) students are bringing their skills and enthusiasm to W.C. Petty Elementary. Led...
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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...