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...

Hurricane Huddle’s Focus on Restorative Practices

In spite of all of the challenges of the pandemic and its impact on the 2020-2021 school year, D34 and Hillcrest Elementary School remained...

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

With the start of the new year behind us and looking forward to all the newness Spring brings, W.C. Petty is proud to announce...

Spring Brings New Life

As the calendar turned to 2022 back in January and we are now witness to new life popping up around us this Spring, we...

Oakland Celebrations Big & Small

As we begin to move into the second half of our school year, it is so important to recognize what we are able to...

“Rockin’ Through the School Year” at Oakland

As we make our way into a new school year, there comes the excitement of new staff members, new friends, new connections, and new...

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...

New Year, New Upgrades

The new school year brought the opportunity for the Early Learning Center to undergo exciting renovations and upgrades including: • New entryway to welcome our...

Celebrating AUGS Student’s Activities

Antioch Upper Grade School has started the school year with many celebrations. Over 900 students and 130 staff members have been in attendance all...

Our Collective Wins

I hope this edition of Connections finds you and your families well this winter and holiday season.  District 34 embraces the opportunity this communication affords...

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1964: The Tribute to Perform for ACHS Benefit Concert

The benefit concert is scheduled for May 10th. The benefit is presented by the ACHS Class of 1964 Reunion Committee. All tickets sold will...

Showcasing Students’ Talent

As the proud Superintendent of District 34, I get the privilege of witnessing the remarkable talents and achievements of our students across the district....

Service with a Smile: AUGS Warrior Brew Bunch

During a typical morning at Antioch Upper Grade School, as the first bell rings, the students in Ms. Stetkus’ and Mr. Dabrowski’s classes are...