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...

Emmons Ranks Top 10% of All Illinois Schools

On October 30, the 2024 Illinois School Report Card was released, providing a detailed look at Emmons School’s performance compared to the state average...

Emmons by the Numbers

Total Enrollment: 280 Average Class Size: 16 Teacher Retention: 93% Unique Student Clubs: 16 Sports Offered: 6 GPA for Emmons Graduated as Freshmen: 3.58

Emmons School District Embarks on a New, Ambitious Strategic Plan

The strategic planning initiative commenced last year with leadership from the Emmons Board of Education. Initially, the Board of Education modernized the district’s vision...

Free Preschool Program for the 2024-2025 School Year

Emmons School District is partnering with Grass Lake School District to host a free half day preschool program for the coming 2024-2025 school year....

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Graduates

Bekim Alijoski  Charles Andre  Youssef Belfakhir  Anthony Cutrone-Harbus Makayla Diedrich Graham Doench Rayna Fisher Brennan Flood-Cooper Moira Flood-Cooper Madelyn Funke Marleigh Gaulin Lydia Geiger Maddison Goldberg Rowan Goss Angelo Grillo Rayyan Grosbier Aubrey Hoerle Sophia Hughes Andreas Kaliakmanis Violet Klowas Caitlin Lanners Zachary Little Brek Lyndon Myles...

Emmons Celebrates 100 Days of School in Style

On February 1st, first grade teachers and students dressed in white wigs, pearl necklaces, and carried canes as they hobbled around the school. A...

Kindergarten Round-up: Paging All 5 Year Olds

Emmons is currently enrolling future Raiders! We are looking for all students who will turn 5 years old before September 1st, 2024 and reside...

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Grand Opening of Vern Thelen Park

I am deeply honored to continue serving as your Antioch Township Supervisor. Running for office is never easy, and I’m sincerely grateful for the...

Antioch Township Schedule of Senior Events: July – September 2025

Monday Movie Series for Seniors Location: Antioch Movie Theatre, 378 Lake StreetTime: All movies start at 10 AM (Theatre opens at 9:30 AM)July 21: Driving...

New Superintendent Appointed at Grass Lake School District 36

After careful consideration, Dr. William Newby has announced his decision to retire as Superintendent of Grass Lake School District 36 following the 2025-2026 school...