The Ron Clark House System Has Come to Emmons School!
As a result of the strategic plan developed during the 2019-2020 school year, Emmons decided to make character development and social emotional learning a...
STEM in the Classroom
The 5th Grade Technology class explored the history of technology development. As a culminating project to apply what they learned, students experimented with various...
Snow Day Fun!
Teachers and students embraced the snow this month by incorporating activities into their lessons. While students were playing in the snow and building snow...
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 Office Welcomes New Faces
With the retirement of Donna Trischan, Building Secretary, and Lisa Lawler, Director of Business Services, we are excited to announce our new team members,...
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...
Emmons Bursts Forward with Music
Music is an integral part of the Emmons School program everyday. When students arrive in the morning they are greeted by staff members and...
Unique Learning Opportunities for 5th Grade Students
Fifth graders at Emmons have been very busy participating in unique science and social studies learning experiences. In social studies class, they have been...
First Graders & Earthworms!
As part of a natural sciences study, first graders spent a week learning about earthworms and why they are important to our Earth. After...
Spirit Assemblies
Modern language arts standards include speaking and listening skills which are a part of the Common Core Curriculum and the Illinois Learning Standards. While...
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Celebrating Students: Spring Showcase & Art Crawl
As we move into spring, I am thrilled to invite you to two incredible events that highlight the dedication, creativity, and hard work of...
AUGS Geography Bee Showcases Exceptional Talent
Antioch Upper Grade School recently hosted its annual Geography Bee, and the event was nothing short of inspiring. Fifteen talented students participated, showcasing their...
Parent Engagement Day: Building Creativity, One Car or Birdhouse at a Time
At Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center, fostering creativity and building strong connections between families and students is at the heart of what we...