The D123 PTA Council has revealed the recipients of the 2023 Helen Whalen $1000 Scholarship, honoring the legacy of a devoted PTA member and President of the D123 Board of Education who served School District 123 for four decades. This year's winners, Ashley Argueta, Alexis Dunaway, and Makayla Henry, exemplify Helen Whalen's dedication to making children "Priority #1."
After sixteen years with Anne Marie McGovern leading Hannum Elementary, we say farewell to her at the end of this school year. It's the end of an era. Hannum teachers and students wanted to find a way to show Mrs. McGovern how much she means to Hannum. As everyone knows, Mrs.
May is Brain Tumor Awareness month. Here at Kolmar we are always looking for ways to support pediatric brain cancer research in honor of our beloved student, Abby Wujcik. Abby sadly passed away after courageously fighting her battle with cancer in 2013.
In just a few weeks, Mrs. Collura will say farewell to fourth grade as she heads into retirement. We decided to interview Mrs. Collura to find out a little bit more about her teaching career. How long have you worked at Sward? In the district?
Hometown Elementary enjoyed a school-wide character education assembly this week that centered around The NED Show. NED is a loveable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. The NED Show is simple, relatable and kid-focused.
This week Covington participated in Empathy Week. It was a week filled with fun themes such as,pajama day, hawaiin day, twin day and even sunglasses day! With each day having a special theme students were able to make connections with the theme on how to show more empathy towards others.
OLHMS Concert Band and Chorus did it again! Another SUPERIOR rating was achieved at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) State Festival on Saturday, April 29th! The Concert Band performed at Lockport High School in Lockport, Illinois while the Concert Chorus performed at Lisle High School in Lisle, Illinois.
