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Congratulations to our very own superintendent
@drkevinbrussell
for being named
@IllinoisASA
2024 Superintendent of Distinction for DuPage! You make us
#dg58proud
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Board appointed Dr. Kevin Russell to serve as District 58’s next superintendent of schools. Welcome
@drkevinbrussell
! Learn more about Dr. Russell at .
#dg58learns
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Last night, the community approved District 58’s $179 million bond referendum to improve its 13 school facilities.
@DGDistrict58
thanks everyone who participated in the 5-year community engagement process leading up to this vote. Learn more at .
#dg58pride
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District 58 is excited to welcome
@TracyButlerABC7
and the ABC7 team to discuss severe weather with Kingsley fifth graders today! Here, the ABC team is prepping while students are at art class. Check back for action photos later!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Last night, the District 58 Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Mrs. Tracey Ratner to the Indian Trail principal position, starting in July 2022. Welcome to
@DGDistrict58
, Mrs. Ratner! Learn more at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Let's give a big Hillcrest Hound Dog Howl to Hillcrest Principal Michelle Rzepka for receiving a Green Apple Award! Congrats Mrs. Rzepka!
@Hillcrest_58
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
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Congratulations to
@DGDistrict58
's 2020 Distinguished Service Award Winners: Sarah Brost from O'Neill and Diane Peterson from Henry Puffer! THANK YOU for your service and dedication!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
@BrostSarah
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A bouquet for a teacher and one for a friend. Thank you
@FTDflowers
and Phillips flowers for helping us bring joy to our hard-working O'Neill and Herrick staff. It certainly brightened their day!
#PetalItForward
#Dg58pride
💐
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District 58 is proud to announce that Jackelyn Cadard will serve as our next District special programs coordinator! Congrats,
@MrsCadard
! Learn more by clicking the top news story at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Let's give a warm welcome to these 30 new
@DGDistrict58
teachers! We are so happy you're here. Have a great New Teacher Week!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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The
@DGDistrict58
Board of Education appointed
@JustinSisul
to the assistant superintendent for personnel position, effective July 1, 2023. Congratulations, Mr. Sisul! Learn more at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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This team was the official winner of the
@58Foundation
Reading Games today. Congratulations! We'd also like to salute all of the students who competed and the many volunteers who helped make this incredible event run smoothly!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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The
@IllinoisASA
's Leadership Matters magazine featured our own Supt.
@DrKevinBRussell
this month! Dr. Russell shared the importance of social media & communication. Thank you for your leadership, Dr. Russell!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
Visit pp. 10-11 of
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The
@DGDistrict58
School Board has officially approved the appointment of Mariana Nicasio to the Indian Trail principal position, effective in July 2020. Welcome to the team,
@mariana_nicasio
!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Ms. Amanda Woo, a Belle Aire kindergarten teacher, earned a Green Apple Award this holiday season. Congratulations!
#58GreenApple
#dg58pride
@awooDG58
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Due to extreme weather conditions, all District 58 schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, and students will have a snow day.
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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This fantastic group of
@DGDistrict58
staff just completed an incredible two-day Orange Frog training focused on the power of positivity! So much inspiration in this room!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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If you see these two, please join us in saying congratulations! Both successfully earned their doctorates recently. Congrats Dr. Lauri Smith (left) AP at Lester and Dr. Christine Priester, curriculum coordinator. We are
#dg58proud
!
#dg58learns
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District 58 welcomed 33 new teachers today, as we kicked off New Teacher Week 2022! We are so excited to have each of you join our D58 family and hope you have a fantastic first week!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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When
@drkevinbrussell
could not attend the DuPage celebration in March that honored him as DuPage
@IllinoisASA
Superintendent of Distinction, the celebration came to him. At a surprise at last night’s Board meeting 4 area superintendents presented him with his award.
#dg58pride
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Today,
@DGDistrict58
delivered 251 meals, via 8 vans, directly to our families! Thank you District 58 admins and support staff, Aramark staff and First Student drivers for making this happen!!
#dg58pride
#ilschoolsstepup
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Want to thank a local health care worker? Good Sam Hospital is accepting "thank you" letters from our community! Please address your letter "Dear Health Care Worker" and send it to:
Good Samaritan Administration
3815 Highland Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Buster the Therapy Dog visited the
@DGDistrict58
principal meeting today! He was a big hit! Thank you, Herrick Principal
@MsReadPrincipal
for bringing Buster. :)
#dg58pride
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The
@DGDistrict58
Board of Education approved a mask-recommended (but not mask-required) policy at District 58 schools, effective Monday, Feb. 14. Learn more at .
#dg58learns
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It's a great day for the
@DGDistrict58
admin and school leadership teams to gather for the Happiness Advantage /Orange Frog workshop! This positive psychology work will motivate our teams for the upcoming school year. There's so much positive energy!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Congratulations to Ms. Carrie Edwards, Henry Puffer third grade teacher, for receiving a Green Apple Award! Thank you for your dedication!
#58GreenApple
#dg58pride
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Today,
@DGDistrict58
had the honor of celebrating our 2022 retirees! Congratulations to each of you, and best of luck on your future endeavors.
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Last night, the School Board appointed
@KatieNovoselAP
to the Lester School Principal position, starting July 1, 2021. Congratulations, Mrs. Novosel! We are so excited for you! Learn more about Mrs. Novosel at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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The State will award El Sierra with a grant to help build a new playground. Thanks to this grant, in combination with the school’s fundraising efforts, El Sierra anticipates that the playground will open in fall 2021! Congrats!!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Hundreds of eager students descended upon O'Neill Middle School this morning for the Science Fair! This short video captures highlights from the fun!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Welcome,
@mariana_nicasio
, to
@DGDistrict58
! Learn more about Ms. Mariana Nicasio, Indian Trail's incoming principal, at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Congratulations to the 2022 DGEEA
@DGDistrict58
Teacher of the Year Mary French! Mrs. French is the
@PierceDowner
PE teacher. She is always upbeat and inspiring, and she's incredibly passionate about her job. She is so deserving of this honor!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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District 58 is kicking off another fantastic year at the Tivoli. All
@DGDistrict58
teachers and staff are here for a D58 welcome! We can’t wait to get this year going!
#dg58pride
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The
@SunTimes
invited young artists to enter its "Brighter Days" art contest. Puffer student Riley was one of the winners! Plus, Isabella (Highland), Neda (Indian Trail) and Avery (Pierce Downer) each earned an Honorable Mention. Congrats! Beautiful work!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Maybe it's time for a new hashtag?
#dg58cares
💚
This is Indian Trail…1 teacher + 1 custodian all to help 1 student with his bike lock 🥰
#dg58pride
@IndianTrailDG58
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Due to extreme weather conditions, all
@DGDistrict58
schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16, and we will have a traditional snow day. Learn more at . Keep safe and warm!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, District 58! We especially appreciate your hard work and dedication during this time of remote learning. On behalf of the
@DGDistrict58
community, THANK YOU for everything!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Last night, the Board appointed Sandy Cristobal to serve as the assistant principal of Highland School and as a District 58 curriculum coordinator. Welcome to
@DGDistrict58
,
@SandyCristobal7
! Learn more at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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The
@DGDistrict58
Science Fair is underway! So many creative and clever ideas!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Next Monday,
@DGDistrict58
will launch a video series, "Remote Learning FAQs with Dr. Russell," which will highlight common questions we receive about remote learning. We hope it will be helpful to you! We will post videos to Twitter, FB & and Web.
#dg58pride
@drkevinbrussell
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The
@DGDistrict58
appointed Leland Wagner as principal of Pierce Downer, starting this July. Welcome to District 58,
@LWagnerAP
! Learn more about Mr. Wagner at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Tonight, the Board of Education officially approved the appointment of
@JustinSisul
to the
@DGDistrict58
assistant superintendent for personnel position, effective July 1, 2023. Congratulations, Mr. Sisul! Formal announcement coming in the morning.
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Congratulations to
@piercedowner
reading specialist Beth Kamano for her honor as the DGEEA Educator of the Year! Quoting her nominators, "her excitement about (reading and teaching) help everyone around her be their best in a caring, compassionate and non-judgemental way."
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Congrats to the 2018
@DGDistrict58
Teacher of the Year, Patti Cepeda!! Teachers and administrators surprised Mrs. Cepeda with the award before school this morning.
#dg58learns
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Happy
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
! We celebrate
@Fairmount58
Principal Lisa Niforatos for her dedication and tireless leadership and thank her for what she does every day for her students, staff and school community!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
#thankaprincipal
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Congrats to Whittier Resource Teacher Katie Porter for receiving a Green Apple Award!
@Porter_Resource
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
(1/2)
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Congratulations to
@Fairmount58
First Grade Teacher Alicia Micele for receiving a Green Apple Award!
@AliciaMicele1
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
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We forgot to snap a photo of
@PierceDowner
parent Brian Mavraganes, but we did get one of his massive donation – 6,000 cylinders of disinfectant wipes. They will be used in our buildings to keep surfaces like phones and keyboards clean and safe. Thank you!
#dg58pride
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Such a nice tradition- each year a group of teacher musicians performs before the official
@DGDistrict58
teacher welcome kickoff event! They are so talented!
#dg58learns
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Join us in giving a warm DG58 welcome to Elizabeth Ehrhart as our new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, effective July 1. The Board approved her appointment last night at its Special Meeting and Curriculum Workshop.
#dg58pride
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What a nice surprise that greeted our students and staff today at our schools! Shout out and much gratitude to the DGJWC and PTAs for chalking our walks!
@dg58pride
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Congrats to Karen Kroll,
@Fairmount58
fourth grade teacher, for receiving a Green Apple Award! Thank you for your dedication to
@DGDistrict58
!
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
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We warmly welcomed 28 new teachers to
@DGDistrict58
today! There is so much talent and enthusiasm among our new staff. We can't wait for our families to meet them!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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The
@DGDistrict58
Board appointed Dr. David Norman to serve as Herrick's principal, starting July 1. Welcome,
@DrDJNorm
, to the D58 team! We are excited to start working with you! Learn more about Dr. Norman at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Ms. Ashley Austin, Indian Trail fourth grade teacher, earned a Green Apple Award last week. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication!
@Miss_AAustin
#58GreenApple
#dg58pride
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Henry Puffer Kindergarten Teacher Carrie Murphy received a Green Apple Award! Congrats, and thank you for your service!
#58GreenApple
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
@PufferKinders
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Congratulations to Indian Trail Kindergarten Teacher Kristy Hopkins for winning the 2021 DGEEA Teacher of the Year Award!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
@HopkinsKinder
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Last night, the Board appointed Mark Leipart to the Henry Puffer principal position and Charles Brewster to the Kingsley principal position. Both will start in July. Please give a warm welcome to our new principals! Learn more at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Happy
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
. A Shout Out to Kingsley Principal Chuck Brewster (
@BrewsterDG58
). We appreciate your leadership and dedication to
@DGDistrict58
and your continued commitment to your students, staff & families!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
#thankaprincipal
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We’re off to a fantastic Teacher Institute Day kickoff! Superintendent
@DrKevinBRussell
inspired us, we welcomed new teachers, and heard from the DGEEA Board and School Board President. It’s going to be an amazing school year!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Happy
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
,
@DGDistrict58
! Today we celebrate El Sierra
@PrincipalLynde
. Mr. Lynde is a past Distinguished Service Award winner and is known for his child-centered focus and sense of humor. Thank you!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible staff members who are retiring. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for education have made a lasting impact on our students and community. See what others said about them.
#dg58pride
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Ms. Kelly Lebbing, a Henry Puffer fourth grade teacher, received a Green Apple Award. Congratulations on this honor, Ms. Lebbing!
@MrsLebbingHP
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
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District 58 warmly welcomes Maria Pascarella to our team! Last night, the Board approved Mrs. Pascarella as the District's new special programs coordinator. Learn more about her at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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We are so grateful for our community that supports our schools and our students. Yesterday, Community Christian Church dropped off 85 backpacks filled with school supplies for our students in need. How great is that?!
#dg58pride
#welovedownersgrove
@OmsSenators
@Fairmount58
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Supporting new teachers is a priority in District 58. We want to arm them with the tools, philosophy, resources and skills to be a success. Learn what they learn during New Teacher Week.
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Happy
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
,
@DGDistrict58
! We are happy to recognize Kingsley Principal
@MelHackettDG58
. Mrs. Hackett is a positive and supportive leader, and we are thrilled that she's part of our team! Thank you!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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District 58 thanks the
@BonfieldExpress
for generously donating $13,000 ($1,000 per school) to support student learning. We appreciate your continuous support! Learn more about the Bonfield Express, including their virtual Thanksgiving 5K, at .
#dg58pride
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District 58 congratulates and thanks the 16 dedicated staff members who are retiring this school year. This fantastic group contributed nearly 400 years of service to
@DGDistrict58
. We wish you the best! View a list of retirees at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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This year, the Meredith Williams Foundation made a donation to the
@Fairmount58
Run Club in honor of their late daughter's favorite teacher, Mrs. Brejcha. Read the inspiring story about coming full circle at:
#dg58learns
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Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Russell for being named Superintendent of Distinction in the DuPage Region. Dr. Russell has been superintendent of Downers Grove GSD 58 for five years.
#ILSuptsRock
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Five years of fundraising, hundreds of community hours to build and the new inclusive playground at Puffer is a reality! The ribbon cutting marked the official opening of this wonderful playground.
#dg58pride
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Lauri Smith, the current Hillcrest/Pierce Downer assistant principal, has been appointed to serve as the Lester School assistant principal starting this July. Congratulations
@MrsLauriSmith
! Learn more at
#dg58learns
(photo taken pre-COVID)
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Earlier today,
@DrKevinBRussell
sent
@DGDistrict58
families an update regarding recent COVID-19 court rulings. Read his letter at .
#dg58pride
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As we enter the second week of hybrid learning, here's a reminder to adhere to the 3W's to help keep our students, staff and entire community safe!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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For
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
, join us in giving a Shout Out to one of our exceptional principals
@KatieNovosel
! It's her 8th year at Lester School, her 3rd as principal. Previously she served 5 as assistant principal. Thank you Katie for all you do!
#dg58pride
#thankaprincipal
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Board of Ed decides on two options for the start of school. Supt
@drkevinbrussell
provides highlights of the options for families. More detailed plans will be published Monday.
#dg58pride
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Many staff members chose a Guiding Word this year. Like a compass, it guides their path forward. Each Wednesday, we'll highlight a staff member and their word.✨
#dg58pride
#inspire
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Local newspaper
@MySuburbanLife
profiled
@DGDistrict58
Superintendent
@DrKevinBRussell
. Check out the story at .
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Aug. 3 Back to School Update:
@DGDistrict58
will continue to follow all IDPH/ISBE health protocols to start the 2021-22 school year, including universal mask usage. View
@DrKevinBRussell
's community message at .
#dg58pride
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Congratulations to this year's
@58Foundation
Distinguished Service Award winners: Henry Puffer Principal Todd McDaniel and O'Neill ELA Teacher Nicole Ferroli!
#dg58learns
@PufferPanthers
@nferroli
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Happy
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
,
@DGDistrict58
! We are pleased to celebrate Lester Principal
@KatieNovosel
. Thank you, Mrs. Novosel, for your child-centered focus and leadership! We appreciate you. :)
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Congrats to
@Fairmount58
Second Grade Teacher Ali Glennon for receiving a Green Apple Award! Thanks for your service,
@MrsGlennon58
!
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
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Happy first full day of school,
@DGDistrict58
! We visited Henry Puffer to capture photos of the excitement. View the complete photo gallery at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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The Board approved a Hybrid Model of learning at its meeting last night, which will bring students back to school in-person. Full Remote also remains an option. Read our superintendent's letter to parents with many of the details.
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Check out this beautiful artwork! It was created by
@PierceDowner
6th grader Avery M. This artwork was one of 26 in the state selected to advance to the National PTA Reflections competition! Congrats, Avery!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
Learn more:
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Our fantastic administrators are excited to kick off another successful school year with their annual admin retreat. It’s a great day to prepare professionally to serve our students, staff and families!
#dg58learns
#dg58pride
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Congratulations to our 2022
@58Foundation
Distinguished Service Awards winners: District Technology Technician Todd Cherney and Whittier Fifth Grade Teacher Cheryl Lyons! Thank you for your outstanding work!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Congratulations to
@Hillcrest_58
Fourth Grade Teacher Meghan Macdonald for receiving a Green Apple Award! Thank you, Ms. Macdonald, for your contributions to
@DGDistrict58
.
@Hillcrest4th
#58GreenApple
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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They are ready to go! 💥
#dg58fun
#dg58pride
The Hill is back! We are ready for a new school year!
#pawsome58
#dg58pride
@DGDistrict58
@Hillcrest_58
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7th graders enjoyed their first glimpse of middle school during Sneak Preview today! Here are some highlights from O'Neill. We'll visit Herrick tomorrow! Thanks for sponsoring this event,
@58Foundation
!
#dg58learns
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Happy
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
,
@DGDistrict58
! Today, we proudly celebrate
@ONeillPrincipal
Matt Durbala! Thank you, Principal Durbala, for your many years of service to D58!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Congrats
@PierceDowner
1st Grade Teacher Sabrina Breault for receiving a
@58Foundation
Green Apple Award! Ms. Breault is one of 24
@DGDistrict58
staff who earned a Green Apple. We will highlight several Green Apple recipients over break & publish a full list in Jan!
#58GreenApple
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There was a lot of positive energy in the crowd during today's
@DGDistrict58
Teacher Institute Day kickoff! View our Teacher Institute Day photo gallery for more at .
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Thank you Community Christian Church for the donation of backpacks and supplies for our students in need! They are so very much appreciated and are headed to some of our schools next week.
#dg58pride
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Highland Fourth Grade Teacher Katie Padilla recently received a Green Apple Award. Congratulations, Mrs. Padilla!
#dg58pride
#58GreenApple
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Congratulations to Zain, a Herrick eighth grader, for earning a Gold Award at the recent state-level Science Fair in Peoria.
His project was titled, "What makes a car go faster?", and won in the Physics category. Great job representing D58, Zain!
#dg58pride
#dg58learns
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Hillcrest student Jaxon is a published author! He co-wrote the book, "Disabilities and Relationships." Today,
@Hillcrest_58
held an assembly featuring Jaxon & his co-authors! They read a book excerpt, answered questions & more! Congrats, Jaxon!
#dg58pride
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How sweet is this? Today, the
@PierceDowner
Class of 2013 visited their former stomping grounds, donning their high school
#Classof2019
caps & gowns, for one final walk through with their elementary school pals. Current PD students led a clap out for the recent grads!
#dg58learns
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