Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the 2025 summative school designations released by the state of Illinois. Jason and Tom explain the different accountability rankings, such as exemplary (top 10% of schools) and commendable, and detail the various metrics used to calculate these designations for elementary and high schools, including student growth, proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates. They proudly announce that Jefferson Elementary School achieved an exemplary rating for 2025, while all other district schools were commendable; additionally, they share updates on the district's fall athletic teams and encourage parents to utilize the new district website and mobile app for improved communication.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the recent release of the Illinois Report Card Summative Designations.

Congratulations to Unity Elementary School for earning Exemplary status (Top 10% of all Illinois K-8 schools)!

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss today's release of the Illinois Report Card Summative Designations.

Congratulations to Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School for earning Exemplary status (Top 10% of all Illinois K-8 schools)!

Join us in celebrating a 2023 Blue Ribbon School award winner, Franklin Elementary School!

https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/23il118pu_franklin_elementary_school.html

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration for 2023-24, various announcements and acknowledgements, initatives for 2023-24, and important upcoming dates.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the updates on the annexation vote, the guitar for Graham raffle, building upgrades, the future podcast plan, and important dates.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Joppa Feasibility Study, School Construction Grant, Unit Office Project, Promethean Panel Installation Progress, and Student Registration.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration, in-person registration, and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the recent changes to the district grading scale.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss changes in COVID quarantine requirements and the school calendar.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss inclement weather and school closings, e-learning days, a COVID update, and upcoming dates.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss tornado relief options, social media trends, school communication, a COVID update, after school tutoring, and upcoming dates.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss COVID data, options for COVID testing, ESSER III survey data, Tik Tok Challenge issues/consequences, and upcoming dates.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the first week of school, COVID data, and options for COVID testing.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss information regarding the district's mask protocol.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss information regarding Governor Pritzker's school mask mandate.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Back to School Plan for 2021-22 and a few notes regarding registration.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration, in-person registration, and the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. 

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss communication, end of the year items, and summer happenings.

Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Bridge to Phase 5 plan, current COVID data, an instructional transition progress check, and upcoming dates.