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![Ryan Schaefer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751396824/d47org/nhoxaiixijhetnpfbcfh/RyanSchaefer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751396824/d47org/nhoxaiixijhetnpfbcfh/RyanSchaefer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751396824/d47org/nhoxaiixijhetnpfbcfh/RyanSchaefer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751396824/d47org/nhoxaiixijhetnpfbcfh/RyanSchaefer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751396824/d47org/nhoxaiixijhetnpfbcfh/RyanSchaefer.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751396824/d47org/nhoxaiixijhetnpfbcfh/RyanSchaefer.png","width":2200}])
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Schaefer will be the new principal of Canterbury Elementary School starting in the 2025-2026 school year, pending board approval at the July board meeting.
![StacyGraff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750105576/d47org/yad13up11tuxtibm0xz8/StacyGraff.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750105576/d47org/yad13up11tuxtibm0xz8/StacyGraff.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750105576/d47org/yad13up11tuxtibm0xz8/StacyGraff.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750105576/d47org/yad13up11tuxtibm0xz8/StacyGraff.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750105576/d47org/yad13up11tuxtibm0xz8/StacyGraff.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750105576/d47org/yad13up11tuxtibm0xz8/StacyGraff.png","width":2048}])
We are proud to announce that Stacy Graff has been named the new Director of Literacy for District 47, pending board approval on June 16, 2025.
![Kristin Schmidt receives award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749139477/d47org/bvtyjc0jphgqstefb5jp/NewsArticleImages8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749139477/d47org/bvtyjc0jphgqstefb5jp/NewsArticleImages8.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749139477/d47org/bvtyjc0jphgqstefb5jp/NewsArticleImages8.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749139477/d47org/bvtyjc0jphgqstefb5jp/NewsArticleImages8.png","width":1061}])
District 47 is proud to announce that Kristin Schmidt, Director of Social Emotional Learning, has been recognized by Shaw Media as a 2025 Women of Distinction honoree. This award celebrates women in McHenry County who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, serve as role models and mentors, advocate for positive social change, and generously give back to their communities.
![DualCelebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747071657/d47org/jwksdh69gjrx4j3hypls/DualCelebration.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747071657/d47org/jwksdh69gjrx4j3hypls/DualCelebration.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747071657/d47org/jwksdh69gjrx4j3hypls/DualCelebration.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747071657/d47org/jwksdh69gjrx4j3hypls/DualCelebration.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747071657/d47org/jwksdh69gjrx4j3hypls/DualCelebration.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747071657/d47org/jwksdh69gjrx4j3hypls/DualCelebration.png","width":2200}])
Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 proudly celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Dual Language Program with a Multicultural Night on Tuesday, May 7, at North Elementary School. The event brought together families, staff, and community members in a celebration of language, culture, and the growth of the program over the past two decades
![FundRunHBMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747054921/d47org/jb5immjygg9xese0h3wv/FundRunHBMS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747054921/d47org/jb5immjygg9xese0h3wv/FundRunHBMS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747054921/d47org/jb5immjygg9xese0h3wv/FundRunHBMS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747054921/d47org/jb5immjygg9xese0h3wv/FundRunHBMS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747054921/d47org/jb5immjygg9xese0h3wv/FundRunHBMS.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747054921/d47org/jb5immjygg9xese0h3wv/FundRunHBMS.png","width":2200}])
The Hannah Beardsley Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) turned energy into impact with their first-ever Fund Run.
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For the Spring Elevate Award, 10 winners were announced out of 39 nominations.
![Years of Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744053718/d47org/wupktrzv6mr1obuymxjx/NewsArticle43.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744053718/d47org/wupktrzv6mr1obuymxjx/NewsArticle43.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744053718/d47org/wupktrzv6mr1obuymxjx/NewsArticle43.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744053718/d47org/wupktrzv6mr1obuymxjx/NewsArticle43.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744053718/d47org/wupktrzv6mr1obuymxjx/NewsArticle43.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744053718/d47org/wupktrzv6mr1obuymxjx/NewsArticle43.png","width":2200}])
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about 2025 Years of Service Awards
![TurningPointAward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744053167/d47org/zbwewykixxkzjgwh0t11/TurningPointAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744053167/d47org/zbwewykixxkzjgwh0t11/TurningPointAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744053167/d47org/zbwewykixxkzjgwh0t11/TurningPointAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744053167/d47org/zbwewykixxkzjgwh0t11/TurningPointAward.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744053167/d47org/zbwewykixxkzjgwh0t11/TurningPointAward.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744053167/d47org/zbwewykixxkzjgwh0t11/TurningPointAward.png","width":2200}])
At Turning Point’s annual Paint the Night Purple Gala, Bernotas Middle School’s Nicole Thompson was honored with the very first Turning Point Heart Award.
By The Numbers
12
Schools
1,495
Staff
7,020
Students
63
Languages Spoken
80+
Sports and Activities
15
Support Programs
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio