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District 47 is proud to highlight the inspiring journey of two dedicated staff members who transitioned from support roles to full-time teaching positions through the Teacher Vacancy Grant. This grant has played a pivotal role in helping fill critical teaching positions while investing in the growth and development of District 47 staff
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District 47 is proud to celebrate three outstanding educators who have been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) through its Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year program. Nominated by educators, administrators, and community members, these awards honor educators for their dedication, collaboration, and commitment to student success.
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This year marks a significant milestone for District 47’s Dual Language program—20 years of bilingual excellence! To commemorate this special anniversary, we want to hear from those who have been part of this journey. Were you a student in the Dual Language program? Did you teach in it? If so, we invite you to celebrate with us!
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The board approved Kathryn Cruz as the new principal of West Elementary starting with the 2025-26 school year. Upon the retirement of current principal Beth Klinsky at the end of the current (2024-25) school year, Cruz will assume her new position on July 1, 2025.
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For the Winter Elevate Award, 10 winners were announced out of 42 nominations.
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Crystal Lake District 47’s own Trevor Keegan is set to attend the biggest game of his life this weekend. The District 47 alumnus, who attended Glacier Ridge Elementary and Bernotas Middle School, is a left guard (#79) for the Philadelphia Eagles who are in this year’s Super Bowl.
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This short & sweet podcast episode dives into the magical world of kindergarten as we’re joined by some special North Elementary kindergarten guests—Ella, Isaac, and Frida.
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Join Dr. Kathy Hinz on episode 11 of 'Deep Dive with Dr. Hinz' as she meets with Gina Stevens, a Multilingual Learner Teacher at Bernotas Middle School, who recently received a national grant to support her classroom.
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