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Click here for information about the February 17, 2026 board meeting.
![IPS Jodie Busse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770048184/d47org/sh4oqyphczndeeq98hg0/IPSJodieBusse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770048184/d47org/sh4oqyphczndeeq98hg0/IPSJodieBusse.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770048184/d47org/sh4oqyphczndeeq98hg0/IPSJodieBusse.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770048184/d47org/sh4oqyphczndeeq98hg0/IPSJodieBusse.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770048184/d47org/sh4oqyphczndeeq98hg0/IPSJodieBusse.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770048184/d47org/sh4oqyphczndeeq98hg0/IPSJodieBusse.png","width":2200}])
Indian Prairie Elementary School is proud to announce that 4th grade teacher Jodie Busse has been named WGN’s Teacher of the Month.
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Hope Squad seventh- and eighth-grade students from all three District 47 middle schools recently participated in an Active Listening Workshop at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. The workshop, led by professionals trained in crisis negotiation and peer support, taught students how to truly listen; not just to words, but to the meaning and feelings behind them.
![Sodexo Future Chef Competition 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711718965/d47org/bknet8jy4hwmuv4t0uve/FoodServicesofDSC02699fav.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711718965/d47org/bknet8jy4hwmuv4t0uve/FoodServicesofDSC02699fav.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711718965/d47org/bknet8jy4hwmuv4t0uve/FoodServicesofDSC02699fav.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711718965/d47org/bknet8jy4hwmuv4t0uve/FoodServicesofDSC02699fav.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711718965/d47org/bknet8jy4hwmuv4t0uve/FoodServicesofDSC02699fav.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711718965/d47org/bknet8jy4hwmuv4t0uve/FoodServicesofDSC02699fav.jpg","width":2200}])
Calling all students in grades 3-5 to share your favorite main dish recipe for a chance to compete in the 2025 Sodexo Future Chef Competition. Submit your recipes to your school cafeteria managers by March 3, 2025!
![Maki]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769448011/d47org/kmg5nfuvn4qyo5xq57zw/Maki.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769448011/d47org/kmg5nfuvn4qyo5xq57zw/Maki.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769448011/d47org/kmg5nfuvn4qyo5xq57zw/Maki.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769448011/d47org/kmg5nfuvn4qyo5xq57zw/Maki.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769448011/d47org/kmg5nfuvn4qyo5xq57zw/Maki.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769448011/d47org/kmg5nfuvn4qyo5xq57zw/Maki.png","width":2200}])
We are proud to announce that Angela Maki has been named the new Director of Math, Science, STEM, and Health for District 47, effective on July 1, 2026.
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Fourth grade students in Jaime Ziegler’s classroom at Indian Prairie are proving that math is more than just finding the right answer; it’s about thinking, explaining, and learning together.
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We are proud to announce that Antonio Illescas has been named the new Director of Multilingual Programming for District 47.
![Fall Elevate 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":1061}])
For the Fall Elevate Award, 8 winners were announced out of 30 nominations.
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