For early childhood teacher Ashley Blennerhassett, some of the most meaningful moments come through the relationships she builds with students each day.
Whether it’s a student using a new word for the first time, interacting with a peer, or excitedly greeting her with a hug after a brief time away from the classroom, those moments are reminders of the trust and connection that help young learners grow.
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The Mundelein District 120 School Board on March 10 approved hiring Dr. Art Vallicelli as the new Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools, effective July 1.
Vallicelli, currently the principal of Woodstock High School, will provide district-level leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning for grades 6-12.
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Jamie DiCarlo, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for Mundelein School Districts 75 and 120, received a regional leadership award on February 26 for her work in special education.
The Special Education Leadership Award was presented by the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) during the group’s Winter Conference in Champaign.
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The state is again recognizing Lincoln Early Learning Center as a top-level school for its Preschool For All (PFA) and Preschool For All Expansion (PFAE) program.
For the second time, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) gave Lincoln its highest quality ranking - a Gold Circle of Quality. The District 75 Board of Education publicly recognized the accomplishment during its Nov. 18 meeting.
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The Illinois Association of School Boards is once again honoring the District 75 School Board for its effective governance behaviors.
The Board was one of 42 Illinois school districts honored with the School Board Governance Recognition. It recognizes the Board’s effective governance behaviors and its commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively govern the district.
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Mundelein elementary and middle school students will begin school after Labor Day in the next two school years to match calendar changes at Mundelein High School. The District 75 School Board approved the changes Tuesday night.
The Mundelein High School District 120 School Board adjusted its calendar on August 12 in an effort to allow for construction at the high school to proceed as effectively as possible.
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