📚🏆 Meridian’s 23rd Annual Reader’s Cup was a page-turning success! On Friday, April 4, 74 teams competed, but only the TOP THREE advanced to the thrilling final round in front of the entire school. After months of reading all 20 selected books, students showed off their literary knowledge in a fast-paced quiz showdown! 👏 Big shoutout to Ms. Zucker and Ms. Lipshutz for keeping the competition buzzing with excitement. 🥇Congrats to the winning team, The Enchanted Readers! They’re heading to Portillo’s and Barnes & Noble with $35 gift cards in hand for a well-earned celebration. 📖✨ Way to go, readers—your hard work truly paid off! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 13 hours ago, District 102
Students sitting at tables competing in the readers cup.
Families cheering on their students as they compete.
A big audience in the bleachers.
Students competing in the reader's cup challenge.
Students competing in the reader's cup challenge.
Students competing in the reader's cup challenge.
Team Members
The winners from the event.
Team members
🚍 Walking in Lincoln’s Footsteps 🇺🇸 This year, 207 of our 7th graders and 18 amazing teachers embarked on an unforgettable overnight adventure to Springfield! 📍 They explored Abraham Lincoln's home, tomb, New Salem, and the Presidential Library and Museum—diving deep into the legacy of our 16th president. 🏛️ Stops also included the Illinois State Military Museum, the Old State Capitol, and the current state capitol. 🕺 The trip wrapped up with a fun-filled DJ dance party—capping off two days of learning, laughter, and memories! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 17 hours ago, District 102
Photo grid of photos from the Springfield trip.
Today, we celebrate the incredible team behind the scenes who keep everything running smoothly: our amazing administrative professionals! 💼💐 They manage schedules, support staff, and greet families with a warm smile. Their hard work and dedication to the D102 community make a huge impact. We are so grateful for all that you do! 💙 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
1 day ago, District 102
Administrative professionals day flyer
🎶 Student leaders in the spotlight! 🎶 Mr. Jenkin and Mrs. Vettraino Stott are giving 6th-grade orchestra students a chance to take the baton and lead their classmates! After weeks of hard work, eight students auditioned as student conductors, bravely leading a piece in front of their peers. 👏 Each class will vote for a finalist, and the top two conductors, chosen by the teachers, will take the stage to lead a performance at the May 8 concert! 🎻🎼 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
1 day ago, District 102
Student acting as the conductor in orchestra class.
Student acting as the conductor in orchestra class.
Student acting as the conductor in orchestra class.
Student acting as the conductor in orchestra class.
Student acting as the conductor in orchestra class.
🎤✨ Students Take the Lead ✨🎤 Student-Led Conferences are happening today and tomorrow, and our students are ready to shine! 🌟 They’ve been thoughtfully preparing, practicing with peer buddies and small groups, and with their teachers. Students are ready to confidently reflect on their learning and showcase the incredible growth they’ve made this year. 📚💬 These conferences are all about student voice, ownership, and celebration. Thanks to our teachers, staff, students, and parents for working together as a team to make this such a meaningful learning experience for our kids. 💙🤝 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
8 days ago, District 102
Peer buddies are practicing for conferences together.
Students are practicing presentations for conferences on the ipad.
Students are preparing for conferences.
Students reading together on a bean bag.
Students preparing for conferences as they read together.
🎉 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart our Assistant Principals bring to our schools every single day. Your impact on students, teachers, and families doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you for all that you do! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
14 days ago, District 102
Assistant Principals photos for principal appreciation week.
🎨✨ Pritchett artists have been busy bringing their visions to life! They started with inspiration photos, moved on to rough drafts, and finished with stunning final pieces using stencils. Creativity in action! 🖌️🧠💡
14 days ago, District 102
Student sitting with her final copy and stencil.
Student smiling with her rough draft and stencil.
Students holding up their artwork with a smile.
🚶‍♂️🤸‍♀️ Galloping, running, walking, toe-touching, bowling, and scarf tossing—oh my! Mrs. Wyer and Mrs. Fiashe’s PM early childhood students are hard at work developing their gross motor skills as they gear up for kindergarten! 💪✨ These fun and active movements help build coordination, balance, and strength—essential skills for confident learners. Way to go, little movers! 👟🎉 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
16 days ago, District 102
Two students passing a ball to one another.
Students throwing scarves.
stretching in gross motor.
Student sliding down a ramp.
Trampoline play in EC.
Pritchett’s third graders wowed the crowd with a powerful concert celebrating music and self-worth! 💙👏 Huge thanks to Mrs. Binder & the third-grade staff for an unforgettable night! 🎤🎵 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
21 days ago, District 102
3rd grade students standing with their music teacher at the concert.
Student holding a heart at the music concert.
📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the incredible librarians of D102 who inspire a love of reading, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Your dedication to providing our students with literature, stories, and invaluable resources makes a lasting impact every day. Thank you for being the heart of our libraries and for fostering a space where knowledge, creativity, and discovery thrive! 💙📖 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
21 days ago, District 102
Photos of librarians for school librarian appreciation day.
🎭✨AJHS's Mosaic Talent Show: 15 Years of Talent & Heart ✨🎭 Just like a mosaic brings together different pieces to create something beautiful, the Mosaic talent show at AJHS does the same with student performers! This year’s 15th anniversary was record-breaking, featuring 76 incredible student acts and emcees! 🎶🎤 But Mosaic is more than a show, it's a community. 💙 Students selected Mr. Craig Podolski’s family’s GoFundMe as their charity, raising $360 through donations and concessions. With a daytime performance for students & staff and an evening event for family & friends, Mosaic continues to shine as a celebration of creativity, compassion, and connection. 🌟 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
22 days ago, District 102
Student sitting and playing the piano.
Two students sitting and playing an instrument in the gym.
Student singing with a microphone.
Student singing with a microphone.
Participants standing together at the end of the show.
🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond to support our teachers, staff, and, most importantly, our students. 💙 Each day, our paraprofessionals make a lasting impact in our school community. Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and commitment! Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏✨ #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
22 days ago, District 102
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Students in grades 1-8 are diving into Magma Math, a hands-on learning approach that brings math to life! With real-time work sharing, teachers can provide instant feedback and adjust instruction based on student understanding. 🔍✅ Plus, with differentiated challenges, every student gets the right level of support or stretch to grow their math skills. Whether they’re building confidence or tackling advanced problems, Magma Math makes learning interactive, engaging, and personalized! 🎯📊#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
23 days ago, District 102
Students holding up their work on their ipad.
Dr. McIntyre working with a student.
Students playing a game together.
Student playing a game with math.
Students playing a game.
Students are working together to solve a math problem.
Mrs. Sellers is helping students complete a math problem.
📖✨ Students Bring Stories to Life! 🎨📝 Ms. Podeschi’s class took their writing to the next level! Using graphic organizers, students mapped out ideas on topics they love, then turned rough drafts into polished final pieces. These young authors transformed their work into digital storybooks using the Book Creator app! 💻📚 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
24 days ago, District 102
Students working on a their ipads.
Congrats to our students at Tripp for being responsible, respectful, and safe! Each week, different students get recognized during the announcements! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 1 month ago, District 102
Mrs. Schenk delivering the certificate to a student.
Students who received a Tripp Tiger award.
📖✨ Every great story deserves a great cover! Pritchett’s third graders are putting the finishing touches on their stories by designing the perfect cover to bring their hard work to life. 🎨✏️ #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 1 month ago, District 102
Mrs. Coon meeting with students on the rug giving instruction.
Mrs. Coon meeting with small groups on the rug.
Students making their book cover.
Student holding up her book cover.
🏆 Successful 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Season🏐🎉 After an impressive 9-1 regular season, the team showed their determination in the playoffs defeating Twin Groves in the semifinals and clinching the conference championship with a hard-fought victory over Daniel Wright in the finals. They finished their season with an outstanding 11-1 record! 🎉🏐 Thanks to Coach Cummins for your support this season. The Aptakisic A volleyball team, led by Coach Nitahara, capped off a perfect 12-0 season with a dramatic conference championship victory! After defeating Woodlawn in the semifinals, they faced their toughest test against Daniel Wright. Trailing 13-19 in the final set, Aptakisic staged a thrilling comeback to win 25-23. 💪🙌 Congrats champions! D102 is proud! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 1 month ago, District 102
Girls volleyball players for A and B team posing with their medals.
Students wrote and presented personal memoirs, sharing meaningful stories and emotions with their peers. Amazing job, 4th graders! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 1 month ago, District 102
Student is reading his memoir.
Student is reading his memoir.
Student is reading his memoir.
🎉🥧 Tripp Students Earn a Sweet Reward! 🥧🎉 As a reward for filling up the Tripp Tower in February, students got the ultimate prize—pieing a teacher in the face! 🎯😂 Thanks to their teamwork and positive behavior, they earned this fun school-wide celebration. Even Principal Mrs. Schenk and Assistant Principal Mr. Locallo joined in on the messy fun! Way to go, Tripp Tigers! 🐯👏 Keep up the great work! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
about 1 month ago, District 102
Staff waiting to have a pie in the face.
Students are ready to pie staff in the face.
Student gets ready for pie in the face.
Student pies Mr. Locallo in the face.
🎈Students at Pritchett are honing their racket skills with a fun balloon volley activity! They’re learning accuracy, control, and just the right amount of force for a successful hit—all while practicing teamwork and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work, Pritchett athletes! 🎈🏸
about 1 month ago, District 102
Students posing with their balloons and rackets.
Studentes hitting balloons with rackets in the gym.
Girl hitting balloon with racket.