It's time for another round of staff trivia! Which of these staff members has a piece of the Berlin Wall that they got from the wall in West Berlin back in 1991?
Is it Ms. Stephen’s, Ms. Nudelman, Ms. Srisairam, or Ms. Kumari?
📢💡 Future CEOs in the Making! 💡📢
Our AJHS students just wrapped up another Business Fair for second-quarter students, and let’s just say… we might have some future Shark Tank contestants on our hands! 🦈💼
From designing eye-catching posters 🎨 to crafting business cards 📇 and delivering attention-grabbing hooks, these young entrepreneurs put their creativity and business skills to the test. 🚀✨
Shoutout to the students in Ms. Smith's Communications class! Their videos were chosen as winners and they were gifted hoodies from Nicholas and Associates in recognition of their hard work on the Student Content Construction Series. These talented students captured the latest updates on the construction of our new gym and locker rooms, which were shared on D102's social media.
The project isn’t done yet! Ms. Smith’s new class for the second quarter had their first chance to explore the site and are excited to continue the work. They’ll be picking up where the last group left off and creating even more student-led content to keep our community in the loop!
Calling all NEW D102 families! 🏫✨ Pre-registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially live. This includes:
🎒 Early Childhood (EC) Students
🎒 Kindergarten Students
🎒 New students joining grades 1-8
Getting started is easy! 🌟 Visit the registration page on our website, where you’ll find a simple step-by-step guide to walk you through the process.
Let’s get ready for an incredible year ahead at D102! 💙💛
We had some paws-itively amazing visitors from Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Therapy Dogs! 🐶 These gentle, furry friends spent time with our students, calmly sitting and listening as they read aloud and engaged in heartwarming interactions.
It was a tail-wagging good time that left everyone smiling and feeling a little lighter. 💖
Did you know? 🐕✨ D102 has its very own therapy dog program, and you can be part of it! All community members are welcome to join. To learn more, attend our informational meetings via Zoom this Thursday and next Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. Join Mrs. Fasuna to discover how your dog can join D102’s Homegrown Therapy Dog program, the training process, and the amazing benefits of therapy dogs!
Let’s spread even more joy with our four-legged friends! 💕🐾
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #HomeGrownTherapyDogs
Reminder! Monday, January 20 is a non-attendance day. Schools and offices will be closed.
What an incredible season for the B Team! These talented athletes wrapped up the regular season with an impressive 7-3 record and fought hard earning 2nd place in the tournament. Their teamwork, determination, and growth on the court have made us all proud. Way to go, team!
Yesterday, Dr. McIntyre stepped into the new year in style with custom D102 sneakers, a thoughtful gift from our talented Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Growth, Dr. Sostak! 🎉👟
The day was more than just a fashion statement—it was an opportunity for staff to come together, dive deeper into data and assessments, and strengthen our commitment to meeting the needs of every student.
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102gether
We are jumping for joy as our students join us in school today! We hope that students, families, and staff are recharged and ready to take on more learning and adventure at D102. Let’s make this next chapter amazing together! 💡🌟
🎉 We're back from break and ready for another round of Staff Trivia! 🧑🏫✨ Can you guess which staff member works in D102, is a D102 alumni, and has a Kindergartner at Tripp?
Is it Ms. Baddeley, Ms. Dion, Ms. Bellis, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Choi, Ms. Lacaeyse, or Ms. Stein?
Follow along on our Instagram and Facebook page for the answer!
Staff and students shared their favorite things about being part of D102! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉 The D102 Mentor/Mentee Program wrapped up the first half of the year with a fun cookie-decorating celebration! 🍪✨ New staff and mentors connected, reflected on their "favorite things" about D102, and celebrated the collaboration that makes our district exceptional. 💙
As American Education Week comes to a close, let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible educators, students, and families who make learning a priority every day. Together, we’re building a brighter future—one lesson, one conversation, one step at a time. Thank you to everyone who supports the power of education!
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🍁✨ This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the amazing community we have at D102. From the hard work to the little moments of joy, there’s so much to be thankful for. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday full of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness! 🍂🦃
It's time to celebrate our incredible substitutes who step in and step up, ensuring learning never skips a beat. 💡 Your dedication, adaptability, and heart make a lasting impact on students’ lives. 🏫 Thank you for all you do! 💙
#D102 #EveryStudentEveryDay
🎉 Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our schools run smoothly. These professionals include clinical service, maintenance, food service, health and student services, paraeducators, technical service, and transportation workers.
📚👏 Let's show our appreciation! Share your gratitude in the comments below or give a shoutout to someone who’s made a positive impact in your school community.
🌟We are thrilled to announce a new quarterly recognition program celebrating students from grades K-8 who exemplify the qualities outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate! 🌟
Each quarter, principals and teachers from every school will select five outstanding students who demonstrate these key competencies. At last week’s school board meeting, Board President Jordan Sklansky had the privilege of presenting certificates to our first group of honorees! 🏆
Congratulations to these amazing students for their hard work and dedication! We can't wait to recognize even more inspiring students in the quarters to come. 💙
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
🎉Let's celebrate D102's School Board Members! They are dedicated leaders who guide our schools with vision, compassion, and commitment. Their hard work ensures that every student has the opportunity to succeed. 🌟
Thank you for your service and for making a lasting impact on our community! 🙌💙 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #SchoolBoardMembersDay
📢 Exciting Update on Our Gymnasium! 🏗️
Our project is moving forward, and we’re thrilled to involve our junior high students in a meaningful way! They had the special opportunity to sign two of the steel beams that will be a lasting part of our new gymnasium windows. This week, our skilled masonry contractor installed a total of nine beams, including the two beams proudly signed by our students.
This gymnasium will truly be a place built for our students, by our students, and with our community’s support. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to bring this vision to life! 💪💙 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #BrightFuture
💛 Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Today, our students and staff came together across the district to celebrate kindness by wearing their brightest yellow! 🌞 Each letter in YELLOW represents a key part of what kindness is all about:
✨ Y is for You—kindness starts with each of us. ✨ E is for Engage—connecting with others with an open heart. ✨ L is for Listen—taking time to truly hear one another. ✨ L is for Learn—about one other. ✨ O is for Offer—lending a hand whenever we can. ✨ W is for We—because kindness is something we build together.
By wearing yellow, we’re raising awareness that kindness can brighten our community. 🌼 Be nice. Be kind. Be yellow. 💛 #BeYellow #KindnessDay #ChooseKindness
