Last week, our wonderful Kindergarteners at Tripp held their special Foodless Feast! Instead of food, these thoughtful students brought in menus listing all the things they are thankful for. They were absolutely adorable in their hand-made turkey hats, sharing songs, and reading poems! 💖
Most importantly, families showed incredible generosity by working together to gather donations for our local food pantry. What a heartwarming way to celebrate gratitude and community!
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🤩 Building Connections at AJHS! 🤝✨
What a fantastic way to head into Thanksgiving break! 🥳 AJHS held its first-ever school assembly centered on spirit, games, sportsmanship, and teamwork! 🏀🏆 It was truly special to have the whole school gather in one space at the same time! 🏫
Staff and students from all grades teamed up for hilarious minute-to-win-it games like fun relays 🏃♀️ and the challenging box stacking challenge 📦, encouraging teamwork and providing non-stop laughs 😂. Our building principals and staff made absolutely sure this memorable moment was a significant #D102impact on connection before students and staff went off to break. 🦃🍂
We are so proud of the AJHS spirit! #EveryDayEveryStudent
🤩 Building Connections at AJHS! 🤝✨
What a fantastic way to head into Thanksgiving break! 🥳 AJHS held its first-ever school assembly centered on spirit, games, sportsmanship, and teamwork! 🏀🏆 It was truly special to have the whole school gather in one space at the same time! 🏫
Staff and students from all grades teamed up for hilarious minute-to-win-it games like fun relays 🏃♀️ and the challenging box stacking challenge 📦, encouraging teamwork and providing non-stop laughs 😂. Our building principals and staff made absolutely sure this memorable moment was a significant #D102impact on connection before students and staff went off to break. 🦃🍂
We are so proud of the AJHS spirit! #EveryDayEveryStudent
🤩 Building Connections at AJHS! 🤝✨
What a fantastic way to head into Thanksgiving break! 🥳 AJHS held its first-ever school assembly centered on spirit, games, sportsmanship, and teamwork! 🏀🏆 It was truly special to have the whole school gather in one space at the same time! 🏫
Staff and students from all grades teamed up for hilarious minute-to-win-it games like fun relays 🏃♀️ and the challenging box stacking challenge 📦, encouraging teamwork and providing non-stop laughs 😂. Our building principals and staff made absolutely sure this memorable moment was a significant #D102impact on connection before students and staff went off to break. 🦃🍂
We are so proud of the AJHS spirit! #EveryDayEveryStudent
Parents kicked off the morning with an insightful session, learning about the vital role different types of play have in fostering cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth. What a fantastic way to support our little learners! 🌱
Then, the students took over, diving into incredible play stations! They explored with large cardboard boxes, creative loose parts, exciting sensory messy play, and imaginative dramatic play setups. It was a day of open-ended exploration and pure joy! 🎉
Thank you to all the amazing families who participated! ❤️
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Families connected through rhythmic movement, music, and community spirit! Guided by the wonderful Mrs. Binder (Pritchett) and Mrs. Soto (Tripp), attendees plunged into joyful folk dances from around the world. 🌍 They mastered unique steps, sequences, and gained a beautiful appreciation for diverse cultures through this expressive art. 💖
What an incredible way to learn and connect!
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Superintendent McIntyre acknowledged their partnership at the November 11 meeting by presenting each member with an official D102 staff jersey! Now, our Board proudly wears the same gear as all D102 employees throughout the district.
Thank you, D102 Board of Education, for your service! 🍎
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Their thoughtful notes expressed appreciation for the courage and bravery shown by our military every single day. The letters have been mailed through A Million Thanks to reach deployed troops around the world! 🌎 We are so proud of our students for taking this meaningful action.
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Check out the stunning work from Mr. Soto’s Art Encore class! 🤩🌟
Students recently wrapped up an impressive, multi-step project where they moved beyond simple drawing and dove into complex design techniques like collage, stripes, weaves, and notches. ✂️🧵
These pieces aren't just art—they're dimensional, layered compositions requiring meticulous planning and creative integration of elements. We are so proud of the skill and craftsmanship displayed by our emerging artists! 👏🙌
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At the October 27 Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized students from across D102 for exemplifying the Portrait of a Graduate traits! Board President Sklansky and Superintendent McIntyre welcomed these outstanding students who received a handshake, certificate, and keychain for their commitment to these key skills and values.
The Portrait of a Graduate defines the whole-child success we aim for, preparing students not just for academics, but for college, career, and life. Congratulations to all our first-quarter honorees! We can't wait to celebrate more students this year!
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During Hispanic Heritage Month, Profesora Forbes’s Spanish students immersed themselves in the cultures of 21 Spanish-speaking countries, creating awesome infographics! 🗺️
The AJHS Hispanic Heritage Club led The Pulsera Project, selling handmade bracelets and raising an incredible $605! 💖 All proceeds will fund education and fight poverty in Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Thank you to our amazing students for their hard work and for making a difference both in the classroom and around the globe! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #Impact102
Meridian parents and students had an awesome evening discussing the 2026 Bluestem Award nominee, "Better With Butter" by Victoria Piontek! We talked about Marvel and her amazing emotional support fainting goat. 🤯
The night got even better with a surprise visit from the D102 Therapy Dog teams! 🐶 They shared how therapy animals help manage anxiety and bring comfort. Huge thanks to Mrs. Zucker, Meridian’s librarian, and the wonderful D102 Therapy Dogs for a fantastic family night! ❤️ #D102 #ImpactD102
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Our incredible Meridian Student Ambassadors hosted a cereal box collection drive for the Vernon Township Food Pantry and collected a grand total of 121! 🎉
They celebrated their success with an EPIC cereal box domino fall event in the Meridian gym. The Ambassadors helped load up the Vernon Township truck, making a #D102Impact ensuring the food pantry has a fully stocked cereal selection. So proud of our thoughtful, creative student leaders! 💙💛 #EveryDayEveryStudent
The discussion centered around the delightful story, "Bilal Cooks Daal." Participants enjoyed reading the book together and then shared meaningful conversations about the special and important foods in their own homes. We even used colorful lentil beans to create mosaics 🎨 reminiscent of the daal Bilal cooks in the story!
Thank you to the amazing organizers, Ms. Boznos, Mrs. Takeuchi, and Ms. Blair, for planning and hosting such a warm and engaging program.
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