Welcome to the team, Selene Hernandez! Joining us as the new orchestra teacher at AJHS and Meridian, Selene brings a wonderful passion for music education to District 102.
"I am passionate about building authentic connections with students and families, using music as a tool for imagination and growth."
Help us give Selene a warm D102 welcome! 🎻✨
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #NewToD102
"I am passionate about building authentic connections with students and families, using music as a tool for imagination and growth."
Help us give Selene a warm D102 welcome! 🎻✨
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #NewToD102
Flying High into the New School Year! 🦅✨
What an awesome turnout for the AJHS Meet & Greet! Our Eagles showed their commitment to a great start by meeting their teachers, walking their schedules, conquering locker combinations, and dropping off supplies with total confidence. 🎒
Thank you to our families, staff, and PTO for showing your commitment to AJHS!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102
What an awesome turnout for the AJHS Meet & Greet! Our Eagles showed their commitment to a great start by meeting their teachers, walking their schedules, conquering locker combinations, and dropping off supplies with total confidence. 🎒
Thank you to our families, staff, and PTO for showing your commitment to AJHS!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102
District 102 officially unveiled our guiding theme for the school year: COMMITMENT.
Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, introduced this central focus as our shared promise to our students, colleagues, and community. Commitment is the quiet, unshakeable decision to stay the course through the persistent work of showing up each day to shape a meaningful future. 🧠🌱
To bring this focus to life, every staff member was given molding clay to craft a personal token as a lasting reminder of their dedication. Working with clay teaches us to collaborate, build on what we know, and embrace mistakes as part of the process. 🧱🎨
Superintendent Dr. McIntyre emphasized that, much like an artist molding a masterpiece, our daily choices actively shape our new Strategic Vision into reality for every learner. 🌟🦅
Join us in committing to another extraordinary year of growth and connection! 💙💛
Drop a 👏 in the comments if you are ready to commit to a great year!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, introduced this central focus as our shared promise to our students, colleagues, and community. Commitment is the quiet, unshakeable decision to stay the course through the persistent work of showing up each day to shape a meaningful future. 🧠🌱
To bring this focus to life, every staff member was given molding clay to craft a personal token as a lasting reminder of their dedication. Working with clay teaches us to collaborate, build on what we know, and embrace mistakes as part of the process. 🧱🎨
Superintendent Dr. McIntyre emphasized that, much like an artist molding a masterpiece, our daily choices actively shape our new Strategic Vision into reality for every learner. 🌟🦅
Join us in committing to another extraordinary year of growth and connection! 💙💛
Drop a 👏 in the comments if you are ready to commit to a great year!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Fired Up for an Incredible Year Ahead! 🚀🍎
Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. McIntyre officially welcomed our entire District 102 staff back to kick off the new school year with energy, inspiration, and shared purpose! 🌟
Dr. McIntyre was joined by Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, as they celebrated the official launch of our new Strategic Plan—a bold vision shaped by our community’s feedback. They also highlighted the remarkable learning and growth of our students, alongside the extensive summer construction work completed at Meridian School to enhance our learning environments. 🏫🔨
Board of Education President Jordan Sklansky shared appreciation for our staff and community's unwavering commitment to educational excellence. PTO Co-President Paula Carter also took the stage to thank our team for their tireless dedication to our students year after year. ❤️👏
Staff spent the remainder of the day collaborating in team training sessions focused on curriculum and assessment, making sure every classroom was ready to inspire our learners in the days ahead! 📚💡
Together, we are ready for a phenomenal year of growth, connection, and success. Welcome back, D102 family! 🎉💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. McIntyre officially welcomed our entire District 102 staff back to kick off the new school year with energy, inspiration, and shared purpose! 🌟
Dr. McIntyre was joined by Dr. Sostak, Associate Superintendent for Learning and Growth, as they celebrated the official launch of our new Strategic Plan—a bold vision shaped by our community’s feedback. They also highlighted the remarkable learning and growth of our students, alongside the extensive summer construction work completed at Meridian School to enhance our learning environments. 🏫🔨
Board of Education President Jordan Sklansky shared appreciation for our staff and community's unwavering commitment to educational excellence. PTO Co-President Paula Carter also took the stage to thank our team for their tireless dedication to our students year after year. ❤️👏
Staff spent the remainder of the day collaborating in team training sessions focused on curriculum and assessment, making sure every classroom was ready to inspire our learners in the days ahead! 📚💡
Together, we are ready for a phenomenal year of growth, connection, and success. Welcome back, D102 family! 🎉💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
The hallways are quiet... a little too quiet. 🤫✨
Our glowing neon stick-people are doing their best to fill in, but let’s be honest: these classrooms aren’t the same without the energy and smiles from our D102 students!
We miss them so much, and we can’t wait to bring these rooms back to life.
The wait is almost over. The first day of school for grades 1-8 is NEXT WEEK, Thursday, August 20! The first day of school for EC-K is Tuesday, August 25.
See you all soon! ✏️📚✨
Our glowing neon stick-people are doing their best to fill in, but let’s be honest: these classrooms aren’t the same without the energy and smiles from our D102 students!
We miss them so much, and we can’t wait to bring these rooms back to life.
The wait is almost over. The first day of school for grades 1-8 is NEXT WEEK, Thursday, August 20! The first day of school for EC-K is Tuesday, August 25.
See you all soon! ✏️📚✨
Our 6th-graders took a huge step into their AJHS journey with an exclusive locker sneak peek! 🎒🏫
Students stopped by to practice their combinations and organize their lockers just the way they like them. Principal Mrs. Tamez, Assistant Principal Mrs. Koren, and Assistant Principal Mr. Locallo were at the doors to welcome everyone with giant foam high-five hands! ✋😄
Thanks to our incredible and supportive PTO parents for guiding families through the halls and to our amazing current AJHS student helpers who coached the incoming 6th-graders through their locker codes.
AJHS is ready for you, Eagles!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Students stopped by to practice their combinations and organize their lockers just the way they like them. Principal Mrs. Tamez, Assistant Principal Mrs. Koren, and Assistant Principal Mr. Locallo were at the doors to welcome everyone with giant foam high-five hands! ✋😄
Thanks to our incredible and supportive PTO parents for guiding families through the halls and to our amazing current AJHS student helpers who coached the incoming 6th-graders through their locker codes.
AJHS is ready for you, Eagles!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Welcome to the D102 Family, New Staff! 🚌🍎
School is just around the corner and we are officially back in action for another fantastic year! Today, we welcomed our incredible new staff members to District 102. 🎉
It was an action-packed day of all things D102, featuring orientation sessions and a district-wide bus tour that gave our educators an inside look at our wonderful schools. 🏫✨
Drop a comment below to give our incoming teachers and staff a warm D102 welcome as they get ready for an amazing year ahead! 💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
School is just around the corner and we are officially back in action for another fantastic year! Today, we welcomed our incredible new staff members to District 102. 🎉
It was an action-packed day of all things D102, featuring orientation sessions and a district-wide bus tour that gave our educators an inside look at our wonderful schools. 🏫✨
Drop a comment below to give our incoming teachers and staff a warm D102 welcome as they get ready for an amazing year ahead! 💙💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year in District 102! ☀️🎉
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Year in District 102! ☀️🎉
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Schools across D102 have been buzzing with activity as students and staff cross the finish line of this school year. High-energy field days, picnics, award ceremonies, meaningful service days, and exciting end-of-year field trips filled our final week with incredible memories and all the feelings! 🥹
This year was filled with immense growth, teamwork, and milestones. Watching our students master new skills, support one another, and celebrate their achievements has been an absolute joy. Our young learners consistently showed us what it means to live out our Portrait of a Graduate traits every single day. 🌟
Thank you to our wonderful staff, families, and community partners for your partnership and collaboration.
We look forward to another phenomenal year ahead. Have a safe, restful, and relaxing summer, D102 family! 🏖️🕶️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Dive Into Summer Reading! ☀️📚
Our amazing D102 librarians have put together a fantastic list of summer reading suggestions to keep our students learning and imagining all break long! 🧠✨
Resources are conveniently listed by grade level, making it easy to find the perfect book for your child. Keeping up with reading over the summer is a wonderful way to foster Continuous Learning while having fun! 🏝️📖
Happy reading, D102! 🏖️🕶️
🔗https://tinyurl.com/D102reading
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Our amazing D102 librarians have put together a fantastic list of summer reading suggestions to keep our students learning and imagining all break long! 🧠✨
Resources are conveniently listed by grade level, making it easy to find the perfect book for your child. Keeping up with reading over the summer is a wonderful way to foster Continuous Learning while having fun! 🏝️📖
Happy reading, D102! 🏖️🕶️
🔗https://tinyurl.com/D102reading
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Celebrating Our Portrait of a Graduate Leaders! 🌟🏅
At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated students who consistently demonstrated the core traits of our Portrait of a Graduate throughout the fourth quarter! 👏 From showing empathy and global citizenship to practicing critical thinking and collaboration, these outstanding learners truly lead by example every single day. Congratulations to all of our honorees for making D102 so proud! 🎉🎓
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated students who consistently demonstrated the core traits of our Portrait of a Graduate throughout the fourth quarter! 👏 From showing empathy and global citizenship to practicing critical thinking and collaboration, these outstanding learners truly lead by example every single day. Congratulations to all of our honorees for making D102 so proud! 🎉🎓
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Let's do our final shoutout to our retiree, Ms. Cathy Berg, AJHS science teacher! Take a moment to get to know Ms. Berg.
Fun Fact:
“My first teaching job was at AJHS, and I never left.”
Total Years at D102:
22
What do you look forward to doing during your retirement?
“First, I plan to enjoy my summer by getting lots of rest and spending time with family and friends. I do hope to get back to work in a laboratory setting, but I am open to teaching in an underserved Kenosha neighborhood.”
Is there anything you would like to share with the D102 community?
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the students and parents of District 102. I've worked with thousands of junior high students over the years, and I have been so proud of their talent in so many areas inside and outside of my classroom. I admire their compassion for one another and their personal growth, whether it be academic or some special area of interest. I am grateful that I was able to laugh and enjoy them just about every day. I have many good memories that will last me a lifetime. Thank you, D102!”
Art & Harmony: A Night at the Sforzando Café 🎻🎨
AJHS recently transformed into the Sforzando Café, a vibrant showcase celebrating the beautiful intersection of sound and sight! This special event featured the collaborative talents of our Chamber Orchestra and Studio Art Club. 🌟 Orchestra students delivered moving performances ranging from powerful full-ensemble pieces to intimate small-group arrangements, while our Art Club displayed a diverse array of media and techniques for guests to enjoy. 🎶 This evening served as the perfect capstone to a year of hard work, dedication, and creativity. Congratulations to all of our incredible performers and artists! 👏✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
AJHS recently transformed into the Sforzando Café, a vibrant showcase celebrating the beautiful intersection of sound and sight! This special event featured the collaborative talents of our Chamber Orchestra and Studio Art Club. 🌟 Orchestra students delivered moving performances ranging from powerful full-ensemble pieces to intimate small-group arrangements, while our Art Club displayed a diverse array of media and techniques for guests to enjoy. 🎶 This evening served as the perfect capstone to a year of hard work, dedication, and creativity. Congratulations to all of our incredible performers and artists! 👏✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
AJHS Model UN Shines in Chicago! 🇺🇳
AJHS had an incredibly successful experience at the Junior Assembly of the Model United Nations (JAMUN) IV Conference in downtown Chicago! Our students persevered through two full days of challenging committee work, stepping into the roles of UN delegates to debate pressing international issues like climate change, human rights, and global security. By collaborating with peers from across the region to draft resolutions and build consensus, they truly strengthened their public speaking, research, and negotiation skills. ✨
This experience empowers our students to think critically about real-world challenges as informed global citizens, and we are thrilled to share that AJHS came home with four distinguished individual awards! 🏆 Congratulations to our 8th-grade Civic Leadership Award winner, our 8th-grade Best Delegate, our 6th-grade Outstanding Delegate, and our 8th-grade Honorable Mention recipient. We are so proud of the entire team! 👏🎉
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
AJHS had an incredibly successful experience at the Junior Assembly of the Model United Nations (JAMUN) IV Conference in downtown Chicago! Our students persevered through two full days of challenging committee work, stepping into the roles of UN delegates to debate pressing international issues like climate change, human rights, and global security. By collaborating with peers from across the region to draft resolutions and build consensus, they truly strengthened their public speaking, research, and negotiation skills. ✨
This experience empowers our students to think critically about real-world challenges as informed global citizens, and we are thrilled to share that AJHS came home with four distinguished individual awards! 🏆 Congratulations to our 8th-grade Civic Leadership Award winner, our 8th-grade Best Delegate, our 6th-grade Outstanding Delegate, and our 8th-grade Honorable Mention recipient. We are so proud of the entire team! 👏🎉
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
AJHS 7th Graders Explore Springfield! 🏛️
Our 7th-grade class recently embarked on its annual trip to Springfield with 200 students! The trip was packed with history as they visited Lincoln’s New Salem, the Lincoln Museum, and toured his historic Springfield home. 🎩 Students also explored the Old State Capitol, the current Illinois State Capitol, and the Illinois State Museum, learning firsthand how our state government has evolved. 📜 They paid their respects at the Lincoln Tomb and had the unique honor of meeting local heroes at the Illinois Military Museum. The unforgettable overnight trip wrapped up with a fun DJ dance party at the hotel! 🎶💃
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Our 7th-grade class recently embarked on its annual trip to Springfield with 200 students! The trip was packed with history as they visited Lincoln’s New Salem, the Lincoln Museum, and toured his historic Springfield home. 🎩 Students also explored the Old State Capitol, the current Illinois State Capitol, and the Illinois State Museum, learning firsthand how our state government has evolved. 📜 They paid their respects at the Lincoln Tomb and had the unique honor of meeting local heroes at the Illinois Military Museum. The unforgettable overnight trip wrapped up with a fun DJ dance party at the hotel! 🎶💃
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
History has been made! 🚀 The Titans recently became the first-ever robotics team from AJHS to compete at the FIRST LEGO League World Festival Championships in Houston! Competing against 160 elite global teams, our brilliant 8th graders put in grueling 15-hour days refining code and attachments under the guidance of Coach Mr. Cho. 🤖 Their incredible perseverance paid off at the closing ceremonies, where they earned the prestigious Core Values Finalist Award for excellence in teamwork and inclusion, the only award brought home to the entire state of Illinois! 🏆
We also want to give a massive shoutout to the Master Kards, a talented 5th-grade parent-sponsored team (our Meridian students!) who reached the World Festival in just their second year competing! 🌟
Both incredible teams were officially recognized and celebrated for their historic achievements at the May 11 Board meeting! 👏 D102 is incredibly proud of all of these innovative students for representing our community on the world stage! 🎉
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
We also want to give a massive shoutout to the Master Kards, a talented 5th-grade parent-sponsored team (our Meridian students!) who reached the World Festival in just their second year competing! 🌟
Both incredible teams were officially recognized and celebrated for their historic achievements at the May 11 Board meeting! 👏 D102 is incredibly proud of all of these innovative students for representing our community on the world stage! 🎉
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
We are thrilled to share some exciting leadership updates within our D102 family! 🎉 At the April 27 Board meeting, the Board approved the reassignment of two district leaders effective July 1. Mr. Eli Rogers, currently our Early Childhood and SEL Coordinator, will be transitioning to Tripp School as its new associate principal. Meanwhile, Mr. Kevin Locallo will move from his current role at Tripp to become the new assistant principal at AJHS. 🏫 Both leaders will finish the school year in their current roles before beginning their new chapters this summer. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming both Mr. Rogers and Mr. Locallo to their new positions! 👏🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
AJHS 7th Graders Explore Springfield! 🏛️
Our 7th-grade class recently embarked on its annual trip to Springfield with 200 students! The trip was packed with history as they visited Lincoln’s New Salem, the Lincoln Museum, and toured his historic Springfield home. 🎩 Students also explored the Old State Capitol, the current Illinois State Capitol, and the Illinois State Museum, learning firsthand how our state government has evolved. 📜 They paid their respects at the Lincoln Tomb and had the unique honor of meeting local heroes at the Illinois Military Museum. The unforgettable overnight trip wrapped up with a fun DJ dance party at the hotel! 🎶💃
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Our 7th-grade class recently embarked on its annual trip to Springfield with 200 students! The trip was packed with history as they visited Lincoln’s New Salem, the Lincoln Museum, and toured his historic Springfield home. 🎩 Students also explored the Old State Capitol, the current Illinois State Capitol, and the Illinois State Museum, learning firsthand how our state government has evolved. 📜 They paid their respects at the Lincoln Tomb and had the unique honor of meeting local heroes at the Illinois Military Museum. The unforgettable overnight trip wrapped up with a fun DJ dance party at the hotel! 🎶💃
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
The AJHS Fine Arts wing has a beautiful new look thanks to our talented Studio Art Club members! 🎨 This creative group designed a series of five posters highlighting the various arts courses and clubs available to students, complete with a center poster featuring their mission statement. In an exciting milestone for the department, two of the student artists even designed its very first original logo! 🖌️ We love seeing our students use their leadership and artistic voice to leave a lasting mark on our school community. ✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
Our talented 7th- and 8th-grade chorus members at AJHS beautifully brought "The Story of Cinderella" to life! 🎤 Through a variety of expressive songs, the vocalists shared their unique interpretations of the classic story's emotional themes. In the spirit of the Fairy Godmother, our generous community collected donations for Home of the Sparrow to support women, children, and families in need. ✨ Thank you to our incredible performers for using their artistic talents to make a real-world difference! 🎶🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
