🌟 Meet our #D102DifferenceMaker: Mrs. Ellen Griegel! 🌟
For 7 years, Mrs. Griegel has been a dedicated member of the D102 family! 🍎 She can be found sparking curiosity and a love for learning in her 3rd-grade classroom at Tripp School. 📚✨
Thank you, Mrs. Griegel, for the incredible impact you make on our students every single day!
For 7 years, Mrs. Griegel has been a dedicated member of the D102 family! 🍎 She can be found sparking curiosity and a love for learning in her 3rd-grade classroom at Tripp School. 📚✨
Thank you, Mrs. Griegel, for the incredible impact you make on our students every single day!
8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip 🇺🇸
This year, 61 of our 8th-grade students embarked on an unforgettable four-day journey to Washington, D.C., where they explored the foundations of American democracy and history. The group visited the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, several Smithsonian museums, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, gaining an understanding of our country. 📜
A particularly moving highlight occurred at Arlington National Cemetery, where, following the Changing of the Guard, four students had the distinct honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. ✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The Aptakisic B team had a strong 11–1 volleyball season and consistently worked hard to improve each match. They finished the year by winning the conference tournament with a victory over Daniel Wright, a great accomplishment for the team.
The Aptakisic A team had an impressive 9–1 record and clinched 1st Place in the Conference Tournament. Coach Byrne shared, "They have inspired me both on and off the court with their dedication and hard work.”
D102 is proud! Congratulations on an amazing season!
The Aptakisic A team had an impressive 9–1 record and clinched 1st Place in the Conference Tournament. Coach Byrne shared, "They have inspired me both on and off the court with their dedication and hard work.”
D102 is proud! Congratulations on an amazing season!
Reminder! No school on Monday, March 2, 2026.
In honor of 🌟Black History Month, 🌟the Black Tranquility Group hosted Buffalo Grove Police Officer Malcolm Baker for an afternoon of connection and storytelling.
📣🌟Officer Baker, a 21-year veteran, shared his personal journey into law enforcement while emphasizing the importance of perseverance, integrity, and service. He encouraged students to lead by example and remain positive, active voices within their community.
We are so grateful for Officer Baker’s mentorship and the way his visit left our students motivated to lead with purpose throughout February and beyond. 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
📣🌟Officer Baker, a 21-year veteran, shared his personal journey into law enforcement while emphasizing the importance of perseverance, integrity, and service. He encouraged students to lead by example and remain positive, active voices within their community.
We are so grateful for Officer Baker’s mentorship and the way his visit left our students motivated to lead with purpose throughout February and beyond. 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Your input is vital! Please take the 5Essentials parent survey to help D102 improve! The survey is open until March 28.
Each year, D102 participates in the 5Essentials Survey, a valuable tool developed by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. This survey helps us assess our school climate and culture by collecting feedback from students, teachers, and parents. We strongly encourage families to take a few minutes to complete this online parent survey. The results of the parent portion of this survey are only able to be utilized if we have enough participation. Please take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Each year, D102 participates in the 5Essentials Survey, a valuable tool developed by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. This survey helps us assess our school climate and culture by collecting feedback from students, teachers, and parents. We strongly encourage families to take a few minutes to complete this online parent survey. The results of the parent portion of this survey are only able to be utilized if we have enough participation. Please take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
7th-grade ELA students just crushed their Global Research Projects! 💻 To better understand international conflicts, Mrs. McKevitt’s classes wrote papers and built their own educational websites. Students learned how to navigate various forms of media, quote, paraphrase, and summarize.
The project wrapped up with a "Website Walkthrough." Students toured each other’s websites and shared their expertise on global issues. 🚀
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The project wrapped up with a "Website Walkthrough." Students toured each other’s websites and shared their expertise on global issues. 🚀
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Join us in celebrating another #D102DifferenceMaker, Mrs. Melissa Brate! 🍎✨ She is currently a special education teacher at Pritchett and taught in D102 for 18 years. Thank you, Mrs. Brate, for making such a lasting impact! 🌟
🤖 Robotics Excellence: D102 Teams Punch Ticket to Nationals!
The AJHS Robotics Club is officially reaching new heights! We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Cybertronic (7th grade) and Titans (8th grade) showcased their incredible talent at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) State Championships in Elgin. 🏆
Out of 60 elite teams from across Illinois, both D102 squads earned an invitation to the National Championships this May!
🏆 State Championship Highlights:
The Titans: Secured the prestigious 3rd Place Champions Award, ranking them as the #3 team in the entire state! 🥉
Cybertronic: Took home the 3rd Place Core Values Award, a major honor recognizing their extraordinary teamwork, inclusion, and "Gracious Professionalism." 🤝
This success is the result of hundreds of hours of work. Since August, these students have navigated some complex coding hurdles and mechanical failures under pressure. Their flexibility and ability to improve is what makes them true champions.
Check out the Daily Herald feature! https://tinyurl.com/AJHSRobotics
Join us in cheering on these incredible innovators as they head to the national stage! 🇺🇸⚙️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
The AJHS Robotics Club is officially reaching new heights! We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Cybertronic (7th grade) and Titans (8th grade) showcased their incredible talent at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) State Championships in Elgin. 🏆
Out of 60 elite teams from across Illinois, both D102 squads earned an invitation to the National Championships this May!
🏆 State Championship Highlights:
The Titans: Secured the prestigious 3rd Place Champions Award, ranking them as the #3 team in the entire state! 🥉
Cybertronic: Took home the 3rd Place Core Values Award, a major honor recognizing their extraordinary teamwork, inclusion, and "Gracious Professionalism." 🤝
This success is the result of hundreds of hours of work. Since August, these students have navigated some complex coding hurdles and mechanical failures under pressure. Their flexibility and ability to improve is what makes them true champions.
Check out the Daily Herald feature! https://tinyurl.com/AJHSRobotics
Join us in cheering on these incredible innovators as they head to the national stage! 🇺🇸⚙️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
It’s time to celebrate another incredible #D102DifferenceMaker! 🌟
Today we are honoring the wonderful Ms. Irma Barraza!, Pritchett's school secretary! 👏 Join us in saying THANK YOU to Ms. Barraza for everything she does for our staff and students! ✨#D102 #Impact102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
High-fives, hallway chats, and making our schools a safer place to learn - we’re so lucky to have Officer Maegan Diaz in D102! 👮♀️
In the spirit of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, we want to highlight the incredible work she does for our students. Officer Diaz is about so much more than just school safety. She’s all about building connections with our students of all ages and an amazing role model every single day. ✨
Thank you for everything you do for our students, our staff, and our entire community! 🙌
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
In the spirit of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, we want to highlight the incredible work she does for our students. Officer Diaz is about so much more than just school safety. She’s all about building connections with our students of all ages and an amazing role model every single day. ✨
Thank you for everything you do for our students, our staff, and our entire community! 🙌
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
✨Today we are honoring a new D102 Difference Maker, Mrs. Amy Salus! She has been with D102 for 18 years and teaches 5th-grade at Meridian. Thanks for being a #D102DifferenceMaker! Take a moment to learn all about Mrs. Salus. 😊🍎
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102DifferenceMakers #D102Impact
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102DifferenceMakers #D102Impact
Calling all new families to D102! 🎒✨
We are thrilled to announce that Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN for students new to D102!
If you have a child entering Early Childhood through 8th-grade and you’re joining our D102 community for the first time, now is the time to pre-register.
Returning Families: Don’t worry, your turn is coming! Registration for returning students will officially open in March.
Help us spread the word! Tag a neighbor or friend who is moving into the district so they can get a head start on the upcoming school year. 🏠📚
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for another incredible year of learning and growth!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
We are thrilled to announce that Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN for students new to D102!
If you have a child entering Early Childhood through 8th-grade and you’re joining our D102 community for the first time, now is the time to pre-register.
Returning Families: Don’t worry, your turn is coming! Registration for returning students will officially open in March.
Help us spread the word! Tag a neighbor or friend who is moving into the district so they can get a head start on the upcoming school year. 🏠📚
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for another incredible year of learning and growth!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Big cheers for our incredible students! 🥳✨
At the Board of Education meeting on January 26, 25 amazing students from across D102 were celebrated! These rockstars were chosen by their principals and teachers because they were seen living out our district's Portrait of a Graduate traits.
In case you missed it, our D102 goals are all about raising:
Skilled Communicator and Collaborator 🗣️
Effective Problem Solver and Decision Maker 🧠
Ethical and Open-minded Global Citizen💡
Determined and Empowered Individual 🤝
It was such a fun night! Families joined in as Board President Sklansky and Superintendent McIntyre handed out special certificates and cool Portrait of a Graduate zipper pulls. Our families enjoyed a surprise visit from our D102 therapy dogs, too. 🐶
Congrats to all of our honorees!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
At the Board of Education meeting on January 26, 25 amazing students from across D102 were celebrated! These rockstars were chosen by their principals and teachers because they were seen living out our district's Portrait of a Graduate traits.
In case you missed it, our D102 goals are all about raising:
Skilled Communicator and Collaborator 🗣️
Effective Problem Solver and Decision Maker 🧠
Ethical and Open-minded Global Citizen💡
Determined and Empowered Individual 🤝
It was such a fun night! Families joined in as Board President Sklansky and Superintendent McIntyre handed out special certificates and cool Portrait of a Graduate zipper pulls. Our families enjoyed a surprise visit from our D102 therapy dogs, too. 🐶
Congrats to all of our honorees!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Today we are honoring another D102 Difference Maker, Ms. Petrich! She has been in the district for 6 years and teaches 4th-grade. Thanks for being a #D102DifferenceMaker
Take a moment to learn all about Ms. Petrich.
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #D102Impact
Take a moment to learn all about Ms. Petrich.
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #D102Impact
Due to the forecasted winter weather conditions, all D102 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026.
While our buildings are closed, the learning doesn't stop! 💻 We will be moving to E-Learning for the day.
Parents, please check your email for an official message from Dr. McIntyre with details about the E-Learning day.
Note: All after-school activities and programs are cancelled, including Clubhouse.
Stay safe and warm, D102! We look forward to seeing everyone back in person soon. ⛄️📚
8th graders in health class are stepping up as "first responders" this week! 🚑💪
While this unit isn't about official certification, it’s all about building the confidence to act when it matters most. Students practiced identifying signs of medical distress and knowing exactly who to call. Most importantly, they’re learning how to manage the "freeze" response and ease anxiety during an emergency. Seeing our students develop these life-saving skills is a true reflection of our commitment to preparing them for the real world. 🧠✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
While this unit isn't about official certification, it’s all about building the confidence to act when it matters most. Students practiced identifying signs of medical distress and knowing exactly who to call. Most importantly, they’re learning how to manage the "freeze" response and ease anxiety during an emergency. Seeing our students develop these life-saving skills is a true reflection of our commitment to preparing them for the real world. 🧠✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Today we are honoring Tripp School Principal, Mrs. Schenk! 🏫✨
With 26 incredible years in our district, Mrs. Schenk’s leadership and constant smiles have shaped the lives of countless students. We are so grateful for her heart, her dedication, and the lasting impact she continues to make on our community every single day. 😊🍎 Thanks for being a #D102DifferenceMaker
#D102DifferenceMakers #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
With 26 incredible years in our district, Mrs. Schenk’s leadership and constant smiles have shaped the lives of countless students. We are so grateful for her heart, her dedication, and the lasting impact she continues to make on our community every single day. 😊🍎 Thanks for being a #D102DifferenceMaker
#D102DifferenceMakers #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Impact102
Reminder! No school, Monday, January 19.
🌟 A Musical Welcome 🎼
Memories of the morning before winter break are still ringing in our ears! As students walked through the doors on their final day of the semester, they were greeted by the wonderful sounds of our 7th Grade Orchestra. Performing in front of peers is no small feat, and these students did an incredible job spreading joy through their music. We are so proud of their dedication and talent! 🌟 #D102 #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Memories of the morning before winter break are still ringing in our ears! As students walked through the doors on their final day of the semester, they were greeted by the wonderful sounds of our 7th Grade Orchestra. Performing in front of peers is no small feat, and these students did an incredible job spreading joy through their music. We are so proud of their dedication and talent! 🌟 #D102 #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
