Our AJHS theater students delivered four powerful one-act plays addressing key teen issues like peer pressure, technology, and self-acceptance. The performances were fantastic! The students independently managed every aspect of the show, from lighting and audio to props and curtains. True student leadership! 💡 All concession proceeds were donated to Omni Youth Services, supporting local teens.
Congratulations to the cast, directors Mrs. Simon & Ms. Frank, and all our wonderful parent and staff volunteers.
#D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Our amazing PE department is maximizing the new "mega gym" by offering a diverse rotation of activities! 💪 Right now, students are mastering their skills in a Volleyball Unit 🏐 or crushing their goals with Fitness Conditioning. 🏃♀️🏋️♂️
And when the snow flies in the Midwest? ❄️🌨️ That's when more fun begins! Students can earn choice time and enjoy awesome options like high-energy Gaga Ball (a student favorite!) or, for the truly adventurous, exciting outdoor sledding! 🛷
The teachers were so proud to give students new experiences in the fresh air—some students even said it was their first time sledding ever! Students loved creating core memories while getting active! #D102Impact #EveryDayEveryStudent
Students in Ms. Bischoff's 6th grade Science classes successfully concluded their Thermal Energy unit with a fascinating, hands-on exploration of dry ice. 🧤🧊
Through observation and experimentation, students were able to determine the unique property of dry ice: it sublimates (changes directly from a solid state to a gas state 💨), completely bypassing the liquid phase. The young scientists were especially excited to see the dramatic effects of manipulating the dry ice’s environment, which successfully triggered visible chemical reactions! 🤩🔬
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the success of two dynamic teams at the recent IAC Academic Bowl Regionals! Way to go, students! 🎉
Meridian 4th-Grade Team: Our Meridian 4th-grade knowledge stars clinched a fantastic 2nd place finish! They powered through eight teams and made it to the final round against the Francis Parker 5th-grade team. The final was competitive, with only a few points separating the scores! 👏
Aptakisic 7th-Grade Team: The Aptakisic 7th-grade brainiacs also achieved an impressive 2nd place! They competed against eight rivals, earning their spot in the championship round against the Daniel Wright 8th-grade team. Their final round was just as fiercely competitive, decided by only a few points! 🤩
What a tremendous achievement showing the hard work and dedication of our students! We are so proud! 🍎📚
#D102Impact #everydayeverystudent
Shoutout to our incredibly smart Aptakisic 7th-grade Academic Bowl team! 🎉 They powered through the IAC Academic Bowl Regionals and earned an amazing 2nd Place finish! 👏
They dominated against eight teams to make it to the championship round, where they faced the Daniel Wright 8th-grade team. 🤯 The final was a nail-biter, with only a few points separating the teams! 🤏
What a tremendous achievement for our students! We are so proud of their hard work and knowledge! 🌟📚 #EveryDayEveryStudent #D102Impact
🤩 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
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! 🍎
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102
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
#D102 #RedRibbonWeek
Mrs. Simon's talented choir students brought the concert practice right to the District Office! 🎹 She rolled the piano into the Board Room and gathered around to perform a special preview for their upcoming concert.
It was a joy for our staff, including their former principals and other district leaders! They enjoyed being a part of the audience and cheering them on. It's moments like these that truly connect our schools to the district office. Way to make a #D102Impact. Thanks for the incredible performance! 🌟👏 #EveryDayEveryStudent
It was an interactive way to practice some key speech and language goals: sequencing ➡️, following multi-step directions 📋, and articulation 🗣️.
The students loved being involved in every step, especially the measuring! They left group time with explosive smiles! 😄
Way to make a #D102Impact Ms. Atkinson and team! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent
