Enjoy the extended break, D102 families! Reminder! There will be no school tomorrow for parent/teacher conferences.
🚫 No School: Tomorrow (All Day), Friday, October 16
🏫 School Resumes: Monday, October 19, 2026
Thank you for your partnership during conferences as we work together to support every student’s success!
🚫 No School: Tomorrow (All Day), Friday, October 16
🏫 School Resumes: Monday, October 19, 2026
Thank you for your partnership during conferences as we work together to support every student’s success!
Reminder: Tomorrow is a half-day for Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🗓️
⏰ Students will attend school for a half day in the morning.
🗣️ Parent-teacher conferences will take place in the afternoon.
Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and partner together to support their learning!
Warm Colors & Creative Designs in 2nd-Grade Art! 🌻🎨✨
2nd-grade artists explored line design and color theory with art teacher Mrs. Feder! 🖌️
The creative journey began with the inspiring story The Sunflower House. Then, students sketched intricate line designs and brought their artwork to life using vibrant warm colors, painting with shades of orange, red, pink, yellow, brown, and gold. 🖼️🍁
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
2nd-grade artists explored line design and color theory with art teacher Mrs. Feder! 🖌️
The creative journey began with the inspiring story The Sunflower House. Then, students sketched intricate line designs and brought their artwork to life using vibrant warm colors, painting with shades of orange, red, pink, yellow, brown, and gold. 🖼️🍁
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Visualizing Multiplication in 3rd Grade! ✖️🎨✨
Mrs. Fasuna’s 3rd graders brought math to life as they explored foundational multiplication concepts through visual representations! 🧠💡
Working through real-world scenarios, drawings, and diagrams, students created equal groups to model and truly understand how multiplication works beyond the numbers. Following the hands-on lesson, classmates paired up to play math games, building fact fluency and teamwork skills in an interactive environment! 🎲🤝
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Reminder: No School on Monday, September 21! 🎒🍂
We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Tuesday, September 22!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Tuesday, September 22!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Join us for a transformative Parent University program featuring best-selling author Ruchika T. Malhotra as we explore how we define success and shape the environment our children grow up in at home and across our community! 🏡💙
In a world that constantly pushes competition, we often treat it as the only path to excellence. But what if constant competition leads to anxiety, burnout, and isolation instead? Building on her book, Uncompete, Ruchika Malhorta offers a fresh framework to move away from a scarcity mindset and toward a culture of belonging, collaboration, and authentic growth. 🌟
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.
💻 Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
🔗 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/D102event
This Parent University event is proudly sponsored by our D102 PTO, in special collaboration with District 103, District 96, and the Vernon Area Public Library. 🤝📚✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
In a world that constantly pushes competition, we often treat it as the only path to excellence. But what if constant competition leads to anxiety, burnout, and isolation instead? Building on her book, Uncompete, Ruchika Malhorta offers a fresh framework to move away from a scarcity mindset and toward a culture of belonging, collaboration, and authentic growth. 🌟
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.
💻 Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
🔗 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/D102event
This Parent University event is proudly sponsored by our D102 PTO, in special collaboration with District 103, District 96, and the Vernon Area Public Library. 🤝📚✨
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Morning Routines in Full Swing at Pritchett! 🎒☀️🔔
Our Pritchett Panthers are settling smoothly into their morning routines, unpacking backpacks and getting organized for a great day of learning! 🏫💙
Every morning, Dr. Moreland leads their school-wide announcements, giving students from across the building the chance to participate, lead, and kick off the day as one united community.
It is wonderful to see our young learners show such independence and true #CommittedToD102 spirit right from the start of the day! 💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Our Pritchett Panthers are settling smoothly into their morning routines, unpacking backpacks and getting organized for a great day of learning! 🏫💙
Every morning, Dr. Moreland leads their school-wide announcements, giving students from across the building the chance to participate, lead, and kick off the day as one united community.
It is wonderful to see our young learners show such independence and true #CommittedToD102 spirit right from the start of the day! 💛
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Welcome to D102, Hamsalakshmi Manoharan! Joining us as a RISE Classroom Assistant at Pritchett, Hamsalakshmi brings valuable hands-on experience and a heart for student success to District 102.
"My favorite part of working in education is helping students learn, grow, and feel supported, while making a positive difference in their daily lives and celebrating their progress. I am thrilled to join District 102 to support student growth as part of a caring school community!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Hamsalakshmi! 🌟🌱✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of working in education is helping students learn, grow, and feel supported, while making a positive difference in their daily lives and celebrating their progress. I am thrilled to join District 102 to support student growth as part of a caring school community!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Hamsalakshmi! 🌟🌱✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, Vandana Somani! Joining us as a Classroom Assistant at AJHS, Vandana brings a great passion for supporting students and fostering a positive learning environment to District 102.
"My favorite part of working in education is making a positive impact, supporting children, and being part of a positive learning environment!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Vandana! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of working in education is making a positive impact, supporting children, and being part of a positive learning environment!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Vandana! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, Parvathy Harish! Joining us as a Special Education Assistant at AJHS, Parvathy brings a wonderful dedication to supporting student learning and individual growth to District 102.
"My favorite aspect of working in education is supporting children through their learning journeys and witnessing their individual growth and progress!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Parvathy! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite aspect of working in education is supporting children through their learning journeys and witnessing their individual growth and progress!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Parvathy! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102 Julie Pacheco! Joining us as a Dual Language Classroom Assistant at Tripp, Julie brings over two decades of educational experience and a rich background in bilingual learning to District 102.
"As a lifelong learner, my favorite part of education is learning right alongside my students, whose curiosity continuously inspires me. With both of my sons being proud D102 graduates, I am eager to give back to the community that supported my family!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Julie! 📚🇲🇽✨
#NewToD102
"As a lifelong learner, my favorite part of education is learning right alongside my students, whose curiosity continuously inspires me. With both of my sons being proud D102 graduates, I am eager to give back to the community that supported my family!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Julie! 📚🇲🇽✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, Robin VanDyke! Joining us as the new Assistant Principal at Tripp, Robin brings over 20 years of dedicated experience and a deep passion for student success to District 102.
"I am deeply passionate about supporting the whole child and partnering with families and teachers to help every student thrive. I love building meaningful relationships, helping students discover their unique strengths, and am thrilled to join District 102's strong culture of trust and collaboration!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Robin! 🏫✨
#NewToD102
"I am deeply passionate about supporting the whole child and partnering with families and teachers to help every student thrive. I love building meaningful relationships, helping students discover their unique strengths, and am thrilled to join District 102's strong culture of trust and collaboration!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Robin! 🏫✨
#NewToD102
Just a quick reminder for our D102 families that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day! 🏫✨
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class on Tuesday, September 8!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class on Tuesday, September 8!
Welcome to the team, Sheila Connington! Joining us as a new music teacher at Tripp, Sheila brings a wonderful passion for music and student discovery to District 102.
"My favorite part of teaching is making music with my students and watching them discover unique ways to connect with it as they grow.
Help us give a warm welcome to Sheila! 🎶🎹✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of teaching is making music with my students and watching them discover unique ways to connect with it as they grow.
Help us give a warm welcome to Sheila! 🎶🎹✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, Harsh Kamra! Joining us as a RISE Classroom Assistant at Meridian, Harsh brings great enthusiasm and positive energy to District 102.
"I enjoy my work no matter what I’m doing, and I’m so excited to join D102 because of the friendly working environment, great people, wonderful opportunities, and a great place to learn!"
Please join us in giving Harsh a warm welcome to Meridian! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
"I enjoy my work no matter what I’m doing, and I’m so excited to join D102 because of the friendly working environment, great people, wonderful opportunities, and a great place to learn!"
Please join us in giving Harsh a warm welcome to Meridian! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to the team, Saravanapriya Ramsubramanian! Joining us as a Special Education Classroom Assistant at Pritchett, Saravanapriya brings a wonderful passion for supporting student growth to District 102.
"My favorite part of working in education is helping children learn new things and watching them grow over time. I am truly excited to join District 102, inspired by its diverse population and engaged school community!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Saravanapriya! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of working in education is helping children learn new things and watching them grow over time. I am truly excited to join District 102, inspired by its diverse population and engaged school community!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Saravanapriya! 🌟📚✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, AJ DiSalvo! Joining us as a Special Education Lead Assistant at Pritchett, AJ brings wonderful energy and a deep dedication to student growth in District 102.
"My favorite part of education is seeing student growth over time and building meaningful bonds with students and staff. "
Help us give a warm welcome to AJ! ✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of education is seeing student growth over time and building meaningful bonds with students and staff. "
Help us give a warm welcome to AJ! ✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, Lexi Robinson! Joining us as the new Associate Principal at Pritchett, Lexi brings a wonderful passion for leadership and community to District 102.
"My favorite part of education is the connections with students and staff, seeing the smiles on faces when they learn something new."
Help us give a warm welcome to Lexi! 🏫✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of education is the connections with students and staff, seeing the smiles on faces when they learn something new."
Help us give a warm welcome to Lexi! 🏫✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to the team, Monica Tauber! Joining us as a speech-language pathologist at Tripp and AJHS, Monica brings a wonderful dedication to supporting our students in District 102.
"The welcoming and kind-hearted team has made me excited to become part of the D102 community!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Monica! 🗣️✨
#NewToD102
"The welcoming and kind-hearted team has made me excited to become part of the D102 community!"
Help us give a warm welcome to Monica! 🗣️✨
#NewToD102
Bus Safety First in D102! 🚌
Safety on the ride to and from school is always a top priority! Across all of our schools, our students participated in annual bus evacuation drills to practice key safety procedures.
Thanks to our staff and drivers for guiding our students through these important drills!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Committed2D102
Safety on the ride to and from school is always a top priority! Across all of our schools, our students participated in annual bus evacuation drills to practice key safety procedures.
Thanks to our staff and drivers for guiding our students through these important drills!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #Committed2D102
