Welcome to D102, Claire Fraser! Joining us as a social worker at Pritchett and Early Childhood, Claire brings a wonderful dedication to supporting our youngest learners in District 102.
"My favorite part of working in education is building meaningful connections with young people to inspire them to reach their full potential, and I am thrilled to join such a kind, welcoming school community."
Help us give a warm welcome to Claire! 💙✨
#NewToD102
"My favorite part of working in education is building meaningful connections with young people to inspire them to reach their full potential, and I am thrilled to join such a kind, welcoming school community."
Help us give a warm welcome to Claire! 💙✨
#NewToD102
Welcome to D102, Maddie Dillon! Joining us as a new special education teacher at AJHS, Maddie brings a strong passion for supporting student success to District 102.
"I love watching my students grow throughout the year and am excited to meet the school's staff and families."
Help us give a warm welcome to Maddie! 🌟📚
#NewToD102
"I love watching my students grow throughout the year and am excited to meet the school's staff and families."
Help us give a warm welcome to Maddie! 🌟📚
#NewToD102
What an incredible turnout for our 1st through 8th Grade Meet & Greet events! Our students showed commitment as they dropped off supplies, reconnected with classmates, and met their new teachers. 🏫💙
Huge thanks to our families and staff for making the event a success. We are so excited to kick off an amazing year ahead! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
Huge thanks to our families and staff for making the event a success. We are so excited to kick off an amazing year ahead! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
What an exciting morning at our Early Childhood and Kindergarten Meet & Greet! Our youngest students were able to see their new classrooms, meet their amazing teachers, and drop off their supplies. Some even completed a special classroom scavenger hunt to explore their new spaces! 🧩🖍️
We are so excited to officially welcome our littlest learners for their very first day of school tomorrow, August 25! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
We are so excited to officially welcome our littlest learners for their very first day of school tomorrow, August 25! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommittedToD102
What a great first 2 days of school! Everyone across D102 is so excited and fully committed to making this an amazing year together.
We couldn’t help but jump on the "kinda chic" trend to show off a few moments from our incredible first two days!
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #CommitedToD102.
We couldn’t help but jump on the "kinda chic" trend to show off a few moments from our incredible first two days!
#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! ✏️📚✨
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
Colorful Celebrations: D102 Wins BGPD Coloring Contest! 🎨👮♂️
We are so proud to announce that several of our talented elementary students took home first-place honors in the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s annual coloring contest! 🏆✨
Congratulations to all of our creative winners! Thank you for representing D102! 🎉🖍️
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
We are so proud to announce that several of our talented elementary students took home first-place honors in the Buffalo Grove Police Department’s annual coloring contest! 🏆✨
Congratulations to all of our creative winners! Thank you for representing D102! 🎉🖍️
#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!”
Students in Mrs. Hulings's kindergarten classroom recently put their personal whiteboards to great use during an interactive math lesson! They were challenged to find different number combinations that add up to ten. Mrs. Hulings's mathematicians drew creative pictures on their boards to illustrate their mathematical thinking, then proudly raised them in unison to show off their answers. We love seeing our youngest students use these fun, hands-on tools to build confidence and practice their skills! 💡👏
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#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
It's time to highlight another amazing D102 retiree! This week, we are spotlighting Mrs. Vicky Jacobs. She's been in D102 for 36 years, her entire career! Take a moment to celebrate and get to know Mrs. Jacobs.
What roles did you serve during your time in D102?
Tripp Special Education teacher 1990-1992
AJHS Special Education Teacher 6th, 7th and 8th
Inclusion Facilitator
What are some accomplishments since working in D102?
“Throughout my teaching career, I earned a master's degree, Type 75, National Board Certification, and have coached a variety of sports and clubs.”
What do you look forward to doing during your retirement?
"Enjoy my 'free time'."
Is there anything you would like to share with the D102 community?
“With 38 years in special education, I’ve taught, learned, and grown alongside some of the most inspiring teachers here in D102. I specialized in individualized instruction, advocacy, and creating classrooms where every learner is valued and supported.”
What roles did you serve during your time in D102?
Tripp Special Education teacher 1990-1992
AJHS Special Education Teacher 6th, 7th and 8th
Inclusion Facilitator
What are some accomplishments since working in D102?
“Throughout my teaching career, I earned a master's degree, Type 75, National Board Certification, and have coached a variety of sports and clubs.”
What do you look forward to doing during your retirement?
"Enjoy my 'free time'."
Is there anything you would like to share with the D102 community?
“With 38 years in special education, I’ve taught, learned, and grown alongside some of the most inspiring teachers here in D102. I specialized in individualized instruction, advocacy, and creating classrooms where every learner is valued and supported.”
Our Pritchett Panthers recently crossed the finish line at the annual Girls on the Run 5K! 🏃♀️ This after-school program is about so much more than endurance; our runners worked hard to build confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season. 👟 We are so proud of our ten determined athletes who cheered each other on from start to finish alongside their parents and running buddies. 🏅 Congratulations to all our runners on this spectacular achievement! 🌟
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
#EveryDayEveryStudent #D102 #ImpactD102
