Pritchett Elementary School

🎉 New to D102, Jing Feldman! 🎉
D102 proudly welcomes Jing to our team of educators. She joins our district as a building secretary at AJHS. Welcome, Jing! #D102 #NewtoD102

🎉 New to D102, Marlee Friedman! 🎉
D102 proudly welcomes Marlee to our team of educators. She joins our district as a third grade teacher at Pritchett. Welcome, Marlee! #NewtoD102

🎉 New to D102, Mary Ann Gimbel 🎉
D102 proudly welcomes Mary Ann to our team of educators. She joins our district as an occupational therapist assistant at Pritchett! Welcome, Mary Ann! #NewtoD102

🎉 New to D102, Sanjukta Saha! 🎉
D102 proudly welcomes Sanjukta to our team of educators. She joins our district as a special education teacher at Meridian. Welcome, Sanjukta! #NewtoD102

🎉 New to D102, Nicole Koren! 🎉
D102 proudly welcomes Nicole Koren to our team of educators. Nicole joins our district as an assistant principal at AJHS. Welcome, Nicole! #NewtoD102

👷‍♀️ Hardhat Highlight #3 👷‍♂️
With strong community support, D102’s Building a Brighter Future referendum continues to bring exciting upgrades to our schools! 🏗️✨

This summer, crews have made big strides across the district:

🏫 At AJHS: Final touches on HVAC, lighting, and flooring are wrapping up. Bleachers are installed and the parking lot will be ready for Day 1!

🍎 At Pritchett: Ceiling work is nearly done, new HVAC systems are in place, and outdoor areas have been refreshed.

📚 At Tripp: Final phases of mechanical, lighting, and ceiling work are underway, with parking lot improvements in progress.

These improvements are more than just physical, they’re an investment in the future of D102 students.

📲 Follow along for more Hardhat Highlights as we build a brighter tomorrow! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #BrightFuture

🦺 Hardhat Highlights Series: Episode 2

As we continue building a brighter future through our approved referendum, construction progress is moving full steam ahead across our schools:

✅ HVAC rooftop units have been delivered and installed.
🔨 Roofing work continues at both Pritchett and Tripp.
🧰 Inside, HVAC and ceiling upgrades are underway.
🛝 Playground parts have been delivered to Tripp, and installation will begin soon.
🚧 The AJHS parking lot project is well underway.
🧱 At Pritchett, the new retaining wall by the playground is now complete!

We’re grateful for our community’s support in making these vital improvements possible. Stay tuned for more updates as progress continues!
#D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #BuilD102 #Bright Future

🎶🏆 For the 11th year in a row, D102 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award by the NAMM Foundation! At the June 23 Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated this achievement and the outstanding music educators who make it possible. 🎼👏 Thank you to our talented music teachers across the district for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence in music education. #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

☀️📚 Summer school is in full swing at Meridian—and it’s buzzing with energy and learning across all grade levels! Programs include: ✨ Extended School Year (ESY) 🗣️ VOICES Program (Grades K–2) 🎉 D102 Summer Camp (Grades 3–7) — featuring choice classes like Young Author’s Club, games, robotics, and PE! Students have been greeted by some fresh faces among our teaching staff, and the atmosphere has been nothing short of collaborative, fun, and inspiring. 💡👏 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🟡 Hardhat Highlights: Episode 1 🛠️ We’re excited to launch a new series showcasing summer construction progress happening across District 102, made possible by the incredible support of our community! Even though school’s out, the work is in full swing: 🏫 Tripp School is gearing up for a brand-new roof, updated playground, HVAC improvements, and more. 🏗️ Pritchett is seeing major demolition progress, especially in the parking lot and HVAC systems. 🏀 AJHS gym floors have been striped and sealed with the school mascot front and center—plus, locker room demolition is underway. Our buildings are getting the upgrades it needs to support student success today and into the future. We are not just renovating buildings, we’re building a bright future for all learners in our district. Stay tuned for more Hardhat Highlights as we continue making progress, one project at a time! #HardhatHighlights #BuilD102 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎒✨ If you haven’t registered yet for the 2025–2026 school year, now’s the time! Whether you're new to D102 or returning, make sure your child is ready for another amazing year of learning, discovery, and growth. 📅 Register soon — it helps us plan and prepare for the best possible start to the school year! Visit our website to begin the registration process. #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🐾 Big welcome to our four newly graduated therapy dog teams! 🐶🎓 With these fresh faces (and furry friends), we now have 18 certified D102 therapy dog teams! You'll see them bright and early at the start of each summer school session, ready to greet students with wagging tails and warm smiles. 🐕☀️💛 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🚨 We’re Hiring: Special Education Teacher 🚨 Join our amazing team and make a difference every day! 💙 We’re looking for a compassionate, student-focused educator to support learners with diverse needs through individualized instruction and collaboration. 📍 Location: Meridian School 📅 Start Date: August 19, 2025 🎓 Required: PEL with LBS1 endorsement 💼 Benefits Include: ✔️ Medical, dental, life & disability insurance (employee premiums paid by D102) ✔️ Paid sick, personal & bereavement days ✔️ Salary range per the Collective Bargaining Agreement 📧 Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/46tnzumw Help shape brighter futures in a supportive and inclusive school community.

🌟 Celebrating Our Retirees 🌟 As summer kicks off, we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible D102 staff members who retired this year. Each one of them has left a lasting mark on our district, dedicating their time, passion, and care to generations of students and families. Some of these remarkable individuals began their careers right here in District 102, growing with us over the years and shaping the very heart of our schools. 💛 Thank you to Tom Ivarson, Laurie Friman, Stacy Lipshutz, Cheri Brill, Gina Perovic, Tracy Ticknell, Sherrie Cummins, Sue Wolf, and Beth Berger. Your legacy of kindness, dedication, and excellence will continue to inspire our community for years to come. We wish you a joyful and well-deserved retirement full of new adventures, rest, and plenty of time to enjoy the things you love. 💐 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

It’s the last day of school and the start of retirement for Meridian teachers Mrs. Brill, Mrs. Cummins, Mrs. Lupshutz, and Mrs. Tincknell! 🎉📚 We’re sending them—and all our amazing staff—off into summer with big smiles and even bigger gratitude. ☀️ While school is out, we’re still in (just at a slower pace)! Follow along all summer for behind-the-scenes construction updates, exciting progress, and stories you won’t want to miss.

🏗️ AJHS Gymnasium Construction Update We’re in the home stretch! 👟✨ Inside the new AJHS gymnasium, the floors are fully installed and are now being sanded and finished—bringing us one step closer to game time! 🏀 In the locker rooms, doors and hardware are in place, adding the final touches to the space. Outside, a brand-new track has been laid, and fresh landscaping is taking shape around the gym and track, transforming the look of the campus. 🔧 Now that summer has begun, the next phase of construction will kick off with mechanical upgrades, casework installation, and a full roof replacement. None of this would be possible without the support of our community and the approved referendum. Thank you for investing in the future of our students! 💛 We can’t wait to welcome everyone into this beautiful, upgraded space! 🎉🎉 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent #BrightFuture #BuilD102

🎉 Field Day Fun Across D102! 🎉 Students at Pritchett, Tripp, and Meridian celebrated the end of the school year with one of our favorite traditions: Field Day! There were bounce houses and relay races to friendly contests and high-energy music. Schools were buzzing with excitement, teamwork, and pure joy. Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped create a day full of laughter, movement, and unforgettable memories. 🏃‍♂️🎶🎈 #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent

🎶 Big News! 🎶 We’re proud to share that Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 has once again been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education Award by the NAMM Foundation! 🌟🎼 This national honor highlights our district’s deep commitment to providing exceptional music education for all students from kindergarten through 8th grade. From learning rhythms in kindergarten to performing in band, orchestra, or choir in junior high, our students are supported every step of the way by passionate, skilled music educators who inspire creativity and a lifelong love of the arts. 🎷🎻🎤 👏 Thank YOU for helping make D102 one of the best places for music education in the nation! #D102 #EveryDayEveryStudent