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Community Connection
inspire . . . empower . . . nurture January 2016
January Calendar A Message from the Superintendent
Jan. 12 -14 - First I hope all of you truly had a wonderful winter break and enjoyed time with your family
Semester Exams and friends. I hope our students had an opportunity to relax and recharge for the second
Jan. 15 - Institute Day half of the school year. Over winter break, I had time to reflect on our achievements so far
- (No school) this school year. For the first time in D155 history, 306 students were named Illinois State
Jan. 18 - Martin Scholars, D155 was named to the sixth annual AP Honor Roll, and Niche ranked D155 in
Luther King Day - (No the top 25 districts in the state of Illinois. We accomplish great things because our teachers
School) and students work hard. Our administrators, staff, parents, and community also play an
important role supporting our students and district. Our community continues to find new
Jan. 19 - First Day of
opportunities for our students to explore and we’re appreciative of the partnerships we’re
Second Semester
building.
Jan. 19 - Board of
Education Meeting The support from our community does not go unnoticed. Part of District 155’s mission is
“nurture a desire to contribute to the world.” Our students and staff want to be engaged and
Board of Education active citizens in all of our communities. Throughout the month of December each one
President: of our schools found ways to give back and it’s truly amazing to see how our high school
Ted Wagner students are finding ways to positively impact others. I’d like to share just a few with you.
Vice-President:
Cary-Grove Interact Club students have answered Letters to Santa for the last 12 years. This
Dr. Gary Oberg
year, students and staff purchased 800 presents which were donated to students at a school
Amy Blazier
in Chicago.
Adam Guss
Rosemary Kurtz Crystal Lake Central’s Madrigal singers raised money and purchased gifts for patients at the
Dave Secrest Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. Students delivered gifts and also performed at the hospital.
Ann Somers
SAVE THE DATE! National Honor Society students organized a drive to benefit homeless veterans. Crystal
Lake South students donated more than 600 items which were packed in 20 boxes for
PARENT homeless veterans.
UNIVERSITY
Students and staff gave back to local families in need with the help of Prairie Ridge school
February 20, 2016 counselor Missy Berg. Twelve families whose students attend PR received more than 180
gifts, toiletries, and food packages.
This free event
offers parents and Our students inspired the district administrative office to also volunteer our time.
guardians a unique Administrators and staff rang the bell at the Crystal Lake Jewel to raise money for the
opportunity to learn Salvation Army.
more about high
school, college, and Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered. I’m extremely proud of your
social and emotional continued efforts to give back to our communities.
health. Registration
information is Respectfully,
coming soon! Dr. Johnnie Thomas
Superintendent
Making History: More than 300 D155 Students Named State Scholars For the first time in District 155’s history, 306 District 155 students have been named as 2016-17 State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). This number is up from 284 students named from the Class of 2015. Students’ ACT and SAT test scores, class rank at the end of junior year, and class size determine state scholars. Those students identified regularly graduate in the top ten percent of Illinois high school seniors. Click here, to view a list of District 155 students named 2016-2017 State Scholars. Board of Education Update Crystal Lake South Presentation Crystal Lake South High School hosted the December Board of Education meeting. STEM Division Leader Todd Graba, teacher Katie Bulman, and students presented about the forensics course which provides students with hands-on opportunities and is based on true crimes. Students explained how crime scene evidence is collected, processed and analyzed, and how they reach a conclusion. The Aevidum Student Group also presented with Josh Nobilio, student services coordinator, and Anne Santucci, teacher and group sponsor. Students presented on club initiatives to support each student at Crystal Lake South and how the group is partnering with community organizations like National Alliance on Mental Illness in McHenry County. Student Recognition The Board of Education recognized Valerie Tarazi, a sophomore at Prairie Ridge, for winning the state championship in the 100 Breaststroke with an All American automatic qualifying time and second place in the 200 IM. Treasurer’s Report The state currently owes D155 more than $900,000 in mandated state quarterly reimbursements. Fortunately, at this time General State Aid continues to be paid twice a month. Year 2015 Tax Levy The Board of Education voted (5-1-1) to approve a flat tax levy for 2015. This flat tax levy is estimated to save D155 taxpayers a collective $775,000 in today’s dollars every year moving forward. This amounts to a $2.4 million savings to taxpayers in just three years and almost $4 million over the next five years. Boundary & Enrollment Superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas presented a summary of the Kasarda Demographics Study. The study projects enrollment for CHSD155 at 5,689 students for the 2020-2021 school year. Nearly 6,500 students are currently enrolled in D155. This enrollment is due to declining enrollment in feeder districts. In summary, District 155 will see a significant drop in enrollment over the next ten years. District administration will continue to analyze the report and projections.
Central Teacher Named WGN’s Teacher of the Month
WGN chose Mike Smalley, a social studies teacher at Central, for Teacher of the Month in December. Chad
Harrah, a junior, is enrolled in Smalley’s U.S. History class and nominated him.
“I never liked history until this class. Mr. Smalley
makes class interesting and fun,” said Harrah.
In addition to being named Teacher of the Month,
Saint Xavier presented Mike Smalley with a check
for $1,000 which can be used for classroom supplies.
“I’ve been given great opportunities, and I’m
surrounded by great people - students and teachers,”
said Smalley. Watch WGN’s story here.
Prairie Ridge Student D155 Named One of Only 425
Accepted into Yale School Districts on AP® Honor
“I want to Roll
personally The College Board named Community High
thank each and School District 155 to the sixth annual Advanced
every one of Placement Honor Roll for increasing participation
my teachers at while maintaining a high level of success rate. D155
Prairie Ridge is one of 425 districts across the U.S. and Canada to
who have be honored; only 15 school districts in Illinois were
gone above recognized.
and beyond
to prepare me During the 2014-2015 school year, 2,960 AP® exams
for the future were administered in the district, nearly 400 more
both as a exams than the previous year. This also represents an
student and increase of more than 1,000 exams over the number of
as an adult. I exams taken in the 2012-2013 school year.
am extremely
blessed to be in District 155 estimates that student success on AP®
the presence of exams in 2015 could save students and their families
such genuine, caring people each and every day.” more than $4.1 million in college costs.
Aidan O’Connor is the first Prairie Ridge student This is the fourth consecutive year District 155 has
to be accepted into Yale University. He plans to been named to the honor roll.
pursue a degree in Ethics, Economics, and Politics.
Aidan is a senior lead for AP Physics I; he is
also involved in several extracurricular activities D155 Ranked in Top 25 Districts
including Madrigals, A Cappella Choir, Theater, NICHE named the Best School Districts in Illinois
Speech team, and freshman mentoring. for 2016. Community High School District 155
ranked #24. Rankings were based on academics,
“I cannot wait to become a Bulldog next year!” extracurriculars, teachers, administration, health and
safety, and educational outcomes.
South Students Explore Career Paths at Annual Expo
Crystal Lake South High School held its third annual
Career Expo on December 7. More than 40 local
businesses, colleges, and trade schools spoke with
students about post-secondary education options and
potential career paths. Students interviewed vendors and
filled out a questionnaire while attending the expo.
Joe Mueller, a 2015 Crystal Lake South graduate,
shared with students that the Career Expo and his job
at McDonalds allowed him to strengthen his skills and
achieve his aspirations. He is a manager at McDonald’s
and was recently awarded full tuition reimbursement to
pursue a degree in human resources.
CG Students Tour Local Government Facilities
Nine Cary-Grove students
were elected by their peers
to spend the day learning
about local government
last month. Students
toured several Village of
Cary government facilities
and met with local elected
officials. Students also
participated in a Village
Board meeting.
(Left to right: Kayla Mann, Jessica Heidenreich, Alyssa Gurgone, Rachel Stanley,
Colby Flanagan, Erin O’Malley, Mayor Mark Kownick, Amy Janis, Nicholas
Loftus, and Nate Jacobs)
Second Annual Prairie Ridge Ugly Sweater 5K
More than 80 students and D155 staff members participated in the second annual Ugly Sweater 5K. Participants
donated three items to benefit the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.
District 155 Students Selected for
ILMEA All-State Chorus
Fifteen District 155 students were selected
to perform with the Illinois Music Educators
Association (ILMEA) All-State Chorus and All-
State Honors Chorus. Each All-State ensemble is
comprised of 200 students chosen from the nine
regional districts. Selection to these ensembles is
the highest individual honor available to choral
students in Illinois.
ILMEA All-State Chorus
Elizabeth Dopke – Cary-Grove High School Students Selected for American
Kelsey Krigas – Cary-Grove High School
Noah Middaugh – Crystal Lake Central High
Choral Directors Association
School Central Division Honor Choir
Becca Zarchy – Crystal Lake Central High School
Patrick Hubbard – Crystal Lake South High School Seven students from District 155 were selected by
Connor Pils – Prairie Ridge High School the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
Elizabeth Routzahn – Prairie Ridge High School to perform in the Central Division Honor Choir in
Kasey Theil – Prairie Ridge High School February in Chicago. The ACDA Central Division
Ryan Tucker – Prairie Ridge High School Honor Choir is made up of top high school singers
from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
ILMEA All-State Honors Chorus
Thomas Hagenow – Crystal Lake Central High ACDA Central Division Honor Choir
School Corey Barlow – Cary-Grove High School
Chase Castro – Crystal Lake South High School Megan McDillon – Cary-Grove High School
Blake Iscra – Crystal Lake South High School Blaise Mollet – Cary-Grove High School
Amanda Potthast – Crystal Lake South High School Jack Sitarsk – Cary-Grove High School
Sarah Jenkins – Prairie Ridge High School Nathan Takahashi – Cary-Grove High School
Aidan O’Connor – Prairie Ridge High School Grace Kinstler – Crystal Lake Central High School
Rhiannon Palmer – Crystal Lake Central High School
Congratulations to
the Cast and Crew
of The Ash Girl at
Crystal Lake South
CLS actors have been awarded
an opportunity to perform The
Ash Girl at the Illinois High
School Theatre Festival on
January 7.
View more photos from the sixth annual Anomoly art show at Cary-Grove High School on December 11, 2015.
View more photos from the Central vs. Grayslake North wrestling meet on December 17, 2015
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