News from District 153
October 16, 2026
A Message from the Superintendent
Thank you to all those who joined us for the Willow Fall Fest and the Churchill Hispanic Heritage Night! Both events were great experiences for our students. We appreciate your support.
We believe in serving the whole child by nurturing students’ Intellectual Growth, Creative Expression, Social and Emotional Well-being, and Physical and Mental Health. This year, we would like to share some of the ways we work toward this mission in all our schools.
How does HSD153 support Creative Expression?
Our curriculum, co-curricular programs, and extra-curricular activities give all of our students the opportunity to learn through creative expression. Students at all grade levels receive instruction in Art and Music. In addition, creative writing is incorporated into our English Language Arts curriculum. In STEM, students get to explore graphic arts and design along with many other skills. In middle school, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students participate in Industrial Arts where they learn to plan and create a variety of creative projects using industrial arts tools.
Our 4th and 5th grade students have the opportunity to take part in Orchestra, Band, and Choir where they can develop their skills and talents as musicians and performers. Students can continue in these co-curricular programs throughout their years at James Hart.
Each year, our students showcase their talents and skills in outstanding concerts, galleries and displays, plays, and performances. For example, we have upcoming performances including the James Hart Orchestra on October 29 and the James Hart Band on November 10. Next month, we will be excited to see our James Hart Musical – Disney’s Newsies Jr. – on November 19 and 20!
Save the Date!
James Hart School will be honoring veterans in our community with a Veteran’s Day Celebration on November 11 beginning at 8:30AM with a Flag Raising Ceremony followed by a School Assembly and Veterans’ Breakfast beginning at 9:00AM. All veterans are invited to join us. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Dr. Teresa Hill
Superintendent of Schools
All children can learn . . . Period.
