Rogers’ Reflection | Progress, Pride, and Possibility
As I reflect on the release of the 2026 Illinois School Report Card, I'm filled with Washington PRIDE! Each year, the state evaluates schools using measures such as academic achievement, student growth, attendance, and school climate to provide families with a clearer picture of school performance.
I'm proud to share that Washington Middle School earned the designation of Approaching Exemplary! This means our school is demonstrating strong performance, reflecting the progress our students are making and the dedication of our entire school community. While our students are showing encouraging academic growth, we know there's more work to do to ensure every General meets grade level expectations.
Our success is built on progress, perseverance, and possibility! From teachers and paraprofessionals to security, office professionals, student services, and our families, it takes ALL of us to ensure every General feels safe, welcomed, and engaged. Every classroom, every hallway, every day!
We're proud of how far we've come, but we're even more excited about where we're going! We're dedicated to progress, not perfection, and remain committed to providing every General with the opportunities, support, and challenges they need to succeed.
Thank you for being part of our journey. There's a whole lot to celebrate at Washington!
One Team | One Dream
Marchel Rogers | Principal
Washington Middle School
marchel.rogers@sd129.org
630.301.5477
The General Way | Respectful – Responsible – Ready To Learn
