Weekly Update
February 7, 2024
Parent University: Alternatives to College will premiere as a video presentation on the District’s YouTube channel on Thursday, February 15 at 7 PM. District 204’s Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, Dr. Nicole Howard, will lead a panel discussion with local experts to help parents understand the career pathways available to high school graduates as an alternative to college.
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
1. Visit 5Essentials Survey Link
2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
Indian Prairie School District 204 is inviting you to attend our second annual Mental Health Symposium on Saturday, March 9, at Metea Valley High School from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The symposium will include a keynote session and panel discussion, multiple breakout sessions for teens and parents, and a community resource fair. Childcare will be provided for children ages 3 - 10.
The keynote session will be presented by Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. Following the keynote, a panel of local experts will discuss the relevance of Dr. Heitner’s presentation in our schools and local community.
For more information, please visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage or Register Here.
The Valley Runway program gathers new and gently used shoes, purses, and accessories that will be offered at no cost to all low-income District 204 high school juniors and seniors. Please bring your donated items to the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora, door 20. The collection drive will run through February 14.
To recognize individuals and organizations that make a meaningful and lasting impact on the students of Indian Prairie School District, District 204 is once again taking nominations for the annual Inspire Awards.
There are four categories in which nominations may be submitted:
- Inspire Award - Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to District 204 over a sustained period of time.
- Ignite Award - Nominees must be students who are leaders and demonstrate exemplary qualities within a District 204 student organization.
- Impact Award - Nominees must be a staff member who has made a significant difference in the lives of District 204 students.
- Illuminate Award - Nominees must be a community member/organization which is dedicated to supporting District 204 students and the community.
Nominations are welcome from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members; must include a brief description of the positive impact the individual/organization has made on the Indian Prairie community and will be shared with those you nominate. Submit an Inspire Award Nomination here.
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Mike Schuh, a Fifth-Grade Teacher at Owen Elementary School, with the January A+ Award.
Mr. Schuh was nominated for the A+ Award this year by District 204 parent, Colleen Kordish. In her essay, Mrs. Kordish stated that even though her sons are now in eighth grade and tenth grade, they still refer to the educational standards and preparation that Mr. Schuh provided to them in fifth grade. She went on to say, “These tenets such as being on time, being prepared, understanding current events, learning presentation skills, proper grammar, detail-oriented reviews of their writing and classwork have made my sons better learners and better prepared for EVERYTHING!”
This is Mr. Schuh’s twenty-ninth year working in District 204. “I’m not just a teacher, I’m a guider,” said Mr. Schuh. “I want to help my students be the best that they can be.”
NCTV17 is committed to serving our community and providing quality programming that reflects our viewers' diverse voices and interests.
That's why they are inviting you to participate in a short online survey. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of NCTV17. Please take a few moments today to share your thoughts by using this survey link: https://www.nctv17.org/survey/
Thank you in advance for your participation!
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.