5Essentials Survey for Parents From now through April 2, 2021 parents across Illinois will participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. This opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s . . .
At the December 15, 2020 District 102 Board of Education meeting, I gave a presentation to the board and audience members regarding the current state of the district’s declining enrollment. I also addressed future concerns I had for the district related to the potential impact of a predicted financial crisis the state of Illinois is facing. The presentation was long and detailed. At the conclusion of the presentation, I . . .
District 102 Parents/Guardians, With winter officially here, it’s time to address the possibility of closing school due to weather. I know and respect that there are differing opinions on weather-related school closings. I will continue to look at each individual weather occurrence as it happens and work with the local Superintendents from Pekin Elementary and Pekin High School Districts to make a decision. Since we share . . .
Enhance the Future Scholarship The Enhance the Future Scholarship is for Pekin High School seniors who graduate during the 2020-21 school year (mid-year or end-of-year) who attended North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District 102 for, at least, six (6) years and who will be attending an accredited college, university or trade school. Students who attended District 102 Schools who still live within the District 102 . . .