HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL gets a REAL Christmas present!

Holland Elementary School’s amazing friends at The Home Depot Store #2789 and Swanson Construction have donated $7,000 worth of materials and labor to put a new floor in Ms. Danaj’s second-grade classroom.

They painted the ceiling and installed a beautiful ceiling fan and volunteered their time during the two days after Christmas to make the magic happen!

The school couldn't be more proud of this amazing gift.

Masco will be donating brand new bookshelves to our classroom too!

Thank you to all involved from the entire school!

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students work through minefield

Trust, listening and the ability to give good, clear directions were the focus for Adventure Learning students during the Minefield Challenge recently at West Middle School!  Students worked well together as they guided blindfolded people safely through the "minefield.”

HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL takes the exercises inside

Mrs. Madden's kindergartners at Holland Elementary School had fun with “Go Noodle” dancing one morning. Since the cold winter has finally arrived, it is too chilly to play outside. This is a great way to get the wiggles out and get some physical activity built into the day!

SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY holds honor roll assembly

The Sixth Grade Academy held it's annual trimester No. 1 Honor Roll Assembly in December.  This year, 209 or 43 percent of the students made the Honor Roll with a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

• 100 achieved Cum Laude 3.0 - 3.49
• 44   achieved Magna Cum Laude 3.5 -3.74
• 45   achieved Summa Cum Laude 3.75 - 3.99
• 20   achieved Maxima Cum Laude 4.0

The administration and staff at the Sixth Grade Academy are proud these hard working students.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL standouts enjoy incentive field trip

In December, students from West Middle School enjoyed a morning of fun at “Game On.”  

This was the Academic Incentive Field Trip.  Students who received 1's or 2's in citizenship, were not missing any schoolwork and received 80 percent or better on Math, Science, Social Studies and English final exams were eligible to attend.  

At “Game On” students hit balls in the batting cage, played basketball, volleyball and soccer.  A pizza lunch was provided.  

The next Academic Incentive Field Trip will be in the spring after Second Trimester exams.  The school is looking into the Lincoln Park Roller Skate facility, including featuring a STEM component.  

Remember to be eligible, students must have no missing schoolwork, 80 percent or better on all four core classes final exams and 1's or 2's in citizenship.

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL staff creates a great Christmas

The West Middle School staff donated to eight families over the holidays. Each year the counselors put together gifts and donations for families. The teachers and staff are happy to help families each year so that they have a great Christmas at home. 

HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL students take on Science Day activities

Hoover Middle School students enjoyed a Science Day in the gym. They discovered everything from chemical to thermal reactions. Also, the young scientists explored buoyancy by creating their own boats.