Waukegan Public School District NewsBeat60

2013 Graduates Earn Superintendent�s Annual Leadership Award

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:34:35 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste continued his tradition of honoring outstanding graduates, when he announced 12 winners of the Superintendent�s Annual Leadership Award. The 12 honorees are indicative of the many talented students that made up the Class of 2013. The students were honored during the Class of 2013 commencement ceremony last month. �It was imposs...

Recap of the June 11 Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:49:09 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from June 11 Special Recognitions and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized five Waukegan High School students who were recently named �Students of the Year� in their respective fields at the Lake County Technology Campus. Honorees included: Cleon Cowan, Jose Alcantar, Daniel Cortes, Jack Ross and Allan Zarate. - The WHS music department...

Class of 2013 Envision Scholars Celebrated

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:55:31 -0500

The newest class of Envision Scholars was honored earlier this month during the Envision Scholars� annual banquet. Envision Scholars is a selective program that provides scholarships and college mentoring to hard-working and high-achieving first-generation college students at Waukegan High School. The program was founded in 2011 by Waukegan High School College Counselor Mr. Charles Gutman, as ...

Recap of June 4 Special Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:51:01 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for a special meeting on June 4. Board action items are listed below. - The Board of Education voted to approve a $594,900 bid from Alsip-based Amber Mechanical Contractors Inc., to perform HVAC renovations at North Elementary School. The renovations coincide with changes to the building as a result of the Capital Deve...

Reminder of District 60 Summer Hours

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:36:26 -0500

Beginning this week, Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will be observing summer hours at Lincoln Center and the Welcome Center. Both locations will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and will be closed on Fridays. Summer hours will be in place through Friday, August 2. Note: During the week of July 1-July 5, District buildings will open Monday, Tue...

Middle School Graduation Times

Tue, 28 May 2013 09:13:51 -0500

Promotion ceremonies for Middle Schools in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will take place on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30, at the Genesee Theatre, in downtown Waukegan. All five Middle Schools will celebrate the graduation of their eighth graders during ceremonies on those two days. Buses at each school will transport students to the ceremonies and then back to their re...

WHS Graduation Information/ Glance at Class of 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:23:58 -0500

Waukegan High School will hold commencement exercises at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at Weiss Field. An expected class of 1,003 students will make up Waukegan High School�s Class of 2013. Gates at Weiss field will open for graduation spectators at 4 p.m. Friends and family wishing to sit in chairs on the field will be required to present a graduation ticket. All others are asked to sit in the...

District 60 Honors 2013 Retirees

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:17 -0500

Waukegan School District 60 honored more than 50 employees, with combined service of more than 1,000 years, at the annual Board of Education Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 23. The dinner celebrated the accomplishments and dedication of all District 60 employees who will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Also recognized were employees with 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service in W...

WHS Honors Student Athletes

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:29:04 -0500

Waukegan High School honored 175 student athletes during its annual Senior Sports Banquet on Wednesday, May 22. The awards ceremony recognized athletes in 24 sports for their achievements on the field and in the classroom. This year�s female and male athletes of year were: Ebony Smith and DeVonte Taylor. Ebony is a two time all-conference athlete in track and field, and a state qualifier in ...

WHS Graduation Rehearsal Rescheduled

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:44:15 -0500

Due to inclement weather, the Waukegan High School Graduation Rehearsal has been rescheduled to Friday May 24. Rehearsal will be at 12 p.m. (noon) in the Trapp Auditorium at the Brookside Campus. Doors to the Trapp Auditorium will open at 11:45am. Graduates who have not yet picked up cap and gowns can do so after rehearsal on May 24. Students with questions are asked to call 847-360-5600.

Waukegan High School Students Earn Tech Campus Awards

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:41 -0500

Several Waukegan High School students have earned awards from the Lake County Technology Campus in recognition of their classroom accomplishments. The most prestigious honors went to five different WHS students, each of which was named the �Student of the Year� in their respective field. This marked the first year that WHS had five different students recognized in this category. Senior Cle...

Recap of May 21 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:30 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 briefly met for a special meeting on May 21, where they voted to accept bids for various technological accepts of the Capital Development Board project. The Board approved a $128,880 bid with Indiana-based New Age Telecom, to supply network technologies. The Board also approved a $147,958 bid with Deerfield-based All Cover...

Two District 60 Schools Awarded Fruits and Veggies Grant

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:51:52 -0500

Students at two Waukegan elementary schools will see a boost in their fruit and vegetable options, thanks to nearly $50,000 in grants from the Illinois State Board of Education. Carman-Buckner Elementary and John S. Clark Elementary were selected to participate in the ISBE�s Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2013/2014 academic year. The purpose of the program is to increase fres...

District 60 Students and Staff Honored with �Excellence in Character� Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:37:40 -0500

Several Waukegan Public Schools students and educators were recently honored with an Excellence in Character award through the Lake County After School Coalition (LCASC). The LCASC�s Character Matters in Lake County committee annually recognizes individuals who lead by example and are a source of inspiration and hope for the future. Common character traits emerge from the stories shared in the ...

Statement and FAQs Regarding Changes in ISAT Scoring

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:05:35 -0500

Parents of elementary and middle school students may soon notice changes in the way their child and their child�s school score on standardized tests. The change is likely attributed to newly adjusted scoring, due to the fact that Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has adopted new Common Core State Standards, which outline more rigorous standards for the essential skills and content students ...

Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 21

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:39 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 21 for the purpose of discussing and potentially approving a technology bid for $37.7 million Capital Development Board project. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. An Operations Services Committee meeting will follow...

Recap of the May 14 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:48:25 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from May 14 Special Recognitions and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized Mr. Mark Klemm for his efforts to organize a special needs prom for Waukegan High School students. - The Board of Education recognized the Waukegan High School JROTC Drill Team for its recent third place finish at the National High School Drill Team Championshi...

Two WHS Student Teams Advance to National History Day Competition

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:05:18 -0500

Waukegan High School will once again be represented by two student teams at the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Competition next month. Five students from House 7 at the Brookside Campus beat out their peers at local, regional and state-level competitions to advance to the National History Day Competition, which will feature the best local history projects from around the United States ...

District 60 Student, Staff Honored with Volunteer Awards from Library

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:29:28 -0500

Waukegan High School senior Axel Zagal was honored by the Waukegan Public Library (WPL) as one of its �Volunteers of the Year� during the library�s annual volunteer awards on May 4. Axel, a student in House 8 at the Washington Campus, was recognized for his work on the library�s inventory team, as well as the many hours he dedicated as a tutor for the library�s Homework Help program. He also s...

ICEC Honors District 60 Students, Staff

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:43:15 -0500

Several Waukegan Public Schools students and educators were honored during the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC) Lake County Chapter 336�s recent Exceptional Children�s Week �Yes I Can� awards reception. The �Yes I Can� awards honor individuals receiving special education services, who have distinguished themselves in one of several academic, social and extracurricular categories...

Township Honors Chief Academic Officer During Annual Women�s Luncheon

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:26:28 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District�s Chief Academic Officer Dr. Mary Lamping was among a distinguished group of women honored during the Waukegan Township�s annual Women�s History Luncheon on May 3. The luncheon, which was sponsored by Waukegan Township, and Supervisor Patricia Jones, honored and recognized women for their commitment and dedication to the community. The theme of the lunche...

WHS Bulldog Drill Team Earns 3rd Place at Nationals

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:50:37 -0500

The Waukegan JROTC Bulldog Drill Team finished in third place in the Exhibition Drill competition at the 2013 National High School Drill Team Championships in Daytona, Florida this past weekend. The placement was the team�s highest ever at Nationals. Competing in the Challenge Level Division, the Bulldog Drill Team topped more than four dozen of the best high school drill teams in the country, ...

Two Waukegan Teams Advance to Destination ImagiNation Global Finals

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:10:36 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will be represented by two student teams at the Destination ImagiNation (DI) Global Finals later this month, following stellar performances at the Illinois DI State Finals in April. Waukegan Public Schools were led at the State Finals by the Crazy Coconuts, a team of Jefferson Middle School students who took first place among other middle school team...

Whittier Students Raise Money for Autism Awareness Campaign

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:06:48 -0500

Whittier Elementary School students recently completed a month-long autism awareness campaign by raising nearly $900. The Autism Awareness Month campaign culminated on the afternoon of April 30, when Whittier students clad in blue � the official color for autism awareness -- walked circles in the school�s bus turnaround in support of the Autism Speaks charity. The walk at Whittier coincided wi...

Upcoming Parent University Presentations

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:02:13 -0500

The end of the 2012/2013 academic year may be less than a month away, but there is still time for parents to take advantage of Waukegan Public Schools� Parent University. Several presentations still remain, on an assortment of topics. Each topic will be discussed by a member of the community with expertise in that subject. All presentations are free, and will be offered in both English and Sp...

WHS Music Program Ranked No. 8 in State

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:13:26 -0500

Waukegan High School�s music program is once again among the top-rated programs in the state. Students in the band, choir and orchestra have combined to finish as the 8th ranked school among all Illinois High School Association Class AA schools in the state. The 8th place finish this year follows a 7th place finish in 2012. This marks only the third time in the last 40 years that WHS has finis...

Recap of the April 30 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:45:13 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 30 Special Recognitions and Presentations - The Board honored two District 60 student teams that have advanced to the Destination Imagination Global Finals. -The Board recognized Waukegan High School senior Josue Pasillas for being named a Gates Millennium Scholar. Action Items - The Board of Education approved a Lease/Purchase agree...

New Board Member Seated, New Officers Elected

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:51:17 -0500

The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education officially seated its newest member on Tuesday, April 30. Mrs. Victoria Torres took the Oath of Office during a special organizational meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs. Torres was elected to a four-year term during the April 9, 2013 Consolidated Election. She replaces Mr. Bill Anderson, who did not run for re-election. Also taki...

Waukegan High School Presents �Once Upon a Mattress�

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:59:37 -0500

Waukegan High School students will perform �Once Upon a Mattress� at the Trapp Auditorium on May 2, 3 and 4. The popular musical will begin at 7 p.m. on all three nights. �Once Upon a Mattress� tells the story of a queen�s attempts to sabotage her son�s search for a princess bride. The musical is an adaptation of �The Princess and the Pea.� The performance comes on the 40th anniversary of WH...

WHS Baseball Team to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer with 'Battle at Bowen'

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:15:03 -0500

Waukegan High School�s varsity and sophomore baseball teams are once against teaming up with Zion-Benton Township High School to raise money for pediatric cancer research. WHS and ZBTHS will participate in the second annual �Battle at Bowen� on Friday, May 3. The event will feature raffles and t-shirt sales, with all proceeds going to benefit research at Children�s Memorial Hospital in Chicago...

District 60 Receives Two Budget Awards

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:36:07 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has recently received two finance awards for its budget preparation. Earlier this month the District learned that it was being recognized by the Association of School Board Officials (ASBO), as well as the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The ASBO presented District 60 with the �Meritorious Budget Award,� in recognition of the District...

Graduations and Final Day of Class Schedules

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:51:38 -0500

As the 2012/2013 academic year enters its final month, Waukegan Community Unit School District wishes to remind parents about a change to the final day of classes. As a result of District 60 canceling classes on March 5 due to a snowstorm, the final day of classes for District 60 students has been tentatively changed to Friday, May 31. If no further emergency days are used, May 31 will remain ...

Cooke Teacher in Running for Special Gift for Outstanding Teachers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:59:58 -0500

Cooke Magnet School second grade teacher Ms. Julie Ahern is in the running to win a special $500 gift through Northbrook Court�s �Celebrate Teachers� contest. The Northbrook mall is offering a $500 gift card to one outstanding local teacher who receives the most votes on the mall�s Facebook page. The contest runs through April 28. Ms. Ahern�s profile on the page lauds her for her commitment ...

EPIC Pre-K Registration Event April 26

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:28:45 -0500

Pre-school registration for Waukegan Public School�s Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration (EPIC) program for the 2013/2014 school year will be held on Friday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 742 Greenwood Avenue. Registration is open for children who will be either three or four years old by September 1, 2013. The EPIC program is free to students residing within...

WHS Student Named Gates Millennium Scholar

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:04:38 -0500

Waukegan High School Senior Josue Pasillas has been named one of 1,000 nationwide recipients of the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship for the Class of 2013. As a Gates Millennium Scholar, Josue will receive a 100 percent good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university for undergraduate and graduate studies. Josue, a student in House 8 College Studies Program at th...

Summer School Registration at WHS

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:52:04 -0500

Registration is underway for summer school classes at Waukegan High School. The tuition-based program is open to all WHS students. Summer school is split into two semesters, with the first running from June 4 to June 24, and semester two going from June 26 through July 18. Students may enroll for one or two semesters of coursework during the summer session. Summer School classes will be held a...

Phones Down at Glenwood and Clearview Elementary Schools

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:55:13 -0500

Phone service has been temporarily interrupted at Glenwood Elementary School and at Clearview Elementary School. Service crews are on location working to remedy the problem, and they hope to restore service in the near future. In the meantime, parents wishing to contact Glenwood can call 224-588-0906. Parents wishing to contact Clearview can call 224-588-0902.

Tickets Remain for Tonight�s Comedy Fundraiser

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:34:03 -0500

Tickets can still be purchased for tonight�s Waukegan Schools Foundation fundraiser at the Genesee Theatre. Second City�s �Laughing Matters� show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38, and can be purchased at the Genesee box office, or online, at www.ticketmaster.com. All proceeds from the popular comedy show will benefit the Waukegan Schools Foundation, which provides funding and support to teac...

Clark Elementary School is Open Today

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:46:39 -0500

John. S. Clark Elementary School will be open today, Friday, April 19. Flood waters around the school have receded from yesterday�s unsafe levels, and classes will begin at their normally-scheduled times. Parents, students and employees are asked to continue to exercise caution when traveling to and from school, as some areas continue to have standing water.

Rotary Members Read with District 60 Students

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:06:05 -0500

The Rotary Club of Waukegan and the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club teamed up for the Rotary Reads Programs at three Waukegan elementary schools this morning. Together the clubs have recruited volunteers from their own ranks and from the Waukegan Park District and Waukegan Public Library to read to students in 18 classrooms at North Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Whittier...

Middle School Music Festival on April 25

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:20:24 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools� middle school musicians are once again preparing for the annual Middle School Music Festival at the historic Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan. More than 800 choir, orchestra and band students in grades 6-8 will take the stage on Thursday, April 25, for the annual music festival, which is sponsored by Bravo Waukegan. The evening begins with choral concerts at 6 p.m.,...

John Clark Elementary Closed Today Due to Road Flooding

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:23:42 -0500

Due to localized road flooding, John Clark Elementary School will be closed today, Thursday, April 18. There will be no classes for students at Clark. All Clark staff members are asked to please report to Lincoln Center at their normal reporting times. All other District 60 schools will be open. Many areas around Clark � including the school�s parking lot � are not safe for travel due to excess...

Recap of the April 16 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:09:10 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 16 Special Recognitions and Presentations - A representative from Waukegan to College gave a brief presentation about the recent successes of the organization. Action Items - The Board of Education approved a bid from Chicago-based Bay Remediation to conduct asbestos remediation work at the recently-purchased Clearview Armory. The cos...

Middle School Art Show April 22 to 29

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:59:45 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools middle school artists will have their masterpieces showcased at the Genesee Theatre for one week, as part of the WPS Middle School Art Show. More than 50 students from all five of the District�s middle schools will have work displayed at the Genesee from April 22-April 29. The art show will feature drawings, acrylic paints, collages, colored pencils, marker work, sculptu...

Board of Education Election Results

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:15:42 -0500

Four incumbent Board Members and one challenger were elected to the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education during the April 9 Consolidated Election. Anita Hanna, June Maguire, Michael Rodriguez and Victoria Torres were all elected to four-year terms Tuesday evening. Tommy Rhyan was elected to a two-year term. Results are preliminary, pending official certification from...

Annual Run With the Bulldogs 5K is May 19

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:01:50 -0500

The annual Run With the Bulldogs 5K will be held on Sunday, May 19. Waukegan High School's sophomore class will be hosting this worthwhile event, which benefits the Leukemia Research Foundation. Additional details, including registration information, are below. When Start time is 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Where Race begins near the intersection of Sheridan Road and Grand Avenue...

Students at Juarez to Participate in Pajama Party to Promote Positive Self-Esteem

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:37:01 -0500

Female students at Miguel Juarez Middle School will participate in a unique pajama party hosted by the Live Out Loud Charity, aimed at promoting self-confidence and anti-bullying messages. The pajama party, which is promoted with the tagline �Love the Skin You�re In�, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at Juarez, 201 N. Butrick St, Waukegan. The event will feature an eve...

Fine Arts �Show and Tell� Planned for April 6

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:03:51 -0500

Waukegan High School freshmen Carla Aldana and Kyra Lyons will host a Fine Arts �Show and Tell� this weekend as part of their Destination ImagiNation Project Outreach. The Show and Tell event will feature students from Waukegan High School performing theatrical and music skits along with grade school students. The aim of the event is to encourage elementary students to participate in the fine a...

WHS Students Advance to Chicago Metro History Fair Finals

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:48:28 -0500

Nearly three dozen Waukegan High School students will compete in the Chicago Metro History Fair Finals later this month. A total of 34 WHS students have advanced to the April 16 Metro Finals at the University of Illinois-Chicago, following successful showings at the recent Chicago Metro History Fair's Suburban Regional Competition. With 34 students advancing, WHS will be the best-represented su...

Recap of the April 2 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:54:52 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 2. Action Items - The Board of Education approved a lease/purchase agreement with US Bank for replacement of copiers at Little Fort Elementary, Clark Elementary and Hyde Park Elementary. The agreement comes at a cost of $101,803, which will be paid out over 60 months. - The Board of Education approved a contract with Cogent Communication...

District 60 Announces Young Authors Winners

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:00:58 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is pleased to announce the elementary and middle school winners of its annual Young Authors literary competition. The following students and their families will travel to Illinois State University on May 18, to represent District 60 at the 39th annual Illinois Statewide Young Authors� Conference. Kindergarten - Matteo Cisternino, Cooke Magnet School,...

WHS Students to Host Dance Marathon to Benefit Leukemia Research

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:58:12 -0500

Waukegan High School students are preparing to dance the night away in support of leukemia research. The WHS student body will host its inaugural Dance Marathon on Saturday, April 13. Funds from the event will benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. The Dance Marathon will take place in the gym of WHS Brookside Campus from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The idea for a Dance Marathon surfaced in the fall, ...

Waukegan Teams to Compete at Destination ImagiNation State Finals

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:34:16 -0500

Three student teams from Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will compete in the Destination ImagiNation (DI) State Finals, following stellar results at a recent regional competition at Highland Middle School in Libertyville. The tournament, which was held on March 2, attracted dozens of teams from the region, each competing for a chance to qualify for the finals at Northern Illinoi...

�Henry Levy Award� Honors WPS Fine Arts Students

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:34:33 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 awarded the Henry Levy Award to its most outstanding fine arts students during the annual Young Composers Contest on March 18. The Henry Levy Award is named after a former longtime Waukegan Public Schools educator and fine arts administrator. The award annually recognizes one student in elementary school, middle school and high school for outstanding...

District 60 Holds CDB Ribbon Cutting at Carman-Buckner

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:58:43 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 officially unveiled the first completed wing of its Capital Development Board project this morning at Carman-Buckner Elementary School. A large crowd of District administrators, local dignitaries, architecture and construction officials, and Carman-Buckner students gathered, as Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste and the District 60 Board of Educat...

Board of Education Candidate Forum on April 3

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:16:52 -0500

The League of Women Voters of Lake County and the Waukegan chapter of the National Association of University Women will co-host a special forum and �meet and greet� with candidates for the Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education. The forum is scheduled at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at Miguel Juarez Middle School, 201 N. Butrick, Waukegan. Parents and community members of Waukeg...

Greenwood, Cooke Music Students to Perform on March 19

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:06:12 -0500

Students at Greenwood Elementary School ad Cooke Magnet School will host performances at their respective schools on Tuesday, March 19. Greenwood music students will perform �Broadway Best� beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 1919 North Ave. The concert will feature performances by choir students, as well as performances by the school�s kindergarten, second grade and fourth grade classes. T...

2013 WHS Yearbook Sales Now Online

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:40:59 -0500

Waukegan High School students still have an opportunity to purchase their 2013 yearbook for $50, before a price increase kicks in. Yearbooks are available through www.yearbookordercenter.com. Once at the site, students will be prompted to enter a code. The code for WHS is: 8022. Orders can also be placed over the phone, by calling 866-287-3096. Students are encouraged to order their 2013 yearbo...

Clearview Fourth Grader Recognized for Use of Assistive Technology

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:07:13 -0500

Clearview Elementary School fourth grader Ramses Flores-Hernandez has been selected to receive the 2013 Outstanding Student Technology Award from the Infinitec North Assistive Technology Coalition, in recognition of achievements in using assistive technology to communicate. The award honors Ramses for his use of the Tobii C8, a portable communication aid for text and symbol-based communication....

Standard & Poor's Raises Credit Rating for District 60

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:26:40 -0500

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services recently raised its credit rating and underlying rating for Waukegan Community Unit School District 60's general obligation bonds to "A" from "A-" The increase is the second consecutive bump in ratings for the District. The increased rating reflects the District's recent history of positive financial operations and, in S&P's opinion...

Recap of the March 12 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:00:44 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from March 12. Special Recognitions and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized Ramses Flores-Hernadez, a 4th grade student at Clearview Elementary School, who has been chosen to receive the 2013 Outstanding Student Technology Award from the Infinitec North Assistive Technology Coalition. Action Items - The Board approved a bid from Gur...

March 20 Ribbon Cutting Planned for First Completed CDB Project

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:51:46 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 and Fanning Howey Associates will host the first ribbon cutting for the District�s Capital Development Board (CDB) project at Carman-Buckner Elementary School on March 20. The 8-room expansion at Carman-Buckner is the first of 12 expansions across the District to be completed as part of the $37.7 million CDB project. The momentous occasion will be c...

Jefferson Student to Compete at Lake County Spelling Bee Finals

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:16:30 -0500

When it comes to spelling prowess, Thomas Jefferson Middle School student Matthew J. Tantengco has the efficacy to outshine his peers. The seventh grader will compete with the area�s top spellers at the Lake County Final Spelling Bee at the College of Lake County on March 20. Matthew is one of just 12 students to advance to the Lake County finals. At the completion he will face off against spel...

St. Baldrick�s Event Scheduled at Abbott Middle School

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:03:32 -0500

Students and staff at Abbott Middle School will do their part to wipe out childhood cancer during the school�s upcoming St. Baldrick�s fundraiser on Friday, March 15. The Abbott community will host its inaugural St. Baldrick�s event beginning at 1 p.m. on March 15. Staff and students have signed to shave their heads in support of childhood cancer research, and they are encouraging community m...

WHS Students to Perform Featured Set at Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Concert

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:38:35 -0600

Waukegan High School seniors Kristina Schopper and Marial Williams will be featured soloists with the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra at this weekend�s Bring on the Brass concert. Kristina and Marial, both violinists in WHS�s Symphonic Orchestra, are scheduled to perform the first movement of Bach's Concerto for Two Violins. The special Waukegan Symphony Orchestra performance will take place ...

Final FAFSA Workshop Scheduled for March 13

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:36:16 -0600

The Lake County FAFSA Campaign will host its final Financial Aid workshop for Waukegan High School students from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at WHS-Brookside Campus. The workshop is open to all Waukegan High School students. Students are encouraged to complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA event will provide hands-on instruction ...

Upcoming Kindergarten Registration

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:03:45 -0600

Kindergarten registration for Waukegan students for the 2013/2014 school year will be held on March 16. If your child will be five (5) years old on or by September 1, 2013, he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the fall, but will be required to pre-register. The pre-registration event is planned for Saturday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This registration will take place at...

Tickets on Sale for Waukegan Schools Foundation Comedy Show Fundraiser

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:57:04 -0600

Tickets are officially on sale for the Second City�s �Laughing Matters� tour at Waukegan�s Genesee Theatre on Friday, April 19. Tickets are available for $38 on www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Genesee Theatre box office, 203 N Genesee St., Waukegan. All proceeds from the popular comedy show will benefit the Waukegan Schools Foundation, which provides funding and support to teachers and students...

Special Education Students at WHS Create Civil War Quilt

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:11:33 -0600

Students in Ms. Diane Bressler�s history classes have taken a unique step to commemorate their lessons on one of the most important time periods in United States history. Nearly 50 special education students in Ms. Bressler�s U.S. History and World History classes at Waukegan High School�s Brookside Campus have created a 7-foot by 7-foot quilt that details important aspects of slavery in the Un...

IHSA Sectional Basketball Games at Waukegan High School Rescheduled

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:24:28 -0600

Due to excepted inclement weather, the IHSA Boys Basketball Semi-Final Sectional games scheduled for Waukegan High School � Washington Campus have been rescheduled. Mundelein High School vs. Stevenson High School, which was previously scheduled for March 5, will now be played on Wednesday, March 6. St. Viator High School will now play Zion-Benton High School on Thursday, March 7. The wi...

District 60 Schools and Offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 5

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:14:18 -0600

In anticipation of inclement winter weather, all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5. Multiple weather forecasts are predicting heavy snowfall Monday evening and into Tuesday. Snowfall totals in Waukegan could reach 10 inches or more. The snow, coupled with strong winds, will make travel conditions dangerous, and snow remov...

Month-Long Elementary Art Show Begins Monday, March 4

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:26:46 -0600

Students from all 15 of Waukegan�s elementary schools will have their artwork on display this month at the Waukegan Public Library, as part of Youth Art Month. Roughly 300 of the best work from students in kindergarten through grade 5 will be hung throughout the library all month long. The Waukegan Public Library Elementary Art Show kicks off on Monday, March 4, with a special opening reception a...

WHS Students Join �Spread the Word to End the Word� Campaign

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:46:44 -0600

Students at Waukegan High School are continuing their crusade to eliminate the use of the �R-Word� at both campuses, through the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign. In advance of the annual day of awareness, which takes place March 6, students at the Brookside and Washington campuses are again pledging to no longer use any variations of the word �retarded.� The campaign, which is recogni...

Recap of the February 27 Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:08:40 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from February 27. Special Recognitions and Presentations Representatives from the Schuler Scholar Program made a presentation to the Board detailing the progress of the program at Waukegan High School. Personnel Items - The Board of Education approved the appointments and leaves of eight employees. CDB Items - The Board of Education briefly ...

Power Outage at WHS Washington Campus � Students to Be Dismissed Early

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:33:58 -0600

Due to a power outage, caused by an issue with a Commonwealth Edison transformer, Waukegan High School's Washington Campus will be released early today, Wednesday, February 27. The power outage has affected a large portion of the area surrounding the Washington Campus. Officials from the electric company estimate it will be two hours before power is restored. Due to the lack of power, the enti...

Boys Regional Basketball Game Rescheduled

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:10:48 -0600

The Waukegan High School boys� basketball game at Prospect High School scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, will now be held on February 28. Due to inclement weather, Prospect has canceled all athletic events for this evening, which includes an Illinois High School Association Regional basketball game between Grayslake North High School and Stevenson High School. Grayslake North and Stevenson ...

Board of Education Meeting Postponed Due to Snow Storm

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:56:46 -0600

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for this evening is expected to be postponed until Wednesday, February 27. Board Members will meet this evening, and are expected to immediately recess and schedule to reconvene on Wednesday. No other action is expected at this evening�s meeting, and all closed session and open session items will be carried over. Board Members will meet tomorrow in clos...

Snow Storm Cancels Some After School Programs and Events for February 26

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:59:01 -0600

In response to the ongoing snow storm, many after school events and activities in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 have been canceled this evening. Below is a list of confirmed cancellations. Please contact your child�s school if you have questions about events that do not appear below. The District�s STARS program is canceling its programs scheduled for this evening. All SES tu...

Reminder: Booster Club Auction is March 2

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:43:39 -0600

The 17th annual Waukegan High School Booster Club Auction is just a few days away. The fun-filled evening is scheduled for this Saturday, March 2 at Lake County Sports Center, 351 Oakwood Avenue in Waukegan. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Waukegan High School athletics and also benefits the high school�s music programs. The fundraiser, which is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 10...

WHS Business Students Launch �Bulldog Brew� at Washington Campus

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:09:22 -0600

Students at Waukegan High School are getting first-hand business experience while helping their classmates perk up in the morning, thanks to Bulldog Brew, a new student-run beverage and pastry cart at WHS-Washington Campus. Bulldog Brew is run by students in Ms. Dina Kessler�s business administration class. The new morning endeavor offers hot chocolate, coffee and various pastries to Washingto...

Delayed Start for All Schools on Friday, February 22

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:26:08 -0600

In anticipation of inclement weather, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will operate under a delayed start schedule on Friday, February 22. In observance of the delayed start, each building will begin its day roughly two hours later than normal. The school days will conclude at their normal times. The only exceptions are morning kindergarten and morning EPIC preschool classes, which ...

District 60 Offering Parents Assistance with 5Essentials Survey

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:13:45 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is offering parents assistance with the Illinois 5Essentials Survey at the Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Avenue. Employees will be available to help parents with the survey in both English and Spanish on nights of Parent University classes. Parents should have received letters and phone calls in recent weeks explaining the 5Essentials Survey and...

Abbott Middle School Teacher Earns National Board Certified Designation

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:03:04 -0600

Abbott Middle School French teacher Ms. Carol Thompson joined a select group of teachers from around the country when she was recently announced as a National Board Certified Teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). National certification is a special acclamation for educators excelling in their fields. Just 4,980 teachers were certified by the NBPTS in its mos...

Waukegan High School Presents �Arsenic and Old Lace� as its Winter Play

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:10:09 -0600

Waukegan High School students will perform Joseph Kesslering�s �Arsenic and Old Lace.� at the Trapp Auditorium on February 21-24. The WWII-era musical will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21-23, and 2 p.m. on Feb 24. �Arsenic and Old Lace� is a 1940s dark comedy set in Brooklyn, and revolves around a critic who must manage his crazy, homicidal family as he debates whether to go through with his promis...

Recap of the February 12 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:45:06 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from February 12. Action Items - The Board of Education approved revisions of the following polices: Policy #5202, Development of Curriculum Guides; Policy #5230, Instructional Materials; and Policy #2203, Board Member Development. The Board also approved the rescission of Policy #8210, Orienting New Board Members. Personnel Items - The Board of ...

Great Waukegan Pink-Out Raises More than $8,000

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:21:31 -0600

The Great Waukegan Pink-Out had its most successful year ever, raising more than $8,000 for cancer research through its Pink-Out events and t-shirt sales this year. The Pink-Out, now in its third year, saw increased success after organizers began promoting the fundraiser at all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools, as well as at various events and meetings throughout Waukegan. I...

Booster Club Auction March 2

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:48:07 -0600

The 17th annual Waukegan High School Booster Club Auction is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, March 2 at Lake County Sports Center, 351 Oakwood Avenue in Waukegan. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Waukegan High School athletics and also benefits the high school�s music programs. The evening, which is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., includes many raffles, silent a...

Snow Storm Cancels Some After School Programs and Events for February 7

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:17:45 -0600

In response to ongoing snow storm, many after school events and activities in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 have been canceled this evening. Below is a list of confirmed cancellations. Please contact your child�s school if you have questions about events that do not appear below. The District�s STARS program is canceling its programs scheduled for this evening. All SES tutori...

District 60 to Administer Survey to Help Improve Student Learning

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:53:36 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is joining the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in providing a unique opportunity for teachers, students, and parents across the state to have a role in improving their schools. Between February 1 and the end of March, teachers, students and parents in Waukegan are being asked to take a 15-minute research-based survey to help identify strengths ...

District 60 Unveils Newest Anti-Bullying Measure

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:05:36 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is unveiling its newest tool to combat bullying, with the launch of SchoolTipline. SchoolTipline will allow students and parents to anonymously and quickly communicate school concerns or threats to Administration through the Internet or text messaging. Students throughout Waukegan Public Schools will be introduced to SchoolTipline over the next f...

District 60 Employee Arrested

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:53:00 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has been notified of the arrest of a teacher from the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, stemming from alleged illicit use of the Internet at his home. The male employee, an ELL teacher, was charged earlier today with possession of child pornography, in relation to information the Gurnee Police Department found at his Gurnee residence. He has ...

Whooping Cough� Vaccine Required for Students in Grades 6 to 12

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:48:02 -0600

The Illinois Department of Public Health recently began requiring all students entering grades 6 through 12 be vaccinated against Pertussis � also known as Whooping Cough � prior to the start of the 2013/2014 academic year. Students will be required to show proof of the �Tdap� vaccine before the first day of classes in August. The Tdap vaccine protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis....

Message from District 60 Regarding Extreme Weather Conditions

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:40:47 -0600

As outside temperatures drop into the single digits in the upcoming days, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60�s cold-weather policies. It is District policy not to allow students outside for recess or any other outdoor activities when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, or when unsafe windy, icy or snowy conditions ex...

Board Member Recognized by IASB

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:28:15 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board Member Ms. Anita Hanna was recently recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for maintaining her �Master School Board Member� status, as well as completing her LeaderShop fellowship. In a recognition statement issued earlier this month, the IASB honored Ms. Hanna, a 17-year veteran of the Waukegan School Board, for achievi...

Recap of the January 29 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:35:07 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from January 29. Special recognition and Presentation - Ms. Michelle Crombie, of the United Way of Lake County gave a brief presentation detailing some of the successes of the United Way�s program, and how those programs are helping students become better prepared for school. - Board Member Ms. Anita Hanna was recognized for achieving Master Board ...

Four Waukegan Schools Recognized by Lake County ROE for High Attendance

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:12:39 -0600

Four Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary schools were honored in the Lake County Regional Office of Education�s annual Attendance Week awards ceremony earlier this month. The schools each finished in the top 10 of their respective categories during the 2012 Attendance Week Competition. The annual competition tracked daily student attendance rates throughout the county betwee...

District 60 Providing Photographic Updates of CDB Project

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:28:55 -0600

With the District�s $37.7 million Capital Development Board project well underway, Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is unveiling a new way for members of the community to keep track of the massive expansion project. Earlier this month, the District launched a new webpage that features photographic updates of the 12 elementary schools currently undergoing expansion. The page, which...

Electoral Board Meeting Rescheduled for January 28

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:28:13 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold an Electoral Board hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28, for the purpose of hearing an objection to a nominating petition for April�s School Board elections. The meeting will be held in the Operations Department Conference Room at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. An agenda for this meeting is attached below.

Electoral Board Meeting on January 23

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:54:47 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold an Electoral Board Hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, for the purpose of hearing an objection to a nominating petition for April�s School Board elections. The meeting will be held in the Operations Department Conference Room at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. An agenda for this meeting is attached below.

Upcoming Elementary School Winter Band and Orchestra Concerts

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:22:27 -0600

Elementary school music students throughout Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will be performing in two upcoming concerts. On Monday, January 28, orchestra students from Cooke Magnet School and Greenwood Elementary School will join band students from Lyon Magnet School and Hyde Park Elementary for a concert at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School. The concert begins at 7 p.m...

Pink-Out Events to Benefit Cancer Research Planned for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:28:19 -0600

The Waukegan High School�s boys� basketball team�s annual crusade against breast cancer is poised for unprecedented success this year, in advance of the team�s annual Pink-Out game and pep rally. With two weeks to go before the main �Great Waukegan Pink-Out� events, nearly 1,200 t-shirts have already been sold, thanks to an aggressive effort by members of the Pink-Out Committee. Committee membe...

Recap of the January 15 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:31:31 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from January 15. Action Items - The Board of Education approved the adoption of the following polices: Policy #2001, Board Membership; Policy #2002, Board Officers; Policy #2003, Board Member Vacancies; Policy #2004, Executive Assistant to the Board; Policy #2108, School District Elections; and Policy #2101, School District Governance. - The Boar...

JROTC Bulldog Drill Team Fundraiser on January 19

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:08 -0600

Tickets are still available for the Waukegan High School JROTC Drill Team annual spaghetti and taco dinner on Saturday, January 19. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the award-winning drill team, and help offset costs of travel to competitions. This year�s event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 19 at WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Tickets are $8 per person or $28 for ...

Applications Still Available for Cooke Magnet�s Kindergarten Program

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:28:12 -0600

Parents of children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall can still pick up applications for enrollment at Waukegan�s Cooke Magnet School. Applications are available at the school, 522 Belvidere Road. When picking up an application, parents can also schedule testing for their child. Testing openings are available for Saturday, February 2 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. (noon). Parents must ...

January Dates for WPS Parent University

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:57:33 -0600

Below are the January Dates for the Waukegan Public Schools� Parent University. The presentations focus on an array of subjects important to parents. Each topic will be discussed by a member of the community with expertise in that subject. Most presentations are free, and will be offered in both English and Spanish. Parents have the option of attending as many workshops as they would like. A c...

Delayed Start for All Schools on Friday, December 21

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:19:44 -0600

In anticipation of inclement weather, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will operate under a delayed start schedule on Friday, December 21. In observance of the delayed start, each building will begin its day roughly two hours later than normal. The school days will conclude at their normal times. The only exceptions are morning kindergarten and morning EPIC preschool classes, which ...

Inclement Weather Cancels Some After School Programs and Events

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:55:41 -0600

In response to impending inclement weather, several after school activities in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 have been canceled this evening. Below is a list of confirmed cancellations. Please contact your child�s school if you have questions about events that do not appear on this list. The District�s STARS program is canceling its programs scheduled for this evening. All SES tu...

WHS Student Council Members Donate Gifts to Waukegan Housing Authority

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:35:12 -0600

Waukegan High School�s Student Council members are once again helping to make the holidays merrier for less fortunate Waukegan families. As part of its annual holiday service project, the Student Council is donating gifts to 10 families through the Waukegan Housing Authority. In all, 11 adults and nearly 30 children will benefit from the generosity of Student Council members at the high school�...

District 60 Announces Arrest of Employee

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:34:12 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has been notified of the arrest of a teacher at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a former student. The male employee, a seven-year physical education teacher, and former coach, was charged late on December 18 with criminal sexual assault, in relation to an incident that is alleged...

District 60 Seeking Volunteers for Student Discipline Committee

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:05:10 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is looking for parents and community members to join its Student Discipline Committee. The small panel, made up of administrators, teachers and parents/community members, is responsible for reviewing the District�s student disciplinary policy, and providing feedback, input and suggested changes to the Board of Education. The Student Discipline Com...

Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 19

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:42:36 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 19 for the purpose of making personnel appointments. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. A Student Achievement Committee meeting will follow. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. An...

District 60 Parent University Underway, Course Catalog Now Available

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:37:32 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60�s new Parent University is already in full swing, but it�s not too late for parents to register for one of the more than 40 upcoming presentations. The final presentation of 2012 will be an overview of services offered by the Waukegan Public Library. The free session begins at 6:30 p.m. on December 18 at the District�s Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwoo...

Recap of the December 11 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:13:06 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from December 11. Special Recognitions - The Board of Education honored Waukegan High School history teacher, Mr. Joshua Bill, who was recently named the 2012 National History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. - Rev. Arthur Gass and Mr. Stacy Bullard presented the Board of Education with a plaque of appreciation f...

Cooke Fourth Grader Wins National Art Contest

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:39:57 -0600

Cooke Magnet School fourth grader Henry Montalvo is making quite the name for himself in art contests. For the second time in three years, Henry, a student in Ms. Buckus� class, has won first place in a national Scholastic art contest. Henry was recently named the grand prize winner of the Scholastic Lucky Book Club�s �Super Battle Against Bullies Contest.� Henry�s art submission was chosen as ...

Schedule Change for Upcoming WHS Boys Basketball Games

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:06:12 -0600

The Waukegan High School versus New Trier High School boys basketball games previously scheduled for December 14, have been rescheduled for Thursday, December 13. The sophomore game will begin at 6 p.m. The varsity will follow at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be held at New Trier High School�s Winnetka campus. The freshmen basketball games against New Trier will remain on the morning of Saturday...

Important Dates for Prospective Andrew Cooke Magnet School Students

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:42:36 -0600

The following are important dates for parents wishing to enroll their children in Waukegan�s Andrew Cooke Magnet School in the fall. Applications for kindergarten students are available now. Thursday, January 10 �Kindergarten information meeting at 6 p.m. in Cooke�s gymnasium, 522 Belvidere Road. The meeting is open to parents of all prospective kindergarten students who live within Waukegan Sc...

Waukegan Public Schools Holiday Concerts

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:56:28 -0600

Many Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools will perform holiday concerts in the upcoming days. Below is a list of those performances, detailing the time and date and location of each show. - Carman Elementary � Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 20 at Waukegan High School Brookside Campus Trapp Auditorium - Clark Elementary � Winter Music Program, 6-7:30 p.m. on Th...

Change in Election Filing Deadline for Board for Education Candidates

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:03:13 -0600

State legislators have made a change in the election filing schedule for April�s consolidated election. The final day candidates can file is now December 26. More information is below. Nominating petition packets for the April 9, 2013, consolidated election for the Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 Board of Education are now available in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 12...

Recap of the December 5 Special Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:11:46 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 held a special meeting on December 5 to discuss and take action on several timely issues. Below is a recap of the meeting. The Board of Education voted to re-allocate $536,628 in contingency funds associated with the Gold Package of the $37.7 million CDB project. The funds will be used to pay for scope revisions and additio...

Joshua Bill Named National History Teacher of the Year

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:35:46 -0600

Waukegan High School history teacher Mr. Joshua Bill has been named 2012 National History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, HISTORY� and Preserve America. The honor was announced during a special ceremony December 4 at the Frederick Douglass Academy, a Gilder Lehrman history flagship school in New York City. The ceremony was attended by Caroline Kennedy, who c...

District 60 Launches Parent University

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:36:53 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is preparing to launch its new Parent University - a series of more than 40 informative and relevant presentations for Waukegan Public Schools parents and guardians. Parent University will focus on an array of subjects important to parents, including adult education, bullying prevention, gang awareness and computer training. Each topic will be discu...

Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 5

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:28:03 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 5 for the purpose of discussing, and potentially taking action on several issues, including: possible reallocation of construction funds, a transportation feasibility study, and the acquisition of the Clearview Armory. The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Board Room of ...

District 60 Schools Recognized by Illinois PBIS Network

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:30:44 -0600

Several Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools have earned recognition from the Illinois Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Network for their implementation and execution of the PBIS model. PBIS is a proactive systems approach to establish the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic succ...

Tickets Still Available for Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Raffle

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:24:34 -0600

You may not have won the $587 million Powerball jackpot, but thanks to the Waukegan Schools Foundation, there is still a chance to win some extra spending money before the holidays, while also helping educational programs in Waukegan. In less than two weeks, the grand prize winner will be announced in the Waukegan Schools Foundation�s fundraiser raffle. On December 11, four $500 winners, one $1...

Recap of the November 27 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:35:45 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from November 27. Special Recognition and Presentations - Mrs. Patricia Sikorovsky from Bravo Waukegan made a presentation to the Board of Education detailing her organization�s recent successes. - Mr. Ed Stuckey, of Stuckey Construction discussed the amount of minority and local participation on the Gold Package of the CDB project. Action Items ...

WHS Student Honored by City as �Volunteer of the Month�

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:41:45 -0600

Waukegan High School senior Josue Pasillas was recently honored with the �Volunteer of the Month� award from the City of Waukegan and Mayor Robert Sabonjian. Josue, a House 8 student at the Washington Campus, was recognized at a Waukegan City Council meeting last week. During the brief ceremony, Mayor Sabonjian lauded Josue for his many volunteer projects at Waukegan High School and around the ...

Miguel Juarez Middle School to Host Rummage Sale

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:13:16 -0600

The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee at Miguel Juarez Middle School will host its annual rummage sale this weekend to raise money for student activities. The rummage sale, which is open to the entire community, will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, at Miguel Juarez, 201 N. Butrick Street, in Waukegan. The PBIS Committee will be selling donated cl...

Tickets on Sale for WHS Music Department�s Madrigal Dinner

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:38:07 -0600

Hear ye, hear ye! Tickets are still available for the Waukegan High School Music Department�s annual Renaissance Feast (Madrigal Dinner) on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8. Lords and ladies throughout the kingdom are invited to attend this whimsical evening full of music, food, dance and much merriment at the WHS Brookside Campus. Students in the music department will entertain and ...

WHS Bulldog Marching Band to Perform at McDonald�s Thanksgiving Parade

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:42:19 -0600

Students in Waukegan High School�s Bulldog Marching Band will once again take the national stage, when they participate in the McDonald�s Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago on Thursday. The nationally-televised parade begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Chicago. The Bulldog band will be one of a handful of marching bands making its way down State Street, along with other floats, equestrian groups, stage p...

Cooke Earns $1,000 Grant in National Contest

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:34:58 -0600

Cooke Magnet School was recently announced as one of 16 schools across the country to be awarded a grant in the annual �Art of Education� contest sponsored by KRIS Wine and Americans for the Arts. Cooke was named one of 10 $1,000 grant winners, based on the number of votes they received on social media sites. The contest was open to schools across the country, with the top school taking home ...

District 60 Celebrates School Board Members Day

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:14:48 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 joined school districts across the state in celebrating �School Board Members Day� this week. The annual event, which corresponds with National Education Week, celebrates and thanks the leaders who volunteer their time and energy to better the education and development of Waukegan�s students. This year�s celebration is particularly special in Wa...

Recap of the November 13 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:06:49 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from November 13. Special Recognition and Presentations -The Board of Education recognized Waukegan High School JROTC instructors in honor of Veteran�s Day. Instructors who were recognized included: Major Carter Bell, First Sergeant Lloyd Cunningham, Master Sergeant Allison Johnson, Sergeant First Class Mark Weiss, Sergeant First Class Deborah Spen...

Four Waukegan Schools to be Recognized for High Attendance Marks

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:46:43 -0600

A number of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 schools will once again be recognized for their high attendance rates during the Lake County Regional Office of Education�s Attendance Week competition. Four District 60 elementary schools ranked in the top 10 of their respective categories during the 2012 Attendance Week Competition. Hyde Park Elementary placed in the top 10 in the sma...

WHS Basketball Program Prepares for Annual Fundraiser Events

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:55:41 -0600

Waukegan High School�s Boys Basketball program will host its annual "Dinner with the Bulldogs" and �Meet the Bulldogs� fundraising events on November 16 and 17. The popular events allow fans and parents an opportunity to support the Bulldog basketball program, while also getting a sneak peak at the defending Conference Champions before they play their first game. The Waukegan Basketba...

Recap of the November 6 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:33:02 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 held a special meeting on November 6 to discuss aspects related to the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) project. During its brief meeting, the Board voted to take action on three items. Details are below. The Board of Education approved a bid in the amount of $112,862 from Waukegan-based Stuckey Construction to...

Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled for November 7

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:18:07 -0600

Parent/teacher conferences for all Waukegan Public Schools will be held on Wednesday, November 7. Conferences for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 will be held from 4:30 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Conferences are open to parents of children whose teachers have requested a meeting. Parents at conferences will have the opportunity to meet with their child�s teacher, and review their ch...

Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 6

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:35:16 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 6 for the purpose of discussing aspects of the $37.7 million CDB project. The meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. An agenda for the special meetin...

Board President Honored by Suburban Minority Contractors Association

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:15:18 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 Board of Education President Mr. R. Michael Rodriguez has been honored by the Suburban Minority Contractors Association (SMCA) with its Millennium Builder�s �Visionary Award�. Mr. Rodriguez was recognized for the work he and the District 60 Board of Education have done to increase minority participation in the District�s $37.7 Capital Development B...

WHS Students Advance to State-Level Civics Competition

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:06 -0500

Two student teams have qualified to represent Waukegan High School at the State of Illinois Center for Civic Education�s �We the People� constitution contest. Ms. Flor Carter�s and Mr. John Franco�s AP Government classes will compete at the state finals on December 7 at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The top team from that competition will advance to the national finals this spring in...

Teacher�s Experience with AP Reader Program to Benefit WHS Students

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:48:28 -0500

Waukegan High School students enrolled in Advance Placement (AP) classes will gain valued insight into the AP Exam, thanks to WHS mathematics instructor Mr. John Finnegan. Mr. Finnegan, a calculus instructor at WHS Washington Campus, spent eight days this summer attending the AP Readers program in Kansas City, where he graded free-response AP exams, while also exchanging teaching ideas and phi...

Recap of the October 23 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:56:24 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from October 23. Special Recognition and Presentations -The Board of Education recognized Waukegan High School science instructors Ms. Ellen Pena and Ms. Cathy Hauenstein for their efforts to improve safe chemical management and handling efforts at the high school. Action Items - The Board of Education approved an intergovernmental agreement wit...

WHS Senior Recognized by NMSC

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:49:11 -0500

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently honored Waukegan High School senior Kaley Daleske with a Letter of Commendation. The Commendation recognizes Kaley for placing among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who completed the fall 2011 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. She is one of 34,000 Commended students nationwide. According...

Succulent Plant Returns to Cooke 16 Years Later

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:59:55 -0500

More than 15 years ago, Ms. Terry Moyer and her daughters left the annual Cooke Sampler fundraiser at Cooke Magnet School with a tiny cactus-like plant they paid a few dollars for. Earlier this month, Ms. Moyer and the plant made a return to Cooke, where the Madagascar Palm found a new home in the school�s greenhouse. The four-inch plant was carried out of the school in 1996 in a child�s hands....

WHS Students Examine Local Water Quality

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:43:53 -0500

Environmental science students at Waukegan High School have made big efforts to help enhance the water quality in their home town. Several classrooms at WHS recently participated in a classroom project where they tested water samples of ravines and rivers in Waukegan parks. The water-quality testing was part of a project aimed at assessing the health of the aquatic ecosystem in Waukegan. Stu...

Jefferson Student Earns Award for Math Talents

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:24:30 -0500

Jefferson Middle School student, Alex Hughes was surprised with a special gift on Monday, October 15, in recognition of his math prowess. Alex, an eighth grader at Jefferson, won an iPad courtesy of the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA), for correctly answering IMSA�s September CyberQuiz 4Kids. The online quiz challenged eighth and ninth graders to use their math skills to correctly fig...

WHS College and Career Night on October 17

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:58:23 -0500

The Waukegan High School College and Career Center will host its College and Career Night on Wednesday, October 17, at both the WHS Brookside and WHS Washington campuses. The events are geared toward assisting WHS seniors in preparing for the college application and selection process. Students and their families will also have the opportunity to learn about financial aid opportunities. �It ...

Special Board Meeting on Monday, October 15

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:18:26 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 15, for the purpose of conducting a Board Governance Workshop meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. No official business will be conducted at this meeting.

Schedule Change for CSL Cross Country Meet in Waukegan

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:48:36 -0500

In anticipation of inclement weather on Saturday, October 13, minor changes have been made to the schedule for the Central Suburban League Cross County Invitational. In an effort to have varsity races completed before the course is effected by wet, sloppy conditions, the varsity races will now kick-off the meet. Approximate start times for each race are listed below. The meet will be held on O...

District 60 Announces Arrest of Employee

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:38:06 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 was notified on October 11 that an employee at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School was arrested on sexual assault charges, stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The male employee in question, a two-year safety officer at the school, was charged following an investigation into allegations of prohibited and illeg...

Board of Education, Board Members Recognized by IASB

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:49:17 -0500

The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education was recognized by the Illinois Association of School Board (IASB) on Wednesday, October 10, during the IASB�s Lake Division Fall Dinner Meeting. Two Board Members and a former Board Member also received individual honors during the annual ceremony, which was held at Edgewood Middle School in Highland Park. The Board of Educati...

Recap of the October 9 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:21:10 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from October 9. Special Recognition and Presentations -Waukegan High School staff made a presentation thanking representatives from United Way and Abbott Laboratories for a beautification service project they completed in August at WHS Washington Campus. -The Great Waukegan Pink-Out committee made a presentation to the Board detailing their efforts ...

WHS Boys Soccer to Play in Conference Championship Game October 4

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:24:59 -0500

As winners of the Central Suburban League South division championship, Waukegan High School�s boys soccer team will play Highland Park High School in the Central Suburban League �Crossover� game at 7 p.m., on Thursday, October 4, at Highland Park High School. The game will be preceded by a sophomore game between the two schools at 5 p.m. Both games will be played at Wolters Stadium field, 1080 ...

District-Wide Rise Above Bullying Kickoff Planned for October 5

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:02:30 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60�s comprehensive anti-bullying measures will reach an apex on Friday, October 5, with the District-wide Rise Above Bullying Kickoff. The aim of the Rise Above bullying event is to engage nearly 17,000 students in all 25 District schools to stand up against bullies and bullying behavior. During the kickoff, which will take place individually at e...

Clearview Teacher Honored in �A Day Made Better� Campaign

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:26:37 -0500

An educator at Clearview Elementary School has been honored in OfficeMax�s annual �A Day Made Better� campaign. Title I teacher Ms. Kathleen Meyer was recognized during a surprise event on Wednesday, October 2, where she received more than $1,000 in classroom supplies. OfficeMax�s annual event celebrates nearly 1,000 teachers across the country for their extraordinary efforts in the classroom, ...

Recap of the October 1 Special Board of Education Meeting

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:22:37 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 held a special meeting on October 1 to discuss aspects of the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) project. During its brief meeting, the Board voted to approve a bid for construction of the �Purple Package� (third phase) of the CDB project. The Board approved a bid in the amount of $6,256,000 from Waukegan-based B...

Homecoming Parade Winners

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:15:06 -0500

Waukegan High School held its annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday September 29, with nearly 50 groups and organizations marching the 1.4 parade mile route, led by: former Waukegan Public Schools educator, Mr. William Vickers. This year�s homecoming theme was �Bulldog Sugar Rush.� WHS presented parade awards in seven categories. Award winners are below. Best Class Entry: Seniors (Class of 20...

Special Board Meeting on Monday, October 1

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:29:27 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 1 for the purpose of discussing the status of the CDB Purple Package (phase three) bid award, and to potentially authorize the Superintendent to accept the bid of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln center, 1...

Foundation�s Car Show Raises More than $500 for WPS Classrooms

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:22:13 -0500

The return of the Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Kars for Kids car show netted more than $500 for educational programs in Waukegan Public Schools. The car show, which was held September 22, attracted nearly three dozen classic and unique cars. With the help of platinum sponsor the Classic Dealer Group, and co-organizer North Shore Rods Inc., the Schools Foundation raised more than $500 during th...

Freshmen and Sophomore Homecoming Football Games Rescheduled

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:03:15 -0500

The freshmen and sophomore football games scheduled for Saturday morning at Weiss Field will now be played on Friday afternoon. The sophomore team will take on Evanston Township High School beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday on the main field. The freshmen game will take place simultaneously, on the auxiliary field, just south of the main field. The change is being made in order to accommodate a re...

Recap of the September 25 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:07:04 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from September 25. Special Recognition and Presentations -The Board of Education recognized Waukegan Public Schools educators who have been awarded grants by the Waukegan Schools Foundation. Grant recipients include: Barbara Steinseifer and Nancy Mikkila, Washington Elementary School; Cathy Buckingham, Greenwood Elementary School; Anne Kobitter and R...

WHS Students to Educate Public on Chemical Disposal

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:02:26 -0500

Community members attending Waukegan High School�s homecoming activities at Weiss Field this Saturday will not only get a chance to cheer on the Bulldogs football team, they will also have the opportunity to learn important lessons about household chemicals, thanks to WHS science students. As part of the U.S. Green Building Council�s �Green Apple Day of Service,� WHS science instructors and stu...

Homecoming Week Activities and Events

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:11:51 -0500

Waukegan High School�s homecoming week runs from September 24 to September 29. Below is a full list of home varsity sports contests, spirit week celebrations and homecoming events perfect for showing off your Bulldog pride. This year�s Homecoming Week theme is �Bulldog Sugar Rush.� Tuesday, September 25 Now & Later Day at Waukegan High School Varsity Girls Tennis versus Evanston begins at...

Pasta & Pops Tickets Now on Sale

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:40:01 -0500

Tickets are now on sale for Waukegan Association of Music Parents� annual Pasta & Pops dinner. The popular event, which features performances by the Waukegan High School orchestra, choir, and band, will take place at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, October 12 in the gymnasium of WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. The dinner is catered by Louie�s Restaurant. Admission is $15, with all p...

Reminder: Waukegan School Foundation Car Show This Weekend

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:53:26 -0500

The Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Kars for Kids car show is just days away, but there is still time to participate in this worthwhile event. The Foundation will host the Kars for Kids classic car show this Saturday, September 22. The event is being held in conjunction with North Shore Rods Inc., and is open to all vehicles, regardless of make, model or year. The show begins at 8 a.m. in the Ho...

Election Packets Now Available for Board of Education Candidates

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:10:26 -0500

Nominating petition packets for the April 9, 2013, consolidated election for the Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 Board of Education are now available in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1201 North Sheridan Road. Forms may be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any business day except October 8; and November 21, 22 and 23. Five seats on the seven-member Board of Educat...

District 60 Employees to be Honored With �Those Who Excel� Awards

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:13:51 -0500

Several Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 staffers and volunteers have been selected to be recognized during the Illinois State Board of Education�s (ISBE) annual �Those Who Excel� awards next month. ISBE announced earlier this month that District 60 will be honored in six categories during the annual awards program. The Those Who Excel awards recognize teachers, administrators, st...

Cooke Magnet Wins WPL�s Summer Reading Contest

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:18:14 -0500

Cooke Magnet School has been named the winner of the Waukegan Public Library�s annual Summer Reading Club competition for the third straight year. Cooke earned the honor by having the most students participate in the annual competition, which challenges students to sign up at the library to read 1,000 pages during summer break. It is open to all public and private elementary and middle schools ...

Recap of the September 11 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:15:29 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from September 11. Special Recognitions -The Board of Education recognized Dr. Cathy Watkins for her 35 years of service to the District. Dr. Watkins recently retired as the principal of Miguel Juarez Middle School. Action Items - The Board of Education approved a recommendation of the Insurance Plan Board to increase the healthcare insurance PP...

New School Board Member Appointed

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:17:20 -0500

Mr. Tommy Rhyan has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education. Mr. Rhyan, 57, of Waukegan, was appointed during a Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 11, to replace Mr. David Pfeifer, who resigned from the Board in August to accept a job out of state. Mr. Rhyan is employed by the United States Postal Service in Lake Forest. He ...

WHS Instructor Named Finalist for National History Teacher of the Year Award

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:51:57 -0500

Waukegan High School history teacher Mr. Joshua Bill has been named one of five national finalists for the 2012 National History Teacher of the Year Award. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History annually recognizes outstanding American history teachers from elementary school through high school. This past May, Mr. Bill, an instructor in WHS House 7, was notified that he had beaten o...

Carman-Bucker Students Visited by Chicago Bears

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:56:12 -0500

Carman-Buckner Elementary School students received a special visit from the Chicago Bears and the United Way of Lake County on Tuesday, September 4, as part of a �Back to Football Back to School� event. The school was visited by Bears Chairman George McCaskey, offensive linemen Gabe Carimi and mascot Staley Da Bear, who got students excited about the new school year, while also speaking to them...

Board of Education Earns Governance Recognition Designation

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:41:51 -0500

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is recognizing the Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 Board of Education as a model school board. The IASB announced last week that the District 60 Board of Education is one of seven in Illinois to earn �2012 School Board Governance Recognition Designation.� The designation, according to IASB, �is designed to acknowledge school board...

Student-Made Directories Guide the Way at WHS

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:42:19 -0500

Waukegan High School students and visitors have had help navigating the hallways during the first two weeks of school, thanks to the installation several dozen student-made directories. More than 60 solid oak signs adorn the walls at the WHS Brookside and Washington campuses. The large signs can be found in every hallway, pointing students, staff and visitors toward important locations througho...

Recap of the August 28 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:57:33 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from August 28. Special Recognitions and Presentations -The Board of Education recognized and thanked local Walgreens stores for donating school supplies to District 60 students. Action Items - The Board of Education approved a request for Board Member Ms. Anita Hanna to attend National Alliance of Black School Educators conference in Nashville....

Special Board Meeting on Monday, August 27

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:00:41 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 27 for the purpose of discussing the status of the CDB Green Package (phase two) bid award. The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Immediately following the open session, the Board will recess and reconvene in clo...

Waukegan Schools Foundation to Host Car Show

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:58:48 -0500

The Waukegan Schools Foundation is reviving one of its unique fundraisers to help the students of Waukegan, while also giving community members a chance to show off their cars. The Foundation will once again host the Kars for Kids Classic Car Show on Saturday, September 22. The event is being held in conjunction with North Shore Rods Inc., and is open to all vehicles, regardless of make, model ...

Upcoming SES Tutoring Fairs

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:34:40 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will host two Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Parent Fairs for parents in the upcoming days. The SES Parent Fair allows parents/ guardians with students who qualify for this No Child Left Behind program to talk to the SES companies that offer various free after school tutoring programs. The companies will provide sample curriculum, and answer...

WHS Welcomes Class of 2016

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:13:57 -0500

Waukegan High School welcomed its Class of 2016 today, with a special day tailored exclusively for freshmen students. More than 1,100 freshmen attended classes at the Brookside and Washington campuses, where they had the opportunity to go through the motions of a normal school day, while also learning the ins and outs of their respective houses and buildings, without the presence of upperclassmen....

Information Regarding Warm Temperatures

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:08:54 -0500

As Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 prepares for the start of the 2012/2013 academic year, District officials are keeping a watchful eye on weather forecasts. With warm weather a potential reality for the first several weeks of school, the District is monitoring temperatures, humidity and dew points on a daily basis in an effort to determine, which, if any days could be hazardous. ...

Recap of the August 14 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:55:53 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from August 14. Special Recognition and Presentations - Representatives from the Schuler Scholar Program made a presentation to the Board of Education detailing recent successes of the Schuler Program at Waukegan High School. Action Items - The Board of Education approved copier contracts for Waukegan High School and Greenwood Elementary School...

No Child Left Behind Meeting Planned for August 16

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:52:03 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will host an informational meeting on Thursday, August 16, related to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act�s Public School Choice Option and SES tutoring. District staff will discuss changes in NCLB options for this year, as well as lack of the NCLB waiver option for Illinois State Board of Education. District staff will be available to answer q...

School Supplies Lists Available

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:21:05 -0500

The start of the 2012/2013 academic year is 10 days away, which means many parents and their children are taking steps to prepare for the new year. For many, that includes purchasing new school supplies. In an effort to assist parents when purchasing supplies, all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary and middle schools provide detailed school supplies lists. Those lists can b...

Marching Band to Unveil New Uniforms at Season Preview

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:02:47 -0500

The Waukegan High School marching band will unveil new uniforms during its annual Bulldog Marching Band season preview on Saturday, August 11. The event will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Weiss Field on Lewis Avenue. The showcase will feature marching band members performing a preview of this year�s field show, which is normally performed during halftime of home football games. The preview is a cu...

Explanation of Freshmen Opening Day at WHS

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:16:02 -0500

The first day of classes at Waukegan High School will be different than in years past, as only incoming freshmen will be required to be present in class on Monday, August 20. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will start the school year the following day, on August 21. The Freshmen Opening Day will be observed at both the Brookside and Washington Campuses. The reason for the Freshmen Opening Day i...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for August 7

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:52:36 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 7 for the purpose of reviewing various items related to the Capital Development Board project. No action is expected at the meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road. A budget workshop will immediately follow the concl...

WHS Fall Sports Begin August 8

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:19:30 -0500

Fall practices for Waukegan High School athletics get underway next week. Information on when and where each team�s first practice will be held is below. All athletes need to have their athletic permit in order to participate. Athletic permits may be picked up at the Athletic Office at the Brookside Campus. Boys Soccer � 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8 at McAree Field Cheerleadi...

Notice of Vacancy - Board of Education Member

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:47:57 -0500

In conformity with Illinois School Code section 105 ILCS 5/10-10 the Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 hereby gives notice that letters of interest and accompanying documents will be accepted from individuals who would like to be considered for appointment by the Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of school board member David Pfeifer on July 31, 20...

Reminder of Health Requirements for Students

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:20:20 -0500

The Illinois Department of Public Health requires a number of immunizations and exams before students can attend school in the State of Illinois. Below is a detailed list of those requirements, and the grades affected by each prerequisite. All students transferring from an out-of-state school, as well as any student entering early childhood, kindergarten, first grade (if student didn�t attend ...

Recap of the July 25 Special Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:26:04 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 held a special meeting on July 25 to discuss aspects of the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) project. During its brief meeting, the Board took action on two items. Board members voted to approve the schematic design for the Purple Package of the CDB project. The Purple Package is the third phase of the project,...

Recap of the July 24 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:37:43 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from July 24. Special Recognition and Awards - The Board of Education honored recent WHS graduates who were awarded Howe scholarships. Recipients included: Cinthya Barbosa, Daisy Diaquino, Kevin Garcia, Reyes Guzman and Ruben Nunez. - Representatives from the Greater Purpose Charter Academy made a presentation highlighting some of their ideas for a ...

Class of 2012 Graduates Awarded Howe Scholarships

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:12:07 -0500

Five recent graduates from Waukegan High School�s Class of 2012 have been awarded scholarships from the Marjorie and Howard Howe Scholarship Fund. The prestigious scholarships are annually given to WHS graduates who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their class, while also demonstrating a financial need. The Howe Scholarship has been awarded to Waukegan students since 1995, following the dea...

Discounted Sports Physicals Events Planned

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:29:00 -0500

As the new academic year approaches, discounted sports physicals are once again being made available to middle school and high school students in Waukegan Public Schools. The discounted physical events are scheduled for Thursday, July 26, and for Thursday, August 2. Waukegan High School is offering $20 sports physicals to middle school students and high school students who will be participati...

WHS Summer School Graduation

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:31:02 -0500

Waukegan High School will hold summer school commencement exercises at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 27 at the Brett Theatre at WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. An additional 40 graduates will join the WHS Class of 2012, after successfully completing necessary credit hours during the summer school program. The additional graduates will increase the Class of 2012 to 914 students. All s...

District 60 Holds CDB Groundbreaking Ceremony

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:56:56 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 celebrated the groundbreaking of its much-anticipated Capital Development Board grant project with a special ceremony Monday morning, where District administrators and construction project leaders trumpeted the significance of the project to both students and the Waukegan community. Several dozen community members, local dignitaries, construction, ar...

DATE CHANGE: Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for July 25

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:42:30 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 25, (the meeting was previously scheduled for July 26) for the purpose of reviewing and approving various items related to the Capital Development Board project. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road. Members of the communi...

Health Fair at Miguel Juarez Middle School

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:12:25 -0500

Miguel Juarez Middle School will host the annual Kids 1st Health Fair on Wednesday, August 1. The back-to-school health fair, which is sponsored by the United Way of Lake County, the Lake County Health Department and Rosalind Franklin University, will feature free school physicals, immunizations and dental exams to eligible students. The fair, now in its 20th year, is free to all Lake County f...

Groundbreaking Planned for Waukegan Public Schools $37.7 Million Expansion Project

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:06:56 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 and Fanning Howey Architects will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday, July 23, to celebrate the start of construction for the District�s $37.7 million Capital Development Board grant project. The groundbreaking will be held at 10 a.m. at Carman-Buckner Elementary School, 520 Helmholz Avenue, Waukegan. Carman-Buckner is one of 12 District scho...

WHS Girls Golf Camp July 16 to 20

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:02:58 -0500

Waukegan High School will host its annual girls golf camp from July 16 to July 20 at Greenshire Golf Course in Waukegan. The free camp runs each day from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. it is open to all WHS girls interested in the sport. No experience or clubs are required to attend the camp. The camp will be run through the WHS athletic office, by Coach Pill Maione. At the camp, coaches will introduce...

Registration Dates for Students New to Waukegan

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:36:59 -0500

Three registration dates remain for families new to the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 to register their children for the upcoming school year. Those families who are new to the District can register their children on Thursday, July 19, Thursday, July 26 and Thursday, August 2 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Waukegan School District�s Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave. Registration is f...

Upcoming EPIC Screenings for Waukegan Preschool Children

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:25:52 -0500

Screenings dates are approaching for placement into Waukegan Public Schools� Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration (EPIC) preschool program. The screenings are open to all preschool age children living within Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 boundaries. EPIC screenings are open to children ages 3, 4 and 5. Those who qualify will be eligible to participate in District 60�s EPIC p...

Recent Bulldog Graduate to Participate in Football All Star Game

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:10:48 -0500

Recent Waukegan High School graduate, Kyle Williams will represent WHS at the 2012 Illinois High School Shrine Game. Kyle, a two-year starter at wide receiver for the Bulldogs, will participate in the All-Star game as a member of the West team. The Illinois Shrine Game features some of the best football players in the state. It is hosted annually by Shriners Clubs from Illinois, and benefits S...

WHS/ AOEC Summer School Programs Canceled for July 6

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:19:20 -0500

All summer school programs at Waukegan High School and the Alternative/Optional Education Center (AOEC) are canceled for Friday, July 6. The programs at AOEC and at WHS have been canceled in anticipation of a dangerously high heat index caused by the continuing heat wave. The programs that are affected are expected to re-open on Monday, July 9. Please stay tuned to www.wps60.org, for further i...

Some Summer School Programs Canceled for July 5

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:43:31 -0500

As a result of dangerously high temperatures, Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 will be closing some of its summer school sites on Thursday, July 5. This closure affects summer school programs at Glenwood Elementary School, Miguel Juarez Middle School, the Extended School Year Program at Waukegan High School and the EPIC Early Learning Center. The regular summer school program at Wauk...

Recap of the June 26 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:27:09 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from June 26. Consent Items - The Board of Education approved the renewal of a contract with Chartwells Dining Services, as the District�s food provider at an increase of $61,767. - The Board of Education approved the renewal of a contract with Illinois Central School Busing, at a cost of $7.15 million. - The Board of Education approved the renewa...

Bulldog Football Golf Outing

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:09:55 -0500

The Waukegan High School football program will host its inaugural Golf Outing on Saturday, August 11 at Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan. The event is currently looking for sponsors, donors and participants. The cost of the outing is $275 for a team of four golfers, or $75 for individual golfers. The cost includes a buffet-style BBQ lunch, an official Golf Outing t-shirt, and a round of gol...

Recap of the June 12 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:52:34 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from June 12. Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized the 16 recently-graduated students who make up the Envision Scholars Class of 2012. Students included: Kimberly Anilao, Joseph Ardon, Cinthya Barbosa, Danielle Cherry, Angelica England, Kevin Garcia, Vanessa Gomez, Reyes Guzman, Kierra Hammond, Rafael Herrera, Rub...

Newest Class of Envision Scholars Celebrated

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:14:08 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools celebrated the 16 recently-graduated students that make up the newest class of Envision Scholars this week. The students were honored during the Envision Scholars� annual banquet on Monday, June 11. They were also honored by the Board of Education at the Board�s June 12 meeting. Envision Scholars is selective program that provides scholarships to hard-working, high-achie...

WHS Music Program Ranked 7th in State

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:01:18 -0500

Waukegan High School music students have wrapped up the year with their highest Illinois High School Association ranking in recent memory. Students in the band, choir and orchestra have combined to finish as the 7th ranked school among all IHSA Class AA schools in the state. The top 10 ranking is the first for any Waukegan school since 1982, when Waukegan East High School music students finishe...

Retiring Teacher Selected for Field Experience in Bahamas

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:17:20 -0500

A retiring Waukegan Public Schools educator has been selected to participate in the selective Teacher Field Experience (TFE) in the Bahamas, through the Chicago Shedd Aquarium. Mr. Robert Jakus, a veteran math teacher at Jefferson Middle School, who retires this month, will spend a week in Bimini, Bahamas in July, as part of the TFE �Biology in the Bahamas� program. The Teacher Field Experience...

Summer Breakfast Programs Begin June 12

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:59:06 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will once again be conducting its Summer Food Service Program during the upcoming months, for all eligible students. Any current WPS 60 student is eligible to receive free breakfast through the program, which will be held at three locations. At the Washington Campus of Waukegan High School, 1011 Washington Street, breakfast will be served between 8:1...

District 60 Summer Hours

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:19:14 -0500

Beginning Monday June 4, Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will be observing summer hours at Lincoln Center and the Welcome Center. Both locations will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and will be closed on Fridays. Summer hours will be in place through Friday, August 3. Note: During the week of July 2-July 6, District buildings will open Monda...

JROTC Color Guard to Present Colors at Arena Football League Game

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:53:35 -0500

Waukegan High School students in the JROTC Color Guard will present the Colors at the Chicago Rush football game on Sunday, June 3. The students will be on the field during the national anthem, prior to the Rush�s Arena League game against the Spokane Shock at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The game begins at 3 p.m. Sunday�s game will be the first time the JROTC Color Guard has presented the C...

SHINE Pharmacy Program Looking for Applicants

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:59:36 -0500

Waukegan High School�s SHINE Program has partnered with the College of Lake County, Walgreens and several local businesses to again offer an innovative program aimed at helping 24 recent high school graduates complete a comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Program. The program is seeking 24 alumni of Waukegan High School between the ages of 18 to 21 to participate in this six-month curriculum, wh...

Waukegan School Foundation Awards Grants to Waukegan Educators

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:55:41 -0500

The Waukegan Public Schools Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual grant awards, with 14 projects at 11 different Waukegan schools selected to share more than $10,000 in grant funding for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Foundation awarded $10,541 for various projects, in a number of categories, including ecological and healthy technology programs, as well as literacy and music p...

Unprecedented Number of Graduates Earn Superintendent�s Annual Leadership Award

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:28:26 -0500

Eight recent Waukegan High School graduates were recognized as recipients of the Superintendent�s Leadership Award during WHS graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 27. Waukegan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste honored four male and four female graduates for their leadership qualities and abilities both in the classroom and during extracurricular activities. The Leadership Aw...

Whittier Students to Send Books to Children in Rwanda

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:39:39 -0500

A class of Whittier Elementary School fourth graders is helping to put books in the hands of students halfway around the globe, through their generous fundraising efforts. Students in Ms. Natalie Vanlaningham�s class will donated 140 story books to school children in the African nation of Rwanda this summer. The book donations come on the heels of classroom lessons about the Holocaust and subse...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for May 29

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:51:09 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 29, to provide an opportunity for members of the Board and Administration to work with field directors of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) to study the use of data to focus instruction. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North ...

District 60 Honors 2012 Retirees

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:14:36 -0500

Waukegan School District 60 honored nearly 40 employees, with combined service of more than 600 years, at the annual Board of Education Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 24. The dinner celebrated the accomplishments and dedication of all District 60 employees who will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Also recognized were employees with 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service in Waukeg...

WHS Graduation Information/ Glance at Class of 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:55:39 -0500

Waukegan High School will hold commencement exercises at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 at Weiss Field. An expected class of 874 students will make up Waukegan High School�s Class of 2012. Gates at Weiss field will open for graduation spectators at 1:30 p.m. Friends and family wishing to sit in chairs on the field will be required to present a graduation ticket. All others are asked to sit in the Wei...

Recap of the May 22 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:49:06 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from May 22. Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education presented a Resolution of Honor in recognition of former Board Member Mr. Jeff McBride. The text of the resolution is attached below. - The Board of Education recognized Chamber of Commerce scholarship winners Angelica England and Ruben Nunez. - The Board of Education recog...

Celebration Planned for Former District 60 Board Member

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:05:26 -0500

Community members are invited to a special celebration in honor of former Board of Education member Mr. Jeff McBride. The many accomplishments and years of community service of Mr. McBride will be honored during a special event entitled: �Jeff McBride, the Servant.� The event is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 25 at Waukegan Township�s Park Place Senior Center, 414 South Lewis Avenue (Be...

New Principal Named at Waukegan High School

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:59:19 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has concluded its exhaustive search for a new principal to lead Waukegan High School, with the selection of Mr. Brian E. Riegler. The Board of Education voted unanimously during it May 22 meeting to accept the administration�s recommendation to appoint Mr. Riegler as the next principal of Waukegan High School. Mr. Riegler will officially begin his...

Run with the Bulldogs 5K results

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:45:06 -0500

Below are the unofficial results of the 2012 Run with the Bulldogs 5K Alex Garcia M 18 17:58 Ivan Juarez M 15 18:30 Edgar Munoz M 18 18:41 Adrian Orduna M 30 18:50 Jimmy Chaguya M 15 19:29 Stephen Palauls M 21 19:52 Salvador Orduna M 41 20:01 Joseph Chaguya M 15 20:27 Nazaret Luna M 18 21:27 Rosalba Trujillo F 18 21:32 Ian Nichols M 35 21:54 John Ferriet M 47 22:06 Saul R...

Little Fort Fun Fair This Weekend

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:32:32 -0500

Little Fort Elementary School will host its annual Dolphin Pride Fun Fair on Saturday, May 19. The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Little Fort, 1775 Blanchard Street, in Waukegan. The fair will feature games, food, raffles and live music. All proceeds benefit the school�s fundraising efforts. The fair is open to all members of the community. See PDF below for more inform...

Waukegan High School Celebrates Student Athletes

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:50:28 -0500

Waukegan High School honored more than 175 student athletes during its annual Senior Sports Banquet on Wednesday, May 16. The awards ceremony recognized athletes in 23 sports for their achievements on the field and in the classroom. This year�s female and male athletes of year were Crystal Duarte and Akeem Springs. Crystal was an All-Conference and honorable mention All-Sectionals athlete in s...

Recap of the May 15 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:51:54 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 held a special meeting on May 15 to discuss aspects of the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) grant. Among the items discussed, was the definition of �local� when referring to local participation goals for the project. The Board voted to expand the �local� area, to include companies outside the School District bo...

WHS to Celebrate 'Decision Day 2012'

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:12:54 -0500

Waukegan High School will host its second annual Decision Day on Thursday, May 24, as part of a collaboration between the high school and the Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC). Decision Day is a celebration of the post-secondary decisions (four-year institutions, armed forces, trade schools, etc.) of each year�s graduating class. The event, which will be held at Weiss Field, promotes a c...

Middle School Graduation Times

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:57:37 -0500

Promotion ceremonies for Middle Schools in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will take place on Wednesday, May 30, at the Genesee Theatre, in downtown Waukegan. All five Middle Schools will celebrate the graduation of their eighth graders during ceremonies throughout the day. Buses at each school will transport students to the ceremonies and then back to their respective schools. Par...

High School History Instructor Honored by State Historical Society

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:24:28 -0500

Waukegan High School history instructor Mr. Josh Bill has been named the Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Historical Society. The prestigious award was presented to Mr. Bill during the Historical Society�s recent awards banquet in Peoria. Mr. Bill, a U.S. History instructor in House 7, was honored with the �Olive Foster Outstanding Teacher Award,� which is given annually to recognize a...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for May 15

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:24:19 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 15, for the purpose of reviewing and approving items related to the Capital Development Board (CDB) construction project. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to atte...

Waukegan High School Students Earn Tech Campus Awards

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:25:30 -0500

Several Waukegan High School students have earned awards from the Lake County Technology Campus in recognition of their classroom accomplishments. WHS senior Nexel Chacon earned the highest honor, by being named the �Student of the Year� in the second year Automotive Services Arts program. Nexel was also the Automotive Services Arts program�s �Student of the Quarter� for the Third Quarter. ...

JROTC Drill Team Places at National Competition

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:23:21 -0500

The Waukegan JROTC Bulldog Drill Team made team history this past weekend, when they placed in the top five in two separate categories at the 2012 National High School Drill Team Championships, in Daytona Beach, Florida. In a competition against the top high school drill teams from around the country, the Bulldogs finished in fourth place in the Exhibition Drill competition and fifth place in I...

Recap of the May 8 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:11:57 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from May 8 Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized students on the three District 60 Destination ImagiNation teams that qualified for the Global Finals. - The District presented the United Way with a check for more than $5,000 from donations collected during Jeans Day events earlier this spring. - The Board of E...

WHS Students Qualify for National History Fair

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:54 -0500

An unprecedented number of history projects will represent Waukegan High School at the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Competition. For the first time ever, two different student projects from WHS have advanced to compete against the top projects in the country, following a superb showing at local, regional and state competitions. WHS juniors, Rachel Coad, Angelica Arizmendi and Grecia ...

Board of Education Rejects CDB Projects Bids; Projects Go to Bid Again This Month

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:34:07 -0500

Acting on the advice of legal counsel and the administration, the Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 on Tuesday, May 7, rejected all bids for the first phase of the $37.7 million Capital Development Board project. While stating that all bidders failed to properly respond to all the terms and conditions set forth in the bid instructions, the Board of Education an...

Fundraising Sale Event to Help Destination ImagiNation Student Teams

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:54:05 -0500

A fundraiser to support three Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 Destination ImagiNation student teams is planned for Saturday, May 12 at the Waukegan Public Schools Welcome Center. The purpose of the event, which will feature many gift ideas just in time for Mother�s Day, is to raise money to assist three teams from District 60 make the trip to the Destination ImagiNation Global Fi...

Waukegan Superintendent Named Lake County �Superintendent of the Year�

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:11:35 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Superintendent, Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste, has been named the �Superintendent of the Year� by the Lake County Superintendents� Association (LCS). The honor was announced on May 4, during an LCS Executive Board meeting. Dr. Batiste will be formally recognized for this prestigious honor during a special ceremony on May 11. The Lake County Superintendents�...

Waukegan High School Students Create �Bridge to the Future�

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:01:46 -0500

A group of Waukegan High School students have constructed a scaled-down version of a functional, state-of-the-art bridge as part of a state grant. Fourteen students from WHS presented their nearly seven-foot �Bridge to the Future� to officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation during a special event at the Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora on May 1. The bridge, which was...

Juarez Physical Education Teacher Recognized with State-Wide Honor

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:44:06 -0500

Miguel Juarez Middle School physical education and health instructor Mr. Ray Arceo is being honored as a top educator by the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD). Mr. Arceo, a seven year Juarez veteran, has been named the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Northeastern District of IAHPERD. The District encompasses all school...

Upcoming Student Performances at WHS, Webster

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:32:50 -0500

Students at two Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 schools will present performances in the upcoming days. Waukegan High School students will perform �Thoroughly Modern Millie� at the Trapp Auditorium on May 3, 4 and 5. The high-spirited 1920s musical will begin at 7 p.m. on all three nights. Tickets are $8 for senior citizens, students and military personnel and $10 for adults. Ticket...

WHS Local History Projects Advance to State Competition

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:20:25 -0500

Waukegan High School will be represented by four history projects at this week�s Illinois State History Exposition in Springfield. WHS students will travel to Springfield on Thursday, May 3, where their history projects will compete against history projects from across the state for a chance to advance to the coveted National History Day Competition this summer. The Illinois History Fair i...

Four District 60 Schools Awarded Fruits and Veggies Grant

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:02:40 -0500

Students at four Waukegan elementary schools will see a boost in their fruits and vegetable options, thanks to nearly $100,000 in grants from the Illinois State Board of Education. Carman-Buckner Elementary, Washington Elementary, John S. Clark Elementary and Greenwood Elementary have been selected to participate in the ISBE�s Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2012/2013 academic...

Annual Run with the Bulldogs 5K is May 20

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:08:46 -0500

The annual Run with the Bulldogs 5K is three weeks away, but there is still time to register for this worthwhile race. Waukegan High School's sophomore class will be hosting its annual 5K race on Sunday, May 20. All proceeds from the race benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Additional details, including registration information, are below. When Start time is 9 a.m. on Sunday, M...

New Electronic Parent Survey Now Online

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:06:21 -0500

The newest parent/guardian survey for Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is officially online. This new survey will enable parents and guardians to quickly identify their needs, ask questions, provide comments and allow District 60 staff to follow up with them quickly. The short survey is available in both English and Spanish on the homepage of the District website, www.wps60.org. P...

WHS Baseball Team to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer with 'Battle at Bowen'

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:29:11 -0500

Waukegan High School�s baseball team will team up with a geographic rival to raise money for pediatric cancer research during a special event next month. WHS and Zion-Benton Township High School have designated their May 4 varsity and sophomore baseball games as the �Battle at Bowen.� The inaugural event will feature special raffles and t-shirt sales, with all proceeds going to benefit researc...

Cooke Second Grader Wins Penmanship Contest

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:55:55 -0500

A Waukegan student�s impressive handwriting has earned her recognition in a national penmanship competition. Gabriela Hernandez, a second grader in Mrs. Julie Ahern�s classroom at Cooke Magnet School, was named a state grade-level winner in Zaner-Bloser�s National Handwriting Contest. Gabriela�s penmanship submission topped second grade students throughout Illinois. The competition, which was s...

Waukegan High School Presents �Thoroughly Modern Millie�

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:25:48 -0500

Waukegan High School students will perform �Thoroughly Modern Millie� at the Trapp Auditorium on May 3, 4 and 5. The high-spirited 1920s musical will begin at 7 p.m. on all three nights. �Thoroughly Modern Millie� tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to New York City in search of a new life for herself. It�s a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were ...

Greenwood to Unveil Contents of Time Capsule This Weekend

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:31:23 -0500

Greenwood Elementary School will take a trip back in time this weekend, when the school unveils the contents of a 20-year-old time capsule buried near the front entrance of the school. Current and former students and staff are invited to the unveiling, which will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the school, 1919 North Avenue. The event is an opportunity for the Greenwood community...

District 60 Announces Young Authors Winners

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:08:19 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is pleased to announce the elementary and middle school winners of its annual Young Authors literary competition. The following students and their families will travel to Illinois State University on May 19, to represent District 60 at the 38th annual Illinois Statewide Young Authors� Conference. 1st Grade- Mia Hernandez, Cooke, �The Robin� 2nd Grad...

Three Waukegan Teams Advance to Destination ImagiNation Global Finals

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:31:42 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will be represented by three student teams at the 2012 Destination ImagiNation (DI) Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee. Student teams from Jefferson Middle School and Waukegan High School will join more than 20,000 competitors from across world during the prestigious Global Finals from May 23 to 26 at the University of Tennessee. The teams adv...

Recap of the April 17 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:33:55 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 17 Special Recognition and Presentations - Representatives from Horace Mann Insurance presented Lyon Magnet School educator Ms. Shirley Snyder with the Horace Mann- Abraham Lincoln Fellowship. - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized recent honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it takes!� Spotlight Honorees inc...

Reminder of Calendar Changes, Including Elimination of Half Days

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:09 -0500

As the 2011/2012 academic year winds down, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 wishes to remind parents and guardians about slight calendar changes that were announced in February. As a result of a new teacher�s union contract, the academic calendar will see three changes related to student attendance in the upcoming weeks. Those changed are: - The half day (1/2 day) previously sche...

Middle School Music Festival on April 25

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:08:18 -0500

With the annual Middle School Music Festival nearly a week away, middle school musicians throughout Waukegan Unit School District # 60 are once more preparing to perform at the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan. Nearly 800 choir, orchestra and band students in grades 6-8 will take the stage on Wednesday, April 25, for the third annual music festival, which is sponsored this year by Bravo Wau...

Tickets Remain for Waukegan Schools Foundation Fundraiser

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:46:53 -0500

Tickets are still available for Second City�s �Laugh out Loud� show at Waukegan�s Genesee Theatre on Friday, April 20. Tickets are available for $38 at www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Genesee Theatre box office, 203 N Genesee St., Waukegan. All proceeds from the popular comedy show will benefit the Waukegan Schools Foundation, which provides funding and support to teachers and students in all ...

April 19 Forum Planned for WHS Principal Vacancy

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:48:25 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 and Lake County United will host a special question and answer forum with the finalists for the Waukegan High School principalship vacancy. The forum will allow members of the community to learn more about the four candidates who are vying to lead Waukegan High School. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, at the...

Title I Parent Meeting Planned for April 17

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:40:57 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will host a District-wide Title I parent meeting on Tuesday, April 17, to present elementary and secondary Title I Program Projections for next year, and to solicit parent input as the planning process begins. The meeting is the fourth of a four part Title I and No Child Left Behind informational meeting series planned for the 2011/2012 academic y...

Waukegan Educator Awarded Horace Mann Fellowship

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:17:56 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools educator Ms. Shirley Snyder will be presented with the prestigious Horace Mann- Abraham Lincoln Fellowship during a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 17. Ms. Snyder, a 12-year Reading Specialist at Lyon Magnet School, is one of 50 educators from across the country selected to participate in the Abraham Lincoln-centric institute this summer in Springfield. She was select...

April Educational Workshops Spotlight Stress Management, Preventing Teen Pregnancy

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:21:48 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is partnering with Dr. Patricia Canessa of Latino Health in Chicago, to present two Parent/Guardian Educational Workshops in April, focusing on aspects of stress management and managing adolescence development. The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee will host Dr. Canessa on Wednesday, April 11 for a session titled �Stress Management.� Dr. Canessa wi...

Recap of the April 3 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:53:23 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 3. Special Recognition and Presentations - Staff from Carman-Buckner Elementary made a presentation highlighting recent successes at the school. Consent Items - The Board of Education approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Waukegan at a cost of $56,977, for Public Safety Services. - The Board of Education approved ...

REMINDER: Final Pre-Bid Meeting for Waukegan Public Schools Projects is April 4

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:03:50 -0500

The final pre-bid meeting for any parties interested in bidding the first phase of Waukegan Community Unit School District�s Capital Development Board project will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4. District officials and representatives from architectural firm Fanning Howey will host the meeting in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 North Sheridan Ave., Waukegan. Attendance at one of tw...

WHS Students Advance to Compete in Chicago Metro History Fair Finals

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:05:37 -0500

Several Waukegan High School students will travel along with their well-regarded history projects to compete in the Chicago Metro History Fair Finals later this month. A total of 20 WHS students have advanced to the April 10 Metro Finals at the University of Illinois-Chicago, following successful showings at the Chicago Metro History Fair's Suburban Regional Competition earlier this year. With...

WHS Drill Competition March 24 at Washington Campus

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:57:31 -0500

The Waukegan High School JROTC will host its annual Waukegan Invitational Drill Meet on Saturday, March 24. The six team event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main gym of the WHS Washington Campus, 1011 Washington Street. A half dozen schools from Illinois and Wisconsin will compete for top prize in the meet. Waukegan High School�s award-winning drill team will perform as part of an exhibi...

Waukegan Educators Honored at Township Luncheon

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:14:35 -0500

Several current and former District 60 educators and Board Members were honored this week, during the annual Waukegan Township Women�s History Month luncheon. This year�s luncheon, which focused on �Women�s Education � Women�s Empowerment� celebrated women who have made positive impact on the education of children throughout Waukegan Township. Ten women were honored for their work, including cu...

Four Elementary Schools Collect Nearly $9,000 During �Pasta for Pennies� Spring Campaigns

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:25:47 -0500

Students at four Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary schools recently raised nearly $9,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during the annual Pasta for Pennies fundraiser. The campaign encourages classrooms to come together and collect change to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. During separate three-week periods in February and March, students at Glen Fl...

Free Health Clinic at Clearview on March 22

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:30:45 -0500

Clearview Elementary School is partnering with Rosalind Franklin University to host a free health clinic for all members of the community on Thursday, March 22. Representatives from Rosalind Franklin University will be on hand conducting free health screenings from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Clearview, 1700 Delaware Road, in Waukegan. Services will include: adult diabetes screenings, adult cholest...

District 60 to Release First Round of Bid Documents on March 21

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:38:25 -0500

On March 21, Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 and Fanning Howey will release bid documents for the first phase of the Capital Development Board project. Phase one includes additions to Carman-Buckner, Washington and Whittier elementary schools. Procurement documents may be obtained through BHFX Digital Imaging, www.bhfx.net, beginning March 21. The release of the documents will ...

WHS Football Mattress Fundraiser March 17

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:16:05 -0500

The Waukegan High School football team will host its inaugural mattress fundraiser on Saturday, March 17. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the gym of the Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan. Members of the community are invited to attend the fundraiser, where more than 20 styles of mattresses, including pillowtop, posturepedic, and memory foam mattresses will be on d...

Recap of the March 13 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:13:36 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from March 13. Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized several students whose artwork won recent contests with the Illinois State Board of Education and Preferred Meal Systems. Students who were recognized included: Lyndsay Lasceki, Marco Rodriguez, Kevin Landa, Nehemiah Bronlee, Carlos Pasillas, Jose Vara, Joseph H...

Kindergarten Registration This Saturday

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:48:47 -0500

Kindergarten registration for Waukegan students for the 2012/2013 school year will be held on Saturday March 17. If your child will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2012, he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the fall, but will be required to register. The registration event is planned for March 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 60...

Oakdale Students Raise Money For Children�s Hospital

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:32:21 -0600

Students at Oakdale Elementary School had quite the incentive to brush up on their arithmetic skills during a recent Math-A-Thon at the school. In addition to working to raise money for St. Jude Children�s Hospital, students also had the goal of seeing their principal receive a less-than-glamorous makeover. As part of the annual Math-A-Thon, Oakdale Principal, Mr. John Samuelian, promised stude...

Waukegan Teams to Compete at Destination ImagiNation State Finals

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:22:00 -0600

Four student teams from Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will compete in the Destination ImagiNation (DI) State Finals, after putting up solid results at a recent regional competition. A team representing Waukegan High School took first place in its category during the Destination ImagiNation Far North Region tournament at Waukegan�s Miguel Juarez Middle School, while three teams ...

WHS Students Participate in �Spread the Word to End the Word� Campaign

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:45:16 -0500

Students at Waukegan High School�s Brookside Campus are doing their part this month, to snuff out the use of the �R-Word� all over campus. As part of the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, students are pledging to no longer use any variations of the word �retarded.� The campaign, which is recognized nationwide, strives to build awareness of the word�s hurtful and painful connotations. M...

Carman-Buckner Students� Artwork Showcased on Mobile Billboard

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:48:11 -0600

Residents across Waukegan are beginning to see the artwork of four Carman-Buckner Elementary students splashed across a delivery truck that travels all over town. Fifth graders Jose Vara, Joseph Hernandez, Eric Salas and Renato Tovar were recently named the winners of Preferred Meal Systems �Healthier Foods for a Healthier Me� art contest. The contest coincided with Waukegan Public Schools� �F...

Recap of the February 28 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:36:02 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from February 28. Special Recognition and Presentations - Representatives from Lake County United made a presentation highlighting the successes of �Waukegan to College.� Consent Items - The Board of Education approved a contract with Warrenville-based American Appraisal to have valuation and appraisal serviced performed for District property ...

Reminder: Booster Club Auction is March 3

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:21:16 -0600

The 16th annual Waukegan High School Booster Club Auction is just a few days away. The fun-filled evening is scheduled for this Saturday, March 3 at Lake County Sports Center, 351 Oakwood Avenue in Waukegan. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Waukegan High School athletics and also benefits the high school�s music programs. The fundraiser, which is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 10...

IHSA Boys Basketball Regional Playoff Schedule

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:21:43 -0600

Below is a schedule of upcoming Illinois High School Association basketball playoff games which may include Waukegan High School. IHSA Class 4A Regional at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL Monday, February 27 Game 1 at 6 p.m.: (13) Fremd High School vs. (20) Palatine High School Game 2 at 8:10 p.m.: (12) Grant High School vs. (21) Wheeling High School Tuesday, F...

Waukegan Teacher Honored by Congressman

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:49:05 -0600

Waukegan Public Schools teacher Ms. Julie Ahern was honored this week during Congressman Robert Dold�s 2012 Community Leadership Awards. Ms. Ahern, a second grade teacher at Cooke Magnet School, was named one of three finalists in the �Excellence in Education� category during Congressman Dold�s inaugural awards ceremony on February 21. Other education finalists included George Peternel from Nor...

Delayed Start for All Schools on Friday, February 24

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:28:51 -0600

In anticipation of inclement weather, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will operate under a delayed start schedule on Friday, February 24. In observance of the delayed start, each building will begin its day roughly two hours later than normal. The school days will conclude at their normal times. The only exceptions are morning kindergarten and morning EPIC preschool classes, which ...

Students� Letter Wins School Supplies for Cooke Magnet

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:15:11 -0600

A Cooke student�s plea to a local legislator for increased school funding has earned her school a sizable donation of school supplies. Jazzmyn Guzman, a second grader in Ms. Julie Ahern�s class, was recently selected as one of two winners in the National Handwriting Day Contest sponsored by Pentel of America and Kids in Need Foundation. The contest encouraged students to write letters to thei...

Recap of the February 21 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:53:46 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for a special meeting on February 21 to discuss projects related to the first phase of the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) grant. Staff presented the Board with 12 potential ancillary projects that would be completed along with the �gold package� using funds separate from the CDB grant. The gold package...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for February 21

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:32:10 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 21, for the purpose of discussing ancillary projects related to the first phase of the Capital Development Board (CDB) construction project. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road. Members of the community are welcome a...

Booster Club Auction March 3

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:26:23 -0600

The 16th annual Waukegan High School Booster Club Auction is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, March 3 at Lake County Sports Center, 351 Oakwood Avenue in Waukegan. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for Waukegan High School athletics and also benefits the high school�s music programs. The evening, which is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., includes many raffles, silent a...

Bilingual Kindergarten Spots Still Available at Cooke Magnet School

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:13:57 -0600

Cooke Magnet School is still seeking students to fill its bilingual kindergarten roster for the 2012/2013 school year. There are some seats available for children who pass the school�s achievement test. Parents who are interesting in enrolling their child in Cooke�s kindergarten bilingual (Spanish) program can contact the school at 847-360-5495. Interested parents are asked to contact the sch...

Recap of the February 14 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:19:29 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from February 14. Consent Items - The Board of Education voted to renew a service agreement with Countryside Association in the amount of $21,400. The Countryside Association assists with the transition of special education students. - The Board of Education approved the appointments and resignations of four employees. - The Board of Education app...

Changes Made to School Calendar

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:04:59 -0600

As a result of a new teacher�s union contract, the 2011/2012 academic calendar for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is being slightly revised to accommodate additional instructional time. The Board of Education on February 14 officially approved the following changes: - The half days (1/2 days) previously scheduled for April 20 and May 11 have been converted to full days of instruc...

More Details on February 13 Construction Trade Workshop

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:18:56 -0600

The upcoming Waukegan Schools Construction Trade Workshop will feature representatives from several state and local organizations. The event is being held to provide contractors and professional organizations with information related to the District's upcoming $37.7 million Capital Development Board project. The Trade Workshop is being co-sponsored by Waukegan Community Unit School District #6...

21st Century STARS Helps More Than 500 Waukegan Students

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:14:39 -0600

Students in Waukegan Public Schools� 21st Century STARS ( Successfully Targeting and Reaching Students ) program recently took part in a college visit and track & field clinic last month at Kenosha�s Carthage College, where they had the opportunity to explore the various facets of college and the college experience. The day-long visit kept with the STARS� mission of creating new life skill...

Upcoming Kindergarten Registration

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:29:22 -0600

Kindergarten registration for Waukegan students for the 2012/2013 school year will be held on March 17. If your child will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2012, he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the fall, but will be required to pre-register. The pre-registration event is planned for Saturday, March 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This registration will take plac...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for February 7

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:39:30 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 7, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for members of the Board to formalize and potentially vote on goals for minority/local participation in construction of the additions to the 12 elementary school buildings funded by the $37.7 million State Capital Development Board...

Waukegan High School Presents �Dearly Departed�

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:59 -0600

Waukegan High School students will perform �Dearly Departed� at the Trapp Auditorium on February 9, 10, 11 and 12. Students will perform the colorful comedy at 7 p.m. on February 9, 10 and 11. On February 12 they will perform a matinee show at 2 p.m. The February 9 show will be performed by understudies, while the final three shows will be performed by the main cast. "Dearly Departed"...

Recap of the January 31 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:09:15 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from January 31. Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized Mr. Brian Floriani and Bernie�s Book Bank for their support of Waukegan Public Schools. In the past two years, Mr. Floriani�s organization has donated nearly 130,000 books to WPS students. Consent Items - The Board of Education ratified a new three-year co...

Hyde Park, Whittier Recognized by State as �Academic Improvement� Schools

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:56:15 -0600

Whittier Elementary School and Hyde Park Elementary School have been honored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as two of the state�s �Academic Improvement� schools, during ISBE�s Honor Roll awards presentation, which annually recognizes the state�s top schools. Whittier and Hyde Park are two of just 114 schools throughout the State to earn recognition in the area of Academic Impr...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for February 2

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:22:17 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 2, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for members of the Board to discuss goals for minority/local participation in construction of the additions to the 12 elementary school buildings funded by the $37.7 million State Capital Development Board grant. At the close of t...

Six Waukegan Schools Recognized by Lake County ROE for High Attendance

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:31:23 -0600

Six Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools were honored in the Lake County Regional Office of Education�s annual Attendance Week awards ceremony on Monday, January 30. The schools each finished in the top 10 of their respective categories during the 2011 Attendance Week Competition. The annual competition tracked daily student attendance rates throughout the county between October...

WHS JROTC Scores High Marks in Formal Inspections

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:20:59 -0600

Waukegan High School�s Junior ROTC program earned its highest scores in recent history on its way to being named an �Honor Unit with Distinction� during a Formal Inspection last week. The 508-member JROTC regiment scored 593 out of 600 possible points. The Formal Inspections are conducted every three years by representatives from U.S. Army Cadet Command. The final score of 593 is the highe...

EPIC North Shore will be Open Monday, January 30

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:31:33 -0600

The plumbing issue at the EPIC program�s North Shore location on Julian Street appears to have been resolved, and classes will resume as scheduled on Monday, January 30. District 60 officials will continue to monitor the situation. The EPIC community thanks all parents and guardians for their understanding and patience during this unexpected emergency.

Waukegan Schools Construction Trade Workshop Scheduled for February 13

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:01:42 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 and Fanning Howey invite contractors and industry professionals to attend a special Construction Trade Workshop relating to the District�s $37.7 million Capital Development Board Project. The Workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday February 13 in the Trapp Auditorium of the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave. ...

Classes Canceled at EPIC North Shore Preschool

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:45:07 -0600

As a result of a plumbing issue at the EPIC program�s North Shore location on Julian Street, classes at North Shore will be canceled tomorrow, Friday, January 27. This cancellation effects both the morning and afternoon preschool sessions at North Shore. All other District 60 EPIC sites will remain open. Teachers and other staff will be relocated for the day.

Greenwood, Glenwood to get Playground Additions Through Grant

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:54:33 -0600

Students at two Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary schools will soon enjoy playground additions thanks to education grants from home improvement retailer, Lowe�s. Glenwood and Greenwood elementary schools have been named recipients of $5,000 Lowe�s Toolbox for Education grants. The grants will be used to purchase new playground equipment and a swing set at Glenwood, while ...

WHS Basketball Launches �Dining Out for the Dogs� Fundraiser

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:32:52 -0600

Waukegan High School boys� basketball is partnering with a number of local restaurants over the next eight weeks for a new fundraising campaign. As part of �Dining Out for the Dogs,� local eateries have agreed to donate a percentage of their profits to the basketball team during designated evenings. A list of the participating restaurants, along with the date they will be participating, is below. ...

New Dates Announced for Class of 2016 Freshmen Orientation

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:13:39 -0600

Waukegan High School has rescheduled its orientation for all incoming freshmen to February 15 and February 16 at WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. The February 15 date is for all eighth graders who currently attend Abbott Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, and all other non-public schools. On February 16 orientation will be open to all eighth graders who attend Benny Middle Sch...

Snow Cancels Some After School Events

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:37:28 -0600

In response to inclement weather, certain after school activities in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 have been canceled. The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County will be closed this evening. Students who are part of the club�s after school program will instead go home when their building lets out. Additionally, the District�s STARS program is canceling its programs scheduled for...

Upcoming Educational Workshops Focus on Health, Substance Abuse

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:07:35 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60�s first Parent/Guardian Educational Workshops of 2012 will focus on health and substance abuse. Nicasa will present �How to talk to your family member about drug and alcohol abuse� at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24 at the District 60 Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan. The sessions, which will be conducted in English and Spanish, will...

District 60/ Teachers Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:14:44 -0600

The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education and the Waukegan Council of the Lake County Federation of Teachers are pleased to announce both parties have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The agreement comes after eight months of negotiations between both sides. An official accord was reached at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. Members of the Waukegan C...

Recap of the January 17 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:12:56 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from January 17. Special Recognition and Presentations - Waukegan High School Booster Club President Ms. Charlotte Callahan announced that the annual Booster Club Auction will be held on Saturday, March 3 at the Lake County Sports Center. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the WHS athletic and music programs. - City of...

Kindergarten Information Night at Cooke Canceled � Testing Details Below

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:31:18 -0600

The kindergarten information night at Andrew Cooke Magnet School scheduled for Thursday, January 19, has been canceled. As an alternative, information packets along with applications will be made available in the main office of the school, 522 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. The packets will address Cooke�s curriculum and its admission process. All children who will turn five years old by September 1...

Pink-Out Events to Benefit Cancer Research Planned for January 26, 27

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:12:28 -0600

Waukegan High School�s boys� basketball team is continuing its fight against breast cancer later this month with its annual Pink-Out game and pep rally. The basketball team will host its annual Pink-Out game at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27 against Evanston Township High School, where fans will be encouraged to purchase and wear pink t-shirts promoting breast cancer awareness. Leading up to ...

District 60 Hiring Substitute Teachers at Increased Rate

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:17:10 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is temporarily increasing the daily rate paid to substitute teachers in an effort to ease a current shortage of substitute teachers in the District. Effective January 16, Waukegan Schools will increase its daily rate for day-to-day substitute teachers from $85 to $125. The increase will allow the District to better compete with neighboring Districts�...

Title I Parent Meeting Planned for January 17

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:30:11 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will host a District-wide Title I parent meeting on Tuesday, January 17, to present its elementary and secondary Title One Math intervention programs. The meeting is the third of a four part Title I and No Child Left Behind informational meeting series planned for the 2011/2012 academic year. This meeting will focus on the Title One math interventi...

Kindergarten Informational Meeting at Cooke Rescheduled

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:12:11 -0600

In anticipation of inclement weather, the kindergarten information night at Andrew Cooke Magnet School scheduled for this evening, Thursday, January 12, has been postponed. The meeting will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 19 at 6 p.m. at Cooke Magnet School, 522 Belvidere Road. The meeting is open to parents of all prospective kindergarten students who live within Waukegan School District...

Cooke Student Honored in National Art Contest

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:52:17 -0600

Cooke Magnet School second grader Gabriela Hernandez has been named a top 10 finisher in Scholastic Book Club�s Magic School Bus Create-a-Cover contest. Gabriela was notified of her award upon returning to school from Winter Break this week. She was one of 10 winners from across the country. Gabriela�s masterpiece features the Magic School bus in Las Vegas, with a prominent playing card theme....

WHS Prepares for Alumni College Student Panel

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:54:14 -0600

Students at Waukegan High School will have the opportunity to learn all about the college experience this week, during third annual WHS Alumni College Student Panel. More than a dozen recent WHS graduates will visit the Brookside and Washington campuses on Thursday and Friday of this week, where they will talk to current upperclassmen about the ins and outs of the college experience. The annual...

Recap of the January 10 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:52:16 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for a special meeting on January 10 to discuss various aspects of the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) grant project. The Board specifically addressed items related to the equipment and furnishings of new classrooms. The Board of Education voted to approve classroom recommendations that were developed by th...

�Whooping Cough� Vaccine Required for Students in Grades 6 to 12

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:38:40 -0600

A new Illinois law will require all students entering grades 6 through 12 to be vaccinated against Pertussis � also known as Whooping Cough � prior to the start of the 2012/2013 academic year. Students will be required to show proof of the �Tdap� vaccine before the first day of classes on August 22. The Tdap vaccine protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis. Students entering 6th and 9...

JROTC Bulldog Drill Team Fundraiser on January 21

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:21:06 -0600

Tickets are still available for the Waukegan High School JROTC Drill Team annual spaghetti and taco dinner on Saturday, January 21. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the award-winning drill team, and help offset costs of travel to competitions. This year�s event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 21 at WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Tickets are $8 per person or $28 for ...

Important Dates for Prospective Andrew Cooke Magnet School Students

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:56:04 -0600

The following are important dates for parents wishing to enroll their children in Waukegan�s Andrew Cooke Magnet School, 522 Belvidere Road, in the fall. Thursday, January 12 �Kindergarten information meeting at 6 p.m. in Cooke�s gymnasium. The meeting is open to parents of all prospective kindergarten students who live within Waukegan School District boundaries. The meeting will address Cooke�...

Special Board of Education Meetings Scheduled for January 10, 11

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:39:45 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold special meetings on Tuesday, January 10 and Wednesday, January 11. The meeting on January 10 will begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Board to work with representatives from Fanning Howey to reach agreement...

Asian Club at WHS Collecting Goods for Tropical Storm Victims in Philippines

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:02:43 -0600

The Asian Club at Waukegan High School is collecting supplies to donate to the victims of last week�s deadly tropical storm in the Philippines. Asian Club members are asking for donations of clothing, blankets, non perishable foods, and other comfort items to donate to victims of the Tropical Storm Washi, which has claimed nearly 1,000 lives in the Mindanao region, in southern Philippines. T...

Recap of December 19 Special Board of Education Meeting

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:13:25 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for a special meeting on December 19 to primarily discuss various aspects of minority and local hiring relating to the $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) grant project. Representatives from the State of Illinois CBD spoke to the Board of Education about what statutes are in place with regard to Minority Busin...

Tickets on Sale for Waukegan Schools Foundation Fundraiser

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:18 -0600

Tickets are officially on sale for the Second City�s �Laugh Out Loud� tour at Waukegan�s Genesee Theatre on Friday, April 20. Tickets are available for $38 on www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Genesee Theatre box office, 203 N Genesee St., Waukegan. All proceeds from the popular comedy show will benefit the Waukegan Schools Foundation, which provides funding and support to teachers and students i...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for December 19

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:45:33 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 19 for the purpose of meeting with representatives from the Office of Fair Employment Practices and representatives from Fanning/Howey to discuss Public Act 96-706 which specifies mandates for bids and proposals related to State-funded contracts under the Business Enterprise for...

Jefferson Students Give Special Gifts to Younger Pupils

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:03:56 -0600

McCall Elementary School students in Ms. Laurie Winner�s second grade class received a unique, personalized gift just in time for the holiday season, courtesy of older students clear across town. As part of a nearly month-long communications class creative writing project, Jefferson Middle School eighth graders in Ms. Mary Carr�s class created professional-looking personalized books for their n...

CDB Project Model Classrooms to Be Unveiled to Public

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:55:14 -0600

Members of the Waukegan community are invited to a special unveiling of a model classroom that will serve as a prototype for the District�s $37.7 million Capital Development Board (CDB) project. Representatives from the architectural firm Fanning/Howey Associates will reveal the model classroom to the public during a special three-day event from December 20 to December 22. The classroom, which...

Abbott Student Wins Patriotic Essay Contest

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:29:22 -0600

A patriotic essay by Abbott Middle School sixth grader Monica Morales has earned her first place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1293�s Patriot's Pen contest. Monica�s bested students throughout VFW Post 1293�s area, which includes Waukegan, Gurnee, Round Lake and North Chicago. The contest asked students to write a 300-word essay answering the question: �Are you Proud of Your Country?� Mo...

WHS Graduation Date Change

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:14:02 -0600

Commencement for Waukegan High School�s Class of 2012 will be held on Sunday, May 27. The change in date (previously May 26) will allow for student athletes to potentially compete in Illinois High School Association state-level events. A number of IHSA sectional- and state-level events are held on May 26, including the IHSA Boys Track & Field Finals. In past years, senior members of the Boy...

Recap of the December 13 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:04:12 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from December 13. Special Recognition and Presentations - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized recent honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it takes!� Spotlight Honorees included: Pauline Williams, Christine Thompson, Dolores Santana and LaVelle Slater. - Dr. Batiste recognized Greenwood Elementary Principal Ms. Joyce M...

Six Waukegan Schools to be Recognized for High Attendance

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:15:10 -0600

For the second year in a row, Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will have the highest number of schools recognized for their high attendance rates during the Lake County Regional Office of Education�s Attendance Week competition. Six District 60 elementary schools ranked in the top 10 of their respective categories during the 2011 Attendance Week Competition. Hyde Park Elementary p...

Waukegan Students to Perform with Kenny Rogers on Stage at Genesee Theatre

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:19:57 -0600

Student singers from Waukegan High School and Cooke Magnet School will join world famous singer/songwriter Kenny Rogers on stage during his upcoming concert at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Six students from Cooke and 40 members of the WHS varsity Choir will accompany Kenny Rogers during his �Christmas and Hits Tour� on Tuesday, December 13. Students will be joining in on many of the holida...

Recap of the December 7 Special Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:34:02 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for a special meeting on December 7 to discuss a number of matters related to the $37.7-million State Capital Development Board (CDB) Grant project. Below are items the Board of Education took formal action on. The Board voted to formally include Board Members Ms. Anita Hanna and Mr. Don Elliott on the District�s Buildi...

District 60 Music Instructor to Play at Prestigious Music Conference

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:21:59 -0600

Veteran Waukegan Public Schools band instructor Mr. Bradley Say will perform with two bands at the upcoming Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Mr. Say will play the euphonium with the Chicago Brass Band and trombone, with the Northshore Concert Band. The Midwest Clinic, an annual four-day international band and orchestra education conference at McCormick Place, attracts nearly 16,000 music educators, p...

More Dates Announced for Parent/Guardian Educational Workshops

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:31:38 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60�s new Parent/Guardian Educational Workshops continue to expand, with the announcement of five additional classes scheduled through the end of the month. The Lake County YWCA will present �A Description of High Quality Childcare� on Thursday, December 8. This workshop will begin at 4 p.m., in the Bradbury Room of the Waukegan Public Library, 128 North...

Special Board of Education meeting Scheduled for December 7

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:26:24 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 7 for the purpose of reviewing and potentially taking action on matters related to the $37.7-million State Capital Development Board (CDB) Grant project. The Board will meet in closed session beginning at 4 p.m., before moving into open session at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Ro...

District-Wide Family Reading Event on December 6

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:07:14 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will host its Family Holiday Reading Night on Tuesday December 6. The special event is open to all students in kindergarten through fifth grade, along with their parents/ guardians. Holiday Reading Night will begin at 6 p.m. at the District 60 Welcome Center, 742 Greenwood Ave. During the event, staff will share four holiday-themed stories in Englis...

December 2 Educational Workshop to Focus on Public Benefits

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:35:25 -0600

The second installment of District 60�s new Parent/Guardian Educational Workshop series will be held Friday, December 2, and will focus on various public benefits programs, including the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The free presentation will include information on benefit income guidelines, and information on how to apply for assistance, and which community agen...

Little Fort Will Be Open December 1

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:47:40 -0600

The water main break at Little Fort Elementary School has been repaired, and classes will resume as scheduled on Thursday, December 1. Bottled drinking water will be made available to students and staff if water tests conducted by the City of Waukegan determine that a boil order is necessary. The Little Fort community thanks all parents and guardians for their understanding and patience during ...

Water Main Break at Little Fort Closes School

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:36:13 -0600

Due to a water main break at Little Fort Elementary School, Little Fort will be closed today, Wednesday, November 30. Classes are expected to resume tomorrow. All other District 60 schools are in session today. Look to www.wps60.org for updates.

Holiday Concerts at Waukegan High School

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:18:20 -0600

Below are dates and times for upcoming holiday concerts performed by students in Waukegan High School�s Music Department. Both shows are free and open to the public. Holiday Band Concert: Monday, December 5 at 7 p.m. in the Trapp Auditorium at WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Holiday Concert with Choirs and Orchestras: Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in the Trapp Auditorium at WH...

November 29 Special Board Meeting Canceled

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:54:44 -0600

The special meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 scheduled for today, Tuesday, November 29, has been CANCELED. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for members of the Board and Administration to work with field directors of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). Representatives from IASB contacted the District this morning to...

Recap of the November 22 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:01:08 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from November 22. Special Awards and Recognitions - District Staff recognized the Student Council at Waukegan High School for organizing successful blood donation drives through Life Source. Approval of Minutes - The Board of Education approved the release of closed session minutes from 19 meetings in November 2010 to June 2011. Consent Items ...

District 60 Seeking Volunteers for Student Discipline Committee

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:14 -0600

Glen Flora Students Fill Shoe Boxes to Help Children Around the World

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:08:06 -0600

Students at Glen Flora Elementary School are receiving a unique geography lesson, while also helping disadvantaged children across the globe during the holidays. Classes at Glen Flora spent several days this week collecting toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and other small gifts to ship to children around the world, as part of Samaritan�s Purse �Operation Christmas Child� drive. As part of...

Bulldog Marching Band to Perform Free Indoor Concert

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:49:05 -0600

The Waukegan High School Bulldog Marching Band will perform a free indoor concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 in the Trapp Auditorium of the WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue, Waukegan. The Inaugural Bulldog Marching Band Indoor Showcase will feature the full marching band on stage, performing their most popular songs through the years, as well as songs from the band�s 2011 Mot...

Newest State Report Cards Officially Online

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:58:24 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is announcing the posting of the 2011 District and School Assessment Report Cards to our website. Parents and community members can find each school�s report card on each individual school�s website, or on the District 60 website at: www.wps60.org/wpsd60/reportcards. The following information can be found in the report card: - Assessment results in...

Jefferson Student Council Launches Coat Drive

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:28:33 -0600

The Student Council at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is seeking community support during its annual coat drive. The appropriately titled �Operation: Give a Kid a Coat� launched earlier this month, and runs through December 2. The Student Council is collecting coats and other winter accessories for Mt. Moriah Christian Center in Waukegan. In the drive�s first 10 days more than three dozen new ...

Miguel Juarez Middle School to Host Rummage Sale

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:25:24 -0600

The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee at Miguel Juarez Middle School will host a rummage sale open to the entire community this weekend, to raise money for student activities. The rummage sale will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, at Miguel Juarez, 201 N. Butrick Street, in Waukegan. The PBIS Committee will be selling donated clothing, furniture,...

District 60 Celebrates School Board Members� Day

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:02:13 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 joins school districts across the State in celebrating �School Board Members� Day� today, Tuesday, November 15. The annual event, which corresponds with National Education Week, aims to thank and celebrate the leaders who selflessly volunteer their time and energy to better the education and development of Waukegan�s students. �School Board Me...

District 60 to Launch Educational Workshops for Parents and Guardians

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:29:07 -0600

Waukegan Public Schools will launch its Parent/Guardian Educational Workshop series on Friday, November 18 with a seminar aimed at educating parents on the process for gaining permanent residency or citizenship in the United States. The free workshop will be presented by representatives from the Father Gary Graf Center and Catholic Charities, who will explain how to become a permanent resident ...

Recap of November 9 Special Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:55:48 -0600

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for an abbreviated Special meeting on November 9, during which the Board voted to resume architectural, design and planning services related to the $37.7-million State Capital Development Board (CDB) Grant project. The Board had voted to suspend the project during an October meeting, pending a review of the architectura...

Technology System Maintenance to Disrupt District 60 Web Resources

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:13:21 -0600

All District 60 web resources will be unavailable this evening, Thursday November 10, due to system maintenance. These systems include several sites utilized by parents, such as the District website (www.wps60.org), Infinite Campus Portal and Compass Learning. The outage is anticipated to last from approximately 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., but service may be intermittent through 6 a.m. on Friday November...

Recap of the November 8 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:58:38 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from November 8. Special Recognition and Presentations - Representatives from the Schuler Scholar Program made a presentation to the Board of Education detailing successes and opportunities for the Schuler Program at Waukegan High School. - Officials with Preferred Meals, the contracted food provider for Waukegan elementary schools, made a $1,596 d...

Information on Damaged Transformer at WHS Brookside Campus

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:02:27 -0600

An electrical transformer at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School was damaged today, Tuesday, November 8, after water leaked into the basement of the school. The transformer, which is located in the basement of the Industrial Arts hallway, went out around 2 p.m., resulting in visible smoke and a loss of power to classrooms and offices in west wing of the school. District personnel h...

Waukegan High School Presents �Macbeth�

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:07:31 -0600

Waukegan High School students will perform William Shakespeare�s �Macbeth� at the Trapp Auditorium on November 10, 11 and 12. Students will perform the 17th century tragedy at 7 p.m. on all three nights. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, students and military personnel and $7 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The Trapp Auditorium is located inside the Brookside Campus of Waukegan...

Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, November 9

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:56:46 -0600

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a SPECIAL meeting on Wednesday, November 9 to consider resumption of architectural, design and planning services related to the $37.7-million State Capital Development Board (CDB) Grant project. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for 5 p.m. on November 9 in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan ...

WHS Students to Compete in State�Level Civics Competition

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:49:07 -0500

Waukegan High School will send two student teams to the State of Illinois Center for Civic Education�s We the People constitution contest in Chicago next month, following successful showings at the We the People 10th District Simulated Congressional Hearing at the Lake County Courthouse on October 28. The two teams to qualify are Mr. Josh Bill�s Advance Placement (AP) Distance Learning class an...

WHS Basketball prepares for Inaugural Dinner with the Bulldogs

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:35:34 -0500

Waukegan High School�s Boys Basketball program will host its inaugural "Dinner with the Bulldogs" on Friday, November 18. The event offers an opportunity to meets players and coaches, chat about the upcoming season, and learn more about upcoming events. The Waukegan Basketball Parents Association will be serving a pasta dinner with dessert and drinks beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the WHS...

Suspicious Off-School Incidents Reported by Students

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:09:03 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is issuing this medium to inform parents about two incidents that occurred off school grounds on Friday, October 28, that involved our students. In two separate incidents, students walking to and from school were approached by unknown men who attempted to talk to them and lure them near their cars. The first incident occurred around 7 a.m. in the 70...

District 60�s STEPS Program is Expanding

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:16:44 -0500

After more than 10 years of helping parents become English proficient, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60�s Success for Teaching English to Parents and Students (STEPS) program is seeing its first major expansion this year. The STEPS program, which works with parents who want help with their English proficiency, has become so popular that the District has added a spring session to ...

District 60 Seeks Community Support in Opposing Pending Legislation

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:58:16 -0500

The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste are seeking community support in opposing pending State of Illinois legislation that would reduce funding to school districts and other taxing bodies. If passed, House Bill 3793 and Senate Bill 2073 would negatively affect Waukegan Public Schools by cutting funding by more than $1 mill...

Conferences Scheduled for November 2 and 3

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:38:39 -0500

Parent/teacher conferences for all Waukegan Public Schools will be held on Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3. Conferences for students in grades 1-12 will be held between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on November 2 and November 3, while kindergarten and Pre-K conferences will be held during the day and evening on those dates. Grades 1-12 will be on regular bell schedules on November 2 an...

District 60 Awarded Physical Education Program Grant

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:54:35 -0500

Students at eight Waukegan elementary schools will soon see changes in their physical education, health education and nutrition, thanks to a nearly $1 million federal grant. Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has been informed that it has been awarded the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant. The Board of Education officially accepted the grant at its October 25 meeti...

Recap of the October 25 Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:55:03 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from October 25. Special Recognition and Presentations - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized recent honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it takes!� Spotlight. Honorees included: Nancy Johnson, Joan Wright, Justin Wenzell, Roxanne Sanchez, Sherry Carman and Janine Gruhn. - The Board of Education honored employees and v...

Title I Parent Meeting Planned for October 26

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:56:35 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will host a District-wide Title I parent meeting on Wednesday, October 26, to present its elementary and secondary Title One Reading intervention programs. The meeting is the second of a four part Title I and No Child Left Behind informational meeting series planned for the 2011/2012 academic year. This meeting will focus on the Title One reading i...

Cooke Awarded Green Thumb Grant

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:57:55 -0500

Andrew Cooke Magnet School�s science curriculum will soon receive a $5,000 boost, after the school was named the winner of the Gardener�s Supply, Inc. Green Thumb Challenge grant. Cooke beat out schools from across the country to earn the Green Thumb Challenge�s top award. The grant application required staff to submit a five-minute video highlighting the school�s Growing Green Science Curricul...

District 60 Employees to be Honored With �Those Who Excel� Awards

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:59:19 -0500

Several Waukegan Public Schools employees and a District volunteer will be honored during the Illinois State Board of Education�s annual �Those Who Excel� banquet on October 22. The Those Who Excel awards recognize teachers, administrators, student support personnel, educational service personnel, community volunteers, board members and education teams from across the state that are doing exem...

Recap of October 18 Special Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:15:54 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for an abbreviated Special meeting on October 18, to discuss matters related to the $37.7-million State Capital Development Board (CDB) Grant project. During its meeting, members of the Board of Education voted to temporarily suspend the CDB project pending a review of the architectural selection process by independent ...

Clearview Takes Part in Hometown Huddle, Playground Groundbreaking

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:12:43 -0500

Clearview Elementary School officially broke ground on a new universally-accessible playground today, Tuesday, October 18, with the help of the United Way of Lake County, the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. Fifteen Chicago Bears players were on hand at Clearview, as part of the United Way�s Hometown Huddle. While at the school, players spent an hour playing games with students t...

Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, October 18

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:44:20 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a SPECIAL meeting on Tuesday, October 18 for the purposes of entering a resolution on a student discipline matter and discussing -- and potentially taking action -- on matters related to the $37-million State Capital Development Board Grant project. Board Members will meet in closed session beginning at 5 p.m., and ...

EPIC and Child Find Screenings Underway

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:27:02 -0500

Screenings are currently underway for Child Find, as well as for placement into Waukegan Public Schools� Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration (EPIC) program. The screenings are open to all pre-school age children living within Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 boundaries. EPIC screenings are open to children ages 3, 4 and 5. Those who qualify will be eligible to participate in D...

Webster Middle School Launches District�s First Mariachi Band

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:07:12 -0500

The sounds of strumming vihuelas and guitarrons have been emanating throughout the music room at Webster Middle School in recent weeks, as students in Waukegan Public School�s first mariachi band have begun rehearsing. More than 20 students and teachers make up the band, which consists of flutes, clarinets, violins, trumpets, guitars and traditional mariachi instruments such as the vihuela (a ...

Recap of the October 11 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:51:19 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from October 11. Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education honored Mrs. Patricia Sikorovsky and Bravo Waukegan! for their support of Waukegan Public Schools� music programs. - Staff presented a comprehensive report on District test scores. - Staff made a presentation highlighting a new universally-accessible playground being b...

District 60 Publication Honored in Communications Contest

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:19:22 -0500

Waukegan Public School�s weekly staff bulletin, the �Superintendent�s Bulletin� was recently recognized as one of the top electronic publications in the state of Illinois by the Illinois chapter of the National Schools Public Relations Association (INSPRA). The Superintendent�s Bulletin, a 12- to 16-page publication e-mailed to all District staff every Monday, was honored with an �Award of Mer...

Waukegan Students Join in on World Record Reading Attempt

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:31:26 -0500

Several Waukegan elementary schools took part in a world record attempt today, Thursday, October 6, when they joined students from across the globe in reading the popular children�s book, Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. Classrooms at Carman-Buckner Elementary, Clark Elementary, Clearview Elementary, Cooke Magnet, Glenwood Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Little Fort Elementary, McCall ...

Jefferson Students Honored in Hunger Action Month Contest

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:41:29 -0500

Three Jefferson Middle School students have been selected as winners in Catholic Charities� annual National Hunger Action Month creative writing and poster contest. In a contest open to all middle school students in Lake and Cook counties, seventh graders Teresa Nunez and Lebria Graham took first place honors in the poster and writing contest respectively. And fellow seventh grader Yaneli Cast...

WHS Poms Squad Qualifies for National Competition

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:37:29 -0500

Waukegan High School�s winter poms squad was recently selected to compete in the prestigious National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, Florida. The Bulldogs will join more than 300 dance teams from across the United States at the nationally-televised competition in early February . The poms team was notified of their invitation just recently, following a successful showing at a summer danc...

Greenwood Teacher Honored in �A Day Made Better� Campaign

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:49:40 -0500

For the fourth year in a row a Greenwood Elementary School teacher has been honored in OfficeMax�s annual �A Day Made Better� campaign. Fifth grade teacher Ms. Melissa Wise was recognized during a surprise assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 4, where she received more than $1,000 in classroom supplies. The annual event celebrates nearly 1,000 teachers across the country for their extraordinary efforts ...

Recap of the September 27 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:33:22 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from September 27 Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education honored and thanked volunteers from Abbott Laboratories and the United Way of Lake County, for their volunteer work at Waukegan High School. Volunteers spent several days painting around the school and at Weiss Field. - The Board of Education recognized teachers Ms. Na...

Homecoming Parade Winners

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:47:19 -0500

Waukegan High School held its annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday September 24, with nearly 50 groups and organizations marching the 1.4 parade mile route, led by representatives from the United Way of Lake County, who served as Grand Marshals. This year�s homecoming theme was �Splash into Homecoming.� WHS presented parade awards in seven categories. Award winners are below. Best Class Entr...

Notice for September 27 Board Meeting (With Agenda)

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:14:33 -0500

The Tuesday, September 27 regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held in the Trapp Auditorium at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Avenue. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. with closed session, and will move into open session at 7 p.m., inside the auditorium. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. An agenda for the meeting is below.

Superintendent�s Statement Regarding Busing Changes

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:01:53 -0500

Dear District 60 Families and Community Friends: Less than one month ago, District 60 opened its doors to welcome nearly 17,000 students back to their classrooms for the 2011-12 school year. Since that time, District 60 administrators and members of the Board have fielded countless requests seeking reasons for or responded to demands for immediate reinstatement of transportation services that w...

Cooke in the Running for National Contest

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:46:19 -0500

Waukegan�s Cooke Magnet School could be less than two weeks away from winning big in U.S. Cellular�s Calling All Communities campaign � but the school needs a little bit of help from the Waukegan community. As part of the telecommunication company�s annual contest, 18 schools across the country will win at least $50,000 to enhance learning opportunities for students. The schools will be selecte...

Pasta & Pops Tickets Now on Sale

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:23:33 -0500

Tickets are now on sale for Waukegan High School Music Department�s annual Pasta & Pops dinner. The popular event, which features performances by the school�s orchestras, choirs, and bands, will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 14 in the gymnasium of WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. The dinner is catered by Louie�s Restaurant. Doors open at 6:15. Admission is $15, ...

Cooke Magnet Wins WPL�s Summer Reading Contest

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:16:57 -0500

Students at Cooke Magnet School have once again shown off their reading prowess, by besting all local schools in the Waukegan Public Library�s annual Summer Reading Club competition. Cooke staff was recently informed that their school had the most students participate in the contest, which was open to all public and private elementary and middle schools in Waukegan. Cooke also won the inaugural...

Capital Development Community Forum on September 28

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:21:25 -0500

Members of the Waukegan community are invited to special community forum scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 28, regarding the $37 million State Capital Development Board Grant that will result in the addition of a total 116 classrooms for the Waukegan Public Schools. The Capital Development Board Grant will help add a total of 116 classrooms to 12 District 60 elementary schools. Th...

Homecoming Week Activities and Events

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:13:08 -0500

Waukegan High School�s homecoming week runs from September 19 to September 24. Below is a full list of home varsity sports contests, spirit week celebrations and homecoming events perfect for showing off your Bulldog pride. This year�s Homecoming Week theme is �Splash into Homecoming.� Monday, September 19 Pajama Day at Waukegan High School Student Council Pool Party at 7 p.m. at WHS Brooksid...

Greenwood Students Create Flag for Firefighters

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:29:54 -0500

Students at Greenwood Elementary School took a real hands-on approach to showing their patriotism and appreciation for first responders in remembrance of the September 11 anniversary. The school�s 344 students presented the Waukegan Fire Department with a giant American flag this week, made up entirely of their red, white and blue handprints. The idea for a 86�x94� flag -- made from a queen-...

Recap of the September 13 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:55:42 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from September 13 Consent Items - The Board of Education approved the resignations, appointments, terminations and leaves of 11 employees, including the retirement of Dr. Jeanne Kearby, former Principal at Whittier Elementary. - The Board of Education authorized District 60 staff to submit the District�s annual application for recognition status wi...

Bulldogs Night Football Game to be Played at Weiss Field

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:52:44 -0500

The Waukegan High School football games scheduled for Thursday, October 6 at the Waukegan Sports Park will now be played at Weiss Field. WHS will take on Glenbrook South High School beginning at 5 p.m. with a sophomore game, followed by the Varsity game at 7:30 p.m. The change in venue allows WHS to save several thousand dollars, and it allows WHS and District 60 staff to more easily ensure a ...

Change of Location for September 13 Board Meeting (With Revised Agenda)

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:10:34 -0500

The Tuesday, September 13 regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held in the Trapp Auditorium at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Avenue. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with closed session, and will move into open session at 7 p.m., inside the auditorium. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. An agenda for the meeting is below.

District 60 Announces Arrest of Employee

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:15:24 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 was notified earlier today, September 7, that an employee at Miguel Juarez Middle School had been arrested on child pornography charges. The employee in question, a veteran teacher, was charged following an investigation into prohibited Internet usage at work. Employees in District 60�s Information Technology Services Department discovered late last...

Oakdale Remembers Sept. 11 with �Celebrity Pledge Week�

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:53:59 -0500

Oakdale Elementary School kicked-off its September 11 remembrance events on Tuesday, September 6, with day one of Celebrity Pledge Week. The week-long event invites first responders and military personnel to lead the school in Pledge of Allegiance each morning. Mr. Robert Sittler, of American Legion Post 281 in Waukegan, was the special guest on September 6. He will be followed by representativ...

Glen Flora Staff Rewarded for Large Turnout at Appreciation Breakfast

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:02:44 -0500

Staff at Gen Flora Elementary School recently came together for a Teacher�s Appreciation event, and walked away with $1,000 to boost classroom technology. Glen Flora was awarded a $1,000 gift certificate to Sam�s Club after 45 staff members attended Sam�s Club�s Teachers Appreciation Breakfast last week. The huge turnout by Glen Flora easily trumped staff turnouts for other Lake County schools ...

Recap of September 1 Board of Education Meeting

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:21:26 -0500

The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education met for a special meeting on September 1 to discuss a handful of issues, including the District�s busing guidelines. During the meeting the Board voted to amend the current busing guidelines for kindergarten and first grade students. Under the new guidelines, all kindergarten and first grade students who live more than a half m...

Remediation Project Underway at Greenwood

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:42:51 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 was informed this week that remediation work is required in four classrooms and two offices at Greenwood Elementary School, following the discovery of mold due to heavy summer flooding. The classrooms and offices, all in the northwest wing of Greenwood, have been empty since the first day of class last week, when water damage was discovered in the c...

Agenda Additions for Sept. 1 Special Board Meeting

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:24:30 -0500

Additions have been made to the agenda for the Special Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 1. In addition to the Board reviewing an indemnification and reimbursement agreement with the City of Waukegan for bonfire and homecoming parade activities, the Board is also scheduled to review revisions to the District�s transportation schedule. With the addition of agenda items...

Jack Benny Staff Get �Fresh Start� with Garden Planting

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:17:32 -0500

Staff members at Jack Benny Middle School made a fresh start to the new school year by helping to freshen up the school�s front garden. Staff members gathered last week to plant two dozen perennials in the 400 square foot garden outside Benny�s front doors. The planting event, which was called "New Beginnings, and Fresh Starts," encouraged staffers to bring in plants to help beautify ...

Special Board of Education Meetings Planned for Aug. 30 and Sept. 1

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:11:09 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold special meetings on Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1. On August 30 they will meet in open session at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Road, for the purpose of allowing the Board to establish goals and procedural matters for the construction of school facilities. Prior to ...

District 60 Reduces Student Fees for Families with Multiple Children in District

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:32:04 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 voted on Tuesday, August 23, to reduce student fees for students whose families have three or more children in the District. Board Members elected to offer discounted fees as a way of helping to ease the cost of school registration for Waukegan families. Under the new fee structure, families with three or more children woul...

Recap of the August 23 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:11:55 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from August 23. Special Recognition and Presentations - The Board of Education recognized Waukegan High School teacher Mr. Charles Gutman, for being named a Teach for America �Distinguished Alumni.� Consent Items The Board of Education approved policy revisions regarding Reporting Suspected Criminal Conduct and Police Interviews (#6025), DCFS Int...

Special Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, August 24

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:43:20 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a SPECIAL meeting on Wednesday, August 24 for the purpose of meeting with representatives of Fanning Howey Architects to discuss procedural matters regarding the construction of school facilities. Board Members will meet in open session beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Roa...

WHS Teacher Honored by Teach for America

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:25:22 -0500

Waukegan High School teacher Mr. Charles Gutman has been honored with the prestigious �Distinguished Alumni Award� from the Chicago area chapter of Teach for America. A 10-year veteran at WHS, Mr. Gutman was honored by Teach for America for his �extraordinary leadership and significant achievement in expanding educational opportunity for children.� Mr. Gutman is a social studies and Advancement...

District 60 is Altering its Check Practice

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:48:51 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has completed its investigation into the alleged high volume of NSF checks that necessitated its recently-created �no personal check� practice. As a result of the review, the �no personal check� practice is being altered to reflect no checks being accepted from those who comprise the confidential uncollected NSF roster. A thorough review of NSF check...

Waukegan Parents to Participate in �Million Father March�

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:40:24 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is joining nearly 700 school districts across the country in encouraging parents and guardians to take an active role in their child�s first day of school. As supporters of the Black Star Project U.S.A�s �Million Father March,� District 60 is encouraging fathers and other male authority figures to walk or drive their child to school on the first day ...

Reminder of Health Requirements for Students

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:27:05 -0500

AMENDED School Start Times and Estimated Bus Pick-Ups/ Drop-Offs

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:45:54 -0500

NOTE: The following text has been amended to reflect �First Bell� and �Tardy Bell� times at Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary schools and middle schools. Wednesday, August 24 marks the first day of classes for the 2011/2012 school year for all first through 12th grade students in Waukegan Public Schools. In an effort to ease the transition into a new school year, and lesse...

District 60 No Longer Accepts Personal Checks

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:20:58 -0500

Effective Monday, August 15, 2011, Community Unit School District # 60 will no longer accept personal checks as a form of payment for any school fees or dues. The District will continue to accept cash, money orders or cashier�s checks. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause to parents moving forward; however, the large volume of uncollected NSF checks makes it financially imprude...

District 60 Unveils Renovated Board Room

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:55:28 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 officially unveiled its renovated, multi-use Board Room on Tuesday, August 9, during a regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting. Upgraded technology and safety features have transformed the Board Room into a more user-friendly facility. The most noticeable renovation in the Lincoln Center Board Room is the addition of a secured, raised Board Me...

No Child Left Behind Meeting Planned for August 16

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:33:27 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 16, related to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act�s Public School Choice Option and SES tutoring. Changes in NCLB options for this year will be discussed, as well as possible changes with NCLB waiver options, due to the lack of re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. ...

Recap of the August 9 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:32:48 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from August 9. Consent Items - The Board of Education voted to approve the federal Provision II program for Waukegan High School. The program will provide free lunch to all WHS students. The Provision II program already exists at District 60 elementary schools and middle schools. - The Board of Education approved the resignations, appointments, ter...

Waukegan High School Fall Sports Begin August 10

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:33:37 -0500

Fall practices for Waukegan High School athletics get underway this week. Information on when and where each team�s first practice will be held is below. All athletes need to have their athletic permit in order to participate. To obtain a permit, all student athletes must have a completed athletic registration form and sport physical. Athletes must also pay a $100 athletic fee. Athletic permit...

WHS Class of 2011 Graduates Awarded Howe Scholarships

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:36:21 -0500

Eighteen graduates from Waukegan High School�s Class of 2011 have been awarded scholarships from the Marjorie and Howard Howe Scholarship Fund. The prestigious scholarships are annually given to WHS graduates who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their class, while also demonstrating a financial need. Four WHS graduates were initially honored with the Howe Scholarship this spring, and an add...

WHS Introduces New Bell Schedule

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:23:51 -0500

Waukegan High School will operate under new bell times and master schedule when the 2011/2012 academic year kicks off later this month. Major changes under the revised schedule include extended class periods, reduced campus-to-campus travel and a reorganization of advisory period. Class periods will now run 46 minutes, rather than 44 minutes, to allow for more instruction time. A 10-minute ad...

District 60 Granted Use of Former Armory Building

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:14:38 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 and the City of Waukegan have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding that allows District 60 to transform the vacated Waukegan Armed Forces Reserve Center into a pre-school facility. The building, which is located at 1721 N. McAree Road, was transferred to the District 60 free of charge, as part of the federal Base Realignment and Clo...

School Supplies Lists Available

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:53:14 -0500

The start of the 2011/2012 academic year is nearly three weeks away, which means many parents and their children are taking steps to prepare for the new year. For many, that includes purchasing new school supplies. In an effort to assist parents when purchasing supplies, all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary and middle schools provide detailed school supplies lists. Those...

Final New Student Registration on August 4

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:11:23 -0500

The final new student registration event for Waukegan Public Schools will take place on Thursday, August 4, between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Welcome Center, 742 Greenwood Avenue. Any families new to the District who have not yet registered for the 2011/2012 academic year are encouraged to do so on August 4. If parents/guardians cannot attend the final new student registration, they will need t...

Health Fair at Miguel Juarez Middle School

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:29:58 -0500

Miguel Juarez Middle School will host the annual Kids 1st Health Fair on Wednesday, August 3. The back-to-school health fair, which is sponsored by the United Way of Lake County, the Lake County Health Department and Rosalind Franklin University, will feature free school physicals, immunizations and dental exams to eligible students. The fair, now in its 19th year, is free to all Lake County f...

Recap of the July 27 Special Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:33:28 -0500

The Board of Education officially approved a contract with architectural firm Fanning Howey to complete professional, architectural, engineering, design and planning services at 12 District schools. The contract is part of the $37 million State Capital Development Board Grant project, which will add classroom space at 12 Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 elementary schools. The proje...

Recap of the July 26 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:35:58 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from July 26. Consent Items - The Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of a sub-calling system at a cost of $19,900. - The Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of a new boiler at Clark Elementary School at a cost of $236,577. - The Board of Education voted to approve a contract with Waukegan-based McClure Engineering for L...

WHS Discounted Sports Physicals Date Rescheduled

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:36:40 -0500

The discounted sports physicals event scheduled for Thursday, July 28, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 2. The event is one of two days in which Waukegan High School is offering $20 sports physicals to WHS sophomores, juniors and seniors who will be participating in athletics during the 2011/2012 school. Physicals will be offered from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2 and Thursday,...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, July 27

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:43:37 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a SPECIAL meeting on Wednesday, July 27 for the purpose of entering into an agreement with an architect of record for professional, architectural, engineering, design and planning services in relation to State Capital Development Board Grant projects at 12 Waukegan CUSD # 60 elementary schools. Board Members will me...

Change of Location for July 26 Board of Education Meeting

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:45:02 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 26. Board Members will meet in closed session beginning at 6 p.m. at Miguel Juarez Middle School, 201 N. Butrick Street, Waukegan. At 7 p.m. they will move to open session in the gymnasium at Miguel Juarez. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. An agenda...

Superintendent Unveils New Motto for 2011/2012

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:49:45 -0500

With the start of the new school year a little more than a month away, Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste has unveiled the District�s new progressing motto for the 2011-12 academic and fiscal year. For the 2011-12 school year, the motto will be: �A New Day�A New Way in Waukegan Public Schools� students first!� The new motto emphasizes the num...

Two New Student Registration Dates Remain

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:52:25 -0500

Two registration dates remain for families new to the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 to register their children for the upcoming school year. Those families who are new to the District can register their children on Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, July 28 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Waukegan School District�s Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave. Parents are asked to please bring the...

Update on School Openings/ Closings

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:00 -0500

As recovery efforts continue following Monday's violent storms, some Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 offices and buildings are scheduled to resume normal operations on Thursday, July 14. Waukegan High School will resume its regular education summer school classes on Thursday, July 14. Power has been restored at WHS-Brookside Campus, and classes will continue as scheduled. All other...

Summer School Programs CANCELED for Wednesday, July 13

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:14:44 -0500

Community Unit School District # 60 summer school programs have been canceled for Wednesday, July 13, due to continuing recovery efforts following Monday�s thunderstorms. District 60 offices will again be closed to the general public as well. District 60 officials are cancelling summer schools programs at AOEC, Clearview Elementary, McCall Elementary, Juarez Middle School and Waukegan High Scho...

Summer School Programs Canceled for Tuesday, July 12

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:02:36 -0500

All Community Unit School District # 60 summer school programs have been canceled for Tuesday, July 12, due to continued recovery from Monday�s violent thunderstorms. District offices will be closed to the general public as well. As cleanup efforts and power restoration efforts continue throughout the Waukegan area, District 60 officials announced they would be canceling summer school programs ...

Students Use Writing Lesson to Thank Fireworks Show Donors

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:08:07 -0500

Students in Ms. Brenda Farr�s ELL Summer Enrichment reading class made special use of a writing assignment this week, by penning thank-you notes to the anonymous philanthropist who helped save the City of Waukegan�s Fourth of July fireworks show. The 16 students in Ms. Farr�s fourth grade class were so moved and excited by the $25,000 donation to the City of Waukegan, that they thought it was i...

Recap of the June 28 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:43:22 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from June 28. Consent Items - The Board of Education approved an annual contract with District auditors Evans, Marshall & Pease, for an Annual Financial Statement Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial reports at the cost of $40,000. - The Board of Education voted to approve a contract with Lake Villa-based Abel Building Restoration for masonr...

Recap of June 20 Special Board of Education Meeting

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:08:18 -0500

The Board for Education met for a special meeting on Monday, June 20 to continue discussions relating to the contract for architectural services for construction projects funded by the State Capital Development Board Grant. Board members and District 60 administrators spoke at length about the proposed contract with architectural firm Fanning & Howey. Members of the Board of Education discu...

District 60 Recognized With Budget Award

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:29:56 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has once again been awarded an international award for its budget excellence from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The ASBO recently presented District 60 with the �Meritorious Budget Award,� in recognition of the District�s preparation and issuance of the 2010-2011 annual budget. This marks the second consecutive ye...

Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for Monday, June 20

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:21:34 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a SPECIAL meeting on Monday, June 20 to continue discussion on the contract for architectural services for the construction projects funded by the State Capital Development Board Grant, and to consider a motion for approval of any amendments made to the proposed contract. Board Members will meet in open session begi...

Recap of the June 14 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:32:19 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from June 14. Special Recognitions and Awards - The Board of Education recognized three Waukegan High School students who attained perfect attendance during the entire school year. Students with perfect attendance included: Yarely Covarrubias, Gisell Martinez and Colleen Van Horn. The Board also recognized 14 students who achieved perfect attendance ...

Jefferson Team Places 10th at Destination ImagiNation Global Finals

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:56:43 -0500

A group of students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School used their knowledge of ancient mythology and their improvisation skills to earn a 10th place finish at the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee. Soon-to-be-eighth graders, Brett Eikenberry, Matt Fallon, Angelina Jose, Francis Paredes and James Lopez placed 10th out of more than 60 middle school teams from around t...

Summer Breakfast Programs Begin June 20

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:22:16 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will once again be conducting its Summer Food Service Program during the upcoming months, for all eligible students. Any current WPS 60 student is eligible to receive free breakfast through the program, which will be held at three locations. At the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Avenue, breakfast will be served between 8 a.m...

Final Day of Classes is June 8

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:49:55 -0500

The final day of classes for Waukegan Public Schools students in grades 1-7 and grades 9-11 will be Wednesday, June 8. The final day for all kindergarten students will be on Tuesday, June 7. Classes will resume for the 2011/2012 academic year on Wednesday, August 24. Please see attached PDF for the 2011/2012 attendance calendar.

Superintendent Names Recipients of Annual Leadership Award

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:07:03 -0500

Recent Waukegan High School graduates, Catherine Evelyn Jimerson and Markise Dubois Jackson, have been named the recipients of the Superintendent�s Leadership Award. The annual recognition, which is bestowed upon a male and female student from Waukegan High School�s senior class, was announced by Waukegan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste during WHS�s graduation on Saturday, ...

Juarez Students Awarded Computers for Reading

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:13:40 -0500

Miguel Juarez Middle School wrapped up its annual Miguel's Marathon Minutes Reading Contest last week, with three students being awarded new laptop computers. Jennifer Arnold (8th grade), Sumaiyah Bayan (7th grade) and Adil Erradi (6th grade), were named the winners in each grade, for out-reading their classmates during the school year. Jennifer, Sumaiyah and Adil each read at least 10,000 minu...

WHS Graduation Ceremonies will Continue as Scheduled

Sat, 28 May 2011 12:23:29 -0500

Waukegan High School�s Class of 2011 graduation ceremonies will be held at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, May 28 at Weiss Field. WHS administrators have been monitoring weather forecasts, and it is been determined that despite overcast skies, rain should not pose a problem during the ceremonies. Graduation attendees are encouraged to bring umbrellas or rain gear, just in case.

Waukegan High School Celebrates Student Athletes

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:03:28 -0500

Waukegan High School honored 160 student athletes during its annual Senior Sports Banquet on Wednesday, May 25. The awards ceremony recognized athletes in 26 sports for their achievements on the field and in the classroom. This year�s male and female athletes of year were Matt Wozniak and Kanedra Lee. Matt was a Central Suburban League All-Conference athlete in baseball and golf, as well as a...

District 60 Honors 2011 Retirees

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:51:36 -0500

Waukegan School District 60 honored nearly 30 employees, with combined service of more than 400 years, at the annual Board of Education Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 26. The dinner celebrated the accomplishments and dedication of all District 60 employees who will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Also recognized were employees with 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service in Waukeg...

WHS Graduation Information/ Glance at Class of 2011

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:27:53 -0500

Waukegan High School will hold commencement exercises at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28 at Weiss Field. An expected class of 850 students will make up Waukegan High School�s Class of 2011. Gates at Weiss field will open for graduation spectators at 1:30 p.m. Friends and family wishing to sit in chairs on the field will be required to present a graduation ticket. All others are asked to sit in the W...

Recap of the May 24 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:07:13 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from May 24. Special Recognitions and Awards - The Board of Education recognized Carman-Buckner Elementary students who won awards in the Waukegan Rotary Club�s Writing and Illustration contest. Winners included: Johan Madrigal, Stephanie Lamos, Giovani Millan, Yazmin Zuniga, Alondra Diaz and Lisa Moore. - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recog...

Bulldog Girls Place at State Track Meet

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:47:17 -0500

Waukegan High School's girls' track team placed in two events at the Illinois High School Association's Class 3A Girls Track and Field State Finals. The team was led in scoring by senior Kanedra Lee, who placed fourth in the long jump, with a leap of 18 feet and 0.24 inches. Kanedra was also a member of the 4X200 relay team that finished in eighth place. She was joined on the relay team by j...

WHS Students Earn Tech Campus Awards

Tue, 24 May 2011 11:21:23 -0500

A number of Waukegan High School students have wrapped up their year at the Lake County Technology Campus with prestigious year-end honors and awards. Junior Toyin Adejudge earned the highest honor among WHS students by being named "Student of the Year" in the first year Culinary Arts program. Four WHS seniors were also recognized by the Technology Campus for achieving "Prefer...

Information on Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Annual Golf Outing

Thu, 19 May 2011 16:06:01 -0500

Registration has begun for the Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Annual Golf Outing. The 17th annual fundraiser is set for Wednesday, June 15, at the Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 2800 Lewis Avenue, in Waukegan. The golf outing is one of the Foundation�s largest fundraising events of the year, and they are still seeking teams and individuals to fill up this year�s outing. The outing is a scramble fives...

District 60 Introduces New Bell Times

Thu, 19 May 2011 14:54:28 -0500

Waukegan Community unit School District # 60 has approved a new bell schedule for many of its schools for the 2011-2012 academic year. The new schedules will allow District 60 to minimize transportation costs, while continuing to provide the best services available to students in Waukegan. The new schedule is below. Any school with changes to its bell schedule is denoted with an asterisk (*). ...

Middle School Graduation Times Finalized

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:10:22 -0500

Promotion ceremonies for Middle Schools in Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will take place on Friday, June 3, at the Genesee Theatre, in downtown Waukegan. All five Middle Schools will celebrate the graduation of their eighth graders during ceremonies throughout the day. Buses at each school will transport students to the ceremonies and then back to their respective schools. Parent...

Bulldog Track Athletes Advance to State Meet

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:48:42 -0500

Five members of Waukegan High School�s girls� track team have qualified for this weekend's Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Track and Field Finals at Eastern Illinois University, in Charleston. The athletes qualified for the state meet based on their performances at the IHSA Sectional on May 13, where the Bulldogs finished in second place. Bulldog qualifiers are below: Sophomo...

Summer School Registration at WHS

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:05:50 -0500

Registration is underway for summer school classes at Waukegan High School. The tuition-based program is open to all WHS students. Summer school is split into two semesters, with the first running from June 20 to July 8, and semester two going from July 11 through July 28. Students may enroll for one or two semesters of coursework during the summer session. Summer School classes will be held a...

Event to Help Destination ImagiNation Student Teams

Thu, 12 May 2011 11:43:33 -0500

A fundraiser to support three Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 Destination ImagiNation student teams is planned for Friday, May 13 at People�s Choice in Waukegan. The purpose of the event is to raise money to assist three teams from District 60 make the trip to the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee later this month. The teams, which are made up of stude...

Waukegan School District Hosts �Race to Nowhere�

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:43:26 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed education documentary �Race to Nowhere.� The film will be screened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at Waukegan High School�s Washington Campus, in Room 201 (Little Theater). �Race to Nowhere� is billed as �a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on ho...

Cooke Magnet Honored in National Attendance Contest

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:01:01 -0500

Andrew Cooke Magnet School students� exemplary attendance during the majority of this academic year has earned the school a $1,000 prize from the national LYSOL Blue Ribbon School Attendance Challenge. It was recently announced that Cooke is one of 18 schools in the nation to be honored in the contest, which encouraged high attendance rates and parent participation during the months of October...

Recap of the May 10 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 11 May 2011 11:21:33 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from May 10. Special Recognitions and Awards - The Board of Education recognized Waukegan Schools Foundation Grant Winners. Winners included: Jean Gentile, Julaine Ospina, Katherine Swett, Betty Bishop and Ruth Nuddleman, Oakdale Elementary School; Janet Cesar, Karna Opeka, Cathy Buckingham, Leslie Babetch and Janet Foltz, Greenwood Elementary Schoo...

STARS Students Wrap up Pilot Year of Rising Entrepreneurs Program

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:01:25 -0500

Four students from Waukegan Community Unit School District�s Alternative Optional Education Center (AOEC) made up the inaugural graduating class of the Rising Entrepreneurs Program. The intensive16-week program wrapped up on May 4, with students attending a formal graduation and celebration at the AOEC. The festivities followed an intensive job-experience program, where students simultaneously ...

Spring Concerts at Waukegan High School

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:21:06 -0500

Below are dates and times for upcoming spring concerts performed by students in Waukegan High School�s Music Department. All shows are free and open to the public. Spring Band Concert: Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Trapp Auditorium at WHS Brookside Campus. Spring Orchestra Concert: Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Trapp Auditorium at WHS Brookside Campus. Spring Choir Concert: Tuesday, ...

Annual Run with the Bulldogs 5K is May 22

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:56:23 -0500

The annual Run with the Bulldogs 5K is nearly two weeks away, but there is still time to register for this worthwhile race. Waukegan High School's sophomore class will be hosting its annual 5K race on Sunday, May 22. All proceeds from the race benefit the American Red Cross. Additional details, including registration information, is below. When Start time is 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011....

Juarez Student Chosen as FUTP 60 State Representative

Fri, 06 May 2011 09:58:07 -0500

Miguel Juarez Middle School seventh grader Lesley Tenorio has been selected as the Illinois State Representative for the national Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP) campaign. Lesley, a member of Juarez�s FUTP 60 student ambassador team, will act as a student ambassador and spokesperson for 2011-2012, encouraging her peers across the state to exercise more and eat healthy. She was selected to serve as Il...

Cooke Student Becomes Published Author

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:51:07 -0500

Andrew Cooke Magnet School fourth grader Vania Torres has accomplished something that many writers never do. The 10-year-old recently became a published author. Vania, a student in Ms. Jodi Bailey�s class is the author of �I Decide, One Day, to Make Some Tamalitos: A Cultural Recipe Story for Children.� The book, which was published by Lake Bluff publishing company, Blanket Press, is a fact...

Tickets Remain for Waukegan Schools Foundation Fundraiser

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:28:05 -0500

Tickets are still available for Second City�s �Fair & Unbalanced� show at Waukegan�s Genesee Theatre on Friday, May 13. Tickets are available for $38 or $28 on www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Genesee Theatre box office, 203 N Genesee St., Waukegan. All proceeds from the popular comedy show will benefit the Waukegan Schools Foundation, which provides funding and support to teachers and stud...

Abbott Choir Competes at State Competition

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:51:57 -0500

Robert E. Abbott Middle School�s eighth-grade choir earned a coveted Division II rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association�s State Competition in Grayslake on Saturday, April 30. The annual competition brings together the top middle school choirs in the State of Illinois, based on local performances in March. Abbott�s co-ed choir, coached by Ms. Melissa Moore, choral and general mu...

Waukegan High School Presents �Honk!�

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:32:21 -0500

The Waukegan High School students will perform Honk! at the Orlin Trapp Auditorium on May 5, 6 and 7. Students in the School�s Fine Arts and Drama Departments will perform the �Ugly Ducking� adaptation at 7 p.m. on each night. Tickets for the comedic musical are $8 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults. The Trapp Auditorium is located inside the Brookside Campus of Waukegan Hi...

Waukegan School Foundation Awards Grants to Waukegan Educators

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:49:50 -0500

The Waukegan Public Schools Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual grant awards, with 14 projects at 10 different Waukegan schools selected to share nearly $10,000 in grant funding for the 2011-2012 academic year. The Foundation awarded $9,893 for various projects, ranging from ecological and nutrition programs to traditional literacy and math projects. The projects were selected...

Recap of the April 26 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:23:13 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 26. Special Recognitions and Awards - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized recent honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it takes!� Spotlight. Honorees included: Jason Abraham, Karen Donovan and Willie Figgs. Consent Items - The Board of Education voted to approve a three year lease agreement with Rosen Hon...

Three New Board of Education Members Seated

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:55:29 -0500

The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education officially seated three new members on Tuesday, April 26. Mr. Dave Pfeifer, Mr. Don Elliott and Ms. Cheri-Lynne Pierson-White were sworn in during a special Board of Education meeting. All three were elected to four-year terms during the April 5, 2011 consolidated election. Mr. Pfeifer, Mr. Elliott and Ms. Pierson-White repl...

JROTC Drill Team Wins Chicago North Suburban Drill Meet

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:35:10 -0500

The Waukegan High School JROTC Bulldog Drill Team wrapped up one of its most successful seasons ever over the weekend, with a victory at the Chicago North Suburban Drill Meet. The team took first place in the Military Exhibition category of the competition, and they also beat out more than a dozen other teams to win best overall performance. In addition to team honors, Drill Team Commander Car...

Cooke Magnet School Receives Three Eco Grants

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:30:46 -0500

Cooke Magnet School students will receive unique lessons in environmental sciences, thanks in part to three eco grants that will help students learn about agriculture and environmental sustainability. The largest of the three grants is a $1,000 sustainability grant from Brita. Cooke is one of 50 organizations around the nation to be awarded this grant from Brita. Second grade teacher Mrs. Julie...

Waukegan Students Win Links, Incorporated Art Contest

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:37:28 -0500

Students from four Waukegan schools have been honored as winners in the Links, Incorporated�s healthy habits poster contest. The poster contest, which was sponsored by Links, Incorporated�s Harbor Lites chapter, encouraged students throughout northeastern Lake County to submit posters consistent with the Links� new walking initiative to promote healthier lifestyles. The contest awarded first t...

�Penny Wars� Competition Raises Money at Lyon Magnet

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:11:27 -0500

Lyon Magnet School students used the excitement of friendly competition to raise money for the United Way of Lake County during the school�s recent �Penny Wars.� Lyon�s Penny Wars competition teamed up students by grade level, and encouraged them to collect as many pennies as possible -- but there was a catch. Grades had a chance to �sabotage� each other�s totals by dropping non-penny coins, or...

Clearview Students Raise Money to Help Japan

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:52:35 -0500

Students at Clearview Elementary School have used their loose change to help make a difference halfway around the world. Fourth graders in Ms. Adriana Dares� bilingual class raised more than $1,300 for American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan, by collecting change from their classmates around the school. Ms. Dares� students spent two weeks collecting money to help the victims of last month�s...

District 60 Earns Budget Award

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:54:37 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). For the fourth consecutive year, District 60 was recognized by the ASBO for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. According to the ASBO, the Certificate of Excellence recognizes districts whose annual report...

Jefferson Students Create Aquaponic Growing System

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:51:43 -0500

Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School are beginning to see the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor take hold by way of an aquaponic system in the school�s 50-foot by 30-foot greenhouse. Following several months of planning, building, germinating, planting and waiting, students in Jefferson�s Aquatic EcosySTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Club have begun harvesting variou...

Recap of the April 12 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:01:10 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from April 12. Special Recognitions and Awards - Ms. Elizabeth Stearns of the Waukegan Public Library gave a brief presentation to the Board of Education outlining the success of the library�s �Bus to Us� program, which works with students in Waukegan Public Schools. - Ms. Jane Waller of the Waukegan Arts Council made a presentation to the Board of...

Recap of the April 7 Special Board of Education Meeting

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:40:38 -0500

The Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 met for a Special Meeting on April 7 to discuss the issuance of Reduction in Force (RIF) notices and the re-assignment of tenured teachers in the District�s Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration (EPIC) pre-k program. Board members voted on reductions that would affect approximately 68 of District�s 2,100 employees. As m...

New Board of Education Members Elected

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:05:30 -0500

Three new members have been elected to the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education. Mr. Dave Pfeifer, Mr. Don Elliott and Ms. Cheri-Lynne Pierson-White were all elected during the April 5 consolidated election. The new Board Members will be seated on the evening of Tuesday, April 26, following the regular Board of Education meeting.

Special Board Meeting Planned for Thursday, April 7

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:42:38 -0500

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 7, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, for the purpose of amending the budget for 2010/2011, and addressing potential Reduction in Force (RIF) and staff reassignments. The Board will meet in open session beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room. Members o...

Middle School Music Festival on April 14

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:54:36 -0500

Middle school musicians from Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will once again take the stage at Waukegan�s historic Genesee Theatre, during the annual Middle School Music Festival on Thursday, April 14. More than 750 band, orchestra and choir students from District 60�s five middle schools are expected to perform during the event, which will be the largest-ever gathering of middle s...

WHS Townhall Meeting Reminder

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:22:47 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 and Waukegan High School will host a �Townhall Meeting� at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Waukegan High School�s Brookside Campus, for the purpose of discussing accelerating student achievement. The special meeting is part of an in-depth academic needs assessment at Waukegan High School. The meeting will feature renowned school reform specialists...

WHS Asian Club Selling T-Shirts to Benefit Japanese Disaster Victims

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:13:36 -0500

Waukegan High School�s Asian Club is selling special T-shirts to benefit the victims of last month�s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The shirts, which were designed by club members, are being made available to the Waukegan community as part of the Asian Club�s fundraiser. Anyone interested in purchasing a $10 shirt can contact club sponsor Ms. Gina Villaruz at 630-440-4906 or by e...

School Board Candidate Forum Video Now Online

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:09:40 -0500

On Thursday, March 31, the Lake County League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women held a forum for the candidates for the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education. Below is a link to a video of the forum. http://www.wps60.org/board/forum.php

EPA to Unveil Students� Artwork on Lakefront Signs

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:54:23 -0500

The United States Environmental Protection Agency will officially unveil fish advisory signs created by Waukegan Public Schools students during a special ceremony at Waukegan�s lakefront on Wednesday, April 6. Twelve unique, colorful signs that convey various messages about the joys of recreational fishing and fish consumption guidelines, including tips on which parts of the fish are safe to e...

Board of Education Candidate Forum on March 31

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:42 -0500

The Lake County League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women will co-host a special forum and �meet and greet� with candidates for the Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education. The forum is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at Miguel Juarez Middle School, 201 N. Butrick, Waukegan. Parents and community members of Waukegan Community...

Recap of the March 22 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:20:07 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from March 22. Special Recognitions and Awards - State Rep. Ms. Rita Mayfield honored Rafael Mendez, District 60�s Residency Officer/Homeless Program Liaison with an official Resolution from the State of Illinois in recognition of his tireless efforts to help the children of the community. - The Board of Education honored Waukegan High School studen...

St. Baldrick�s Event Scheduled at Webster Middle School

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:21:03 -0500

Students and staff at Webster Middle School will do their part to tackle childhood cancer during the school�s annual St. Baldrick�s fundraiser event on Friday, March 25. As in years past, Webster Middle School is utilizing the final day before spring break as a day to give back to the community. Friday marks Webster�s third annual St. Baldrick�s event. More than a dozen students and staff me...

Abbott Choir Earns Top Rating at Competition

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:28:17 -0500

Robert E. Abbott Middle School�s eighth-grade choir earned a Division I ranking at the Illinois Grade School Music Association�s Organization Contest in Lake Zurich earlier this month. The co-ed choir, made up of 26 eighth graders, earned the highest rating by wowing judges with their rendition of �Chantez Alleluia,� �The Bells� and �Until We Meet Again.� Their score earned them an invitation ...

Date Change for WPS Middle School Commencement

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:13:23 -0500

Middle School Promotional Exercises for the five middle schools of Waukegan Public Schools have been re-scheduled as a result of the snow days experienced last month. Eighth grade pupils will now observe their promotional exercise on Friday, June 3, at the Genesee Theatre. As in years past, all middle schools will hold their commencements at the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan. Graduation...

Four Waukegan Teams to Compete at Destination ImagiNation State Competition

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:27:25 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will send four student teams to the Destination ImagiNation (DI) State Finals, following successful showings at a local regional competition on Saturday, March 12. The competition was held at Waukegan�s Miguel Juarez Middle School. Teams representing Waukegan High School and Jefferson Middle School each took first place in the Destination ImagiNati...

WHS Senior Wins Girls Wrestling Championship

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:12:41 -0500

Waukegan High School senior Mayra Deluna won her weight class in the Illinois Girls Wrestling Association�s (IGWA) Illinois State Championship on March 12. Mayra, a varsity wrestler on Waukegan High School�s boys team, captured first place in the 106-pound division during the IGWA meet in Argo, IL. The annual competition attracts female wrestlers from elementary school through high school, f...

District 60 Announces �Young Authors� Winners

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:17:32 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is pleased to announce the elementary and middle school winners of its annual Young Authors literacy competition. The following students and their families will travel to Normal, IL on May 21, to represent District 60 at the 37th annual Illinois Statewide Young Authors� Conference. 1st Grade- Anai Barrera, McCall Elementary School, �The Princess who...

District 60 and WHS Conducting In-Depth Needs Assessment to Improve Student Achievement

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:08:54 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 and Waukegan High School administrators are taking the first steps this month in developing an in-depth needs assessment of Waukegan High School�s academics for the purpose of raising achievement and accelerating learning for all students. With the assistance of the renowned school reform specialists and Cambium Learning Group and National Academic...

Waukegan High School to Host National Hispanic College Fair

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:46:27 -0500

Waukegan High School is again partnering with the National Hispanic College Fairs (NHCF) to host the annual Lake County NHCF on Friday, March 18. Admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities across the United States � many of which are located in the Midwest -- are scheduled to attend the fair, which will take place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Brookside Campu...

Limited Amount of Tickets Remain for Tuesday's Super-Sectional

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:34:43 -0500

A limited number tickets remain for the Illinois High School Association�s Class 4A Waukegan Super-Sectional basketball game on Tuesday, March 15. Niles North High School will play against Warren Township High School, with the winner advancing to the IHSA State Finals in Peoria. Roughly 300 tickets that have yet to be sold for Tuesday�s game will go on sale beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Waukegan H...

Washington, Cooke Schools Make Donations through Pasta for Pennies

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:18:28 -0600

Students at Washington Elementary School and Cooke Magnet School have combined to raise more than $5,600 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the popular Pasta for Pennies fundraiser. In separate collections at their schools, Washington and Cooke students raised $3,396.60 and $2,284.78 respectively. The donations were collected over a three-week period in the form of loose change tha...

Information on Water Main Break at Little Fort Elementary

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:59:06 -0600

Little Fort Elementary School experienced a water main break today, Thursday, March 10, which temporarily cut off the school�s water supply. The break has since been repaired, but the school remains under a 48-hour boil order. A water main break was reported at Little Fort shortly after 12:30 p.m. this afternoon. With water being unavailable inside the school, bottled water and water-less hand ...

Super-Sectional General Ticket Information

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:35:00 -0600

General admission tickets to the Illinois High School Association�s Class 4A Waukegan Super-Sectional basketball game will go on sale Monday, March 14. A limited amount of tickets will be available to the general public beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Waukegan High School�s Washington Campus, 1011 Washington Street. Tickets will be sold until 6:30 p.m., or until the general allotment is sold out. Tic...

Recap of the March 8 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:00:02 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from Tuesday, March 8. Special Recognitions and Awards - The Board of Education recognized Cooke Magnet School second grade student Henry Montalvo for winning a national Scholastic art contest. - The Board of Education recognized Jefferson Middle School sixth grade student Vartika Dubey for advancing to the Lake County Finals of the Scripps Natio...

Schedule for the Music Department�s Early Spring Concert Series

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:01:16 -0600

Below are the dates for the Waukegan High School Music Department�s annual Early Spring Concert Series. All concerts will be in the Trapp Auditorium of the WHS Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Ave. Admission to all three shows is free. Thursday, March 10 � Choir Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14 � Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 � Band Concert at 7 p.m.

Middle School Students Prepare for �Battle of the Books�

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:46:04 -0600

Students in all five of Waukegan�s middle schools are preparing to match wits later this month during the annual �Battle of the Books� competition. Students at Thomas Jefferson, Jack Benny, Miguel Juarez, Robert Abbott and Daniel Webster middle schools have already begun studying for the popular challenge, which tests students� knowledge and reading comprehension. This year�s challenge rev...

Elementary Students� Artwork on Display During Youth Art Month

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:07:33 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 elementary students will have their artwork on display at the annual Youth Art Show at Waukegan Public Library beginning Wednesday, March 9. In celebration of Youth Art Month, students in grades 1-5 will have their artwork displayed in the children�s section of the library from March 9 to April 4. Teacher-selected works include paintings, drawing, wea...

Kindergarten Registration Dates

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:16:58 -0600

Kindergarten registration for Waukegan students for the 2011-2012 school year will be held on March 19 and April 16. If your child will be five (5) years old on or by September 1, 2011, he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the fall, but will be required to pre-register. The first pre-registration event is planned for Saturday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This registration...

WHS Girls� Soccer to Host Zumba Fundraiser

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:43:11 -0600

Waukegan High School�s girls� soccer team will host a popular Zumba fitness fundraiser on Saturday, March 5, with proceeds going to the team. The dance-fitness program begins at 10 a.m. at the Waukegan High School Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Avenue. Cost for the one-hour class is $5. Tickets will be sold by the Waukegan girls� soccer players and they can also be purchased at the door the d...

Abbott Students Help Launch Book Swap

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:03:39 -0600

Two Abbott Middle School students are changing the way their classmates find new reading material with the creation of school-wide book swaps. Sixth-graders Eliana Pabon and Gisselle Sanchez are the minds behind new book swapping events at the middle school, where students bring in books from home they�ve already read, and exchange them for new materials from other students. Abbott students par...

Clearview Student Honored for Using Assistive Technology

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:29:54 -0600

Clearview Elementary School third grader Joshua Martinez has earned the 2011 Outstanding Student Technology Award from Infinitec, Inc. The award is given annually to a Chicago-area student who uses assisted technology to perform tasks at school or home. Joshua, who has earned the nickname �Mr. Famous� at school, has a physical disability that impairs his ability to perform written communicatio...

Waukegan Art Instructor Wins Volunteer Award

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:19:27 -0600

Last year, Waukegan High School art instructor Mr. Ted Injasulian spent 300 hours of his summer vacation painting a nearly football-field-sized mural for the Waukegan Park District. On February 24, he was awarded for his work when he was named the Park District�s �Volunteer of the Year� during its annual Volunteer and Patron Recognition Reception. Mr. Injasulian, a 20-year art instructor with ...

Waukegan to Host IHSA Super-Sectional Basketball Game

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:11:01 -0600

Waukegan High School agreed this week to host next month�s Illinois High School Association Class 4A boys� basketball Super-Sectional. Waukegan�s Washington campus gym will host the winners of the Barrington and New Trier Sectionals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. The game, which was previously scheduled to be played at the University of Illinois-Chicago, was switched to Waukegan�s 3,000 + c...

Jefferson Sixth Grader Advances to County Spelling Bee Finals

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:39:16 -0600

Thomas Jefferson Middle School sixth grader Vartika Dubey has qualified for the Lake County finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Vartika is one of just 12 students from across Lake County to qualify for the finals, which are scheduled for March 16 at the College of Lake County. Vartika earned her spot in the county finals by finishing in the top four of a local spelling bee sectional th...

Jack Benny Middle School Collecting Shoes for Less Fortunate

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:36:56 -0600

Students and staff at Jack Benny Middle School are collecting new and gently used shoes to benefit impoverished people around the world through the Share Your Soles charity. For the second consecutive year, Jack Benny Middle School is using its namesake�s February birthday to benefit others. Last year, more than 630 pairs of shoes were donated to Alsip-based Share Your Soles, which donated the ...

Recap of the February 22 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:14:12 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from February 22. Special Recognitions and Awards - The Board of Education honored four Waukegan High School students who earned Bulldog PRIDE medallions by achieving perfect attendance during fall semester. The students, all freshmen, did not miss any classes, nor were they tardy to a class, during the entire semester. Students included: Yarely Cov...

Booster Club Auction March 5

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:59:57 -0600

The 15th annual Waukegan High School Booster Club Auction is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, March 5 at Lake County Sports Center, 351 Oakwood Avenue in Waukegan. The annual affair serves as the largest fundraiser for Waukegan High School athletics and also benefits the high school�s music programs. The evening, which is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., includes many raffles, ...

JROTC Drill Team Wins Purdue Competition

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:14:17 -0600

Waukegan High School�s JROTC Drill Team took home top honors at the 2011 Purdue University Army ROTC Drill Meet on February 13. The Bulldog regiment beat out 17 schools from four states on their way to a first place finish � the school�s best finish at the prestigious Purdue event in a decade. �We have finished second and third a number of times in recent years, so it was nice for the kids...

Pink-Out Events Raise $2,000 for Charity

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:15:59 -0600

The Waukegan Basketball Parents Association (WBPA) raised $2,000 for breast cancer research and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity during its inaugural Pink-Out events this week. The parent group donated profits from t-shirt sales and contributions garnered during a mini pep-rally at Laremont School in Gages Lake on February 14 and the Pink-Out basketball game against Loyola Academy on Fe...

Cooke Student Wins Nation-Wide Scholastic Art Contest

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:53:53 -0600

Cooke Magnet School second grader Henry Montalvo has been named the winner of a national Scholastic art contest. Henry bested 2,500 other second, third and fourth graders from around the county in Scholastic�s Mike Thaler school visit contest. Thaler is the author of the popular �Black Lagoon� children�s series. The contest called for students to draw pictures of Mike Thaler visiting their scho...

Washington Elementary PTO Collecting Clothing, Textiles

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:19:51 -0600

Students and staff at Washington Elementary School are doing their part to reduce landfill waste, while raising money for their school, through a clothing collection fundraiser. Washington was recently designated as a host site for USAgain, an environmentally-friendly clothing and textile collection company that resells used clothes and textiles. The goal of USAgain is to reduce the amount of ...

Snow Days Amend ISAT Dates, Final Day of Classes

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:05:39 -0600

As a result of District 60 canceling classes on February 2-4 during and following a near-record blizzard, certain important dates on the District calendar have been changed. The final day of classes for District 60 students has been tentatively changed to Wednesday, June 8. If no further snow days are used this year, June 8 will remain the final day of classes. The window for Illinois Standa...

Clark Honored by State as �Spotlight School�

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:52:06 -0600

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized Waukegan�s John S. Clark Elementary School as one of 300 �Spotlight Schools� in Illinois. The honor was announced last week, during ISBE�s Honor Roll awards presentation, which annually recognizes the state�s top schools. Clark, led by Principal Rene� Sams, is one of just 91 schools in the Chicago area to earn the state�s Spotlight awa...

Recap of the February 8 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:47:23 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from February 8. Consent Items - The Board of Education approved the appointments, resignations and leaves of 12 employees, including the appointment a head football coach and the temporary appointment of a construction manager. Financial Reports - The Board of Education approved a resolution to abate a tax levy for $1.6 million in taxable general ...

Miguel Juarez Student Wins National Writing Contest

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:33:50 -0600

Miguel Juarez Middle School seventh grader Da�Quetta Peterson has been named one of five national winners of Scholastic Books� Ruby Bridges 50th Anniversary Essay Contest. Da�Quetta was notified of her achievement last week, after penning a two-page essay detailing some of the hardships she has endured in her short life. The contest was open to students across the country in recognition of the ...

McCall Students Help Select Healthy Lunch Options for Classmates

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:08:47 -0600

Fifth grade students at Waukegan�s McCall Elementary School are helping students across District 60 make healthier food choices. The Youth Advisory Committee, made up of a group of 10 McCall students, has been formed through a Fuel Up to Play 60 grant, to begin incorporating more healthy food options into menus. The students will soon begin ushering in healthier food choices with their classma...

Waukegan High School Presents �Rumors�

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:37:24 -0600

Waukegan High School students will perform Neil Simon�s �Rumors� at the Orlin Trapp Auditorium on February 10, 11, 12 and 13. Students in Drama Club will perform the former Broadway production at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A 2 p.m. show will be performed on Sunday, February 13. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, students and military personnel and $7 for adults. Tickets can be pu...

Message from Superintendent: District 60 Schools will be OPEN on Monday, February 7

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:53:29 -0600

Dear Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Staff and Community Members: The purpose of this communication is to inform all parents, students, and staff that all of our schools will be open tomorrow, Monday, February 7, along with after-school tutoring, rehearsals, practices and other co-and extra-curricular activities. While snow and ice continue to cover many sidewalks and high piles of snowd...

Breakfast and Lunch Menu Changes

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:35:13 -0600

Due to this week�s Snow Days, there have been slight changes to the breakfast and lunch menus at Waukegan�s elementary and middle schools for Monday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 9. The menu changes are posted below. Monday, February 7 Middle Schools Lunch: Chicken, cheese & Red Bean Enchiladas, BLT burgers, Chicken & Tomato Pita Pizza, Turkey Club Bagel or Taco Salad Breakf...

District 60 Schools and Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, February 4

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:01:09 -0600

Due to the continuing cleanup of snow from this week�s blizzard, all Community Unit School District # 60 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 4. A concern for students� safety exists because many sidewalks around Waukegan are impassable and high snow piles limit visibility for drivers. All high school athletic competitions will continue as scheduled. UPDATE: Saturday...

District 60 Schools and Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 3

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:52:55 -0600

Due to hazardous road conditions, and the anticipation of sub-zero temperatures, all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 3. Updates on school closures will be available on District 60�s website, www.wps60.org.

After School Activities Canceled Today, February 1. No School Tomorrow, February 2.

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:44:47 -0600

In anticipation of inclement weather, all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2. Additionally, all after school activities for today, Tuesday, February 1, are canceled. This cancellation includes all athletic events, club meetings, rehearsals, tutoring sessions, the Extended Day and Twilight programs and any other after-scho...

WHS Boys� Basketball to Help Raise Funds for Cancer Research with Two Events

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:57:36 -0600

Waukegan High School�s boys� basketball team will help increase breast cancer awareness, while raising money for cancer research, with two special events in February. The basketball team will host its inaugural Pink-Out game on at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15 against Loyola Academy, where fans will be encouraged to purchase and wear pink t-shirts promoting breast cancer awareness. Leading ...

District Raises More Than $21K for United Way

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:25:25 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has wrapped up its annual employee giving campaign with record amount of money raised to benefit the United Way of Lake County and its programs. During the holiday season, District 60 raised $21,291 for the United Way, through employee donations and various school fundraisers. The funds go toward supporting United Way agency programs as well as Unite...

Recap of the January 25 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:41:43 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from January 25. Special Recognitions and Awards - The Board of Education honored 31 Waukegan High School seniors who were recently named �Illinois State Scholars.� Honorees included: Jon Bicanic, Laquisha Brown, Heather Burton, Kelly Callen, Ajan Caneda, Jesus Carballido, Meredith Carpentier, Paola Castillo, Jeremy Day, Neftali Dominguez, Denise Esc...

Music Students Take Part in �Meet and Greet�

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:26:59 -0600

More than 250 Waukegan eighth grade music students received a sneak peek into what they can expect if they continue their musical careers with Waukegan High School�s award-winning Music Department, during the department�s annual Meet and Greet on Monday, January 24. Band, orchestra and choir students from all five Waukegan middle schools were on hand for the annual event, which aims to introduc...

Washington Students Tout Team Pride, Analytical Skills

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:31:27 -0600

Students at Washington Elementary School got into the football spirit on Thursday, January 20, while learning about making educated inferences, during a special Chicago Bears- and Green Bay Packers-themed day. Many students and staff members at Washington -- led by unapologetic Packer-fan Principal, Ms. Barbara Steinseifer -- wore shirts showing their allegiances to either the Bears or Packers ...

Elementary Students� Artwork on Display

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:52:09 -0600

A select group of Waukegan elementary students are showing off their artwork to the community this month at the Waukegan Park District�s Jack Benny Center for the Arts. Through the end of January, more than 20 students in grades 1 through 5 will have their drawings and paintings displayed on the walls of the Jack Benny Center, 39 Jack Benny Drive, near Bowen Park, in Waukegan. The art on di...

WHS Students Accepted to Nation�s Top Colleges

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:33:25 -0600

With early admission periods at U.S. colleges and universities wrapped up, Waukegan High School seniors are again being accepted by some of the top schools in the nation. Students in the Class of 2011 have been accepted into many of the top universities and liberal arts schools in the nation, including a number of Ivy League schools. Students who have been selected by schools ranked as top 30 u...

Juarez Students Treated to HOPSports Experience

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:36:14 -0600

Miguel Juarez Middle School students were rewarded with a interactive gym class activity last week, for their participation in Fuel Up to Play 60�s Kickoff Campaign. As an incentive for submitting a video promoting healthy lifestyles, students at Juarez won an interactive HOPSports experience courtesy of the Midwest Dairy Council. Miguel Juarez was one of 10 schools in northern Illinois to win ...

31 Waukegan Students Designated as Illinois State Scholars

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:11:52 -0600

Waukegan High School is once again well-represented on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission�s annual listing of Illinois State Scholars. Thirty-one WHS seniors earned the prestigious designation as an Illinois State Scholar from the ISAC. The honor is given annually to students across the state who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class, while also earning high scores on t...

Recap of the January 11 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:28:52 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from January 11. Consent Items - The Board of Education agreed to a contract extension with Local 504 IFT-AFTT/CIO - Waukegan Psychologists. The contract was extended through June 2013. - The Board of Education approved the appointments, resignations and leaves of nine employees, including the appointment of a substitute Health Services Coordinator....

Waukegan High School�s JROTC Visited by Cadet Command

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:44:24 -0600

Waukegan High School�s JROTC regiment was visited on Tuesday, January 11, by one of highest ranking Cadet Commanders in the United States Army. Deputy Commanding General of Cadet Command, Colonel Barrye L. Price spent more than two hours at WHS Brookside Campus, where he met with school and district administrators before being briefed on all aspects of Waukegan�s JROTC by student officers. ...

Oakdale Students Participate in Winter Reading Program

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:20:59 -0600

Students at Waukegan�s Oakdale Elementary School didn�t put down their books simply because school was on break during the holidays. During Oakdale�s inaugural Winter Break Reading Program students at the school read a total of 1,315 hours in an effort to earn free books. More than 100 students at Oakdale participated in the contest, and read anywhere between six and 74 hours. Students were rew...

After School Tutoring Canceled at all Elementary Schools (January 11)

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:03:06 -0600

Supplemental Educational Services tutoring programs at all Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS have been canceled today, January 11, due to inclement weather conditions. Students in SES programs will be released at normal dismissal times. All middle school SES programs will continue as scheduled.

Important Dates for Prospective Andrew Cooke Magnet School Students

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:57:18 -0600

The following are important dates for parents wishing to enroll their children in Waukegan�s Andrew Cooke Magnet School, 522 Belvidere Road, in the fall. December 13 to February 5 � Language testing is available at the Waukegan Public School�s Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Avenue. Children who speak more than one language at home or who do not speak English, must take a language proficienc...

WHS Creative Arts Magazine Earns National Acclaim

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:50:45 -0600

Waukegan High School�s student-produced creative arts publication, The Thirsty Elephant, was recently named one of the top scholastic magazines in the country by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA). The 2010 version of the magazine, which consisted of 36 pages of student-submitted artwork, photographs, poetry and writing samples, received a �First Place� award in the large high sch...

Panel Discussion Teaches WHS Students About College Experience

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:47:42 -0600

Upperclassman at Waukegan High School�s two campuses learned all about the college experience this week during a unique panel discussion with their former classmates. More than 20 graduates from Waukegan�s Class of 2009 and 2010 returned to campus Thursday to share their college experiences with current WHS juniors and seniors. The panelists, who discussed personal experiences on everything fro...

Former Waukegan Educator Inducted into IBCA Hall of Fame

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:09:48 -0600

Former Waukegan High School counselor, adviser and educator, the late Mr. Henry �Hank� Clark, has been selected for induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, in honor of 35 years he spent as the official scorer of WHS basketball games. Mr. Clark�s posthumous enshrinement will take place on April 30, when the Class of 2011 is officially inducted into the IBCA Hall ...

Ceremony Planned to Honor Bulldog Hoops

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:43:35 -0600

Waukegan High School will celebrate the recent achievements of its Boys Basketball team during a special ceremony planned before tip-off of this Friday�s Varsity game against Maine South High School. Players, coaches and parents from the 2009 and 2010 Illinois High School Association State Finals teams will be on hand as Waukegan High School and the City of Waukegan officially unveil new street...

Cooke Magnet Educators Honored by Illinois Alliance for Arts Education

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:23:51 -0600

For the second time in as many years, educators from Waukegan�s Cooke Magnet School will be honored by the Illinois Alliance for Arts Education (IAAE). The IAAE announced last week that Cooke Principal Ms. Nan Heim, and recently-retired music teacher Mr. David Fletcher, will each be honored at the organization�s annual awards ceremony at the Governor�s Mansion in Springfield. Mr. Fletcher, a 35...

WHS Student Council Members Donate Gifts

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:01 -0600

Waukegan High School�s Student Council helped make the holidays more cheerful for more than a dozen Waukegan families. As part of a holiday service project, Student Council members from the WHS Brookside and Washington Campuses adopted 15 families through the Waukegan Housing Authority. Students used money collected through candy cane sales and proceeds from school dances to purchase gifts ...

WHS Students Honored By Tech Campus

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:16:09 -0600

Three Waukegan High School students were recently honored for their outstanding work at the Lake County Technology Campus. Kricely Calderon, a Senior Cosmetology student, and Dulce Dominguez, a Junior in Early Childhood Education, were both recognized at the Chicago-area Regional Skills USA competition earlier this month. Kricely won first place in the �Nail Care� category, while Dulce took t...

Recap of the December 14 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:20:29 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from December 14. Special Awards and Recognitions - District Staff recognized Abbott Laboratories, the United Way and Geeks That Speak, for their help with the Computer Learn and Earn Program. Approval of Minutes - The Board of Education approved the release of closed session minutes from meetings in June, July, August September and October 2010....

Juarez Students Compete in Food Preparation Challenge

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:59:41 -0600

Two students at Miguel Juarez Middle School are hoping their healthy recipes will land them a trip to the White House. Eighth-grader Stephanie Henao and sixth-grader Aliz� Rivas recently represented Juarez in a Fuel Up to Play 60�s Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge, where they were tasked with creating a recipe that included a low-fat dairy product. As part of the challenge, which is sponsored...

Message from District 60 Regarding Extreme Weather Conditions

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:45:18 -0600

As outside temperatures drop into the single digits in the upcoming days, weeks and months, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60�s cold-weather policies. It is District policy not to allow students outside for recess or any other outdoor activities when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, or when unsafe windy, icy or s...

Little Fort Recognized at Raising Student Achievement Conference

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:31:28 -0600

Little Fort Elementary School was recognized this week as a �Featured School� at the 2010 Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC) in St. Charles. Little Fort was one of just five schools from across the State of Illinois to be honored for its progressive approach regarding Response to Intervention (RtI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Little Fort staff was also...

Ethan Simmons-Patterson Named to IHSFCA Academic All-State Team

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:58:14 -0600

Waukegan High School senior Ethan Simmons-Patterson earned two prestigious honors from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) last week, including a spot on the Academic All-State team. Ethan, a two-year varsity player for the Bulldogs football team, led the team this fall with 97 solo tackles in nine games, including an 18-tackle effort against Glenbrook North High Sch...

Winter Concerts at Waukegan High School

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:33:20 -0600

Below are dates and times for upcoming winter concerts performed by students in Waukegan High School�s Music Department. Both shows are free and open to the public. Winter Band Concert: Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. in the Trapp Auditorium at WHS Brookside Campus. Winter Holiday Concert with Choirs and Orchestras: Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m. in the Trapp Auditorium at WHS Brookside C...

Waukegan Schools Top County-Wide Attendance Contest

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:38:46 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 had the top performing schools in the Lake County Regional Office of Education�s annual Attendance Week competition. At an awards ceremony on Friday, December 3, Cooke Magnet School and Webster Middle School were announced as the first and second place winners overall, from a pool of more than 100 Lake County schools. Cooke topped all schools i...

Waukegan Students to Receive Donated Books

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:22:37 -0600

Waukegan students will once again be the recipients of a generous book donation this holiday season, courtesy of Bernie�s Book Bank. The Lake Forest-based literacy charity, along with the United Way of Lake County, will donate more than 25,000 books to students at nine Waukegan elementary schools in the upcoming weeks. Beginning this week, Bernie�s Book Bank Director, Mr. Brian Floriani and Uni...

Waukegan High School Presents �The Crucible�

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:19:39 -0600

Waukegan High School students will perform Arthur Miller�s �The Crucible� at the Trapp Auditorium on December 2, 3 and 4. Students in the Fine Arts and Drama Departments will perform the Pulitzer Prize-winning production at 7 p.m. on all three nights. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens, students and military personnel and $7 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The Trapp Auditorium is...

Schools Recognized for High Attendance

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:05:50 -0600

Students at five Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 schools have shown that showing up to school every day can earn recognition. Webster Middle School, and Glenwood, Washington, Hyde Park and Cooke Magnet elementary schools will be among those being honored this week as top performers in the Lake County Regional Office of Education�s Attendance Week 2010 competition. The week-lon...

Recap of the November 23 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:55:21 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from November 23 Awards and Recognitions - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized the November honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it takes!� Spotlight. Honorees included: Steve Racine, Lydia Crawford and Sarah Bankhead. Consent Items - The Board of Education approved the appointments, resignations, leaves and termi...

Waukegan Educators Awarded Impact Grants

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:36:49 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 educators will receive nearly $22,000 in healthy lifestyle education grants through the Trustmark Impact Educator Grant Program. The Lake Forest-based health and benefits company announced last week that 26 Waukegan Public Schools staff members will be awarded a grant for the 2010-2011 year. Each staffer will receive up to $1,000 for various health...

Computer Learn and Earn Program Helps Waukegan Parents

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:31:12 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 parents will be better able to ensure their children�s success in school, thanks to a new partnership between the United Way of Lake County, IT Women�s Leadership Network of Abbott Laboratories, the Computer Handyman, LLC and Waukegan Public Schools. The �Computer Learn and Earn Program� works to address three needs facing many District 60 parents ...

Early Release at WHS Washington Campus Due to Water Main Break

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:18:54 -0600

Due to a City of Waukegan water main break near the intersection of Washington and Chapel streets, Waukegan High School's Washington Campus will be released early today, Friday, November 19. The break has cut off all water to bathrooms and the cafeteria on the the north side of the building. Due to the lack of water, the entire Washington Campus will be dismissing at 10:30 a.m. PACE buses will...

Three District 60 Schools Awarded Fuel Up To Play Grants

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:43:53 -0600

Three Waukegan schools have been awarded health and wellness grants aimed at improving student fitness and well-being, through the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) campaign, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League. Students at Miguel Juarez Middle School, Jack Benny Middle School and H.R. McCall Elementary School will benefit from $3,000 grants that will be used for ...

District 60 Celebrates School Board Members� Day

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:17:13 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 joins school districts across the State in celebrating �School Board Members� Day� today, Monday, November 15. The annual event, which helps kickoff National Education Week, aims to thank and celebrate the leaders who selflessly volunteer their time and energy to better the education and development of Waukegan�s students. �We pause to thank o...

WHS Athletes Receive Free EKG Screenings

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:11:55 -0600

The test many Waukegan High School student athletes took Saturday, November 13, could very well have been one that saved their lives. Through the program �Screen for Teens,� 158 WHS athletes participated in free EKG screenings targeted at detecting heart conditions. The young athletes were offered the screening at Waukegan High School�s Washington Campus, through the Max Schewitz Foundation, an...

District 60 Administrators Form Collaborative with Teachers� Union

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:07:57 -0600

The administration and teachers' union of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 are taking proactive steps toward improving management/employee relations, with the formation of a new District and Union Collaboration Team, a theme for reform being proposed by the American Federation of Teachers. The innovative partnership was created following an American Federation of Teachers (AFT) c...

Recap of the November 9 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:35:55 -0600

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from November 9 Consent Items - The Board of Education approved the appointments, resignations, leaves and terminations of 10 employees. - The Board of Education voted to accept the Illinois State Board of Education�s Truants Alternative and Optional Education Program grant in the amount of $76,789. - The Board of Education adopted revisions to th...

'Soft Lock Down' at all WPS Schools (UPDATE)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:52:32 -0600

'Soft Lock Down' at all WPS Schools (UPDATE) Law enforcement officials have informed District 60 of a potential threat in the community that could impact the safety of students and staff at Waukegan Public Schools. As a result of this information, the District will observe "soft lock down" today, Monday, November 8. "Soft lock down" procedures require that the outside doors o...

Glen Flora Teacher Returns from Middle East

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:38:21 -0500

Glen Flora Elementary School greeted fifth grade teacher Mr. Carlos Hernandez with a surprise hero�s welcome on Wednesday, November 3, as he returned to the school following a year-long deployment in the Middle East with the United States Navy. Mr. Hernandez, a 15-year teacher in Waukegan Schools, including seven at Glen Flora, returned to his waiting classroom, following his fourth deployment ...

Jack Benny Middle School PTO to Host Rummage Sale

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:59:37 -0500

The PTO at Jack Benny Middle School will host a rummage sale open to the entire community this weekend, to raise money for the school. The rummage sale/ bake sale will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, at Jack Benny, 1401 Montesano Avenue, in Waukegan. The PTO will have clothing, furniture electronics, toys and other items available for sale, as well as baked goods. Money ra...

Bulldog Marching Band to Participate in McDonald�s Thanksgiving Parade

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:46:00 -0500

Waukegan High School�s �Bulldog Marching Band� will be among the bands performing at the McDonald�s Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Chicago later this month. The Bulldog Marching Band is one of 21 high school marching bands from across the Midwest selected to participate in the nationally-televised parade. They were chosen from a field of more than 100 marching bands vying for a spot in the par...

Students Read Books to Benefit Less Fortunate

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:51:48 -0500

Students in Ms. Emily Venson�s Cooke Magnet School classroom are helping disadvantaged children with every turn of the page this year, by participating in a Scholastic program that will donate one million books nationwide. Ms. Venson�s 22 fifth grade students are taking part in the Scholastic Book Clubs� ClassroomsCare program, which is encouraging each of them to read 10 books before Winter B...

Recap of the October 26 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:20:46 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from October 26. Special Recognitions and Presentations - Mrs. Pat Sikorovsky of Bravo Waukegan! gave a brief presentation on her organization�s recent projects and endeavors with elementary school music programs in Waukegan. - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized the October honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it tak...

Jefferson Athletics Fundraiser at Chili�s

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:31:23 -0500

The athletic program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School will be the beneficiary of Chili�s Pepper Profit Program on Friday, October 29. As part of the fundraiser, customers at the Fountain Square Chili�s restaurant, 890 S. Waukegan Road, in Waukegan, will have the opportunity to donate 10 percent of whatever they spend that evening to the 11 athletic programs at Jefferson. Customers are aske...

Conferences Scheduled for November 3 and 4

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:53:45 -0500

Parent/teacher conferences for all Waukegan Public Schools will be held on Wednesday, November 3 and Thursday, November 4. Conferences for students in grades 1-12 will be held between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on November 3 and November 4, while kindergarten and Pre-K conferences will be held during the day and evening on those dates. Grades 1-12 will be on regular bell schedules on November 3 a...

Office Hours Expanding at Lincoln Center

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:10:18 -0500

Effective Monday, October 18, the office hours at Lincoln Center for Education Services are being expanded by one hour each in the morning and evening. The new hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lincoln Center is located at 1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.

Two Board Members Honored by Illinois Association of School Boards

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:21 -0500

The Lake County Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) honored two members of the Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 during its annual fall dinner meeting on Wednesday, October 13. Board President Mr. Michael Rodriguez and senior Board Member, Mrs. June Maguire, were each given awards for their participation in and attendance at various state-s...

Waukegan Teachers Awarded IRTAF Grants

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:23:08 -0500

Two Waukegan teachers were recently awarded classroom enrichment grants from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF). Ms. Julie Ahern, a second grade teacher at Cooke Magnet School and Sharon McDaniel, a kindergarten teacher at Greenwood Elementary School, are two of 37 educators in northern Illinois to share $15,000 in grant funding from the IRTAF. The IRTAF�s Excellence i...

Recap of the October 12 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:01:56 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from October 12. Special Recognitions and Presentations - The Waukegan Schools Foundation presented its 2010/2011 grant winners. The Foundation, which is made up of a dozen community leaders and District 60 employees, awarded $9,977 to Waukegan educators for various classroom projects. Awardees included: Abbey Avellino, Lyon Magnet School, �We Both R...

Students Selling Homes to Benefit Haiti

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:55:41 -0500

Art students at two Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 grade schools are doing their part to help victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti earlier this year, by creating and selling artwork as part of the national �Haiti Houses� campaign. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Greenwood Elementary School and John S. Clark Elementary School are selling colorful two-...

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications Still Being Collected

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:01:35 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is continuing to collect free and reduced lunch applications for all its students. Applications have been mailed to each student�s home and are available in PDF form at the bottom of this page. District 60 is required to review and update all of its student lunch applications following the 30th day of classes each year. Students without updated appli...

Greenwood Teacher Awarded �A Day Made Better� Prize

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:46:28 -0500

Greenwood Elementary School kindergarten teacher Ms. Sharon McDaniel has been rewarded for her classroom generosity with a large supply donation. Ms. McDaniel, a seven year veteran at Greenwood, was presented on Tuesday, October 5, with more than a $1,000 in classroom supplies during OfficeMax�s �A Day Made Better/ Adopt-A-Classroom,� campaign. The annual event celebrates teachers across the co...

Backpack Donations to Benefit Waukegan Students

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:15:14 -0500

New backpacks filled with school supplies will soon be in the hands of thousands of Waukegan students, thanks to a donation from Office Depot and the Office Depot Foundation. The office supply chain has donated 2,000 drawstring backpacks and assorted supplies to Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60, as part of the Foundation�s National Backpack Program. The backpack program has donate...

Clearview Nurse Selected for Extension Hall of Fame

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:26:46 -0500

Clearview Elementary School Nurse Ms. Jan McBee has been selected for induction into the University of Illinois Extension Hall of Fame. Ms. McBee will be part of the Hall�s 2nd annual Hall of Fame class, when she is inducted at a ceremony on October 9. The Hall of Fame program was established to recognize past and present supporters, volunteers, and leaders in their service and support of Exte...

Recap of the September 28 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:12:38 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from September 28. Special Recognitions and Presentations - Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste recognized the September honorees for the Superintendent Bulletin�s �...whatever it takes!� Spotlight. Honorees included: Amy Grossman, Alison Soto, Emily Steffen-Davis and Joyce Riddle. - The Board received a lengthy report from the Schuler Foundation ...

WHS Homecoming Parade Winners

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:20:32 -0500

Waukegan High School held its annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday September 25, with nearly 50 groups and organizations marching the 1.4 mile route, led by Grand Marshal Dr. John Schwab, Treasurer for the City of Waukegan. This year�s homecoming festivities featured a �Casino Royale� theme. WHS presented parade awards in seven categories. Award winners are below. Best Class Entry: Sophomores ...

State Board of Education to Honor Superintendent Batiste

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:23:16 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste has been selected to receive a �Those Who Excel� 2010-2011 award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Dr. Batiste is one of just 17 building leaders and administrators from the Chicago area who has been chosen by ISBE to be recognized at this year�s awards presentation, which will take place October 16 in Peoria. He will rece...

District Establishes Anti-Bullying Committee

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:59:43 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has begun taking new measures to combat one of the fastest-changing forms of student harassment, with the formation of a new bullying prevention committee. The Bullying Committee, which was established after the Board of Education passed a new policy on bullying last month, features teachers, administrators and parents. The committee will aim to col...

Clearview Unveils Walking Path

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:33:53 -0500

Clearview Elementary School unveiled its new walking path to the community on Friday, September 17, with a short ceremony honoring the employees, volunteers and health advocates that made the 1/10 mile woodchip path possible. The Dr. Robin Orr Walking Path is named after a University of Illinois Extension specialist who was known as a national leader in community nutrition education. Dr. Orr su...

Schedule of Homecoming Week Events

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:51:57 -0500

Waukegan High School�s homecoming week runs from September 20 to September 25. Below is a full list of home varsity sports contests, spirit week celebrations and homecoming events perfect for showing off your Bulldog pride. Monday, September 20 Mix Match Day at Waukegan High School. Varsity Girls Volleyball versus Evanston begins at 6 p.m. at Washington Campus Gym Tuesday, September 21 ...

Information for Prospective Board of Education Candidates

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:51:23 -0500

Nominating petition packets for the April 5, 2011, consolidated election for the Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 Board of Education are now available in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1201 North Sheridan Road. Forms may be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any business day except October 11, 2010; and November 11, 24, 25, 26, 2010. Three seats on the seven-member Boa...

Recap of the September 14 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:32:08 -0500

Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from September 14. Special Recognitions and Presentations - The Board of Education presented a resolution in honor of the late Roman Miller, a former educator, administrator and Board Member for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60. Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste read the resolution into the record. A copy of the text is available in a...

Clark Elementary Kicks Off Military Appreciation with Special Visit

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:37:17 -0500

John S. Clark Elementary kicked off its unique tribute to military personnel on Monday, September 13, with a visit from Clark alum and Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, Navy Corpsman Mr. Nicholas Mazmanian. Corpsman Mazmanian, the son of Clark�s Title 1 Reading Teacher Polly Mazmanian, visited the school just days after returning from Afghanistan for a two-week lea...

District 60 to Host Supplemental Educational Services Fairs

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:50:50 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will host two Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Parent Fairs for parents interested in various tutoring programs as part of the Federal No Child Left behind Act. The first fair will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at on Wednesday, September 15, at Webster Middle School, 930 New York Street. The second fair follows on September 16 from 6:30 p.m...

Board to Honor Roman Miller

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:55:09 -0500

The Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will honor the life and contributions of the late Mr. Roman Miller during its September 14 Board Meeting. Mr. Miller will be remembered with a Resolution of Honor celebrating his nearly five decades of involvement in Waukegan Public Schools as an educator, administrator and School Board member. Mr. Miller joined the Distr...

District 60 Nurses Receive Computer Donations

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:23:26 -0500

Nurses throughout Waukegan Public Schools have received computer upgrades, thanks to a donation from computer leasing company Orlan Capital Corporation of Rolling Meadows, which has provided the District with 35 computers for use by its 60 nurses. The refurbished donations were made to District 60 after Ms. Susan Kuhn, a nurse at Jack Benny Middle School, described the slower speed of her work...

Grant to Help Special Education Department

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:40:50 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has been selected for a federal grant aimed at helping District officials better assess the needs of special education students. Waukegan is one of just 11 school districts across the country selected for Urban Special Education Leaders Collaborative�s �Unlocking the Power of District Data to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities� grant, wh...

New School Board Member Appointed

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:55:40 -0500

Mr. Dennis L. Argyrakis has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 Board of Education. Mr. Argyrakis was selected during a special Board Meeting on Monday, August 30, to replace Ms. Rita Mayfield, who resigned from the Board in July to accept a position as a State Representative. Mr. Argyrakis was a Waukegan Public Schools English teacher from...

Special Board Meeting Planned for Monday, August 30 (AMENDED)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:36:34 -0500

The Board for Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 30, for the purpose of announcing a new Board Member, and to possibly adopt a resolution concerning a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the City of Waukegan regarding school crossing guards. Board Members will meet in closed session beginning at 7 p.m. in Room 120 at Li...

Pepsi Officials Visit Cooke's Greenhouse

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:26:29 -0500

Cooke Magnet School celebrated the official opening of its refurbished Greenhouse on Thursday, August 26, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Pepsi�s Refresh Education Ambassador. After being relatively unused for nearly two decades, Cooke will soon begin utilizing a 1,200-square foot greenhouse for science lessons, thanks in great part to a $5,000 grant from Pepsi�s Refresh Project. Thi...

Recap of August 24 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:20:22 -0500

With the start of the new academic and fiscal year, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has begun providing recaps of its Board of Education meetings for parents, staff and community members. Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from August 24. Consent Agenda - The Board approved a bid for masonry repairs at the Washington Campus of Waukegan High School. - The Board approved t...

Meal Applications Being Collected by District 60

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:40:49 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 is asking parents of children enrolled in pre-kindergarten though 8th grade to please complete a free/reduced meal application. Applications have been mailed to each student�s home and are available in PDF form at the bottom of this page. The District is in the evaluation process of Provision 2, a program available through the National School Lunch P...

SHINE Launches Pharmacy Tech Program for Recent Graduates

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:59:31 -0500

Waukegan High School�s SHINE Program has partnered with the College of Lake County and several local businesses to launch an innovative program aimed at helping a dozen recent WHS graduates complete a comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Program. The program is seeking 12 alumni of Waukegan High School between the ages of 19 to 21 to participate in this seven-month curriculum, which will guide pa...

School Start Times and Estimated Bus Pick-Ups/ Drop-Offs

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:38:17 -0500

Wednesday, August 25 marks the first day of classes for the 2010/2011 school year for all first through 12th grade students in Waukegan Public Schools. It is also the first official day that District 60�s new busing provider, Illinois Central, will be running bus routes throughout the District. In an effort to ease the transition, and lessen confusion about pick up and drop off times, parents ...

Council Looking for Volunteer Tutors, Mentors

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:37:53 -0500

The Waukegan Faith-Based Council is looking for tutors, mentors and volunteers to join them in working with high school students and parents during the upcoming school year. The non-denominational 40-member council works to help support students with positive influences and programs. Members include educators, local clergy, business leaders and parents. There are no required time commitments, ...

Volunteers to Help Beautify Welcome Center

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:37:16 -0500

Several community volunteers will come together on Friday, August 20, to help beautify the area around Waukegan School District�s Welcome Center. Volunteers from Abbott Laboratories will join District 60 employees and parents for the Community and Volunteer Landscape Project at the Welcome Center. The projects will aim to spruce up the area immediately surrounding the Welcome Center, and help ...

Deadline Extended for Board Member Search

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:50:25 -0500

The Board of Education for Community Unit School District No. 60 has extended its deadline for accepting applications for the Board�s vacant position. Residents interested in applying to fill the seat will now have until 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, to turn in all necessary paperwork. Details on the vacancy below: In conformity with Illinois School Code section 105 ILCS 5/10-12, the Boa...

Recap of August 10 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:35:43 -0500

With the start of the new academic and fiscal year, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has begun providing recaps of its Board of Education meetings for parents, staff and community members. Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from August 10. Consent Agenda -The Board approved lease extensions for Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration (EPIC) school sites at North Shore, ...

No Child Left Behind Choice Meeting Planned for August 12

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:35:21 -0500

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will host an informational meeting on Thursday, August 12, related to the No Child Left Behind Act�s Public School Choice Option. The No Child Left Behind Act gives students who attend a school that has failed to make Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years the opportunity to attend another public school in the same district that has...

Grant Will Help Jack Benny Students Experience New Fruits and Veggies

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:04:48 -0500

Exotic fruits and vegetables will soon become part of the diet of students at Waukegan�s Jack Benny Middle School, thanks to a new grant from the Illinois State Board of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jack Benny will receive $32,000 over the next academic year to introduce a variety of fruits and veggies to students during advisory classes as part of the Fresh Fruits and Vege...

WHS Fall Sports Begin August 11

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:02:29 -0500

Fall practices for Waukegan High School athletics get underway next week. Information on when and where each team�s first practice will be held is below. All athletes need to have their athletic permit in order to participate. Athletic permits may be picked up at the Athletic Office at the Brookside Campus, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and again between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Boys Soccer � 8 a.m. ...

New Look Orientation Planned for Freshmen

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:05:27 -0500

Incoming freshmen to the Waukegan High School�s Class of 2014 will be greeted with an innovative orientation program aimed at increasing parental and student involvement in school activities and better preparing students to graduate on time. The new-look freshmen orientation will invite freshmen and their parents to their respective campuses on Thursday, August 12, for in-depth two-hour sessio...

Notice of Vacancy - Board of Education Member

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:11:44 -0500

In conformity with Illinois School Code section 105 ILCS 5/10-12, the Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 hereby gives notice that letters of application and completed applications will be accepted from individuals who would like to be considered for appointment by the Board to fill the remainder of the unexpired term created by the resignation of school board member ...

Memorial Planned to Celebrate Life of Robert E. Abbott

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:06:57 -0500

Waukegan�s Robert Abbott Middle School will host a celebration to honor the life of the late special education pioneer, Mr. Robert E. Abbott, on Sunday, August 8. The special memorial will feature presenters and speakers from Waukegan Community School District 60 and the special education community. Mr. Abbott, a longtime former Waukegan educator, and namesake of Robert Abbott Middle School, pa...

Recap of the July 27 Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:59:14 -0500

With the start of the new academic and fiscal year, Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 has begun providing recaps of its Board of Education meetings for parents, staff and community members. Below is a brief recap of the Board Meeting from July 27. Special Recognitions and Presentations -Superintendent Dr. Donaldo Batiste recognized Carol Meuth with the Superintendent�s Leadershi...

Board of Education to Honor Late Rep. Eddie Washington

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:44:55 -0500

The Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will honor the life and services of the late Honorable Illinois State Representative for District 60 Eddie Washington during its Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 27. The Honorable Representative Washington will be remembered with a Resolution of Honor for his efforts to promote educational initiatives and secure educational fun...

Update on Head Football Coach Vacancy

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:49:31 -0500

The head coach position of Waukegan High School�s varsity football team has not been officially filled. Mr. Nicholas Browder was selected last week as an �interim acting� coach to fill the void created by Mr. Derek Dewitt�s resignation. Mr. Browder will continue in his role as �interim acting� coach as the student-athletes complete summer football camp. Waukegan School District will continue t...

Waukegan Schools Partner with Borders for Annual Book Drive

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:23:24 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools have partnered with Borders Bookstore in Gurnee to help put books in the hands of Waukegan students. Now through the end of August, customers at Borders, 6971 W. Grand Avenue, will have the opportunity to purchase books that will be given to Waukegan School District 60 students. As part of the store�s Summer Book Drive, Borders� staff has selected a number of books from...

Dining Services Director Honored as Chartwells' Employee of the Year

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:56:54 -0500

Ms. Shay Pirtle, Chartwells� Senior Director of Dining Services for Waukegan Public Schools, has been honored by Chartwells as the �Salaried Employee of the Year� for the company�s central region. Ms. Pirtle, who works out of the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, received the award during a company conference last week in Florida. According to Chartwell�s representatives, Ms. Pirtle was...

Board Member Ms. Rita Mayfield Selected to State Legislature

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:59:07 -0500

The Board of Education and Administration of Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 wish to congratulate Board Member Ms. Rita Mayfield on being selected as the newest member of the Illinois State Legislature. Ms. Mayfield, a three year veteran of the Board of Education, was sworn in Tuesday, July 6, to replace the late Rep. Eddie Washington as Democratic Representative for Illinois� 60...

Superintendent Unveils New Motto for 2010/2011

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:04:39 -0500

With July 1 marking the official start of the new fiscal and academic year for Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60, Superintendent Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste unveiled the District�s new progressing motto at the Board of Education meeting held Tuesday, June 22. For the 2010/2011 academic year, the motto will be: �A New Day�A New Way in Waukegan Public Schools� whatever it takes!� The n...

Special Board Meeting Planned for Thursday, July 8

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:03 -0500

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 8, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, for the purpose of providing the Board an opportunity to recall teachers who were issued reduction in force notices. The Board will meet in open session at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room. Members of the community are welcom...

WHS History Project Earns Top Illinois Honor

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:49:18 -0500

Five Waukegan High School students have returned home from the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Competition in Maryland, as winners of the top history project in the State of Illinois. Soon-to-be-seniors, Nancy Gutierrez, Monica White, Daniela Torres, Kathy Estrada, and Andres Mendoza beat out 15 other Illinois projects with their documentary about the rise and fall of Waukegan�s Johns-M...

Change in District 60 �Daycare� Transportation Policy

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:21:20 -0500

The Board of Education of Waukegan School District 60 has approved a new �daycare� transportation policy that may affect bused students who are picked up or dropped off at addresses other than their own homes. Under the policy, which takes affect August 25, 2010, students utilizing District 60 bus services will only be allowed to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate address that is within t...

Summer Breakfast Program Begins June 15

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:45:18 -0500

Waukegan School District 60 will be conducting a summer breakfast program during the upcoming months for all eligible students. The breakfast program will be held at two locations. At the Washington Campus of Waukegan High School, 1011 Washington Street, breakfast will be served between 9 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Monday through Friday. The program runs from June 15 to July 23. At Miguel Juarez M...

Student Documentaries to be Screened at Genesee Theatre

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:35:23 -0500

Two groups of Waukegan High School students who created state-recognized documentaries will have their short films shown during the 2010 Genesee Theatre Film Series on Friday, June 11, in downtown Waukegan. Prior to the evening�s showing of the 1985 film �Back to the Future,� the Genesee Theatre will screen documentaries on the Lake County Tuberculosis Sanatorium and Waukegan's Johns-Manville p...

Work Begins on Cooke Greenhouse Roof

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:30:20 -0500

Construction work officially began Friday, June 4 on installing a new roof on Cooke Magnet School�s decades-old greenhouse, following months of fundraising by school staffers, and generous support from many in the Waukegan community. As Cooke students and teachers were saying goodbye to each other on the final day of classes, workers from GreenHouse-A-Fex in Round Lake Beach, began placing a ne...

Board of Education Approves Budget Cuts

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:57:28 -0500

At a special meeting on Tuesday, June 1, members of the Waukegan School District 60 Board of Education voted to approve several budget reduction measures proposed by District 60 administration for the 2010/2011 academic year. In an effort to eliminate an expected budget deficit in excess of $9.7 million, Board Members voted to implement departmental reorganizations, position eliminations and pr...

Greenwood Begins Summer Reading Program

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:04:46 -0500

Greenwood Elementary School kicked off its All-Star Reading Program on Tuesday, June 1, with the help of the Lake County Fielders baseball team. Forty-four Greenwood students in kindergarten through fourth grade have signed up for the sports-themed program, which will encourage them to read throughout the summer. The program, which is in its first year, was launched with a short assembly on Tu...

District 60 Honors Retirees

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:05:31 -0500

Waukegan School District 60 honored nearly 50 employees, with combined service of more than 1,000 years, at the annual Board of Education Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 27. The dinner celebrated the accomplishments and dedication of all District 60 employees who will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Also recognized were employees with 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service in Wau...

District 60 Awarded Breakfast Grants

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:32:46 -0500

Students at four Waukegan School sites will have an easier time getting the most important meal of the day, thanks to new grants awarded to District 60 by the Midwest Dairy Council. Clearview Elementary School, Miguel Juarez Middle School, Jack Benny Middle School and the District�s Early Partners in Collaboration (EPIC) program will each receive a $2,500 grant as part of the Dairy Council�s Na...

Special Board Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 1

Mon, 31 May 2010 10:44:31 -0500

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 1, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, for the purpose of providing the Board an opportunity to take action on Administration�s proposed budget reductions for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board will meet in closed session at 5 p.m. in Room 120, and open session at 6:30 ...

Special Board Meeting Planned for Thursday, May 27

Tue, 25 May 2010 16:56:02 -0500

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 27, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, for the purpose of providing the Board an opportunity to take action on Administration�s proposed budget reductions for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board will meet in open session at 5 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room. Membe...

Message from Health Services Regarding Tuberculosis

Wed, 26 May 2010 15:46:27 -0500

Lake County Health officials have notified the Waukegan School District that a student in District 60 has tested positive for tuberculosis. The student is currently undergoing treatment, and as a precaution, the Lake County Health Department is testing the student�s family members as well as the student�s close contacts. Health officials have assured District 60 that only students who had prolo...

District 60 School Board President Honored by United Way

Tue, 25 May 2010 12:32:17 -0500

District 60 School Board President Mr. Michael Rodriguez was named the United Way of Lake County�s 2010 �Leader in Education.� The award, given annually to a volunteer who best helps promote the United Way�s mission of improving educational programs and increasing graduation rates, was bestowed on Mr. Rodriguez during the United Way�s Annual Meeting last week in Libertyville. Mr. Rodriguez ...

Jereme Richmond to Throw Out First Pitch at Sox Game

Sat, 22 May 2010 17:39:02 -0500

Newly-minted Waukegan High School graduate Jereme Richmond is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Sunday's Chicago White Sox game. Richmond, who officially graduated Saturday, along with nearly 800 members of the Class of 2010, will be on hand at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, when the White Sox take on the Florida Marlins at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, May 23. His appearance is part...

Special Board Meeting Planned for Monday, May 24

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:47:34 -0500

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 24, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, for the purpose of discussing possible programmatic and service changes in relation to next year's budget deficit. The Board will meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m. in Room 120, and open session at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board ...

Waukegan High School Graduation

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:22:33 -0500

Waukegan High School will hold commencement at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at Weiss Field. An expected class of 820 students will make up Waukegan High School�s Class of 2010. Gates at Weiss field will open for graduation spectators at 1:30 p.m. Friends and family wishing to sit in chairs on the field will be required to present a graduation ticket. All others are asked to sit in the Weiss Field...

Information on Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Upcoming Golf Outing

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:43:41 -0500

Registration has begun for the Waukegan Schools Foundation�s Annual Golf Outing. The 16th annual fundraiser is set for Wednesday, June 9, at the Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 2800 Lewis Avenue, in Waukegan. The golf outing is the Foundation�s major fundraising event for the year, and they are still seeking teams and individuals to fill up this year�s outing. The outing is a scramble fivesome format...

Miguel Juarez Student Wins Breakfast Poster Contest

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:51:40 -0500

Miguel Juarez Middle School seventh-grader Roxanne Sanchez has been selected as the Central Region winner of Chartwells� Chartbusters Student Breakfast Poster Contest. Roxanne�s poster, which depicted the Food Pyramid, beat out middle school students from eight states to be named the top artwork in Chartwells� central region. She was one of just six middle school winners nationwide. For her ef...

Athletic Camps Registration Now Online

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:46:12 -0500

Registration for Waukegan Athletics summer camps is now available online. Waukegan coaches are offering camps in badminton, baseball, boys/girls basketball, boys/girls cross country, football, boys/girls golf, boys/girls soccer, boys/girls volleyball and wrestling. More information on each camp, and registration details are available online, at http://www.athletics2000.com/waukegan/registration...

WHS Students Win Tech Campus Awards

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:53:11 -0500

Several Waukegan High Students won awards at the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus� Awards Night in Grayslake on Tuesday, May 11. The most prestigious honors went to Anayenci �Ana� Bethancourt and Rolando Iglesias, who were each named Student of the Year in their respective programs. Ana was named the top junior in the Cosmetology program while Rolando was honored as the top senior in...

Middle School Graduation Schedule

Thu, 13 May 2010 10:39:50 -0500

Promotion ceremonies for Middle Schools in Waukegan School District 60 will once again be hosted at the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan. All five Middle Schools will celebrate the graduation of their eighth graders during ceremonies throughout the day on Wednesday, June 2. Buses at each school will transport students to the ceremonies and then back to their respective schools. Parents wil...

History Teacher Selected for Summer Leadership Institute

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:06:43 -0500

Waukegan High School history teacher Ms. Jacalyn Roche has been selected as one of 24 educators across the country to attend the prestigious Summer Leadership Institute for Teachers at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island. The conference, which will be held at Brown�s Watson Institute for International Studies, is organized by the Choices Summer Institute, and centers around real-worl...

Students Advance to National History Fair

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:30:11 -0500

A team of Waukegan High School students has qualified for a national-level history exposition for the first time ever, following an excellent performance at the Illinois State History Exposition on Thursday, May 6. WHS juniors Daniela Torres, Nancy Gutierrez, Katherine Estrada, Monica White and Andres Mendoza were one of just two teams from across Illinois to advance in the documentary category...

Whittier Students Purchase Goat for African Village

Fri, 07 May 2010 14:35:36 -0500

Fourth graders at Whittier Elementary will help bring nourishment to a small African village, after raising money to buy the village a goat that will produce up to 16 cups of milk a day. Students in Ms. Sarah Davidson�s class spent a week in late April raising $110 by encouraging other fourth grade classes at Whittier to bring in spare change. Students went from class to class with hand-made p...

Welcome Center Gives Mothers a �Time Out�

Wed, 05 May 2010 17:19:44 -0500

Mothers and caregivers of Waukegan�s youngest students received unique pampering during a special pre-Mother�s Day event on Wednesday, May 5, aimed at increasing communication and networking amongst parents in the community. Waukegan School District 60�s Welcome Center hosted its �Mom�s Time Out� event for mothers and caregivers of preschool age children. The event, which was held at breakfast ...

Upcoming Music Concerts and Performances

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:48:35 -0500

The following is a list of all upcoming music concerts and performances scheduled for Waukegan�s grade school, middle school and high school students. May 7 - Webster Middle School, Myth Adventures play, 6 p.m. at Webster May 8 - Webster Middle School, Myth Adventures play, 2 p.m. at Webster May 10 � Waukegan High School, Spring Band Concert, 7 p.m. at WHS Brookside May 12 � Jack Benny Middl...

Five WPS Schools to Add Veggie Gardens

Tue, 04 May 2010 16:18:59 -0500

Students at five schools in Waukegan School District 60 will soon be getting their hands dirty, and learning about plant life, while tending to vegetable gardens outside their respective schools. Staff members at Hyde Park Elementary School, North Elementary School, Carman-Buckner Elementary School, Andrew Cooke Magnet School and Jack Benny Middle School are working with Green Town Waukegan to ...

Summer School Registration at WHS

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:48:49 -0500

Registration is underway for summer school classes at Waukegan High School. The tuition-based program is open to all WHS students, and for the first time ever, classes are also open to incoming freshmen. Summer school is split into two semesters, with the first running from June 15 to July 2, and semester two going from July 6 through July 23. Students may enroll for one or two semesters of co...

Three WHS Students Win Library Contest

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:18:50 -0500

Three Waukegan High School students are among the winners of the Waukegan Public Library�s 26th Annual Ray Bradbury Contest. Winners of the contest, which attracted creative writers and artists from as far away as Korea, were announced this week. The annual contest is named for Waukegan native and famed author, Ray Bradbury. Bradbury�s coming-of-age tale, Dandelion Wine, provided a catalyst for...

Abbott Choir Earns Division II Rating at State Competition

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:06:53 -0500

Abbott Middle School�s seventh-grade choir earned a Division II rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association�s (IGSMA) Organizational State Contest on April 24. The team of 30 students followed up their Division I ranking at last month�s IGSMA district-level competition, with a nearly equal performance at the state-level competition. �The students did fantastic. I'm so very proud of al...

District 60 Employee Selected to Study Abroad at Regents

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:31:47 -0500

Waukegan Public School District 60 Human Resources Specialist, Ms. Elisa Guzman, has been selected to participate in a new MBA study abroad program with Robert Morris University. Ms. Guzman, a full-time student enrolled in the Morris Graduate School of Management MBA program, and member of the school�s cross country team, is one of 10 students from RMU�s Illinois campuses selected to study abro...

Annual 5k Run with the Bulldogs

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:08:35 -0500

The Annual 5K Run with the Bulldogs is less than a month away, but there is still time to register for this worthwhile race. Waukegan High School's sophomore class will be hosting its annual 5K race on Sunday, May 16. All proceeds from the race benefit Haitian earthquake relief efforts through the American Red Cross. Additional details, including a registration and waiver form are below, or at ...

Cooke Magnet Wins Pepsi Grant

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:13:00 -0500

Officials at Andrew Cooke Magnet School received official word on Friday, April 23, that their school would be receiving a $5,000 grant from Pepsi to help renovate the school�s greenhouse. Cooke�s greenhouse project was one of 32 grant recipients across the United States to share $1.3 million in Pepsi�s Refresh Project. Cooke secured the funding through numerous online votes from members of the...

WHS Collecting Cap and Gown Donations from Former Students

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:40:23 -0500

Waukegan High School is collecting gently-used graduation caps and gowns from recent graduates to help offset the cost of graduation for low-income students. Graduates from the past 10 years are asked to rummage through their closets and storage containers and donate caps and gowns they no longer have use for. The gown collection started after a student approached Waukegan High School psycholog...

Middle School Music Festival to Feature Special Commission

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:16:41 -0500

The largest-ever gathering of Waukegan middle school music students will come together for the annual Middle School Music Festival on Wednesday, April 28 at the Genesee Theatre. Music students from all five of Waukegan�s middle schools are expected to perform in four separate groups - Concert Orchestra, Concert Band, Festival Orchestra and Festival Band, at this special concert. This is the fi...

Waukegan Schools Send Young Authors to State Conference

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:55:45 -0500

Waukegan Public School District 60 is pleased to announce the winners of its Young Authors literacy competition. The following students and their winning tales will travel to Bloomington on May 15, to represent District 60 at the 36th Annual Illinois Statewide Young Authors� Conference. Abigail Crombie � Little Fort School � �Lightning Strikes Twice� Zach Chamberlin � Cooke Magnet School � �C...

Career Expo Coming to Waukegan High School

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:21:59 -0500

Waukegan High School students will have the opportunity to learn more about careers that interest them, during the school�s annual Career Expo on Friday, April 23. The expo, which is being presented in conjunction with United Way of Lake County, will feature more than 80 professionals from more than 50 fields, discussing their careers with students at both Waukegan High School campuses. In...

Parade to Honor Top Senior Scholars, Basketball Team

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:59:30 -0500

Waukegan High School will hold a parade and pep rally on Friday, April 23, to honor the school�s top students, as well as to celebrate the boys� basketball team�s third-place finish at the IHSA State Finals. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from Weiss Field, near the intersection of Lewis Avenue and Washington Street, and will make its way east on Washington, to the Dog Pound at Washington a...

Waukegan High School Presents Cinderella

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:45:25 -0500

Waukegan High School will be presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein�s Cinderella at the Trapp Auditorium on April 29, April 30 and May 1. Students in the Fine Arts and Drama Departments will perform the popular production at 7 p.m. on all three nights. Tickets are $8 for seniors and students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance, by calling 847-360-5533. The Trapp A...

Two Waukegan Teams Advance to Destination ImagiNation Global Finals

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:22:24 -0500

Student teams from Little Fort Elementary School and Waukegan High School have advanced to the Destination ImagiNation (DI) Global Finals, following victories at a state-level competition on Saturday, April 10. The Secret Identities team from Little Fort won the elementary division in the �DIrect DIposit� category. Team members include: Abigail Crombie, Bronte Beaudoin, Jacqueline Carlson, Nest...

Middle School Choirs to Perform at Carthage College

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:52:49 -0500

Choir students from all five Waukegan middle schools will be performing at an Invitational Concert at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 16, at Carthage College, in Kenosha. The students will spend the afternoon rehearsing with Carthage music professor, Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli, in preparation for the evening�s concert at A. F. Siebert Chapel. The chapel is located on campus, at 2001 Alford Park Drive,...

AOEC Students to Assemble Care Packages for Troops

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:41:44 -0500

Students at Waukegan Public School�s Alternative Optional Education Center (AOEC) are seeking community assistance in preparing care packages for U.S. Troops serving overseas. Beginning Thursday, April 15, staff and students at the AOEC will begin collecting supplies, cash, and notes of gratitude, which will be assembled in care packages and mailed at month�s end with the help of the Give 2 the...

Foundation Awards Grants to Waukegan Educators

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:11:31 -0500

The Waukegan Public Schools Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual grant awards, with 12 projects at six different Waukegan schools selected to share nearly $10,000 in grant funding for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Foundation, which is made up of a dozen community leaders and District 60 employees, awarded $9,977 for projects ranging from chicken incubation and peer mediation...

WHS Social Worker Earns Red Cross Honor

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:00:25 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools Social Worker, Ms. Lauri Haibeck, has been named "Staff Member of the Month," by Red Cross of Greater Chicago for her volunteer work with the 3,300-member aid organization during the month of March. Ms. Haibeck, a social worker at Waukegan High School, and longtime Red Cross disaster mental health lead volunteer, was honored by the Red Cross in recognition of t...

District's Weight-Loss Winners Crowned

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:59:38 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools maintenance workers Mr. Brian Pankiewicz and Mr. Tony Christian have been crowned the District�s �Biggest Losers,� after the pair shed the most weight in a district-wide weight-loss challenge. The pair, who dubbed themselves �The Bald and the Beautiful,� combined to lose 77 pounds during the months of January, February and March. Their total weight loss equals about 16 ...

Waukegan Students Win Harbor Signage Contest

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:57:11 -0500

Waukegan elementary school students will soon see their artwork on display along the Waukegan Harbor and lakefront, following an art contest where students designed new fish-consumption graphics for the Waukegan Harbor Citizens Advisory Group and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Thirteen Waukegan students have been chosen as winners of the art contest, which was organized by t...

College Prep Meeting Planned for Waukegan Students and Parents

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:11:51 -0500

Waukegan High School is partnering with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) to host a �Town Hall Meeting� on April 8, aimed at preparing students and their families for college. The free program, which is open to all Waukegan students, will feature a college fair, and workshops designed to inform students and their families about the college application process, and how to pay for college. It ...

Student Protest at Waukegan High School

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:23:34 -0500

Both campuses of Waukegan High School were placed on brief �soft lockdown� today, March 26, following a student protest. Shortly before 11 a.m., a group of students gathered in the main entrance of WHS Washington Campus, and began chanting in support of WHS teachers who received Reduction in Force notices earlier this week. The students marched up to the third floor of the Washington Campus, b...

McCall Teacher Chosen for Williamsburg Scholarship

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:04:12 -0500

Ms. Lynn Kretlow, a fourth-grade teacher at McCall Elementary School, has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Early American History over the summer. Ms. Kretlow is one of 25 elementary teachers from around the country selected to visit Williamsburg, Virginia in late July, to immerse in a one-week study of American history. The seven-day course wi...

Juarez Students Featured in Newsweek

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:32:27 -0500

Students from Miguel Juarez Middle School are featured in a "Fuel Up to Play 60" advertisement that appears in the March 22 issue of Newsweek magazine. A photo that was taken during Chicago Bear Roberto Garza�s visit to Juarez appears on page 30 of the magazine, opposite the cover story about first lady Michelle Obama. The photo features Garza sitting at breakfast with the Juarez�s F...

Board Approves New Transportation Bid

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:02:00 -0500

The Waukegan School District 60 Board of Education approved a new transportation bid on March 23 that is expected to save the District nearly $2 million next year. By a 7-0 vote, Board members voted to select Illinois Central as the District�s new busing provider. With the District�s current busing contract with First Student expiring this summer, District officials put out an Invitation to Bi...

Abbott Choir Scores Big at Competition

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:13:55 -0500

Seventh-grade choir students at Robert E. Abbott Middle School recently earned a Division I ranking at the Illinois Grade School Music Association�s Organization Contest. Twenty-six students from Abbott participated in the contest�s Choir Division at Park School, in Round Lake, where they became the first Waukegan middle school choir in nearly a decade to earn a top ranking. �I�m very proud ...

Cooke Magnet Still in the Running for Pepsi Grant

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:23:07 -0500

Waukegan�s Andrew Cooke Magnet School remains in the running for a $5,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project, to help replace the roof on its greenhouse. Pepsi is awarding a $5,000 grant to the 10 projects around the country, which receive the most online votes by March 31. Cooke school is currently in 7th place, out of 100 projects, but still needs votes to ensure they will receive the grant...

Change of Location for March 23 Board Meeting

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:27:05 -0500

The Tuesday, March 23 regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held at the Trapp Auditorium in the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with closed session in the Principal�s Conference Room, and will move into open session at 7 p.m., inside the auditorium. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Bulldogs Place Third in State (with parade information)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:13:33 -0500

The Waukegan Bulldogs finished third place in the Illinois High School Association Class 4A Boys Basketball Finals, with an 85-78 victory over O�Fallon High School on Saturday, March 20. The victory wraps up a memorable 27-5 season, which included first place finishes at the Warren Thanksgiving Tournament, the Pontiac Holiday Tournament and the Central Suburban League Championship. In Decembe...

Bulldogs to Play in Third Place Game

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:17:34 -0500

The Waukegan Bulldogs will play in IHSA Class 4A Third Place Game on Saturday, March 20, following a 58-60 semi-final loss to Whitney Young High School Friday evening in Peoria. The Bulldogs face O'Fallon High School at 6:30 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center. Waukegan was the Class 4A runner-up in 2009. Limited tickets are still available for the game at www.ticketmaster.com. For those who can...

District 60 Budget Update

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:15:01 -0500

As Waukegan School District 60 administrators continue to monitor the dire budget situation unfolding in Springfield, the Board of Education took a significant step forward in allowing District administrators to address their own projected shortfall on Thursday, March 18, when it voted 5-2 in favor of allowing the administration to begin its reduction and reorganization plan. District 60�s proj...

Early Dismissal Friday at High School Campuses

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:36:17 -0500

In anticipation of many students and teachers traveling down to Peoria to watch the Bulldogs play in the State Basketball Finals, both Waukegan High School campuses will dismiss early on Friday, March 19. Students at the high schools will be dismissed at 12:47 p.m., following fifth period classes. PACE bus services have been notified, and will provide buses at that time to transport students h...

Clearview Nurse Wins INC Award

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:40:34 -0500

Jan McBee, the school nurse at Clearview Elementary School, has been awarded the Illinois Interagency Nutrition Council�s (INC) 2010 Community Partnership Award, for her work to bring health and wellness programs to the students at Clearview and in Waukegan School District 60. Ms. McBee was nominated for the award for work on programs to address obesity and diabetes. Ms. McBee is a nationally-...

Five Waukegan Teams Advance to Destination ImagiNation State Competition

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:12:26 -0500

Five student teams from Waukegan School District 60 advanced to the Destination ImagiNation (DI) State Finals, following outstanding showings at a local regional competition on Saturday, March 13. Teams representing Waukegan High School and Little Fort Elementary School each took first place in the Destination ImagiNation North Region tournament, while teams from Jefferson Middle School and Co...

State Finals T-Shirts Available

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:59:10 -0500

Celebrate the Bulldogs trip to the IHSA Basketball State Finals with a special T-Shirt. State Finals shirts will go on sale beginning Thursday, March 18, at the bookstores of both WHS campuses. The purple shirts feature a basketball and net, along with a growling Bulldog, and the words �Waukegan Bulldogs Final 4 2010.� Sizes Small through X-Large will be $10 and sizes 2X- 4X will be $12. Th...

Bulldogs Basketball Headed to State Finals (Updated)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:07:22 -0500

The Waukegan Bulldogs advanced to their second consecutive State Finals Tuesday evening, following a 75-61 victory against Bartlett High School in the IHSA Class 4A Elgin Super-Sectional. Waukegan took the lead early in the game and held on for a convincing win against Bartlett. The Bulldogs (26-4) will play in the Class 4A semi-final on Friday, March 19, against Whitney Young High School (22-6...

Special Board Meeting Planned for Thursday, March 18

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:23:52 -0500

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60 will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 18, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, for the purpose of addressing the 2010/2011 projected budget deficit. The Board will meet in closed session at 6 p.m. in Room 120, and open session at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Board Room. The Board will receive, review, and ta...

Special Census Event Planned for Wixom Theater

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:41:10 -0500

In an effort to increase participation from the Hispanic community in the upcoming U.S. Census count, WTTW, in partnership with Waukegan School District 60 and the U.S. Census Bureau, will host a discussion and preview screening of �Viva Voz con Jorge Gestoso: Census 2010.� The video screening will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 in the Wixom Theater of the AOEC Campus, 1020 Glen Rock Road, W...

Bulldogs Basketball � Sectional Champs!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:49:23 -0600

Waukegan Boys Basketball won the IHSA Class 4A Waukegan Sectional Friday evening, with a 72-54 victory over Schaumburg High School. The win gives the Bulldogs their fourth sectional championship since 2004. They will next play at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, against Bartlett High School, in the Elgin Super-Sectional. Tickets for Tuesday�s game go on sale at 5 p.m. Monday, at WHS Washingt...

Waukegan High School to host National Hispanic College Fair

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:03:41 -0600

Waukegan High School is partnering with the National Hispanic College Fairs (NHCF) to host the annual Lake County NHCF on Wednesday, March 17. Admissions representatives from nearly 60 colleges and universities from across the country are scheduled to attend the fair, which will take place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Brookside Campus of Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave., Wa...

Greenwood, Cooke named �Spotlight Schools�

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:10:09 -0600

Andrew Cooke Magnet and Greenwood Elementary Schools were honored Monday March 8, by the Waukegan 60 Board of Education, as two Illinois �Spotlight Schools.� Cooke and Greenwood were among 425 low-income schools across the State that were selected as Spotlight Schools by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Greenwood Principal Ms. Joyce Meyer and Cooke Principal Ms. Nan Heim, along wit...

Waukegan Music Students Win Awards at Competition

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:40 -0600

Nearly two-thirds of music students from Waukegan High School received �Superior� or "Excellent" ratings at last weekend�s IHSA Solo & Ensemble performance. Roughly 130 band, orchestra and choir students, in 100 groups, performed various musical numbers for judges at Lake Zurich High School on Saturday, March 6. Of the 100 different groups representing Waukegan, 29 received a Div...

Kindergarten Registration

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:59:08 -0600

The final kindergarten registration for Waukegan students for the 2010-2011 school year will be March 20. If your child will be 5 years old on or by September 1, 2010 he or she is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the fall, but will be required to pre-register. The pre-registration is planned for Saturday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This registration will take place at Miguel Juar...

Waukegan School District #60 Administration Presents Budget Reduction Proposal to Board of Education

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:43:04 -0600

Waukegan School District is faced with a potential budget shortfall of $9.74 million for the next budget year. The continuing financial struggles of the federal and state government agencies have pressured school districts nationwide to drastically slash operating budgets for the upcoming school year. Waukegan School District # 60 is seeking to balance its budget, while retaining as many teachin...

Schedule for the Music Department�s Early Spring Concert Series

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:02:32 -0600

Below are the dates for the Waukegan High School Music Department�s annual Early Spring Concert Series. All concerts will be in the Trapp Auditorium of the WHS Brookside Campus. Admission to all three shows is free. Please stop by and enjoy some wonderful music, and celebrate the many talents of our music students. Thursday, March 11 � Choir Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15 � Orchestra Con...

Updated Information on Sectional Basketball Tickets

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:17:09 -0600

Tickets are still available for both semifinal games of the IHSA Waukegan Sectional being played at the WHS Washington Campus this week. Tickets for Tuesday�s game (Waukegan vs. Stevenson) and Wednesday�s game (Schaumburg vs. Deerfield) will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. both nights. The winners of the two games will face off for the sectional championship on Friday evening. ...

Webster Students Step Up for Haiti

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:20:15 -0600

Nearly two months after a devastating earthquake rocked Haiti, support from Waukegan students continues to pour in. The most recent contributions came courtesy of students at Daniel Webster Middle School, who recently donated more than $1,100 to the American Red Cross and Partners in Health, to assist the victims of the earthquake. The students� donations were part of the school�s annual philan...

Waukegan Library to Host EPIC Preschool Classes

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:02:29 -0600

Starting this week, 12 youngsters waiting for a spot to open up in the EPIC program, Waukegan�s free preschool for at-risk kids, now have a place to go. In a special partnership between the Waukegan Public Library and Waukegan Public School District 60, the library has agreed to host a new EPIC preschool class in its Early Learning Center every weekday afternoon. EPIC, or Early Childhood Partn...

Greenwood Students and Staff Honor Mrs. Cesar

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:46:29 -0600

Students and staff at Greenwood Elementary School celebrated longtime teacher Mrs. Janet Cesar, on Monday, March 1, when she made her return to school, following a five-month battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Cesar was greeted with a surprise assembly that featured Greenwood students performing a special Pink Glove Dance, to the song �Just Stand Up.� Staff, clad in pink t-shirts, also did a short...

District 60 Receives Budget Award

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:16:09 -0600

Waukegan Public School District # 60 has been awarded an international award for its budget excellence from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The ASBO recently bestowed District 60 officials with the �Meritorious Budget Award,� for their preparation and issuance of the 2009/2010 annual budget. The award is given only to school districts that have met or exceeded...

IHSA Boys Basketball Playoff Schedule

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:48:44 -0600

Below is a schedule of upcoming basketball playoff games which may include Waukegan High School. IHSA Regionals at Buffalo Grove High School Monday, March 1 Game 1 at 7:30 pm: (16) Palatine vs. (17) Rolling Meadows Tuesday, March 2 Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (1) Waukegan vs. Winner Game 1 Game 3 at 8:00 pm: (8) Hoffman Estates (Conant) vs. (9) Buffalo Grove Friday, March 5 Game 4 at 7:30 pm: Win...

Date Change for Next Board of Education Meeting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:40:36 -0600

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 60, Lake County, Illinois, originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010, has been rescheduled and will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, at Lincoln Center, 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session (Room 120) and 7:00 p.m. for open session (Board Room) at which time and plac...

Waukegan Booster Club Auction

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:07 -0600

The Waukegan Booster Club Auction is scheduled for the evening of March 6 at Lake County Sports Center, 351 Oakwood Avenue in Waukegan. The annual affair serves as the largest fundraiser for Waukegan High School�s athletics and music programs. The evening, which is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., includes raffles galore, a silent as well as a live auction, hors d�oeuvres and cash bar. ...

GAP Team Awarded �Promising Project� Award

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:12:41 -0600

The Gifted and Accelerated Program (GAP) for Waukegan Middle Schools was recently honored at the Illinois Association for Gifted Children Convention in Chicago, with a project grant to create an interdisciplinary unit on China. The 2010 Promising Projects Award will provide the GAP program at Jefferson Middle School with $500 for a year-long project that includes history, geography, fine arts, ...

Washington Student Advances to County Spelling Bee

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:11:49 -0600

Washington Elementary School fifth grader Joanne Dasalla has qualified for the Lake County Spelling Bee finals. Joanne is one of just 12 Lake County students who will be competing on March 15 at the College of Lake County for the chance to move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. She qualified for the county finals after winning her school�s Spelling Bee last month, and...

ISAT Tips for Parents

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:32:22 -0600

Between March 1 and March 12, students enrolled in Waukegan Community School District #60, along with every other grade 3-8 student in Illinois, will be taking the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). Students in grades 4 and 7 will be tested in reading, mathematics and science, while students enrolled in grades 3, 5, 6, and 8 will be tested in reading, mathematics and writing. District...

District 60 Unveils New Web Site and Priority Mail 60

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:58:54 -0600

Waukegan Community School District #60, on Friday, February 19, unveiled a redesign of its Web site, at www.wps60.org . For the past several months, District administrators and the Information Technology Services Division have been revamping the site to focus on improving communication and increasing the ease of usage. The focus of the new site is to provide quick...

Conference Championship Tickets on Sale Tuesday

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:47:54 -0600

By winning the Central Suburban League South division championship, Waukegan Boys Basketball will play Deerfield in the Central Suburban League �Showcase Showdown� at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 24, at Deerfield High School. Waukegan High School has a limited number of tickets available, and they will be sold beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23 at the Washington Campus of Waukegan...

Waukegan High School Presents Romeo & Juliet

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:37:36 -0600

Waukegan High School will be presenting William Shakespeare�s Romeo & Juliet at the Trapp Auditorium on February 19, 20 and 21. The Drama Club will perform the classic production at 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $6 for seniors and students and $8 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or by visiting the high school�s book store during schoo...

Jereme Richmond Named McDonald's All-American

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:40:45 -0600

Waukegan High School senior basketball player Jereme Richmond has been named to the 2010 McDonald�s All American High School Basketball Boys Team. Richmond was one of just 24 student athletes nationwide selected to participate in the prestigious basketball game, which will take place March 31 in Columbus, Ohio. "We are extremely proud of Jereme. Being named a McDonald's All-American baske...

District 60 Plans Budget Workshops

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:16:43 -0600

The Waukegan District 60 Board of Education, along with District administrators, invite members of the public to take part in upcoming budget workshops, aimed at addressing a potential revenue gap that could negatively affect the District in Fiscal Year 2010-2011. With uncertain economic conditions in both Washington D.C. and Springfield, District 60 has begun planning for the most realistic bu...

High School DECA Club Wins Awards at Regional Competition

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:35:51 -0600

Four members of the Waukegan High School DECA Club took home medals at a recent Chicago-area conference. Seniors Maria Laarnie Bansil and Jackie Huizar took third place in the role-playing category in the hospitality division. Sophomore Eyron Bryant and senior Raul Gonzalez matched their classmates by also taking third place in a separate hospitality role-playing event at the 18-school event. T...

District Employees Compete to be the 'Biggest Loser'

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:48:38 -0600

Employees of the Waukegan Public Schools are in a challenge against each other to see who can shed the most pounds during the District�s first �Biggest Loser� competition. Nearly 250 employees on 123 teams are participating in the 11-week contest aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and minimizing health insurance costs for the District. In just one month, the 246 participants, who come from...

District 60 Taking Steps to Make Schools Safer

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:44:09 -0600

Waukegan School District 60 officials will be taking significant steps to ensure increased student and staff safety in the upcoming weeks, as they continue the implementation of the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) grant. The REMS grant is annual funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to school districts to assist in improving crisis management plans and provi...

Cooke Magnet Earns Two Awards from Arts Alliance

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:29:22 -0600

Andrew Cooke Magnet School is being honored by the Illinois Alliance for Arts Education (IAAE) as one of two �Schools of Distinction,� as a result of Cooke art teacher, Ms. Judith Kapsala, having earned the IAAE�s Visual Arts Educator Award. The awards were announced by the IAAE earlier this week, and will be presented during a special ceremony in Springfield during Arts Education Week on March...

Waukegan Students Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:33:53 -0600

Students at Waukegan�s Miguel Juarez Middle School are working to �Bring Change to Haiti,� following the massive earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation earlier this month. Members of the Community Service Club at Miguel Juarez are collecting coins to donate to UNICEF, which is assisting in the deployment of clean water and sanitation supplies to the earthquake victims, as well as provi...

Financial Aid Workshops

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:15:06 -0600

The University Center of Lake County is sponsoring several financial aid workshops for high school seniors and their parents, including one at Waukegan High School. The WHS workshop is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Brookside Campus, 2325 Brookside Ave. Please see attached flier for more information.

District 60 Explores Charter School

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:17:24 -0600

The Waukegan School District 60 Board of Education will examine the prospect of adding a charter school within District boundaries during a special informational meeting planned for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, in the Lincoln Center Board Room, 1201 N. Sheridan Road. District leaders are interested in establishing a self-managed charter school, which would work to educate a yet-to-be-establ...

Jack Benny Students Raise Money to Free Modern Slaves

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:13:39 -0600

A library lesson at Jack Benny Middle School about modern-day slavery in developing countries will soon lead to the freedom of one of those slaves, thanks to a fundraising campaign by the school�s students. Jack Benny�s �Loose Change to Loosen Chains (of Slavery)� club raised $800 over several months last year. The funds will be sent this month to the International Justice Mission in Washington...

Cubs Caravan coming to Waukegan School

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:56:26 -0600

The Alternative Optional Education Center (AOEC) of Waukegan Public Schools will welcome the Chicago Cubs Caravan tour on Thursday, January, 14, as one of 14 stops for the 2010 Cubs Caravan, a two-day excursion of Cubs players and coaches to schools, neighborhoods and communities throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana. While in Waukegan, nine players and coaches will promote literacy and also c...

Waukegan Teacher Earns National Certification

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:02:03 -0600

Waukegan High School mathematics teacher, Patrick Cole, joined an elite crowd this week, when he was officially recognized as a National Board Certified Teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). According to the NBPTS, Mr. Cole was one of 8,900 teachers across the country to become nationally certified this year. National certification is a special commendation ...

Students Use Video Games to Get in Shape

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:16:06 -0600

The thumping beats and flailing limbs emitting from grade school gyms are the sights and sounds of students getting in shape with District 60�s newest physical education technology � video games. Students at John Clark and Carman-Buckner elementary schools are the first to experiment with the new C�MOTION software, a video game-like program that encourages kids to shake, shimmy and sweat to di...

City to Celebrate 'Bulldog Basketball Night'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:14:17 -0600

In celebration of Waukegan High School�s boys� basketball team playing on ESPN, the City of Waukegan and several local businesses will be celebrating Bulldog Basketball Night on Thursday, December 17. Mayor Robert Sabonjian has declared the evening of Dec. 17 �Bulldog Basketball Night� throughout the city, and many businesses are responding with fundraisers and viewing parties to benefit the na...

Waukegan H.S. Places Third in State 'We the People' Competition

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:05:06 -0600

Waukegan High School students took third place at this past week�s state-level �We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" 2009 State Congressional Hearings in Chicago. A group of 11 students, all from Mr. Josh Bill�s AP Government class, bested a number of other schools from Illinois in the civic-oriented competition. During the competition, students were asked to discuss several co...

Waukegan Students Designated as Illinois State Scholars

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:34:50 -0600

Thirty Waukegan High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). The prestigious recognition is given annually to seniors across the state who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class, while also earning high scores on the SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exams. The awards were announced Tuesday, Dec...

Cooke Students Hope to Rehab Greenhouse

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:30:39 -0600

Students and staff at Andrew Cooke Magnet School have begun fundraising efforts to bring life to the aging greenhouse at the school, after it has stood vacant for more than a dozen years. The green-thumbed students hope to begin utilizing the 1,200-square-foot greenhouse, which is located inside the school, for science lessons, and to grow plants of their own. There are also plans to incorporat...

Waukegan Educator Named Special Education Teacher of the Year

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:14:40 -0600

Jefferson Middle School�s Special Education Specialist, Beth Bobel, was honored recently as the Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (ICEC). Bobel, a 35-year veteran at Jefferson, was awarded the "Clarissa Hug Award," the most prestigious award given each year to one educator who does exemplarily work for students with special needs. The award was besto...

Waukegan Students to Receive the Gift of Reading

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:23:12 -0600

Hundreds of Waukegan elementary students will be making their book collections a little larger, thanks to a generous donation from the Bernard P. Floriani Foundation and the United Way of Lake County. More than 11,000 new and gently-used books will be donated next month to students at the following Waukegan Schools: Lyon Magnet School, Clearview, Glen Flora, Little Fort, Carman-Buckner and No...

Washington Students Wear Hats, Support Cancer Victims

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:50 -0600

Washington Elementary School students donned hats at school on Friday. Nov. 20 to help cancer victims. As part of American Education Week, the school�s students were encouraged to wear their favorite hat to school in exchange for a small donation, which will go to the Foundation for Children with Cancer. By the end of the day, more than half of the school�s 600 students were walking around the ...

Waukegan Teachers Awarded Impact Grants

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:03 -0600

Nearly two dozen Waukegan teachers are among the beneficiaries of the Trustmark Impact Educator Grant Program, the Lake Forest-based company announced this week. Each teacher will receive up to $1,000 for various healthy lifestyle-related initiatives within their classrooms. In all, 20 Waukegan Public School teachers will receive a total of $21,308 to use on trips and classroom activities that ...

Waukegan High Musicians Honored by Rotary Club

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:36:31 -0600

Two Waukegan High School sisters were recently honored by the Waukegan Rotary for their musical talents by attaining one of the highest honors bestowed by Rotary International. Twin sisters, Carol and Heidi Meuth, were awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Scholars award, an award named after one of Rotary�s founders, which is usually reserved for large financial donors. The sisters were honored ...

District 60 Finances Given 'A' rating

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:58:24 -0600

Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 was recently notified that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its rating and underlying rating for the general obligation bonds to "A-" from "BBB." The increase represents a two-level jump for the District. The increased rating reflects the district's recent history of positive financial operations and, in S&P's opinio...

Lincoln Center Changes Office Hours

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:15:26 -0600

Effective Monday, November 16, 2009, official office hours at Lincoln Center for the public and non-Lincoln Center employees of the District, will be observed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. each school day. These will be the normal office hours, except for recognized District holidays.

District 60 Announces Events for American Education Week

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:45:54 -0600

In recognition of the National Education Association�s (NEA's) annual celebration of American Education Week (November 15-21), many Waukegan schools will be hosting special events for students, staff and parents. The NEA�s theme for the week, "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility," reflects their vision of calling upon all Americans to do their part in making pub...

Grant to Help Educate Clearview Parents

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:51:00 -0600

Parents at Clearview Elementary School will soon begin enhancing their literacy skills, thanks to a grant from Walmart Foundation, which donated $1,000 to the school at a meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, November 10. The purpose of the grant is to create educational training, and will allow District 60 to work on reading and social skills of parents, as well as teach parents how t...

3 WHS Athletes Sign with Colleges

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:41:50 -0600

Three Waukegan High School seniors signed letters of intent Wednesday to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level. Jereme Richmond will play basketball at the University of Illinois, while twin sisters, Amy and Sarah Angelos, will go on to play volleyball for Bradley University and Northern Illinois University, respectively. The three were honored Thursday, with a special sign...

Little Fort Playground Colored with 'Learning Trail'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:59 -0600

Students at Little Fort Elementary will now be learning even when they�re outside at recess. Thanks to a service project by local Boy Scout, Benjamin Arts, the school�s playground is now painted with a myriad of colors. Benjamin Arts, 17, of Mundelein, spent one weekend last month working with more than a dozen volunteers to create a �Learning Trail,� which teaches students numbers, colors, sha...

District 60 to Celebrate Robert E. Abbott Day

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:34:44 -0600

The Waukegan Board of Education invites all current and retired employees to a very special evening honoring Mr. Robert E. Abbott, a pioneer of special education in the Waukegan Schools. At the next meeting of the Board, Tuesday, November 10, there will be a special recognition honoring Mr. Abbott, a former longtime district administrator for whom Robert E. Abbott Middle School is named. Mr. A...

Board Member Brings Honor to District 60

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:26:20 -0500

WAUKEGAN, ILL. -- The Waukegan Board of Education�s longest-serving member, Mrs. June M. Maguire, added another notch to her list of accomplishments Thursday evening, October 29, 2009, when she was elected by her peers to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Lake County Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards, for the 2009-2011 term. Mrs. Maguire was elected on a slate that included ...

District 60 Educators Recognized at National Conference

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:28:31 -0600

WAUKEGAN, IL. -- Administrators from Waukegan Public Schools were recently recognized by a national educational organization, Association of Latino-American Superintendents, when Daniel Webster Middle School was asked to tell the story of how they successfully provide service to economically-diverse students with the support and assistance of a collaborative central office. Webster Principal,...

Cooke 'KinderGARDNERS' planting tree to help enviroment

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:04:42 -0500

WAUKEGAN, IL. � Waukegan�s Andrew Cooke Magnet School will be full of kinderGARDNERS on Monday, November 2. Cooke�s kindergarten students will be getting their hands dirty, while learning about science, as they plant a new tree outside the school, 522 Belvidere Road. The event begins around 9:15 a.m. With the help of science teacher Todd Freer, and staff members from the Atrium Garden Center...

Asian Club Helping Typhoon Victims

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:02 -0500

WAUKEGAN, IL. -- Waukegan High School�s Asian Club is holding a clothing drive to assist families affected by the Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) and Pepeng (Parma) in the Philippines. Asian Club members are collecting gently-used clothing, shoes, blankets, towels, slippers and book bags, to donate through the Philippines Red Cross. The two massive storms devastated the Philippines on consecutive week...

Waukegan Board of Education Approves Boys' Swim Program

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:36 -0500

WAUKEGAN, IL. -- Boys' swimming is making a return to Waukegan High School. The Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reinstate boys' swimming as a sport at the high school, after a seven year hiatus. The team will begin competing this winter. The return of boys' swimming comes following a student survey conducted by Athletic Director David Perkins, which found that swimming is one of the ...

Incident at WHS

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:19:23 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools wish to inform parents and community members about an incident that occurred today, Wednesday, October 21, at the high school�s Washington Campus. This incident resulted in a late dismissal of students. At around 2 p.m., a physical education teacher at the high school was informed that a student in the locker room had a handgun on campus. The teacher informed the schoo...

ARRA Title One Information Meeting - July 20, 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:29:27 -0500

Date: July 20, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Ray Bradbury Room at Waukegan Public Library This meeting is an opportunity to learn about the American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funds associated with the Title One program and offer input as well as gather information regarding proposed ways these funds will support the Waukegan Public School students. All are welcome.

Title One ARRA Meeting

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:17:39 -0500

Waukegan Public Schools will host a parent / community meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 118 at Lincoln Center to both inform and get input before we apply for the Title One American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funds. All are welcome.

PROPOSED STATE GRANT FUNDING CUTS COULD AFFECT DISTRICT 60

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:33:30 -0500

Waukegan, IL: As the uncertainty mounts at the state level and our legislators continue to grapple with resolving the unfinished business with the budget, the Waukegan Public School District #60 wishes to inform the community about potential grant reductions on the State level that may negatively affect programs and educators locally. In a letter to educators received recently, Illinois School...

District Web Services Maintenance

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:36:16 -0500

On Thursday June 11, ITS Department staff will perform software maintenance that will temporarily disable district web services including the district web site (http://www.wps60.org). The update window will begin at 9:00 A.M. and will last until 12:00 P.M. The district web site will be unavailable until the update process is completed. Thank You, The ITS Department

Bell Schedules for 2009-2010 Released

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:57:12 -0600

WAUKEGAN, IL � At the Board of Education meeting held Tuesday, May 26, Superintendent Batiste announced the new start and end times for elementary and middle schools in the district for next year. In conjunction with the implementation of the Neighborhood Schools initiative for the 2009-2010 school year, changes have been made to the bell schedule for staff and students of Waukegan District 60 el...

ONE CASE OF H1N1 FLU IDENTIFIED IN WPSD #60

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:47:05 -0500

Waukegan, IL - We have been informed that there is a confirmed case of H1N1(Swine)Flu in an itinerant teacher who serves at Greenwood Elementary and Jefferson Middle School. The teacher will be recovering at home. The district will treat all respiratory illness by the guidelines recommended by the Lake County Health Department and the CDC. The guidelines are: 1. School closure is not advised...

2009 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTION AT GENESEE THEATRE

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:38:30 -0500

The Waukegan Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has secured the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan as the setting for the 2009 Middle School Promotion ceremonies for its five middle schools: Robert E. Abbott; Jack Benny; Thomas Jefferson, Miguel Juarez, and Daniel Webster. This historic venue which premiered to the public on December 25, 1927 and has undergone over a $23 milli...

ELECTION OF NEW WAUKEGAN BOARD MEMBERS MADE OFFICIAL

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:44:06 -0500

At its regularly scheduled meeting of April 28, 2009, the Waukegan School District #60 Board of Education accepted the Lake County Clerk�s official canvassing report for the school board election held April 7, 2009. The vote count was as follows: Bill Anderson: 4,085 Anita Hanna: 3,666 Mike Rodriguez: 3,472 June Maguire: 3,347 After the board voted to accept the results of the ele...

WPSD #60 RELEASES HEALTH INFORMATION REGARDING FLU PREVENTION

Fri, 01 May 2009 12:56:36 -0500

Waukegan School District #60 sent home information that detailed some precautions to prevent the spread of the flu. You may view this information by downloading the pdf file that is attached to this NewsBeat60 article. You may also view state and national information about the swine flu at the links below. Waukegan School District #60 will continue to post information related to the swine flu o...

WAUKEGAN QUALIFIES FOR DESTINATION IMAGINATION GLOBAL FINALS

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:14:28 -0500

The Waukegan School District is proud to announce that six teams of students from the District have qualified for the Desination ImagiNation Global Finals. Destination ImagiNation is a creative team competition that encourages students to use critical thinking and teamwork to solve problems and challenges. A number of District 60 teams from all grade levels travelled to the Desination ImagiNatio...

WPSD #60 ADDRESSES PROJECTED BUDGET DEFICIT

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:18:22 -0500

During a special meeting of the Board of Education of the Waukegan Community School District #60 convened at 5 P.M. on Friday, April 17 at Lincoln Center Board Room, the Administration presented a comprehensive plan to address the anticipated budget deficit for the next fiscal year (FY09-10). This plan was developed collaboratively by all district labor unions and the administration. The plan i...

CELEBRATION PARADE CANCELLED

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:26:26 -0500

In a previous press release, the district announced that a parade would be held at 4:00 P.M. to honor our boys basketball team and other deserving students. This parade has been canceled due to the inclement weather. The students will still be honored at the district board meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M. tonight. The board meeting will be held in the "Dog Pound" at WHS-Washington Camp...

CELEBRATION PARADE AND CEREMONY

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:50:02 -0500

Our boys basketball team has returned to Waukegan after an exciting weekend at the state finals in Peoria. Despite a valiant effort, our boys lost 69-66 in the championship game. We are extremely proud of them. To celebrate their tremendous accomplishments, a parade will be held in their honor prior to the board of education meeting that will be held tonight. The parade will start at Weiss Fie...

BULLDOGS BASKETBALL ONE GAME AWAY FROM WINNING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:16:38 -0500

The Waukegan High School Boys' Basketball team is one win away from a state championship! After dominating their competition all season, the Bulldogs traveled to Peoria where they need a win Saturday night to bring home the school�s first-ever basketball championship. Waukegan School District 60 Board of Education and administration are proud to support the team 100 percent. Waukegan (25-4)...

BULLDOGS BASKETBALL IN STATE FINALS

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:14:50 -0500

The Waukegan High School Boys' Basketball team is two wins away from a state championship! After dominating their competition all season, the Bulldogs have travelled to Peoria, where they need a win tonight and Saturday to bring home the school�s first-ever basketball championship. Waukegan School District 60 Board of Education and administration are proud to support the team 100 percent. Wa...

District Web Services Maintenance

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:11:37 -0500

On Monday March 30, ITS Department staff will perform software maintenance that will temporarily disable district web services including the district web site (http://www.wps60.org/). The update window will begin at 9:00 A.M. and will last until 3:00 P.M. The district web site will be unavailable until the update process is completed. Thank You, The ITS Department

Confirmation of Third Quarter Ending Date

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:49:29 -0500

Waukegan School District #60 wishes to make sure that there is no confusion regarding the ending date of the third quarter. The district�s administration and the teacher�s union have worked collaboratively to correct a �glitch� in some calendar documents that showed an alternative date as the end of the third quarter. The district wishes to reiterate that the end of the third quarter is, in fa...

Waukegan Safe Route to School Initiative

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:25:17 -0500

*****NOTICE***** Waukegan Public Schools has recently begun a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative. SRTS is a national and international movement to make it safe, convenient and fun for children to walk or bike to school. A SRTS district wide information team is meeting and we need your participation! Our children�s health and safety is a concern we all share...

Waukegan High School Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:53:43 -0600

Waukegan High School will be presenting William Shakespeare�s A Midsummer Night�s Dream at the Wixom Theater February 19, 20, and 21 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) at 7:00 p.m. The Wixom Theater is located at the AOEC building just south of Waukegan High School�s Washington Campus on Jackson between Washington and Glen Rock. For more information, see the attached poster.

WHS College Studies Program Information Night - AMENDED

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:44:03 -0600

The Waukegan Public School District #60 invites all of the Waukegan community, parents, and especially, parents of future ninth grade students to attend an informational night regarding Waukegan High School�s College Studies Program. The district offers this program of study, as one of many programs, as a means to assist students by preparing them to excel in their college experiences. The forum...

Safe Routes to School Meeting

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:11:43 -0600

You are invited to join Waukegan Public Schools in starting a Safe Routes to School Program. Safe Routes to School Programs have helped create safer walking and bicycling routes near schools across the country so that parents will feel comfortable allowing their children to walk and bicycle to school, which will allow children to lead more active and healthier lifestyles. It also helps to reduce t...

Waukegan Public Schools to Hold Kindergarten Registration

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:05:44 -0600

Waukegan, IL � For students who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2009, Waukegan Public Schools will be holding kindergarten registration for all eligible Waukegan students on Saturday, February 7th and Saturday, February 21st. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Miguel Juarez Middle School, 201 N. Butrick Street. In order to register, you must bring your child�s original b...

Waukegan High School Freshman Orientation

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:33:32 -0600

The Waukegan High School faculty invites the parents and guardians of eighth grade students to participate in Freshman Orientation, scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2009 and Thursday, January 29, 2009. As students make the transition of entering WHS this fall as the Class of 2013, we want to assist parents and guardians in helping them take the first step toward a successful high school experi...

Three Waukegan High School Seniors Accepted to Stanford

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:51:36 -0600

Waukegan High School recently received notification that three seniors have been accepted to Stanford University, the most from any Illinois high school. Much of the credit for this accomplishment should be given to the Schuler Scholarship Program. Since 2003 the Schuler Family Foundation has partnered with Waukegan High School to offer selected students guidance, enrichment activities, and schola...

Neighborhood Schools: Third Town Hall Meeting

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:09:08 -0600

Waukegan, IL � Waukegan Public Schools Superintendent, Donaldo R. Batiste, Ph.D., will be holding the last of three �town hall meetings� to gather information from the public regarding the changes that have been recommended by the Neighborhood Schools Task Force in regards to student placement for the next school year. This is your opportunity to provide your input to him regarding this recommend...

Neighborhood Schools: Second Town Hall Meeting

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:01:34 -0500

Waukegan, IL � Over the last year, the �Neighborhood Schools Task Force� has met on a monthly basis in order to study how students are assigned to schools in our district, identify all of the various options for student-school assignment, and to present recommendations for a return to neighborhood schools in Waukegan to the Superintendent. The task force has completed its charge and has forwarded...

New Board Elections Page

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:04:13 -0500

Four of the seven seats on the Board of Education will be filled at the April 7, 2009 election. Nominating petition packets are now available. Postings and information on the election process are available at http://www.wps60.org/board/election.php.

Free Immunization Clinic

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:46:17 -0500

Waukegan, IL � The Waukegan Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lake Forest Hospital. Lake Forest Hospital has generously agreed to host a free immunization clinic using its CareCoach. Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach is a mobile health unit that offers Lake County residents childhood immunizations and health screenings, including blood pressure, diabe...

Neighborhood Schools: Town Hall Meetings

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:38:57 -0500

Dear Waukegan Parents, During the last year, the �Neighborhood Schools Task Force� has met on a monthly basis. Their task has been to review how students are assigned to schools in our district, identify all of the various options for student-school assignment, and present their recommendation for this process to the superintendent. The task force has completed its charge and forwarded their ...

WHS Trapp Auditorium Rehabilitation Project

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:08:26 -0500

Waukegan, IL � The Trapp Auditorium, located in Waukegan High School, is in dire need of rehabilitation. Named for Waukegan High School West Campus Principal, Orlin Trapp, the auditorium has been in use for 50 years. It is the largest auditorium in Lake County, seating over 1,900 people. The Trapp Auditorium Steering Committee, formed in the spring of 2008, seeks to highlight and address the ...

NCLB Parent Information Meeting

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:12:29 -0500

There will be a No Child Left Behind Information Meeting to explain the No Child Left Behind legislation and how it impacts our District 60 students. Please come with questions you may have regarding the NCLB sanctions of: CHOICE, Supplemental Educational Services (SES tutoring), Corrective Action and Restructuring. Date: September 3, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Board Room in Lincoln Ce...

First Student Transportation Contacts

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:15:59 -0500

Dear Parents, We realize that some of you are experiencing issues with the bus transportation of your student. Please contact "First Student" to assist you in solving these issues. You may reach them at the following phone numbers. 847-244-5690 847-244-5694 847-244-7730 847-249-3962 847-249-3986 Please be aware that these phone numbers may all "ring busy" ...

Student Immunization and Health Exam Requirements

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:33:27 -0500

Waukegan, IL � August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and Waukegan Public Schools would like to remind parents to be sure their children have received all required immunizations and health exams prior to returning to school. Parents / guardians must show proof that the student received a health examination and the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable dis...

WHS Summer Graduation Ceremony

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:59:43 -0500

Waukegan High School cordially invites you to attend our Summer Graduation Ceremony 2008. Please join us Thursday, July 31, 2008 for our Summer Graduation Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in the Orlin Trapp Auditorium. A reception will follow the ceremony. Waukegan High School 2325 Brookside Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 For more information contact Ms. England, Summer School Associate Principa...

Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:29 -0500

Emergency Situation Impacts Student Transportation

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:34:44 -0500

The Waukegan Police Department reported at 11:06 AM that there was an emergency situation that occurred in the 1600 Block of 11th Street (south of 10th Street on Lewis). Shots were fired that the police had to evacuate the area. In the interest of our students� safety, the Waukegan School District #60 will not be transporting kindergarten or preschool students to school or to home, at this time,...

Middle School and High School Parent Survey

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:42:29 -0500

Waukegan Public School District #60 is in the process of evaluating and improving the learning environment of our schools. We would like to gather your opinions through a short online survey that is sponsored by the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities organization. The survey takes only fifteen minutes to complete. We would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much. Click o...

UPDATE: 2008 Middle School Promotion Ceremonies

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:18:25 -0500

Waukegan, IL - The Waukegan Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has secured the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan as the setting for the 2008 Middle School Promotion ceremonies for its five middle schools: Robert E. Abbott, Jack Benny, Thomas Jefferson, Miguel Juarez, and Daniel Webster. This historic venue, which premiered to the public on December 25, 1927, and has undergone...

New Waukegan High School Principal To Be Announced

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:37 -0500

After nearly a year spent conducting a national search and screening over fifty applications, Waukegan Superintendent, Dr. Donaldo Batiste, is prepared to recommend the hiring of the new high school principal. The recommendation will be announced at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, May 13. When asked about the process used to get to this point, Batiste rema...

Emergency Drills at WPSD #60 Schools

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:16 -0500

Over the course of the next three weeks, members of the Safety and Security Department, in concert with the Waukegan Police Department, will be conducting safety exercises at district schools. These exercises will involve a �Code Red� lockdown of each campus. These exercises are part of the district�s commitment to keeping our campuses safe places for our students to learn. Emergency messages wi...

Message to Parents about May 1st Immigration Rally

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:55:45 -0500

Waukegan, IL � It has come to our attention that particular community organizations with civic and political interests are encouraging parents to withhold students from attending school on a particular date as a form of exercising free speech to demonstrate their concerns about present national issues that are in no way or form related to the schools, or the educational interests of our students. ...

Investigation Underway at Waukegan High School

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:35:22 -0500

Waukegan, IL � The Waukegan High School safety department received complaints about the suspected use of marijuana in a faculty restroom. The department launched an investigation into these allegations. The investigation yielded evidence of marijuana use by a staff member. This staff member has been placed on administrative suspension pending the outcome of an investigation begun by the Waukega...

Ninth Grade EXPLORE Testing April 25

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:40:02 -0500

Tomorrow, April 25th, all students at the Ninth Grade Center will be taking the EXPLORE Test. Attendance is very important and students should make every effort to be on time to school. All students should report to school at 8 a.m. and bring two #2 pencils, a calculator, and their school IDs. Students will be released at 11:10 a.m.

WHS Testing Schedule April 23 and 24

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:35:34 -0500

The following schedule is for 9th and 10th graders at the Upper Grade Center. All Sophomore and Freshmen students attending the Upper Grade Center will take the PLAN or EXPLORE test this Wednesday and Thursday, April 23rd and 24th. All freshman and sophomore students who attend the Upper Grade Center should arrive at school in time for an 8:30 AM start. All should bring two #2 pencils, a ca...

Welcome to Our New Web Site!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:02:22 -0500

Welcome to the new Waukegan Public School District 60 web site! Our new graphic design honors our motto: �A New Day�A New Way in Waukegan Public Schools�onward and upward� and our location on the western shores of Lake Michigan. We also acknowledge the long and rich history of our school district. We have basic district information available on our new web site at this time. We are in the proc...

Waukegan Public Schools to Hold Kindergarten Registration

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:32:08 -0600

Waukegan, IL � For students who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2008, Waukegan Public Schools will be holding kindergarten registration for all eligible Waukegan students on Saturday, March 1st and Saturday, March 15th. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Whittier Kindergarten Center, 901 N. Lewis Avenue. In order to register, you must bring your child�s original birth ce...

14 Waukegan Schools Recognized by Illinois State Board of Education

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:42:15 -0600

Waukegan, IL � The Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 is proud to announce that fourteen (14) schools are being recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments by the Illinois State Board of Education. Six District 60 schools have been recognized as 2007 Illinois Spotlight School Award recipients. The schools being recognized include: John Clark Elementar...

Press Release

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:42:33 -0600

Waukegan, IL � In light of the recent arrests of two District 60 employees for alleged pay irregularities, the Board of Education and administration of Waukegan Public Schools wish to assure the Waukegan community that its school officials are taking all reasonable steps to ascertain the nature, scope, and extent of alleged payroll discrepancies. The administration is also currently investigating ...

Notice of Audio/Video Recording on School Buses

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:43:15 -0600

Waukegan, IL � As part of Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60�s new transportation contract with First Student, the district has required First Student to install audio/video recording system capability on vehicles operated in district service in the event of disciplinary issues. This is pursuant to Illinois Public Act 95-0352, which states and allows: Both visual and audio recordin...

Teacher Earns National Board Certification

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:43:53 -0600

Waukegan, IL � At its meeting on Tuesday, November 27, the Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 Board of Education paused to acknowledge the accomplishment of one of its social studies teachers, Ms. Jacalyn Roche, who teaches at the Ninth Grade Center. Ms. Roche recently earned her National Board Certification and is now a new member of an elite group of teachers who have been certified as ...

Musical Instrument Donation Drive

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:45:35 -0600

Waukegan, IL � In an effort to increase the opportunities for students in our district who wish to develop and strengthen their musical skills and talents, any employee or community member having any musical instruments in their attics, basements, and closets that are in good repair or repairable, please consider donating these instruments to the Waukegan Public Schools Music Department, by emaili...

District Offices Closed for Staff Development Inservice

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:46:20 -0600

Waukegan, IL � Friday, September 28, 2007 will be a professional development day for all staff members of Waukegan Public School District No. 60. Lincoln Center and all schools will be closed for routine business. Everyone will be involved in workshops or meetings. Staff members who need more information regarding trainings, locations, or additional details, should contact their respective supe...

2007 Fall Literacy Donation Program

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:46:48 -0600

Waukegan, IL � For the fifth year, State Librarian and Secretary of State Jesse White, the Illinois Literacy Foundation, and Borders Stores unite efforts to raise money to enhance literacy appreciation and awareness for local literacy programs. The 2007 Fall Literacy Donation Program enables local literacy organizations to purchase merchandise and books to meet their literacy needs. Each store is ...

Board Meeting on Proposed Restructuring of WHS

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:47:25 -0600

Waukegan, IL � The Board of Education for Waukegan Public Schools District No. 60 will hold a special Board meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Trapp Auditorium, Waukegan High School Upper Grade Center, 2325 Brookside Ave. The purpose of the meeting is for the high school to make a presentation to the Board and to the community about the proposed rest...

Board of Education Meetings Time Change

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:47:58 -0600

Waukegan, IL � Beginning Tuesday, September 11, 2007, all regularly scheduled open meetings of the Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will begin at 7:00 p.m. This change represents a one hour earlier start time than the 8 p.m. start time published in prior notices. A schedule of meetings and other Board of Education postings are available online at http://www....

Changes in School Registration Procedures for District 60

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:48:37 -0600

Waukegan, IL � Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 has two major policy changes regarding school registration that start now. Registration for all kindergarten students will be at Whittier Kindergarten Center, 901 N. Lewis Avenue, on August 7th and 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., registration for elementary and middle school students will be at the individual schools on August 10th or Aug...