National Achievement Semifinalists
Five District 204 students were among the 1,600 high school seniors named as Semifinalists in the Annual National Achievement Scholarship Program. Established in 1964, the National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition that recognizes outstanding Black American high school students. These scholastically talented young men and women now have an opportunity to continue in the competition to receive a $2,500 scholarship. Semifinalists from Neuqua Valley High School are Roland Dewgard, Sydney Gathe, Morgan Smith and Avery Stephenson. Waubonsie Valley High School's Semifinalist is Anthony Itambo.
National Hispanic Recognition
Waubonsie Valley High School's Adilene Esquinca and Thomas Gray from Neuqua Valley High School have been named National Hispanic Program Scholars by the College Board. The National Hispanic Recognition Program identifies academically outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year, the program honors 5,000 of the highest-scoring students from more than 250,000 Hispanic juniors who take the PSAT.
IPEF Receives $5,000 Donation
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) recently received a $5,000 donation from the Walmart Foundation. The grant will be used to provide support for at-risk students. The IPEF supports many programs, including academic support for at-risk students at the elementary and middle school levels. Support for necessary items, such as school supplies and winter clothing, is also provided through the IPEF to students in need. Walmart’s program strives to award grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the United States.
Education Center Honors Superintendent
Superintendent Kathy Birkett will receive the "Making a Difference Award" on Oct. 18 during The Education Center’s annual Kids’ Best Friend Benefit and Awards event. The award is given to people and organizations that exemplify service to children locally and abroad and whose efforts have improved the education of children. The Education Center, located in Naperville, is a nationally recognized children’s organization that for more than 30 years has been helping kids succeed in school and in life.
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Five District 204 students were among the 1,600 high school seniors named as Semifinalists in the Annual National Achievement Scholarship Program. Established in 1964, the National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition that recognizes outstanding Black American high school students. These scholastically talented young men and women now have an opportunity to continue in the competition to receive a $2,500 scholarship. Semifinalists from Neuqua Valley High School are Roland Dewgard, Sydney Gathe, Morgan Smith and Avery Stephenson. Waubonsie Valley High School's Semifinalist is Anthony Itambo.
National Hispanic Recognition
Waubonsie Valley High School's Adilene Esquinca and Thomas Gray from Neuqua Valley High School have been named National Hispanic Program Scholars by the College Board. The National Hispanic Recognition Program identifies academically outstanding Hispanic high school students. Each year, the program honors 5,000 of the highest-scoring students from more than 250,000 Hispanic juniors who take the PSAT.
IPEF Receives $5,000 Donation
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) recently received a $5,000 donation from the Walmart Foundation. The grant will be used to provide support for at-risk students. The IPEF supports many programs, including academic support for at-risk students at the elementary and middle school levels. Support for necessary items, such as school supplies and winter clothing, is also provided through the IPEF to students in need. Walmart’s program strives to award grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the United States.
Education Center Honors Superintendent
Superintendent Kathy Birkett will receive the "Making a Difference Award" on Oct. 18 during The Education Center’s annual Kids’ Best Friend Benefit and Awards event. The award is given to people and organizations that exemplify service to children locally and abroad and whose efforts have improved the education of children. The Education Center, located in Naperville, is a nationally recognized children’s organization that for more than 30 years has been helping kids succeed in school and in life.