At the August 10 meeting, district officials announced new safety measures, including appointment-only campus access, designated entrances and exits, and alarms—along with a renewed commitment to refer students to local law enforcement.
Through August 14, retailers must lower the sales tax on school supplies for items with a retail selling price of $125 per item. The move is part of the state's gas, property tax, and grocery relief bill that passed in April.
"It is only appropriate that our students enter the profession with an in-depth appreciation, understanding, and commitment of Diversity and Inclusion. Especially considering they will be in front of our future leaders on a daily basis," Griffin said.
Harvey School District 152 and South Holland School District 151 were among 600 first round applicants.
Brian Cepeda is a Thornton social studies teacher. In 2015, he started Urban Farmers, empowering students to combat food insecurity by growing their own food and taking back their community.
The young thespians opened the school’s theatre doors to the community during a soulful and raucous two-night event.
Masks initially had been required for this year's return to in-person learning.
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