Parent Update Monday, February 10, 2025 |
Dear SD 308 Community, Welcome to February! The first week of this new month has been filled with excitement as we near an important moment in our schools and district as a whole.
At the January 27 Board of Education meeting, we heard from staff members as they shared findings from our recent questionnaires, polls, focus group discussions, and town hall sessions. I was thrilled to see all the data that reflected the thoughts of our students, staff, families, alumni, business leaders, and community members. All zip codes that serve our district, all school buildings, and all grades were represented. Our "Quick Questions" received 2,850 responses. 917 of those came from students! Additionally, our Community Conversation feedback featured 426 unique responses. This insight, coupled with 5Essentials survey data and student performance metrics, helped to formulate the work of our strategic plan.
Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback during this process. We are humbled to hear your voice and grateful for your time, effort, and dedication to supporting the continual growth of Oswego Community Unit School District 308.
We look forward to presenting our dynamic Strategic Plan to the Board of Education at the February 24 meeting. I am especially excited for the Board and the rest of our community to see the launch of SD 308's new video, "Our Story." This video is such a beautiful portrayal of our district, featuring the schools, programs, and faces that make SD 308 so special. I invite you to join us in person or tune in virtually to this Board meeting so you can immerse yourself in the wonderful things happening in our academic community.
Take care, |
Superintendent of Schools
Community Unit School District 308 |
Our elementary school students recently celebrated their 100th day of school! |
February 10: Board of Education Meeting 7 pm February 13: Long Beach Mobile Food Pantry 5 pm February 14: No School - School Improvement Day February 17: No School (District Closed) - Presidents' Day February 21: End of Second Trimester (K-5) February 24: Board of Education Meeting 7 pm February 25: Finance & Facilities BOE Committee Meeting 6 pm February 26: Diverse Learners Open Interviews 9 am February 28: No School - County-Wide Institute Day
Check out the 2025-26 academic calendar here! |
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| Makerspaces Making Waves at Long Beach |
When introduced to staff, students, and families in Oswego Community Unit School District 308 this past summer, Makerspaces were novel opportunities for students to engage in various STEAM activities.
Now, months later, elementary and junior high school students’ creativity continues to amaze staff and families alike during Makerspace club sessions and beyond.
Kristen Olson, a speech and language pathologist at Long Beach Elementary School, has recently started utilizing Makerspace supplies during her time with students throughout the school day. “I teach the skills through doing, and that’s exactly where STEAM comes into play,” Ms. Olson said.
Click here to read more! |
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AVID Transforms through Tutorology |
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) empowers Oswego Community Unit School District 308 students to take control of their learning, teaching skills that translate to life beyond the classroom.
The AVID tutorial process, sometimes referred to as “tutorology,” teaches students how to work step by step through a problem, regardless of the subject in school.
“Your ability to work through your own understanding, it totally changes the way that you present yourself with an obstacle,” said Drew Mundsinger, Oswego High School Learning Center Department Chair and AVID Secondary Director in SD 308.
Click here to read more! |
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| Oswego East Senior Takes the Stage in All-State Musical |
In his fourth and final year with East Theatre, one student recently received the rare opportunity to showcase his talents at the state level.
Last month, Cooper Carlisle, senior at Oswego East High School, performed in the All-State production of “The Prom” at the 49th Annual Illinois High School Theater Festival. “Doing an All-State show was a bucket list item,” Cooper said in an email. Click here to read more! |
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Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarten Students! |
Registration is now open for kindergarten students who are new to Oswego Community Unit School District 308. Children will need to be 5 years of age by September 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. Students who are currently enrolled in preschool at Brokaw Early Learning Center, Lakewood Creek Elementary School, Long Beach Elementary School, or Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School are considered “Returning Students” and therefore do not need to register for kindergarten at this time.
Incoming kindergarten students and their families are invited to join us for the Kinder-Quest Fair on March 11. This is a great opportunity to meet principals and district departments, get help with registration, turn in medical forms, explore the inside of a bus, and so much more! |
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Long Beach Mobile Food Pantry - Thursday, February 13
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Free to those in need; no ID, proof of address, or income is required. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Learn more at www.SolveHungerToday.org/GetHelp.
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OHS Band Boosters Presents "BandCake" Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 16 |
The Oswego High School Band Boosters invites all to the BandCake pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 16 from 8-11 am. Enjoy breakfast and live music at this event to benefit OHS bands! Click here to learn more.
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Old Post Heritage Night - Friday, February 21 |
Old Post Elementary School is hosting their third annual Heritage Night from 6:30-8 pm on Friday, February 21. This event will have delicious food available for purchase and exciting performances while offering the opportunity to showcase your culture. Learn more here!
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Board of Education Meetings Monday, February 10 & 24
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Our Board Meetings are open to the public and start at 7 pm at Oswego East High School bi-monthly. You can read more about our Board of Education at www.sd308.org/board-of-education.
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Diverse Learners Open Interviews |
We are hosting an open interview event on Wednesday, February 26 to recruit qualified candidates for various positions that support Diverse Learners. The Diverse Learners team includes positions in Health Services, Multilingual Learners, Special Education, and Student Support/Related Services. Virtual and in-person interview sessions will take place in the morning, afternoon, and evening. |
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Boulder Hill Elementary School is hosting the next Parent University on Thursday, February 27. All community members are welcome to join us for this evening of information, connections, and fun! Free childcare, translation services, and more will be available.
(More in English) (Más en Español) | | Student Coalition will be hosting an unforgettable AMPLIFY student showcase, where students take the stage to share what makes them truly unique. Through personal stories, creative expressions, and heartfelt reflections, they will inspire, move, and motivate all who attend. This event will take place at Oswego High School from 5-8 pm on Thursday, March 13. |
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| Several SD 308 Students Receive MLK Youth Award |
Last month, five students from Oswego Community Unit School District 308 were recognized by the City of Aurora as Service Above Self MLK Day Youth Award recipients.
This annual award is bestowed upon individuals who are dedicated to service others and bettering their community, thus upholding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The students from SD 308 who received this award were among several others from different local school districts. Congratulations to all our students who received this award! Click here to read more. |
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Junior High Robotics Teams
Celebrate Success |
Two Oswego Community Unit School District 308 junior high robotics teams celebrated recent successes at the Batavia Sectional Tournament! The Plank Octobots and Domo Arigato (Bednarcik) received high scores at this competition. These teams were joined by four other SD 308 teams at the sectional qualifier in December: Bricks of Power (Bednarcik), Waterlogged Gearheads (Murphy), Otterbots (Traughber), and Sea Pickle Bots (Thompson).
Click here to read more. |
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View All of Our Districtwide Announcements |
SD308 regularly posts announcements on our website to inform parents, guardians and community members. View our announcements to stay informed. |
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