September 2026

McAuliffe Elementary Spotlighted at September Board Meeting

Each month, one of our seven schools takes center stage at the Board of Education meeting and shares something unique about their building. This month, Principal Jim Hanley shared a video highlighting the next chapter of McAuliffe’s story. Building on last year’s success with last year’s reading challenge and the School Improvement Team's work this summer, the school is establishing a shared standard for teaching, learning, and collective responsibility.

July 2026

D140 Board of Ed Celebrates Special Olympics Summer State Game Competitors

D140’s Special Olympics State team was recognized at the July Board of Education meeting for its outstanding performance at the 2026 Special Olympics Illinois Summer State Games held June 12 - 14 at Illinois State University.

Five student-athletes competed in the standing long jump, shot put, tennis ball throw, and the 30-meter motorized wheelchair slalom race. The team brought home one gold medal, two silver medals, one bronze medal, and two fourth-place ribbons.

Congratulations to Jeremiah A., Issac A., Gabriella F., Ryan G., and Aaron K-M.

A big thank you goes out to Special Olympics Coordinators Chrisie DeCarlo and Katherine Fricano, as well as everyone who came out to support the team!