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Archive - January 2024-June 2026

Two boys smile in front of blue curtain wearing blue Viking Tennis shirts

June 15, 2026 Board Meeting recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Tradition of Excellence Award was presented by GHS Principal Tom Rogers to the following students: 
IHSA Boys Tennis State Finalists (pictured at left): 

Tyler Haney – State Qualifier – Doubles
Cole Hecker – State Qualifier – Doubles

These athletes competed at the IHSA Sectional Championship on Thursday, May 28th, 2026. The tennis team is coached by Doug Ross.
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May 26, 2026 Board meeting recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Recognition of District Retirees
The district administrators honored the following individuals for their service, who were present at the meeting:
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13 students and teachers smile with certificates in front of a blue curtain

May 11, 2026 Board Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Principal Tom Rogers presented the Viking Leaders Award to the GHS Robotics Team (RoboVikes) for their successful season, noting their perseverance, community outreach (including work with middle schoolers), and their success in international competitions. The team is sponsored by GHS teacher Jessica Matheny and mentor Ken Wilson.
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A group of seven students and a teacher stand in front of a blue curtain

April 27, 2026 Board Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to: 

IDEA (Illinois Design Educators Association) State Qualifiers: These students competed in the IDEA State Competition on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Illinois State University. The IDEA Advisors are Lucas Kilmer and Amanda Oxler. 
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A group of 10 students in front of a screen reading from a script.

April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 

Viking Leader Awards – Fabyan Elementary School Principal Lauri Haugen presented the Viking Leader Award to Fabyan Student Council and PTO who collaborated during the 2025-26 school year on several meaningful initiatives to give back to their community and beyond. This strong connection supports the district Strategic Plan in Community Engagement: 
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Three students hold certificates and smile in front of a blue curtain.

March 16, 2026 Board Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 

Tradition of Excellence Awards – Geneva High School, Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to:  
 IHSA Boys Swimming State Qualifiers:  Three swimmers competed at the IHSA State Swim Meet Friday, February 28 – Saturday, March 1, 2026, at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont, IL.  
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Gymnastics coach and Reese Lackey stand in front of blue logo curtain holding certificates.

February 23, 2026 Board Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Tradition of Excellence Awards – Geneva High School
Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to IHSA Girls Gymnastics State Qualifier Reese Lackey. Reese competed at the IHSA Gymnastics Sectional Meet on February 10, 2026, in Roselle, IL. Reese earned 1st place in Beam, Floor, and the All-Around competition, securing her qualification for the IHSA State Meet on February 20–21, 2026. The team is coached by Kim Hostman.
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GHS Dance Team standing in front of blue curtain holding certificates.

February 9, 2026 Board of Education Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Tradition of Excellence Awards – Geneva High School - Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to: 

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Four art students posing in front of a blue media curtain.

January 26, 2026 Board of Education Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Key discussions and presentations included: 

Scholastic Art Competition – These students submitted artwork and placed in the annual Scholastic Art Competition held in January. All winners will have their work showcased in an exhibition at Downers Grove North High School in February. Students who received a “Gold Key” will have their artwork move on to national judging. The GHS Art educators for these students are GHS Art teacher, Danica Fahmy and Jon Kristofer. Skaldic Literary Magazine, Scholastic Art.

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Board of education sits in a row at the meeting.

January 12, 2026 Board of Education Meeting Recap

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Key discussions and presentations included: 
  • 2026-2027 Preliminary Technology Capital Plan – Director of Technology Mike Wilkes presented the technology capital plan for the upcoming school year. He provided an update on the student information system (SIS) migration from EschoolPlus to Synergy, noting that two of four data conversion rounds are complete with a target go-live in June-July, and parent/student onboarding around Labor Day.  
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Two students standing holding certificates

December 15, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 

Geneva High School Associate Principal Doug Drexler presented the Tradition of Excellence award to the following students: 

A. Outstanding Achievement: The following students achieved 36 ACT Scores: Alexa Cosky, Landon Fanale, Kirill Lunin. These students earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. This remarkable accomplishment reflects their hard work and academic excellence and marks an extraordinary milestone for all three students.  
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Middle school cross country team

November 10, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
GMSN Principal Dave Carli presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to students from GMSN and GMSS:  
Boys Cross Country State Qualifier Grayson Ott. This athlete qualified to compete at the IESA Class 4A State Cross Country meet held on October 18, 2025, at Maxwell Park in Normal, Illinois. The Cross-Country team is coached by Katie Tyranski, Josh Sharko and Jeff Elibee. 
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Boys Golf Team

October 27, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
GHS Principal presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to: 

Boys Golf Team State Qualifiers: Boys Golf State Qualifiers:  (Alphabetical, not in order of appearance) Dylan Anderson, Ben Clairmont, Ian Goodfellow, Robbie Keller, Noah Kettlewell, Blake Makowski, Logan Novay, Ethan Olds, Blake Oleson, Will Quisling, Nick Torrence, Matt Trimble
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BOE

October 14, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
GHS Career Counselors Sherri Klatt and Kelly Kafka presented Career Pathways at GHS. Student Valerie McDonald shared her experience with her internship.  

Director for Learning and Teaching Dr. George Petmezas gave an update on the Strategic Plan Goal, Cultural Competencies.  
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services held a hearing to present the FY2026 Budget Fund Balance Transfers. 
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Students speak at the board meeting

September 22, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 

GHS Teacher Rob Showalter and students Ben Bond and Sabastian Manning shared a presentation, “What Makes Your School Special: Woodworking Program.” 

The Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Teaching presented an update on the Literacy K-5 Pilot. 
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Board of Education

September 8, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Director of Learning and Teaching George Petmezas presented the Annual Grants. Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Todd Latham presented the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget during a public hearing. 
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Board of Education

August 25, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching Shonette Sims presented an update on the Illinois State Board of Education Assessment. 
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Board of Education

August 11, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
The Elementary Literacy Pilot was presented by Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching Shonette Sims and Director of Learning and Teaching George Petmezas. 

Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Todd Latham presented the 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan. 
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BOE

July 14, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Todd Latham presented the 2025-26 Tentative Budget.
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brian Maher made comments related to the City of Geneva’s TIF 4.
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Board of Education meeting on June 16

June 16, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Director of Business Services Adrian Ramirez presented the 2025-26 Draft Budget. 
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Track meet girls

May 27, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 
Tradition of Excellence: GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to: 
The GHS Girls Track & Field Team competed at the IHSA Sectional Championship on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, in Hoffman Estates, IL. The above student athletes qualified to compete at the IHSA State Track & Field Meet on May 23rd & 24th, 2025, at Eastern Illinois University. The track team is coached by Peter Raak. 
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Mathletes

May 12, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Tradition of Excellence: GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to the Math Team State Competition: The GHS Math Team competed in the ICTM Math State Finals at Illinois State University on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. The team finished in 18th place. The team is coached by teachers John Thomas, Mary Glinke, and Ryan Estabrook. 
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Tradition of excellence

April 28, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 
Tradition of Excellence: GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to the GHS ACES (Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science). The ACES Team participated in the State competition at Eastern Illinois University on April 17, 2025. The team finished in 6th place. The team of 10 students and their accomplishments are listed below. The team is coached by Zach Evans.
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Sawyer Rinn accepted the Viking Leaders Award

April 14, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 
Geneva Middle School North Principal Dave Carli presented student Sawyer Rinn with the Viking Leaders Award for his success in robotics competitions.  

Superintendent Dr. Andy Barrett presented information regarding the recently conducted Facility Capacity Analysis. 
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National Merit Finalists

March 10, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to:
National Merit Finalists – These students have been identified among the top 15,000 highest scorers on the 2023 PSAT/NMSQT test and were named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. More than 1.3 million students took the 2023 PSAT.
Left to right: Vitaly Starkov, Ethan Ryan, Nicholas Grimes, Ellie Grantcharov and Evelyn Gibbons.
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IMEA middle school students

February 24, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Geneva Middle School South Principal Terry Bleau presented the Tradition of Excellence award to two students who represented South at the Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Junior Choir. Emma Schumacher and Zackery Adkins qualified after competing with almost 2000 students from around Illinois. Only students in the top three percent of those who audition receive this honor. We are very proud of this accomplishment. Mrs. Rhonda Hibbeler and Mr. Eric Hibbeler supported Emma and Zack through this process as our middle school choir teachers.
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Geneva HS Dance Team

February 10, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS
GHS Dance Team: The GHS Varsity Dance Team placed 1st at the IHSA State Dance Finals held at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington January 31- February 1, 2025. This is their 6th State Championship in program history. The varsity dance team is coached by Amy VanWagenen, Cassie Sneed, and Bri Dowell. 
 
Brennan Anson, Larkin Cohrs, Avery Cook, Mila Costello, Reese Doll, Tatem Doll, Elise Frick, Sara Fuerst, Melanie Goodfellow, Brookelyn Graham, Stella Henley, Emily Johnson, Ava Kerl, Yaslin Lopez, Miranda Meyer, Maisy Mocchi, Tatum Mocchi, Regan Pairitz, Avery Pruis, Rachael Wade 
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Jan 27 meeting

January 27, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Geneva High School Principal Tom Rogers presented “What Makes Your School Special.” Superintendent Dr. Barrett, GMSS Principal Terry Bleau and GMSN Principal Dave Carli presented “Middle School Enrollment & Staffing Presentation.”  
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GEneva Viking

January 13, 2025

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Lead Auditor Scott Duenser of Wipfli, LLC presented the FY2024 Annual Financial Report & Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. 
Director of Technology Michael Wilkes presented the Preliminary 2025-26 Technology Capital Plan.  Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching Shonette Sims presented the Annual English Language Learners Presentation. 
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Girls Swim Team

December 16, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 

IHSA Girls Swimming  
Seven GHS Swimmers competed at the IHSA State Swim Championship on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont, IL. The team is coached by Sophia Parr. (Listed alphabetically, not in picture order) Jenna Bilut, Claire Conklin, Emery Larsen, Ryann Lehan, Claire Schumacher, Maddie Seykora, and (not pictured) Claire Simon. 
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FES students share what's special about their school

November 11, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Fabyan Elementary School Principal Lauri Haugen, with PE Teacher Mr. Austin, Librarian Ms. McDonald, PTO President Ms. Nemcek, Bus Driver Ms. Smith, and four 5th graders Connor Lothson, Emmerson York, Everett Cowan, Makayla Costello from FES, presented “What Makes Our School Special.”
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GHS Boys Varsity Golf

October 28, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Boys Golf Team GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to the Boys Varsity Golf Team who competed in the IHSA State Finals on Friday, October 25th and 26th in Bloomington, IL. They placed 6th as a team. The team’s head coach is Mr. Eric Hatczel. He is assisted by Zach Butcher and Steve Butcher. The team includes (not listed in order of appearance): Timmy Adkins (Sr.), Brandon Burggraf (Sr.), Nolan Mayer (Sr.), Christian Novay (Sr.), Ryan O’Rourke (Sr.), Ben Clairmont (Jr.), Logan Novay (Jr.), Matt Trimble (Jr.), Nick Torrence (Jr.), Dylan Ward (Jr.), Blake Makowski (So.) 
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National merit scholars

October 15, 2024

National Merit Scholars - GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to 7 students who were recognized as National Merit Scholar Commended students: Ernesto Bebe, Jack Danosky, Torin Holda, Anna Keller, James Lusk, Annaliese Rothaar and Benjamin Watson. These students have been identified as being among the top 50,000 highest scorers on the 2023 PSAT/NMSQT test. More than 1.5 million students took the 2023 PSAT. (Pictured at left from left to right: Ernesto Bebe, Anna Keller, James Lusk, Annaliese Rothaar and Benjamin Watson. Not pictured: Jack Danosky and Torin Holda.)
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Geneva Early Learning Program

September 23, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Early Childhood Coordinator Jennifer Seaton presented with Preschool Teachers Kara Prefountain, Ashley Gerard, and Erin Kelly on “What Makes Your School Special? Literacy PK-12 – Geneva Early Learning Program’s Story Champs”. 
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Central office

September 9, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching Shonette Sims gave a presentation about the dual credit offerings at Geneva High School. Several teachers and students gave their perspectives on the topic. Director of Learning and Teaching George Petmezas updated the Board on the FY 2025 Grants. 
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Central office

August 12, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Todd Latham presented the FY2024-25 Tentative Budget, including reviews of revenues and expenditures for the following budgets: Technology, Transportation, Education, and Operations and Maintenance.  

A presentation was provided to update the Board about the Summer Curriculum Work by Assistant Superintendent Shonette Sims and Director of Student Services Anne Scalia.  
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Central office

July 15, 2024

RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 
The 2024-25 Preliminary Education Fund Budget and the 2024-25 Draft Budget were presented by Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Todd Latham.  Mr. Latham shared preliminary assumptions regarding revenue sources and district expenditures for the coming fiscal year.  A tentative budget will be shared next month, and the final budget will be presented for approval by the BOE later this fall. 
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Girls track state qualifiers

June 10, 2024

Tradition of Excellence Award: GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to the following students who qualified to compete at the IHSA State Track & Field Meet on May 17 and 18, in Charleston, IL. :  Sofia Borter – 4x800 Relay, Reilly Day – Long Jump and Triple Jump (7th Place in Triple Jump), Alyssa Flotte – 4x100 Relay, 100m Dash and 300m Hurdles, Sarah Hahn – 4x800 Relay, Bridget Hecker – 4x100 Relay, Lucina Lechtenberg – 4x800 Relay, Brooke Lussnig – 4x100 Relay, Taylor Peahl – 4x800 Relay, Annabel Stevenson – 4x100 Relay, Lexi Weber – Pole Vault. The track team is coached by Mr. Peter Raak, Head Coach.  
Pictured left to right: Sofia Borter, Alyssa Flotte, Brook Lussnig, Taylor Peahl 
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HES wins VIking Leaders Award

May 13, 2024

Viking Leaders Award: Heartland Elementary School Principal Kimberly Hornberg presented the Viking Leaders Award to the 2nd grade students in Mrs. Odom's room. They learned about civics in social studies this semester and wanted to do something to improve their community. They chose to replace a broken bench in their school’s sensory garden. The seven- and eight-year-olds developed and implemented a plan to raise money with the hopes of being able to purchase two benches. While their goal was to raise just over $400, through their effort they were able to raise more than $1,000 and purchased chairs in addition to the benches for the sensory garden. By taking this initiative, they exemplified key proponents of the District 304 Viking Leaders Award. 
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ACES

April 22, 2024

GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence award to GHS Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) Team. They participated in the state competition on April 3, 2024 and finished in 6th place. Charlie Winterhalter placed 2nd in the Engineering Graphics competition. Andrea Turek finished top 10 in Biology, Vasilisa Pozdeyev finished Top 10 in English, and Mason Wiedow and Apollo Foard both finished top 10 in Chemistry. The team is coached by Zach Evans. The team also includes: Lily Coats, Ellie Grantcharov, Soren Larson, Caroline Madden, Meghan Monroe, Jack Riviere, Catelyn Schleyer, Colin Sprague, Annie Tomko. 
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WES Student Leadership Team

April 8, 2024

Williamsburg Elementary School Principal Dr. Julie Dye presented the Viking Leaders Award to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who are members of the school’s Student Leadership Team led by Student Assistance Coordinator Julie Klemm, School Social Worker Kim Holstein, Learning Behavioral Specialist (LBS) Teacher Katie Alling, and LBS Teacher Kaitlyn Gabric. Dr. Dye explained that SLT members take leadership roles in a variety of areas of the school, and the following SLT members spoke to the BOE about their experiences.
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GHS swimmers win Tradition of Excellence

March 11, 2024

GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to the following GHS students: IHSA Boys Swimming: Three swimmers competed at the IHSA Swim Meet on Saturday, February 24th at FMC Natatorium, Westmont, IL. The team is coached by Troy Murray. The swimmers include (left to right): Brady Jordan, Wyatt Gross and Sam Ortiz who Placed 6th in 200 YD Medley Relay and 5th in 400 YD Free Relay.
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Women holding certificate

February 26, 2024

GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award to the following GHS students:  

IHSA Girls Gymnastics: 2 gymnasts qualified to compete at the IHSA Gymnastics Meet on Saturday, February 17th at Palatine High School in Palatine, IL. The team is coached by Kim Hostman. Pictured: Reese Lackey and Brooke Lussnig
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Varsity dance team

February 12, 2024

GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the GHS Varsity Dance Team who placed 3rd at the IHSA State Dance Finals held at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington January 26-27, 2024 for the 14th year in a row. The varsity dance team is coached by Amy VanWagenen. The Varsity Dance Team includes (listed alphabetically) Brennan Anson, Larkin Cohrs, Avery Cook, Mila Costello, Tatem Doll, Sara Fuerst, Melanie Goodfellow, Brookelyn Graham, Annie Japlon, Emily Johnson, Ava Kerl, Lily Kott, Tea Mathias, Maisy Mocchi, Regan Pairitz and Rachael Wade.
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Heartland elementary school student council

January 22, 2024

Heartland Elementary School (HES) Principal Kimberly Hornberg presented the Viking Leaders Award to the HES Student Council students who organized, and now take care of, a portion of Keslinger Road as part of the Kane County Adopt-A-Highway program (listed in order of appearance): Principal Mrs. Hornberg, Alina Zadro, Maggie Helland, Eliseo Sida (standing back), Sophia Behrens, Kendall Harbach (standing back), Charlotte Mulcahy, Ginny Brylka, Nate Apgar (standing back), JJ Rooney, Mrs. Jessica Yonkman, Mrs. Christie Jennings.
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GHS swimmers win Tradition of Excellence

January 8, 2024

GHS Principal Tom Rogers presented the Tradition of Excellence Award at the January 8 Board of Education meeting to two GHS swimmers who competed in the IHSA State Swim Meet on Saturday, November 11 at FMC Natatorium in Westmont. The team, coached by Nick Parry, placed 12th overall. Amelia Murphy placed 6th in the 200 YD Freestyle and 7th in the 400 YD Free Relay and Claire Conklin placed 7th in the 400 YD Free Relay, 12th in the 50 YD Freestyle and 15th in the 100 YD Freestyle.
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