VVSD Staff Spotlight- Dyna Hobson, Independence Elementary Reading Recovery
Dyna Hobson has been a reading teacher for almost her entire life. Dyna’s first student was herself, at four years old when she was growing up in her family’s home in Detroit. Dyna went on to teach several family members to read as she made her way through grade school.
When it was time for college, Dyna went to Michigan State University and earned a degree in criminal justice. However, the attraction of empowering people by teaching them to read always had a strong pull, and eventually led Dyna to practice her love of reading, and teaching others to read, here in VVSD.
VVSD Building Administrators Receive Regional Illinois Principals Assn. Awards
Bolingbrook HS Principal Dr. Jason Pascavage (left) is the IPA Three Rivers Region High School Principal of the Year. Brooks Middle School Asst. Principal Patrick Meginniss is the Three Rivers Region Middle School Asst. Principal of the Year and recipient of the Reaching Out/Building Bridges Award.
Bolingbrook HS Principal Dr. Jason Pascavage is the recipient of the 2024 Horace Mann/Illinois Principals Association Three Rivers Region High School Principal of the Year Award. This is the third time Dr. Pascavage has won the award since becoming Bolingbrook HS principal nine years ago.
Brooks Middle School Asst. Principal Patrick Meginniss is the recipient of the 2024 Horace Mann/IPA Three Rivers Region Junior High/Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year Award.
These awards recognize outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing high quality learning opportunities for students. Dr. Pascavage and Asst. Principal Meginniss are now eligible for similar awards at the statewide level. State winners are recognized at an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the IPA Education Leaders Annual Conference in October 2024.
In addition, Asst. Principal Meginniss is also the recipient of the 2024 Horace Mann/IPA Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award is designed to recognize an IPA principal or assistant principal and an agency, association, or community member displaying an outstanding effort in creating partnerships between schools, principals, associations, and organizations for the betterment of all.
Kindergarten Enrollment Begins February 23rd
VVSD will open Kindergarten registration for the Class of 2037 on Fri. Feb. 23 through the online enrollment process. To be eligible to register, a student must be five years old on or before Sept 1, 2024, and the family must live with VVSD boundaries. Families of current VVSD students will be able to register via their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, while families new to the District will be able to register online. Click here for more details about the enrollment process.
2024 Illinois 5Essentials Survey Now Open
VVSD invites parents and guardians of our students to take part in an on-line survey about your child’s school called the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This important survey will provide valuable information about our learning community and will help guide our ongoing improvement efforts. Here is the link to the survey: www.vvsd.org/5essentials Survey is open through Friday, March 29.
VVSD Now Hiring for Numerous Support Positions
VVSD is hiring for a wide range of support positions including paraprofessionals, special education staff members, lunchroom and playground aides, nutrition services staff, bus drivers, and substitute teachers. VVSD’s employment opportunities offer schedules for staff members that are in synchronization with school schedules, making VVSD a great choice for parents who need to have their work schedule match up with the school hours for their children. To see all VVSD job opportunities and to apply, visit www.vvsd.org/jobs
VVEEF Invites You to “Come Sail Away” on Friday, March 15 to VVSD Grant Programs
The Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation’s Annual Dinner and Auction is coming on Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Join the VVEEF as they “Sail Away'' for a night of fun. Grab your tickets early, so you do not miss the boat! The VVEEF raises money for grants that directly benefit VVSD students and teachers. You can cruise down the aisles of the silent auction and raffle, or you can view and bid online at VVEEF2024.givesmart.com directly from your phone or device. Make sure it’s on your itinerary to eat, dance, and go overboard experiencing all the fun the night has to offer.
To purchase tickets, visit VVEEF2024.givesmart.com (Use this link for donations and to register for the online bidding system)
Spring is Theatre Season in VVSD- The Brook Theatre at Bolingbrook HS Presents “Seussical”
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the Elephant who hears a “Who” and faces the double challenge of protecting the Whos and their world while also guarding an egg left by Mayzie LaBird. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged. Seussical is fun for the whole family (and who knows, maybe we’ll find out why the kids home alone let the strange cat into the house in the first place!) WARNING- Patrons sitting in the first few rows may get a little wet during the show.
Performance Dates are Fri. Mar. 15, Sat. Mar. 16, Fri. Mar. 22 & Sat. Mar. 23 at 7 pm and Sun. Mar. 17 at 3 pm. in the Bolingbrook HS Auditorium. Click Here to Purchase Tickets
A Vito Martinez Middle School Presents #ROMEO
The AVM Drama Club presents a modern interpretation of Romeo & Juliet set in a school that challenges the audience to consider if texting, social media, and community activism could have prevented one of literature’s greatest tragedies.
Performance Dates are Fri. Apr. 19 6:30 pm and Sat. Apr. 20 at Noon in the AVM Theatre-In-the-Round. Cash admission at the door is $3 for students and $5 for adults. Children under the age of six years are welcomed for no charge.
The 7th grade students at Lukancic Middle School took on a service project in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. The students created greeting cards and made cut-out hearts and then delivered their creations and well-wishes to the residents of StoryPoint in Romeoville.
The Jane Addams Middle School 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Team returned from IESA Class 8-4A State Tournament with a fourth-place trophy to add to the trophy case. The Mustangs finished the season 22-2.
Bolingbrook HS 11th grade student Seanmichael Opoku-Agyemang earned fourth place in Poetry Reading at the IHSA Speech Championships.
Illinois House of Representatives Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch visited Bolingbrook HS on Thu. Feb. 15 to visit with US Government students. The visit was initiated by BHS Task Force Substitute Pat Jones who reached out to Speaker Welch’s office to offer an invitation. The Speaker’s visit was facilitated by BHS Social Studies Core Content Administrator Beth Hinde.
VVSD Superintendent Rachel Kinder, Ed.S leads a discussion prior to reading aloud the selection for World Read Aloud Day at Brooks Middle School.
VVSD Board of Education Member and retired VVSD teacher Vickie Sutterlin returned to the front of the classroom for World Read Aloud Day at Brooks Middle School.
Village of Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander Basta is an annual participant of World Read Aloud Day at Brooks Middle School.
Current Romeoville HS 10th grade student AJ Garcia visited Hermansen Elementary School to share with students his recent trip to South Korea for the 2024 Youth Winter Olympics as a member of the gold medal-winning United States hockey team. Yes, AJ did bring his actual gold medal to show the students.