We want to hear about our alumni's successes in high school, college, and beyond! As our students graduate from D123 and move 4-Ward, we want to stay connected and hear about all the journeys taken in "tomorrow's world." Tell us stories from the classroom, the athletic field, the stage, the culinary lab, extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, and everywhere in between. We are interested in everything our alumni have been up to since they graduated 8th grade.

Check out our first edition HERE! Click the button below to submit your story for possible inclusion in the second edition coming this December!

Hometown Elementary hosted its annual Veteran's Day Celebration with student presentations, Taps, and a performance from the Army Band and Hometown Elementary Chorus. Guests were also invited to breakfast after the ceremony. Thank you to the Veterans in attendance for joining in this celebration and thank you to all Veterans for your service.

• Wednesday, November 13
• Wednesday, December 11

Watch the Community update at: facebook.com/district123

Kolmar Avenue School was built in 1962 and has gone through several renovations since first opening including roof repairs in 1999, a new gym in 2003, and a flooring replacement in 2022. Most recently, the media center was renovated in 2024, providing an enhanced space for excellent learning and collaboration opportunities for students to succeed both in and out of the classroom.