Parent Update Friday, May 16, 2025 |
Dear SD 308 Community,
What a year it has been! From sharing “Our Story” to welcoming a new Board of Education just last week, we have accomplished so much these last several months. Our students have grown as learners, our staff have grown as leaders, and our community has grown as a whole.
As the year comes to a close, I want to thank you for your collaboration and support as we continually strive to improve the ways in which we serve our students, staff, and community. We are incredibly grateful for everyone’s feedback throughout this past school year; it was truly a privilege hearing your voices as together, we built our Strategic Plan.
We have so much to celebrate in the coming days and weeks — and some celebrations have already begun! At Monday’s Board of Education meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing a number of our students and staff members. Several high school students have recently excelled in competitions, particularly at the SkillsUSA Illinois State Championship and the Illinois Design Educators Association State Competition. Additionally, dedicated staff members in our Transportation, Finance, Operations, and Technology departments and the District Administration Center received PRIDE awards during our final PRIDE recognition of the year.
Our Senior Awards Nights and Alumni Walks also took place this week. These are such great traditions that allow us to honor our students’ accomplishments and celebrate their roots in this district. Looking ahead, we wish our high school graduates all the best as they embark on the next chapter of their journeys. We are grateful for their contributions to our story during their time in SD 308. We are also eager to acknowledge our eighth grade students during next week’s Eighth Grade Promotions. This is an exciting time as they prepare to make the transition to high school in the fall.
Enjoy your summer break. I hope it is a time filled with relaxation and new adventures! We look forward to seeing everyone at events over the next couple of months and back in our schools this fall!
All the best, |
Superintendent of Schools
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 |
Lately, many of our students have had the opportunity to enjoy exciting field trips! |
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Help Us Have a Healthy End to the School Year! |
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported cases of measles in our state in the midst of an unprecedented surge throughout the United States.
Measles is highly contagious and can be fatal, especially in school-aged children. Vaccinations are essential for safeguarding children and school communities by preventing disease outbreaks, protecting vulnerable students, minimizing absenteeism, and ensuring compliance with school and state regulations. Your help is critical in ensuring that students are vaccinated and that proper outbreak control measures are taken to prevent the spread of measles.
Click here to learn more on the IDPH website. Please contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns. |
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Oswego High School Student Publications Receive Recognition |
Year after year, Oswego High School’s online multimedia publication, 42Fifty, and the Reflector yearbook demonstrate journalistic excellence.
Both publications have received recent recognitions from the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association (NISPA). Additionally, two students made history placing at the IHSA Journalism State Final, and the Reflector was presented with the prestigious Gallery of Excellence Award from Walsworth.
Read more here! |
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| Long Beach College and Career Fair Teaches Possibilities |
Colorful poster boards filled the cafeteria during Long Beach Elementary School’s recent College and Career Day, an opportunity for fifth grade students to showcase their research on different universities, jobs, trades, and more.
Long Beach has a history of facilitating similar college-related events, but none quite like this. The addition of the career element allowed students with varying passions and abilities to explore a wide range of future possibilities. This also marks the first time since 2019 that such an event has taken place.
Read more here! |
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All Students Need to Register by May 23! |
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Registration for both new, incoming kindergarten students and ALL returning students for the 2025-26 school year is OPEN! If students are not registered by May 23, 2025, their enrollment will be impacted for the 2025-26 school year. Click here to learn more about kindergarten registration, and click here to learn more about returning student registration.
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End of Year Celebrations - May 17-23 |
Our high school graduation ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 17 at Northern Illinois University (Oswego East High School at 10 am, Oswego High School at 3 pm). Our Eighth Grade Promotion events will take place between Wednesday, May 21 and Friday, May 23. Click here for more information!
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Kindergarten Readiness Presentation - Tuesday, May 20 |
Family Support welcomes parents and caregivers of current Early Childhood students to join them for a night of information to prepare for the transition to kindergarten. Click here to learn more and sign up! (Spanish flyer)
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Food Pantry - Friday, June 6 |
Countdown to Kindergarten - July 21-22 |
New kindergarten parents are invited to attend one of these helpful sessions at the school their child will attend. Join us to receive information related to PushCoin, medical forms, handbooks, school supplies, doors, lunches, arrival/dismissal, and more! Click here to view the flyer!
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Kindergarten Step-Up - July 28-August 1 |
This one-week session is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to prepare for a successful year of school! Please register by Monday, May 30. Click here to learn more and access the registration link. |
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| Four SD 308 Schools Receive Truancy Prevention Grants |
Oswego East High School, Murphy Junior High School, Long Beach Elementary School, and East View Academy have received grants from the Kendall County Juvenile Justice Council (JJC) to support their truancy prevention efforts.
Allison Sulkson, Principal of East View, is appreciative of this grant, thus highlighting its impact on the lives of our district's students: “We are truly grateful for this opportunity to continue working with our partners in Kendall County and our students to improve attendance and avoid truancy.” 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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The Oswego Community Unit School District promotes mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance of differences. We empower, support, and motivate all students to thrive along their unique educational journey. |
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