Huge congratulations to Adelyn Gruse, 2nd grade teacher at Whittier Primary!
She’s the winner of the 2025 Those Who Excel Early Career Educator of the Year Award and was celebrated at last night’s Board of Education meeting!
Big congratulations to Amy Eichhorn!
Amy, a dedicated teacher’s aide in Purple 2 at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center, is the 2025 Those Who Excel Educational Service Personnel of the Year!
Richwoods High School Bands Achievements!
ILMEA District & All-State honors
IHSA “Best of Day” awards: Christian Luedtke, Starfall Ensemble, Reneau & Andrews duet
Caleb Barnes – Youth Music Illinois Concerto Winner
Jazz Ensemble:
2nd @ EIU, 1st in Class @ ISU (+ Jackson Andrews Outstanding Soloist)
Top HS Jazz Band @ Greater St. Louis Fest
Wind Ensemble: 1 of 3 bands selected for 2025 WIU Showcase + 4 WIU Honor Band selections
A huge thank you to all of the volunteers, businesses, and community partners who helped make our Parent University Block party a remarkable success.
WCTC hosted its annual Construction Industry Work-Based Learning Appreciation Dinner! Students celebrated with family, received their certificates, and heard inspiring words from special guest speaker Nassir C, a senior! Alumni from past years also joined the celebration!
These remarkable Caterpillar Interns have just signed letters of intent to continue their career pathway with Caterpillar as either full-time employees or College Interns!
WCTC Criminal Justice students held a mock homicide trial April 7–15, with Retired Judge Glen Collier presiding. Students led the entire case, from investigation to prosecution and defense. WCTC thanks Judge Collier for volunteering his time to support this real-world learning experience.
Congrats to our 2025 Young Author Winners! We’re so proud of your talent and imagination!
Congratulations to the six talented students who represented PPS schools at the California's Best Foundation Michael Leigh Championship this past weekend—bringing home top honors!
Way to go, scholars!
Trewyn K-8 showed heart and hustle—raising over $300 for NICU and colon cancer care through an epic dodgeball showdown! Students and staff came together, dodged for a cause, and made a real impact!
This a friendly reminder to handle your school issued laptop with C.A.R.E.:
C - Carry it gently
A - Avoid food and drinks
R - Respect the screen and keyboard
E - Everyone should treat it with care!
UPCOMING EVENTS
