K-12 Schools News on Shorewood Star

In the 2022-23 school year, 59.7% of Walnut Trails Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry is inviting nominations for the 2025 Great Teacher Award. Families and students are encouraged to nominate a teacher from JTHS who they believe deserves this recognition. The nomination process involves filling out a form, available in both English and Spanish, and providing a summary of 500 words or less explaining why the nominated teacher should receive the award. The deadline for submissions is November 11.

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 24. The meetings will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During these times, teachers and counselors will be available to meet with parents and guardians to discuss students' academic progress.

Registration for Parent Teacher Conferences at JTHS will close tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, at noon. Families are encouraged to log on and register before the deadline. Additional information about PowerPTC and step-by-step video instructions are available for those needing assistance.

The Community Connections Expo is scheduled to take place on October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joliet Central High School. This event welcomes individuals of all ages and will feature a variety of activities and resources.

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.9% of Walnut Trails Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment at Troy Shorewood School fell compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Registration for the upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences is now open, providing parents and guardians an opportunity to discuss academic progress with teachers. The conferences are scheduled to be held virtually on Thursday, October 24, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Friday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested participants are encouraged to register via PowerPTC at their earliest convenience to secure preferred time slots.

Families and students are reminded that there will be no school on Monday, October 14, in observance of a holiday. The community is also gearing up for West's Homecoming festivities this weekend.

Joliet Catholic Academy is set to host its annual Angel and Hilltopper Banquet on November 7, 2024. This year, the event will feature NFL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher as the headline guest. The banquet will take place at the Joliet Catholic Academy Student Activity Center in Joliet.

Joliet Catholic Academy is set to host its inaugural Hall of Champions: Service event, scheduled for October 29, 2024. The ceremony aims to recognize graduates from SFA, JCHS, and JCA who have demonstrated a commitment to service within the community.

Shortly before noon, New Lenox police informed Providence Catholic school leadership about a social media post by a student that posed a potential safety threat. Police officers arrived on campus and requested the administration to locate the student. Searches of the student, their locker, and vehicle were conducted, but nothing was found. The student's parent was contacted, and the student left with police officers. Authorities assured that they would maintain a presence on campus for the remainder of the day.

Tomorrow marks a School Improvement Day with early release for students. The schedule for October 10, 2024, follows the "A" Schedule. Central, West, and Pathway students will leave school at 11:45 a.m. AVAC students are set to be dismissed at 11:30 a.m., while Transition Center students will finish their day at 10:45 a.m. Families and students can refer to the attendance calendar through the provided links.

Enrollment at Troy Hofer Elementary School rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Providence Catholic is set to host a Co-Ed Soccer Junior High Night on October 15. This event coincides with the Varsity Boys Soccer Senior Night, offering junior high students an opportunity to engage in a memorable evening of soccer and camaraderie.

Joliet Catholic Academy has announced its Students of the Month for October. The honored students are Zoe Girard, Samuel Kottman, and Molly Vershay, each recognized for their achievements both academically and within the community.

To view their school portraits, students should check for an email from "Visual Image Photography" or visit vipis.com. A student ID number may be necessary to access the images. If a retake is needed, students are advised not to select a yearbook picture yet. Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, October 7th, and is intended for those who need a new picture or have not taken a Yearbook Portrait this year. It is mandatory for all students to have a current portrait in the yearbook.

Enrollment at Walnut Trails Elementary School rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jimmy Piko, a junior at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, has achieved a rare feat by scoring a perfect 36 on the ACT test. This accomplishment is attained by less than half of one percent of the 1.3 million students who take the ACT annually.

Providence Catholic High School (PCHS) has achieved a milestone in its Spanish Program, supporting the Seal of Biliteracy initiative. This program recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages by the time they graduate.