In the 2022-23 school year, 64% of Troy Hofer Elementary School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Don’t miss the Community Connections Expo tomorrow, Oct. 22, at Joliet Central High from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a resource fair, job opportunities, and free health screenings. Attendees can enjoy a performance by Mariachi de Joliet and explore the Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer. Food trucks will be available, along with expert talks on Health & Wellness.
The Providence Catholic Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are preparing to host the 2nd Annual Super Celtics Special Needs Co-ed Camp on January 4th and 5th, 2024. This event is designed for area grade school students with special needs, providing them an opportunity to learn about basketball in a fun environment.
In the 2022-23 school year, 44.4% of Troy Hofer Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Tickets for the Fall Musical "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at PCHS are currently available for purchase. The performance is scheduled to run from November 1 to November 3. Tickets can be obtained through the website https://provchs.booktix.com/.
Families and students are gearing up for Central's Homecoming festivities this weekend. The event promises to be a memorable occasion for the community.
Joliet West Athletic Director Steve Millsaps has extended an invitation to the community for participation in the upcoming Winter Mentorship Dinner aimed at senior athletes. This event is scheduled to take place on November 19, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Joliet West Cafeteria.
Providence Catholic High School is inviting prospective students and their families to explore the opportunities available for the Class of 2028. The school has announced a timeline of key events and deadlines for those interested in joining its community.
At Providence Catholic High School, students in the robotics class engage with a curriculum focused on problem-solving through engineering design. This hands-on approach involves designing, building, and programming robots for classroom competitions.
All eighth-grade students are required to take the PSAT 8/9 test for placement and scheduling into Joliet Township High School classes next school year. This testing applies to all students in Joliet-area public schools.
Adult volunteers are needed for ShareFest, an event aimed at sorting and folding donations. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Volunteers can sign up for one-hour shifts.
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.
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.
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