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A 2nd-grade class recently practiced persuasive writing by asking the school’s lunch provider to add more baked French fry choices to the hot lunch menu.

The Bernie’s Book Bank drive was wildly successful, thanks to incredible community participation! 

Each year, firefighters visit first graders to help them feel safe and confident around first responders.

The story of District 103 is written in the daily dedication of those who stay, grow, and lead. This year, we celebrate five extraordinary retirees whose combined careers span decades of transformation—from the era of handwritten lesson plans without internet to the fast-moving world of global connectivity and artificial intelligence. Whether it was Sue Vani cultivating a "Team Vani" spirit in the very halls where she once sat as a student—these leaders shared a singular focus. Through a global pandemic and the ever-changing landscape of educational technology, they remained anchored by the same principle: that the heart of education is not found in the tools we use, but in the people we serve. As they move toward new adventures of travel, family, and creativity, they leave behind a district that is more connected, more compassionate, and more resilient because of their lasting legacy.