Episodes

  • S6E1: 2025 Summative Designations and School Performance
    Oct 30 2025

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the 2025 summative school designations released by the state of Illinois. Jason and Tom explain the different accountability rankings, such as exemplary (top 10% of schools) and commendable, and detail the various metrics used to calculate these designations for elementary and high schools, including student growth, proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates. They proudly announce that Jefferson Elementary School achieved an exemplary rating for 2025, while all other district schools were commendable; additionally, they share updates on the district's fall athletic teams and encourage parents to utilize the new district website and mobile app for improved communication.

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    34 mins
  • S5E1: November 4, 2024 - Summative School Designation Announcement
    Nov 4 2024

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the recent release of the Illinois Report Card Summative Designations.

    Congratulations to Unity Elementary School for earning Exemplary status (Top 10% of all Illinois K-8 schools)!

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    31 mins
  • S4E4: October 30, 2023 - Summative School Designation Announcement
    Oct 30 2023

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss today's release of the Illinois Report Card Summative Designations.

    Congratulations to Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School for earning Exemplary status (Top 10% of all Illinois K-8 schools)!

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    40 mins
  • S4E3: September 19, 2023 - Blue Ribbon School (Franklin Elementary)
    Sep 19 2023

    Join us in celebrating a 2023 Blue Ribbon School award winner, Franklin Elementary School!


    https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/23il118pu_franklin_elementary_school.html

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    17 mins
  • S4E2: May 16, 2023
    May 16 2023

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration for 2023-24, various announcements and acknowledgements, initatives for 2023-24, and important upcoming dates.

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    24 mins
  • S4E1: April 19, 2023
    Apr 19 2023

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the updates on the annexation vote, the guitar for Graham raffle, building upgrades, the future podcast plan, and important dates.

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    21 mins
  • S3E5: July 19, 2022
    Jul 19 2022

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss the Joppa Feasibility Study, School Construction Grant, Unit Office Project, Promethean Panel Installation Progress, and Student Registration.

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    34 mins
  • S3E4: May 16, 2022
    May 16 2022

    Superintendent Jason Hayes and Director of Technology Tom Walker discuss online re-registration, in-person registration, and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

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    16 mins