Check out our SPARTAN TICKET winners from last week...and our NEW Spartan Photo Booth!
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29 days ago, Jason Smith
Young boy in a long-sleeved white polo shirt, dark pants, and black and blue sneakers standing in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop with the word "START" framed by yellow question-mark blocks, stars, and fire flower props.
A young girl smiling in front of a Super Mario-themed backdrop that says "START" at the top, flanked by yellow question mark blocks topped with a star and a fire flower.
Young girl with bangs wearing a dark zip-up jacket and black pants, holding a small green pop-it toy while standing in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop with the word "START" at the top.
Young boy with short dark hair smiling while wearing long-sleeved black attire and black sneakers, standing in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop reading "START" at the top.
Young girl with long dark hair wearing a white polo shirt, dark pants, and a dark jacket tied around her waist, holding a small toy while standing in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop with the word "START" at the top.
Young girl with dark hair tied back, wearing a light green graphic t-shirt reading "CAPY FUN CLUB," dark green pants, and green sneakers, standing in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop with the word "START" at the top.
Young girl with wavy brown hair wearing a colorful striped fleece jacket, dark pants, and gray sneakers, smiling while holding a small toy in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop with the word "START" at the top.
Young boy wearing a white polo shirt, dark pants, and black-and-white sneakers holding a red curly straw, standing in front of a Mario-themed photo backdrop reading "START" at the top.

4th grader HECTOR played the violin for everyone at dismissal last Friday!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A young child with long curly dark hair focused on playing a violin in front of a music stand, with someone holding an intercom microphone nearby.

Spartan Ticket Raffle Winners from last week! We LOVE catching our kiddos doing GREAT things!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
A young boy with short curly brown hair smiling in a white polo shirt and dark pants, holding a small wrapped treat while standing between office desks.
A young girl with long curly hair in pigtails smiling in a white polo shirt, dark pants, and pink and white sneakers, standing between office desks.
A young girl with straight dark hair and bangs smiling warmly while wearing a dark blue zip-up jacket and holding a small blue and white fidget toy.
A young boy in a long-sleeved white collared shirt and dark pants standing in an office setting, holding up a colorful patterned bookmark or ruler.
A smiling boy with glasses and short dark hair wearing a white polo shirt, dark pants, and a colorful patterned wristband, standing in an office.
A boy with medium-length brown hair smiling while wearing a dark blue Levi's hoodie and holding an orange silicone wristband in an office setting.
A young girl with her hair pulled back smiling in a black Nike sweatshirt while holding a small red tic-tac-toe keychain game.
A smiling young girl with shoulder-length dark hair and glasses wearing a pink graphic t-shirt, holding up a small packaged blue tic-tac-toe game.
A young boy with short dark hair smiling while wearing a navy school shirt and zip-up jacket, holding a colorful pen topped with a yellow character.
A boy with short dark hair combed to the side smiling slightly while wearing a light blue "The Amazing Spider-Man" hoodie and holding a small green plastic toy.
Spartan Ticket Raffle Winners from last week! We LOVE catching our kiddos doing GREAT things!
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about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
Young boy with short dark hair smiling while wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt covered in Bart Simpson graphics and the phrase "SORRY OR WHATEVER," dark pants, and dark sneakers inside a school office.
Young boy smiling while wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt, navy shorts, blue sneakers, and a green baseball cap printed with "SPACE COWBOY!" inside a school office.
Young boy wearing dark-framed glasses, a white short-sleeved collared polo shirt, and navy blue pants, looking up and smiling while holding small toys in his hands in a school office.
Young girl wearing a navy blue short-sleeved polo shirt, dark pants, gold-toed shoes, and a black baseball cap with yellow text reading "HARD ROCK," looking up while standing in a school office.
A young child smiling and wearing a pink baseball cap, a white polo shirt, navy blue polka-dot pants, and pink Hello Kitty sneakers stands indoors while holding a small, clear space-themed handheld water game with both hands.
A smiling young boy wearing a blue and dark navy Nike hoodie, matching dark sweatpants, black sneakers, and a blue cap with sunglasses resting on the brim.
A smiling young girl with braided hair and hair beads, wearing a black zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, dark sneakers, and a navy blue lanyard around her neck.
A smiling young girl wearing a lavender baseball cap, glasses, a dark blue zip-up hoodie, dark skirt, white socks, and pink sneakers, holding up a small space-themed water game by its loop.
A Scott School tradition returned on Friday! We had Ella R. - 4th gr. (Salgado) played "Buckeye Salute" at dismissal! We love our Orchestra students! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 month ago, Jason Smith
Young girl sitting in an office or classroom playing the cello while someone holds up a landline telephone handset toward her in the foreground.

Check out our weekly SPARTAN TICKET raffle winners from last week! #ShiningSpartans

about 2 months ago, Jason Smith
A smiling boy stands in a school front office, wearing a bright orange T-shirt with a Super Mario ghost print that says "BOO!", dark pants, and black and blue sneakers. Next to him on the blue counter sits a small white Dunkin' box.
A smiling young girl standing in an office, wearing a dark blue zip-up jacket over a peach t-shirt, a dark blue skirt, and grey sneakers, holding a small wrapped treat in both hands.
A young boy standing in an office environment, wearing a navy blue T-shirt, matching shorts, and black sneakers, while holding an orange curly straw with both hands.
A smiling young girl standing in an office, wearing a light blue peplum top and black sneakers, holding up a blue slap bracelet patterned with white unicorns using both hands.
A young boy standing in an office, wearing a bright orange University of Illinois T-shirt and black shorts, holding up a green camouflage slap bracelet with both hands.
A smiling boy wearing a blue Sonic the Hedgehog T-shirt and dark shorts, holding up a small plastic tic-tac-toe keychain game with both hands.
A smiling child wearing a light mint green Nike T-shirt and black shorts, holding up a small wrapped green toy in their right hand.
A smiling boy wearing a brightly colored Sonic the Hedgehog T-shirt and blue shorts, holding up a small plastic container in his right hand.
CONGRATS to our first SPARTAN TICKET WINNERS of the 26-27 school year! These kiddos were caught doing something GOOD, and won the weekly raffle to collect a fun prize! We LOVE catching our students doing the RIGHT THING! #ShiningSpartans
2 months ago, Jason Smith
Young girl smiling and holding up a small bear-topped novelty pen inside a classroom or office, wearing a light pink floral Pokémon T-shirt, white shorts, and a yin-yang necklace.
Young boy with blue glasses wearing a navy zip-up hoodie featuring a Spartan mascot logo and the text "Scott School Spartans," standing inside a school office or classroom.
Young girl with wavy blonde hair wearing a navy blue polo dress, dark leggings, and pink checkered slip-on shoes, holding a small toy or novelty pen in a school office.
Young boy with dark hair wearing a white collared polo shirt and blue pants, smiling while holding up a blue decorative pencil in a school office.
Young girl with brown hair pulled back, wearing a white short-sleeved collared polo shirt, navy pants, and gold-toed shoes, smiling directly at the camera in a school office setting.
Young boy with dark hair cut in a mullet, smiling while wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and navy pants, holding a small toy pen in a school office.
Young boy with dark wavy hair smiling while wearing a white short-sleeved collared polo shirt, navy shorts, and black sneakers, standing in a school office.
Young girl with bangs and a brown hair bow wearing a white collared polo shirt and navy pants, smiling while holding up a green star-shaped stress ball that reads "TAKE A DEEP BREATH" in a school office.
Thanks Mark Okigawa & LTC! 30 staff prepped for Google/Gemini certs. Our district staff is committed to empowering our future! 💻✨ #D83Shines
5 months ago, Robert Junna
A smiling presenter stands next to a large digital screen displaying the text "Gemini Academy for Educators." The presenter wears a black polo with a subtle "Google" logo. In the background, there is child-drawn art on the wall.
A presenter stands at the front of a training room next to a large digital screen displaying a slide that reads, "Google Certified Educator Level 2 Bootcamp" with a link to today's slides.
A presenter stands in a board room giving a presentation. He stands next to a whiteboard listing topics like "Google in general" and "Shortcuts," and a large digital screen displaying his name, "Mark," alongside a photo and cartoon avatar of himself.

Check out our friends who were SPARTAN TICKET raffle winners from last week!
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6 months ago, Jason Smith
A smiling young girl in a light pink "California 91" sweatshirt and blue jeans stands in an office or classroom. She is holding up a small, red strawberry-shaped charm or candy in a plastic wrapper.
A young boy with short blonde hair stands in a school office, holding up a small white and orange soccer ball-shaped toy. He is wearing a black hoodie with "Jey Uso" and "Yeet" graphics on the front.
A young boy with a short haircut and a friendly smile stands in a school hallway. He is wearing a light blue long-sleeved Minecraft shirt and holding a small zebra-patterned item in both hands.
A smiling young boy with curly dark hair standing in a school office. He is wearing a navy blue sweater over a white collared shirt and is holding a colorful, patterned pencil.
A smiling young boy in a navy blue zip-up hoodie stands in a school office. He is holding a small toy or pencil topper featuring a jack-o'-lantern and a white cat with both hands.
A medium shot of a young boy with dark hair and a short fringe standing in a room with blue-framed doors and a tiled floor. He is wearing a dark navy blue hoodie and dark pants, and he is holding a small orange object in his hands.
A young boy with dark hair and a slight smile stands in an office-like setting, wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants. He is holding up a small, square, lime-green "pop-it" fidget toy in his left hand. The background shows a light-colored tiled floor and a white office printer on a desk.
A young girl with dark hair pulled back in a headband and wearing purple-rimmed glasses smiles at the camera. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark pants. She holds up a small, light blue toy inside a clear plastic wrapper. The background features a tiled floor and a blurred office setting with a printer.
A young boy with dark hair in twists stands in a room, smiling broadly and waving with his right hand. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark navy blue pants. He holds a small orange object in his left hand. The background includes tan filing cabinets and a light-colored tiled floor with dark accent squares.

Another week, another FABULOUS Scott Staff member in the spotlight!
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6 months ago, Jason Smith
A digital graphic for "Spartan Staff Spotlight" from Scott School featuring Alejandra Zurita, who works in Bilingual ESL Services. The graphic has a blue background with a white spotlight beam in the upper right and a circular portrait of Alejandra in the center. She is a woman with dark hair and a friendly smile. Text details included in the spotlight: Years at Scott School and District 83: 7 years. Dream Job: Professional roller skater. Hobbies: Exploring local forest preserves on her bike and having "mini concerts" watching music videos with her daughter. Best thing about Scott School: The students and their families, especially meeting them at PTA/PTC events.

Last week's Spartan Ticket raffle winners! We love catching our kiddos doing GREAT things!
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6 months ago, Jason Smith
A medium shot of a young girl with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a blue shirt. She is standing in a room with tiled floors and holding up a small, green decorative pen or toy toward the camera.
An image of a young person wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and dark pants, standing in an indoor setting and holding a cylindrical white tube in their left hand. The person has dark hair and is looking forward with a neutral expression. The background is a tiled floor with black squares, with blurred office furniture and blue-framed doors.
An image of a young boy with dark hair wearing a white polo shirt, blue shorts, a blue lanyard, and gray sneakers, standing in an office with a black and white tiled floor, smiling and holding a yellow star-shaped object next to his left ear.
A young boy with short hair wearing a navy blue fleece jacket and matching shorts, standing on a black and white tiled floor. He is looking at the camera and holding a small, multi-colored pen with a blue cactus-shaped topper in both hands.
A young boy with dark hair and a smile stands in a room with tiled floors and filing cabinets. He is wearing a white polo shirt, dark shorts, a blue lanyard with an ID badge, and colorful sneakers. He holds a small, white and pink silicone "pop-it" fidget toy in his hands.
A young girl with light curly brown hair and a slight smile is holding and looking at a small, brown bear figurine with clear liquid inside it. She is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white polo shirt, and navy pants. The background is a blurry office or school space with filing cubbies, a printer, and checkered floor tiles.
A high-angle, close-up portrait of a young girl with dark hair and bangs, smiling warmly at the camera. She is wearing a light pink hooded sweatshirt with a red diamond-shaped graphic on the front that includes the word "Diamond." Her hair is styled with small braids, and she is standing on a light-colored tiled floor.
A high-angle, slightly blurred photograph of a young girl standing on a tiled floor. She is wearing a light blue zippered hoodie and dark blue flare pants, holding a mermaid-themed slap bracelet horizontally with both hands. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera. The background shows parts of a school or office setting.
A high-angle, top-down photograph looking down at a young boy with dark, curly hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and dark navy blue shorts, holding a small card in his left hand while looking up with a smiling expression. He is standing on a tiled floor with an irregular black and white pattern in a brightly lit indoor space.
A medium shot of a young boy smiling indoors, wearing a white t-shirt with a large "NBA" logo featuring several professional basketball team emblems. He is wearing a silver chain, black shorts, and black sneakers, and is holding a small green sticker between his hands.

A new week means a new staff member in the spotlight!
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6 months ago, Jason Smith
A promotional graphic for Scott School titled "Spartan Staff Spotlight!" featuring Library Media Specialist Katy Boehm. The image shows a portrait of Katy, a woman with glasses and blonde-highlighted hair, set against a blue background with a spotlight effect. The text details include: Years at Scott: 12 Years in D83: 16 Dream Job (outside of school): "I would work for a book vendor!" Free time activities: Relaxing, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Best thing about Scott: The people and having a funded library program.

On Tuesday night, Scott School had our annual "McTeacher Night" - thank you to all of the families who came out to support our school!
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6 months ago, Jason Smith
A close-up photograph of a young boy in a blue t-shirt with a graphic design and a round sticker. He is grinning and flashing a peace sign. He stands in front of a round, yellow-framed mirror, which reflects his smiling face and the peace sign back at him. The reflection also shows the inside of a brightly lit, modern fast-food restaurant.
A medium shot inside a busy McDonald's restaurant shows a man in a chef's hat and a large, green Apple Pie mascot costume interacting with customers. The pie costume has a picture of an apple and the word "Pie." The chef has a broad smile. Other people are in the foreground, facing away from the camera, looking at the man. In the background, there's a McDonald's self-ordering kiosk and a video screen with the McDonald's logo. The area is filled with other people.
In a bustling drive-thru, a woman with vibrant, wavy red hair wears a light green "McTeacher's Night" t-shirt, jeans, and glasses, while carefully holding a tray filled with multiple yellow boxes. She leans towards a dark blue SUV, smiling at the car's window and handing one of the small, yellow boxes to a young girl inside. Next to the woman, a young boy, also wearing a green "McTeacher's Night" t-shirt, stands attentively. Behind them, a young girl with a smile and glasses stands near a light grey building. The scene takes place during daytime at a drive-thru, featuring various vehicles and drive-thru signage in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a lime green t-shirt, leans out of a McDonald's drive-thru window with a bright smile. She is reaching toward a vehicle to hand over an item, while another person is visible smiling in the background inside the restaurant. The foreground shows the top of a dark gray car, reflecting the woman's face.
Inside a modern McDonald's restaurant, a diverse group of adults and children gather during a "McTeacher’s Night" event. In the center, a woman in a lime green event t-shirt and jeans looks toward a child with an excited, wide-mouthed expression. Customers are seen from behind using digital ordering kiosks and standing in line, including a man in a black t-shirt and a girl in a blue tie-dye hoodie. In the background, other staff members in green shirts interact with guests near a brightly lit counter. The restaurant features clean, tan-colored walls with two circular mirrors reflecting the dining area.
A crowded and lively McDonald's dining room is filled with families and children during a community event. Several women in lime green "McTeacher's Night" t-shirts are scattered throughout the room, interacting with guests and managing the busy atmosphere. Families are seated at white tables and in booths with yellow mesh privacy screens, while others stand and talk in the aisles. In the background, circular mirrors on a tan patterned wall reflect the bustling scene. The restaurant is bright and modern, with a mix of casual seating and people of all ages enjoying the event.

Mrs. Jimenez's 3rd grade class had PERFECT ATTENDANCE last week, and got to spend time with Squirrel E. Spartan!
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6 months ago, Jason Smith
A classroom photo of Ms. Jimenez’s students smiling and posing together to celebrate 100% attendance. In the center, the students are gathered around Squirrel E. Spartan, a large stuffed squirrel mascot wearing a blue and white Spartan helmet and jersey. One student is playfully reclining on the floor in front of the group. The background features educational posters about math and writing.

Mini Mannheimers is taking place tonight from 4:30-6:30 at the Mannheim Early Childhood Center for D83 families with babies ages 0-3! Come visit with your little ones :). Thank you BPAC for supporting us!

7 months ago, Robert Junna
Five smiling adults stand behind a blue table for Mannheim School District 83 BPAC. The table features colorful bubble wands, flyers, and a tablecloth that reads "Family + School = Successful Children" in English, Spanish, and Polish. The background shows a classroom wall decorated with student artwork of bees.
A red and a blue vinyl cylindrical bolster sit on a brightly colored rainbow floor mat in a school gym or therapy room with wood-laminate flooring.
A brightly lit multipurpose room or gym set up for a parent-child workshop. Blue floor mats and colorful play mats are scattered with toys and children's books. In the background, a large projection screen displays a presentation in Spanish about the importance of reading to children at any age.

THANKS TO EVERYONE for coming to McTeacher Night last night! We had a BLAST! We are going to share a folder with all the pics we took soon!
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7 months ago, Jason Smith
A vibrant yellow collage celebrating a school event with the blue text "What a GREAT 'McTeacher' Night we had!!!" across the top. The collage features five photos showing teachers in bright green shirts volunteering at a McDonald's. Scenes include teachers handing food to cars in the drive-thru, a staff member dressed in a giant Apple Pie costume interacting with families inside, a young student happily posing in a circular mirror, a teacher smiling from the drive-thru window, and a wide view of families dining together in the busy restaurant. The top corners also feature small graphics of a Spartan mascot wearing an apron that says "Scott."

A new week means a new Scott staff member to celebrate!
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7 months ago, Jason Smith
A graphic titled "Spartan Staff Spotlight!" featuring Molly Paquette from Speech Language Services at Scott School. The image has a blue background with a spotlight beam in the upper right corner and the Scott School logo in the upper left. A circular headshot in the center shows Molly, a woman with long brown hair, smiling. The text includes: Name: Molly Paquette Department: Speech Language Services Years at Scott/D83: 3 Dream Job: Interior decorator or personal stylist. Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, and her dog; cooking, baking, reading, and yoga. Best thing about Scott: Watching students grow and learn, and working with a supportive staff.

Check out our SPARTAN TICKET raffle winners from last week! So many kiddos doing so many great things!
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7 months ago, Jason Smith
A young girl stands smiling and laughing while holding a large, plush husky stuffed animal. She is wearing a light blue baseball cap, a grey and pink plaid flannel jacket, dark pants, and pink sneakers. The husky toy is black and white with its tongue sticking out. The background shows a neutral-colored room with a tiled floor and tall filing cabinets.
A young girl stands smiling in an office setting, holding up a pink headband patterned with small hearts. She is wearing a vibrant pink hoodie featuring a "Whole 'Buncha Baddies" bear graphic, dark pants, and black and white sneakers. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a tiled floor and neutral-colored filing cabinets in the background.
A young boy stands centered in a room, smiling directly at the camera. He is wearing a dark navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt and matching dark blue trousers. The background features a neutral-colored wall, tan filing cabinets, and a light-colored tiled floor with a dark checkered pattern.
A young girl stands smiling while hugging a large, bright blue plush elephant. She is wearing a fuzzy maroon zip-up jacket over a dark navy skirt, paired with black slip-on shoes. The photo is taken from a high angle in an indoor setting with a tiled floor and a neutral-colored wall and filing cabinet in the background.
A young girl with glasses and a missing front tooth stands smiling, holding a colorful slap bracelet decorated with multi-colored hearts. She is wearing a white short-sleeed polo shirt, dark navy pants, and grey sneakers. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a light-colored tiled floor and neutral filing cabinets in the background.
A young girl stands smiling in an office setting, holding up a small, clear plastic package containing a light blue toy. She is wearing a white collared polo shirt, a light blue quilted jacket, dark pants, and grey sneakers. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a checkered tile floor and tan filing cabinets in the background.
A young boy stands smiling in an office-style room, looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and a blue striped zip-up hoodie that is resting slightly off his shoulders. The photo is taken from a high angle, showing a light-colored tiled floor with dark accents and tan filing cabinets in the background.

The BEST Friday tradition at Scott! Lissette & Monica playing the violin and viola at dismissal!
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7 months ago, Jason Smith
Two girls stand in a bright room, facing each other while playing violins. The girl on the left wears a yellow t-shirt and black pants, holding her violin up to her chin. The smaller girl on the right wears a navy sweatshirt and leggings, also holding her violin in a playing position. In the background, there is a bookshelf filled with books, a large window with blinds, and several small sports figurines on a ledge. The perspective is from slightly behind a white object in the foreground, creating a sense of being in the room during a lesson or practice session.

Another class with 100% ATTENDANCE last week, so they get to spend some time with Squirrel E. Spartan! Congrats to Mrs. Lazala's class!
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7 months ago, Jason Smith
A wide-angle photograph of a busy early childhood classroom with multiple people engaged in activities. In the center-right, two female educators and three young boys are gathered around a blue table. One educator hugs a standing boy holding a purple tablet, while a seated boy looks on. Next to them, a second smiling educator sits at the table with a seated boy. On the floor in front of this group sits a large, plush wolf mascot wearing a blue and white "SPARTANS" jersey. To the left, two more boys are seated at their own small wooden table, one eating and the other looking down, with trays and an orange tablet. The classroom background features shelves, cubbies, bulletin boards, a water cooler, and an open bathroom doorway, all under warm indoor lighting.