What do you do when you CRUSH the all school goal for "Spartan Tickets" for the month? Easy! You play some BINGO as a school, and win some prizes! We love catching our Spartans doing the right thing! #ShiningSpartans
12 months ago, Jason Smith
A young boy with glasses and a navy blue hoodie smiles as he holds up a small, blue and purple patterned ball, similar to a miniature soccer ball. He is standing in a school hallway or office, with another individual partially visible in the blurred background holding a yellow envelope.
A young boy in a white polo shirt and dark pants stands in a school hallway, looking down at a small, bright orange object held in his palm. He is also holding a red book in his other hand. The hallway features a black and white checkered floor and light-colored walls with blue trim.
A young boy in a navy blue zip-up hoodie stands in a school office, smiling as he holds up a green, dinosaur-shaped "pop-it" fidget toy. The background shows a wooden reception counter with a small pink pumpkin decoration, a dark grey floor runner, and another student in a white polo shirt walking in the hallway.
A young boy with short dark hair and a white polo shirt stands in a school hallway, smiling as he displays a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set. The handheld game features a small green pool table, pool cues, and colorful billiard balls. The hallway background shows a black and white checkered floor and a bulletin board with autumn leaf borders.
A young girl with long, dark hair and clear-framed glasses stands in a school hallway, smiling as she holds a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set. She is wearing a white polo shirt with a navy blue jacket draped around her arms. The background shows a black and white checkered floor, wooden cubbies, and a blue bulletin board decorated with autumn-themed leaf borders.
A young girl with long, dark hair tied back in a low ponytail stands in a school hallway, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark navy blue zip-up jacket and is holding a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set in her left hand. The background features a black and white checkered floor, wooden doors, and a bulletin board with an autumn-themed leaf border.
A young boy with short dark hair and a white polo shirt stands in a school hallway with a checkered floor. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is softly blurred, showing the continuation of the hallway and the edge of a wall.
A young girl with long, dark hair and bangs smiles as she holds a small, pink and blue square "pop-it" fidget toy against the top of her head. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt and is standing in a school hallway with a black and white checkered floor. The background shows a blurred view of school mail slots and a bulletin board with an autumn leaf border.
A young boy with dark curly hair and a wide, joyful smile stands in a hallway, holding a packaged blue and green "Super YoYo" toy close to his chest. He is wearing a white polo shirt, and the background shows a softly blurred school or office environment.
A young girl with long dark hair smiles as she holds up a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" toy set. She is wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants, standing in a brightly lit indoor space with other people visible in the blurred background.
What do you do when you CRUSH the all school goal for "Spartan Tickets" for the month? Easy! You play some BINGO as a school, and win some prizes! We love catching our Spartans doing the right thing! #ShiningSpartans
12 months ago, Jason Smith
A group of elementary students in navy and white school uniforms is gathered in a school office area. Some students are standing in a line, while others move through the space, with a few holding light blue slips of paper. In the background, a staff member works at a computer behind a reception desk, and a "Yes Chef" themed bulletin board is visible on the wall. The room features a neutral color palette with wooden doors and a tiled floor.
A group of elementary school students in navy and white uniforms stand in line at a school office reception desk labeled "Mrs. Carrera." One student in the foreground holds up a yellow envelope, while others wait with blue slips of paper. In the background, a staff member sits behind the counter, and a themed bulletin board featuring the words "Yes Chef" and various kitchen utensil cutouts is visible on the wall.
A young boy with glasses and a white polo shirt stands in a school office or mailroom, playfully raising one arm high in the air. The background shows rows of wooden mail slots or cubbies, a tiled floor with a black and white checkered pattern, and a blue bulletin board on the right.
A young boy with short hair and a white polo shirt stands on a black and white checkered floor, smiling warmly at the camera. He is holding a small, packaged red and gold yo-yo in both hands. The background is softly blurred, showing a school hallway or office setting.
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A young girl with long, dark hair parted down the middle stands in a school hallway, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white polo shirt under a navy blue zip-up hoodie and is holding a small, blue and green Squirtle Pokémon figurine with both hands. The background shows a neutral-colored hallway with a black and white checkered tile floor and wooden doors.
A young girl with long, dark hair stands in a school hallway, looking toward the camera with a slight smile. She is wearing a maroon hoodie with a white "Hello Kitty" graphic on the chest and is holding a pen and a small card in her hands. The background features a black and white checkered floor and a blue bulletin board with an autumn-themed leaf border.
A young boy with dark hair and glasses smiles brightly while holding up a packaged "Mini Game Tournament Billiards" set. He is wearing a grey and black zip-up fleece over a school uniform. The photo is taken in a school hallway with a checkered floor, and a bulletin board with autumn leaf borders is visible in the background.
A young girl with dark hair smiles warmly while holding a packaged red and yellow "Hyper YoYo" and a small blue item. She is wearing a navy blue sweatshirt with the word "SPARTANS" visible across the chest. The photo is taken in a school office setting, with a wooden reception desk and office equipment visible in the blurred background.
A young boy in a grey zip-up hoodie smiles broadly while holding a blue toy finger skateboard up to the camera. He is holding a blue slip of paper in his other hand. The photo is taken in a school hallway with a checkered floor, and another student in a white polo shirt is partially visible in the blurred background.
Across D83, we're uniting on key initiatives for student success! Productive meetings at Westdale, MMS, and Scott School focused on Goals, Growth, Wellbeing, SEL, & Curriculum updates (including PowerPTC, Library, NWEA, & Tapestry). We're collaborating district-wide to prepare for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences and drive our shared vision of excellence into action! 🚀✨ #D83Shines
12 months ago, Robert Junna
A comprehensive slideshow GIF showcasing district-wide collaboration across Westdale, MMS, and Scott School. The reel features various scenes of educators and administrators in productive meetings, focusing on key initiatives such as student growth, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and wellbeing. Frames show staff working on laptops to navigate PowerPTC, reviewing library resources, and analyzing NWEA and Tapestry curriculum updates. The images transition through vibrant classrooms and conference rooms, capturing teams huddled together to prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences and aligning their efforts to drive the district's shared vision of excellence.
Catching Scott School's faculty meeting! Great focus on Goals, Growth, Wellbeing, & Parent-Teacher Conference Prep—it's how we turn our shared vision into action! 🚀✨ #D83Shines
12 months ago, Robert Junna
A wide shot of a school gymnasium or cafeteria during a staff meeting or professional development session. Several adults are scattered across the polished wooden floor, some engaged in conversation while others stand or walk toward long blue folding tables. In the background, a large projector screen displays a presentation titled "Tier 2: Some Students (10-15 Absences) Attendance Allies" alongside a prominent QR code. Large windows line the back wall, and a black circle is painted on the center of the gymnasium floor.
A wide shot of a brightly lit school gymnasium or common area with light-colored brick walls and polished wooden floors. Several adults are walking across the space, some carrying notebooks or tablets, appearing to be in the middle of a transition or event. Along the left wall, a silver roll-down security shutter is closed, with several papers laid out on a ledge in front of it. In the background, an exit sign is visible above a doorway leading to a hallway decorated with colorful student artwork.
A group of educators and staff are gathered in a brightly lit gymnasium or multipurpose room for a professional development session. In the foreground, three women walk across the polished wood floor, carrying notebooks and water bottles. In the background, a presenter stands near a large projection screen displaying a presentation titled "Tier 2: Some Students (10-15 Absences) - Attendance Allies," which includes a QR code. The room features white cinderblock walls, blue accents, and folded cafeteria tables along the side.
Look at our BEAUTIFUL Ofrenda, part of the "Dia de los Muertos" celebration at Scott. We LOVE the special cultural things that bring our community together! #ShiningSpartans
12 months ago, Jason Smith
A detailed Dia de los Muertos ofrenda (altar) is set up on a table against a light-colored brick wall decorated with colorful paper sugar skulls and marigolds. The altar features a multi-tiered display covered in black and vibrant serape-patterned cloths, holding numerous framed photographs of loved ones and pets. Decorative elements include a large sugar skull centerpiece, orange marigold flowers, butterfly accents, a cat figurine painted with calavera designs, and a "Día de Muertos" themed tablecloth.
A second Día de los Muertos ofrenda is displayed on a table against a tan brick wall adorned with colorful paper sugar skulls. The altar features a two-tiered arrangement covered in a black cloth decorated with sugar skull cutouts and a vibrant serape-style runner. On the top tier, there are traditional figurines, framed photographs of ancestors, small clay pots, and battery-operated candles. The table is draped with a themed tablecloth featuring dancing skeletons and cactuses, with a sign in the center that reads "Please Do Not Touch!! Thank You!" in both English and Spanish.
A third Día de los Muertos ofrenda is displayed on a multi-tiered table against a tan brick wall decorated with colorful papel picado banners and paper sugar skulls. The altar is draped in black cloth and a vibrant serape-style runner, featuring several framed portraits of people and pets, decorative marigolds, butterfly accents, and small ceramic bowls. Intricately designed paper sugar skulls are pinned to the black fabric, and the table is covered with a themed tablecloth showing dancing skeletons, accompanied by a bilingual "Please Do Not Touch" sign.
Check out some of our "Spartan Ticket" winners from last week, caught doing something GOOD! #ShiningSpartans
12 months ago, Jason Smith
A young student with long brown hair smiles warmly while standing in a classroom or office setting. She is wearing a plain white oversized T-shirt and light-colored jeans. In the background, there are beige filing cabinets and a checkered tile floor.
A young boy with dark hair and a friendly smile stands in a school or office setting, holding a small green toy soccer ball between his fingers. He is wearing a white polo shirt and dark pants. The background shows a neutral-toned filing cabinet and a tiled floor with a black-and-white checkered pattern.
A young boy with a cheerful expression stands in an office or classroom, wearing a black hooded jacket and a black beanie. He is holding up a small orange star-shaped object. The background features tan filing cabinets and a floor with a distinctive black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy in a blue police officer costume stands in a classroom or office setting. He is holding a small, clear packet containing a red, strawberry-shaped item. The background consists of tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy stands in a school or office setting wearing a teal, pixelated costume resembling diamond armor from a video game. He is holding a small red toy ball in one hand. The background features tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy with short, dark hair stands in a school or office setting, wearing a navy blue V-neck sweater over a white collared shirt and matching navy pants. He has a neutral expression and is holding a small red object in his hand. The background includes tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
A young boy with curly dark hair smiles while wearing a creative white costume decorated with several plush, colorful donuts. He is standing in a room with tan filing cabinets and a black-and-white checkered floor, holding a small yellow and blue toy in front of him.
A young boy with glasses and a bright smile stands in a school or office setting. He is wearing a black costume with a textured, scaly pattern resembling dragon or reptile skin. The background features tan filing cabinets and a floor with a black-and-white checkered tile pattern.
Some of our "Spartan Ticket" raffle winners from last week! We LOVE catching our kids being good! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A young boy smiles warmly at the camera while holding a small, wrapped purple candy or toy. He is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt. The background appears to be a school office or classroom setting with tan cabinets and a tiled floor.
A young girl with long brown hair smiles while holding a small, wrapped blue toy in both hands. She is wearing a navy blue cable-knit zip-up cardigan over a white collared shirt and matching navy pants. The photo is taken in an indoor setting with a light-colored, patterned tile floor and tan office cabinets in the background.
A young boy stands in an indoor setting with patterned tile floors, smiling at the camera. He is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt over a blue long-sleeved undershirt and dark pants. He is holding a colorful paper strip horizontally with both hands, which features a repeating pattern of rainbow-colored peace signs.
A young boy stands in an indoor space with a checkered tile floor, smiling at the camera while holding up a small prize. He is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt featuring a white and blue logo that reads "LEYDEN BEARS FOOTBALL." In his right hand, he displays a small, red toy animal enclosed in a clear plastic wrapper.
A young boy stands in a room with a black and white checkered floor, smiling as he looks at the camera. He has light brown hair with straight-cut bangs and is wearing a navy blue zip-up hoodie over a white collared shirt. He holds a small, clear plastic-wrapped item in both hands.
Music + games + costumes + treats + family + friends = SO MUCH FUN at our PTC "Fall Fest" last Friday night! Head to our Dojo page to see even more pics from the night! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A group of four children pose together in their Halloween costumes against a festive backdrop. From left to right: A girl dressed as Harley Quinn in a red and black jacket with a "Harley" belt and pigtails. A girl in a blue and white cheerleader outfit holding matching metallic blue pom-poms. A taller girl in a dark, gothic-style dress with skeletal face paint. A young boy in a Spider-Man muscle suit. They are standing on a light-colored tiled floor in front of a wall decorated with Halloween balloons and spooky graphics.
Two young girls stand side-by-side indoors, wearing matching Demon Slayer-inspired Nezuko Kamado costumes. Each costume features a pink, geometric-patterned kimono under a long dark brown robe with wide sleeves. The girl on the left wears glasses and black sneakers, while the girl on the right has a pink hair clip and wears blue and grey sneakers. They are standing on a light-colored tiled floor with a blurred background showing a festive orange table and classroom-style wall decorations.
Three people are posed in front of a colorful Halloween balloon arch. The group features an adult dressed as Raven from Teen Titans in a purple hooded cloak and black bodysuit, a young child in a purple superhero outfit, and a teenager dressed as Robin in a detailed red, green, and yellow costume. They are standing next to a friendly white inflatable ghost, with a background that includes a "Halloween" sign and festive decorations.
A young boy smiles for a photo while dressed in a classy Halloween costume featuring a white polo shirt, black slacks, black suspenders, and a bright red necktie. He stands in a hallway next to a light-colored brick wall decorated with a small paper ghost. In the blurred background, another child can be seen wearing an Iron Man costume.
Two children pose together while wearing matching red sweatshirts that read "ARCTIC SKI CLUB" in white block lettering. The child on the left is smiling broadly with their eyes closed, while the smaller child on the right looks toward the camera with a slight smile. Both are wearing blue jeans and standing on a light-colored tiled floor in a brightly lit indoor space with festive decorations in the background.
Two young girls stand side-by-side in front of a festive Halloween display, each wearing a full-body animal onesie costume. The girl in the foreground is dressed as a black and white spotted cow with a pink belly and a hood featuring cow ears and horns. The girl behind her is wearing a brown and white spotted deer onesie with a hooded deer face. They are standing on a tiled floor next to a colorful balloon arch made of green, orange, purple, and black balloons, with a large white inflatable ghost visible on the left.
A crowded classroom is filled with children and adults participating in Halloween-themed craft activities at various tables. Several children are wearing costumes, including a child in Stitch-themed pajamas and another in a cow onesie, while others work on paper crafts and decorations. The room features vibrant yellow walls, school cabinets labeled with "Painting" and "Collage," and a festive atmosphere with projects scattered across tables covered in black and tan cloths.
A young child looks directly at the camera while dressed in a SWAT officer costume. The outfit includes a navy blue long-sleeved jumpsuit with an American flag patch on the shoulder, a black tactical vest with "SWAT" printed in silver letters, and a matching helmet with a chin strap. The child is also equipped with toy accessories, including handcuffs, a flashlight, and a radio attached to the vest. He is standing in a brightly lit school hallway with a blurred background.
A young girl smiles while wearing an elegant forest deer costume. She is dressed in a tan, long-sleeved velvet dress with a smocked bodice and ruffled cuffs. Her look is completed with a decorative headband featuring golden antlers and pink roses, along with a dark brown painted deer nose. She stands in a school hallway next to a light-colored brick wall adorned with a small paper ghost decoration.
A young girl stands in profile wearing a black cat costume, featuring a soft velvet-textured jumpsuit with a grey belly panel and a matching headband with cat ears. She holds a small black sign that says "boo!" with a silhouette of a witch flying on a broomstick. She is posed in front of a spooky Halloween backdrop depicting a haunted castle, jack-o'-lanterns, and bats, framed by a colorful balloon arch.
How COOL is this?!?!? Students in Ms. Herrera's 4th grade class not only love reading, they're now creating their own book reviews! Gotta love the creativity! Our Spartans LOVE to read! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
An interactive bulletin board displays "October Book Reviews!" featuring a mummy illustration and white streamers arranged to look like bandages. Attached to the wall are multiple student-completed review forms titled "WRAPPED IN A GOOD BOOK!" alongside small printed covers of popular children's books, including: Dog Man Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul The Baby-Sitters Club Sisters Real Friends
Staff PD brings us together with a shared vision & common goals! Co-Teaching, Lesson Design, & training are key steps on our roadmap to empower all students. #D83Shines ✨
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A collaborative slideshow GIF featuring District 83 staff participating in various professional development sessions. The reel transitions through scenes of teachers working in co-teaching pairs to plan inclusive lessons, educators huddled around laptops for lesson design workshops, and large-group training sessions held in vibrant school settings. The images capture a focused and unified atmosphere, showing staff members brainstorming on whiteboards and reviewing curriculum materials, all highlighting the district's roadmap to empowering students through shared instructional goals.
So proud to support BPAC as they prep a presentation on strengthening school culture. This work moves us closer to our D83 vision! 💻🤝 #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A photo of members from the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) collaborating in a meeting space. The group is gathered around a laptop and several documents, focused on preparing a presentation about strengthening school culture. The image captures a sense of partnership and dedication as the team works together to align their efforts with the District 83 vision for an inclusive and supportive school community.
On Friday, our 5th graders helped their 2nd grade buddies make cute fall wreaths! Always great to see big Spartans helping our little Spartans! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A young boy with short blonde hair and a slight smile stands in a classroom, wearing a bright blue Columbia fleece jacket. He is proudly holding up a yellow piece of paper featuring a fall-themed craft with colorful paper leaves in shades of green, yellow, and brown. The background shows a brightly lit school cafeteria or classroom setting with tables and chairs.
A group of elementary school students are gathered around a gray circular table engaged in a fall-themed craft project. The table is covered with various art supplies, including colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, scissors, and several sheets of paper with leaf outlines for coloring and cutting. A young girl with glasses and a black jacket smiles at the camera, while other children are focused on their work, including a boy in a blue fleece jacket holding up his yellow construction paper craft.
Elementary school students sit at long gray tables in a brightly lit cafeteria, working on autumn-themed craft projects. The tables are covered with scissors, glue sticks, markers, and colorful paper leaves. One girl in a white sweatshirt and another in a navy "Spartans" sweatshirt focus on cutting and assembling their crafts, while a blue Stanley tumbler and various pencil cases sit nearby.
A young girl with brown hair pulled back stands in a school cafeteria, wearing a navy blue polo shirt. She looks directly at the camera with a playful expression while holding out a handful of colorful paper leaves she has colored and cut out. The leaves are shaded in yellow, pink, and orange, and the background shows the polished floors and blue and yellow mats of a school common area.
Two elementary school students collaborate on a paper craft project at a gray table in a school cafeteria. One student, wearing a tan hoodie with a small cartoon character, holds up a yellow paper cutout while her classmate in a navy hoodie assists. Their workspace is filled with art supplies, including a purple "Pizza and Taco" book, colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, and sheets of paper with various leaf designs.
Last Friday was a GREAT DAY at Scott! We celebrated our Spartan Ticket winners, who won a prize because they were caught doing something good! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A young girl with dark hair smiles warmly at the camera while holding up a small, blue and purple toy soccer ball. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt with a pink zip-up hoodie draped over her arms. She stands in an indoor space with a black and white checkered tile floor, with blurred office furniture and a rolling cart visible in the background.
A young girl with long, dark hair looks toward the camera while holding up a small, bright orange star-shaped toy between her thumb and forefinger. She is wearing a white short-sleeved polo shirt under a dark navy blue fuzzy zip-up jacket. She is standing in an indoor setting with a black and white checkered tile floor, with blurred office cabinets visible in the background.
A young girl with dark hair pulled back into a sleek ponytail smiles as she holds up a small pink and black spherical toy. She is wearing a white polo shirt under a cream-colored fuzzy jacket with black leopard spots. She is standing in an indoor setting with a black and white checkered tile floor and blurred office cabinets in the background.
A young girl with long, dark hair smiles while holding up a small pink and black toy. She is wearing a cream-colored, leopard-print fuzzy jacket over a white polo shirt. She stands on a black and white checkered floor in an indoor setting with filing cabinets and a blue desk visible in the blurred background.
A young girl with a cheerful expression holds up a small pink and black spherical toy for the camera. She is wearing a white collared polo shirt underneath a cream-colored fuzzy jacket featuring a black leopard-print pattern. The photo is taken from a slightly high angle in an indoor setting with a black and white checkered tile floor and blurred office or classroom furniture in the background.
A young girl with long brown hair smiles at the camera while holding up a neon green fidget spinner. She is wearing a black Adidas hooded sweatshirt featuring a pink and purple gradient logo and black pants. She is standing in a brightly lit office or classroom with a black and white checkered floor and beige filing cabinets in the background.
A young girl with glasses and her hair tied back smiles as she holds up a small, pale green toy enclosed in clear plastic packaging. She is wearing a tan Nike hooded sweatshirt with a small white logo on the chest and a thin gold necklace. The photo is taken in an indoor setting with a black and white checkered tile floor and beige office cabinets in the background.
A young boy with curly dark hair smiles at the camera while holding up a small, blue toy or candy wrapped in clear plastic. He is wearing a navy blue short-sleeved polo shirt and is standing in a brightly lit room with a black and white checkered floor and beige filing cabinets in the background.
So proud of our Social Studies team! Building meaningful curriculum for all students, ensuring equitable access to future-ready learning. Living our commitment! #D83Shines 📚💻
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
A photo of the Social Studies curriculum team engaged in a professional planning session. The educators are seated together at a large table with laptops open, reviewing instructional materials and digital resources. The image captures the group in a focused discussion, highlighting their collaborative effort to build an equitable and meaningful curriculum that prepares students for future-ready learning in alignment with District 83’s core commitments.
Year 2 Teachers refresh @ECRAGROUP understanding with student growth & wellbeing data analysis. We are committed to our collective D83 goals! 🌟 #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A photo of second-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop with the ECRA Group. The educators are gathered around tables with laptops and data reports, deeply engaged in analyzing student growth and wellbeing metrics. The scene captures a collaborative atmosphere as the teachers work together to interpret data trends, reflecting the district’s collective commitment to using evidence-based insights to meet student goals.
A photo of second-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop with the ECRA Group. The educators are gathered around tables with laptops and data reports, deeply engaged in analyzing student growth and wellbeing metrics. The scene captures a collaborative atmosphere as the teachers work together to interpret data trends, reflecting the district’s collective commitment to using evidence-based insights to meet student goals.
A photo of second-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop with the ECRA Group. The educators are gathered around tables with laptops and data reports, deeply engaged in analyzing student growth and wellbeing metrics. The scene captures a collaborative atmosphere as the teachers work together to interpret data trends, reflecting the district’s collective commitment to using evidence-based insights to meet student goals.
A photo of second-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop with the ECRA Group. The educators are gathered around tables with laptops and data reports, deeply engaged in analyzing student growth and wellbeing metrics. The scene captures a collaborative atmosphere as the teachers work together to interpret data trends, reflecting the district’s collective commitment to using evidence-based insights to meet student goals.
A photo of second-year District 83 teachers participating in a professional development workshop with the ECRA Group. The educators are gathered around tables with laptops and data reports, deeply engaged in analyzing student growth and wellbeing metrics. The scene captures a collaborative atmosphere as the teachers work together to interpret data trends, reflecting the district’s collective commitment to using evidence-based insights to meet student goals.
Some of our Spartans had an AMAZING experience this week, participating in a virtual author visit with Mark Pfister, who is the author & illustrator of the book "Rainbow Fish". The kids learned how to make some of the art that was in his book! #ShiningSpartans
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A group of young students stand together in a school hallway or gymnasium, smiling while proudly holding up their hand-drawn sketches on white paper. The drawings feature stars and other creative shapes. The students are dressed in school uniforms, and the background shows a polished wood floor and classroom lockers, capturing a joyful moment of academic achievement.
In a school gymnasium with polished wood floors, two young girls sit cross-legged and smile warmly at the camera while showing off their pencil sketches. Each student holds a clipboard with a white sheet of paper featuring a hand-drawn illustration of a whimsical character. They are dressed in white polo shirts and dark pants, part of a larger group of students engaged in an art activity in the background.
In a brightly lit school hallway or common area with wood-look flooring, several elementary students sit or lie down while working on art projects. In the foreground, a boy in a navy blue zip-up sweater sits cross-legged, holding a clipboard and using a pencil to point at his hand-drawn sketch of a fish. Other classmates are scattered around him, some lying on their stomachs and others sitting, all focused on their own clipboards and drawings.
In a brightly lit school common area with wood-look flooring, an art teacher wearing a maroon apron stands before a group of seated elementary students. She holds up a small whiteboard displaying a simple line drawing as she explains the lesson. The students sit attentively on the floor with their own clipboards and pencils, ready to begin their drawings.
In a large, brightly lit school common area with wood-look flooring, a large group of elementary students sits attentively on the floor during an art lesson. The students, dressed in school uniforms, hold clipboards with white paper and pencils, ready to draw. They are spread out across the room, some sitting upright and others leaning forward, as they focus on the instruction being given at the front of the class.
In a large, brightly lit multi-purpose room with wood-look flooring, a large assembly of elementary students sits cross-legged in organized rows on the floor. The students, dressed in school uniforms, are looking toward the front of the room, attentive to a presentation or lesson. The spacious room features high windows and blue-paneled walls, providing a clean and modern environment for large group school activities.
A wide-angle view of a large group of elementary school students sitting in neat rows on the polished wood floor of a school auditorium or gymnasium. The students are facing forward, listening attentively during a large group assembly or presentation. The room is bright and spacious, featuring high windows that let in natural light and blue-paneled walls in the background.
A large group of elementary school students sits on a gymnasium floor, looking toward a large projection screen at the front of the room. The screen shows a live video call with two presenters. A teacher or staff member sits on the floor in the foreground, facing the screen alongside the children. The gym features light-colored wood floors, blue and grey walls, and several large windows that let in natural light.
D83 PE teachers are having meaningful discussions on assessing student skills, a key step in our roadmap for success! Committed to our shared vision. 🚀 #D83Shines
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A photo of District 83 Physical Education teachers in front of poster charts gathered in a meeting space for a professional development session. The educators are engaged in an active discussion around a conference table, reviewing assessment rubrics and instructional materials focused on student skill development. The image captures a collaborative and professional atmosphere, highlighting the team's commitment to the district's roadmap for success and their shared vision for physical education.
A photo of District 83 Physical Education teachers in front of poster charts gathered in a meeting space for a professional development session. The educators are engaged in an active discussion around a conference table, reviewing assessment rubrics and instructional materials focused on student skill development. The image captures a collaborative and professional atmosphere, highlighting the team's commitment to the district's roadmap for success and their shared vision for physical education.
A photo of District 83 Physical Education teachers gathered in a meeting space for a professional development session. The educators are engaged in an active discussion around a conference table, reviewing assessment rubrics and instructional materials focused on student skill development. The image captures a collaborative and professional atmosphere, highlighting the team's commitment to the district's roadmap for success and their shared vision for physical education.
A photo of a presenter in front of District 83 Physical Education teachers gathered in a meeting space for a professional development session. The educators are engaged in an active discussion around a conference table, reviewing assessment rubrics and instructional materials focused on student skill development. The image captures a collaborative and professional atmosphere, highlighting the team's commitment to the district's roadmap for success and their shared vision for physical education.
A photo of District 83 Physical Education teachers gathered in a meeting space for a professional development session. The educators are engaged in an active discussion around a conference table, reviewing assessment rubrics and instructional materials focused on student skill development. The image captures a collaborative and professional atmosphere, highlighting the team's commitment to the district's roadmap for success and their shared vision for physical education.
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Our Spartan Hoops Team played another GREAT game against Roy on Tuesday!
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
A youth basketball game takes place in a brightly lit school gymnasium with spectators watching from the sidelines. Several young players in red and blue jerseys are positioned on the polished wood court, with one player in a red jersey preparing to take a shot at the hoop. Large windows line the upper wall, and blue padding is visible on the far wall, capturing an active moment of school athletics.
A wide-angle view of a youth basketball game in a school gymnasium. A young player in a blue jersey prepares to shoot a basketball near the hoop while a referee and teammates in red and blue uniforms look on. Spectators sit on bleachers along the brick wall, and the polished wooden court reflects the overhead lights. The gym features high windows, blue wall padding, and a blue stage curtain in the background.
A group of youth basketball players in red and blue "SCOTT" jerseys compete on a polished wooden court during a game. A player in a red jersey dribbles the ball toward the hoop while defenders in blue jerseys move to block the play. The background features a large blue stage curtain and padded gym walls, capturing a high-energy moment of school sports.
A young girl in a blue "SCOTT" jersey dribbles a basketball down a polished wooden court during a youth game. A referee and other players in red and blue uniforms are spread across the court, while spectators watch from the bleachers in the background. The brightly lit gymnasium features large windows and blue safety padding along the walls.
There is NOTHING more exciting in the world than seeing our Spartans rock some math! Problem solving, collaborating, deep thinking, and a little FUN! Scott has the BEST teachers!
about 1 year ago, Jason Smith
In a colorful elementary school classroom, two teachers lead a math lesson for a group of students sitting on a vibrant alphabet rug. One teacher points to an interactive whiteboard displaying a ten-frame addition problem ($10 + 7 = 17$), while the other stands nearby engaged with the class. The room is filled with educational posters, a numbered banner from 0 to 19, and organized learning materials, creating an active and supportive learning environment.
Older students work diligently at their desks using laptops and notebooks, while a teacher with long blonde hair leans in to assist a student in the background. The classroom is equipped with modern technology, including Chromebooks in protective cases, and personal items like colorful water bottles are scattered on the wooden desks. One student in the foreground focuses on a digital lesson on their screen, illustrating a focused and tech-integrated learning environment.
A high-angle view of elementary students working on math problems at their wooden desks. One student with her hair in small braided sections uses a dry-erase marker to solve a long division problem ($144 \div 12$) directly on the desk surface. The workspace is organized with colorful multiplication charts, nameplates, water bottles, and notebooks, showing a hands-on and collaborative classroom environment.
Students in a classroom engage in digital learning using 2-in-1 tablets at their wooden desks. One student with long hair uses a stylus to solve long division and multiplication problems on the screen, while a classmate sitting opposite watches attentively. The workspace is organized with notebooks, water bottles, and nameplates, highlighting the integration of technology and traditional learning in the classroom.
Math PD Day is a huge step in our work to ensure all students succeed! Our team is dedicated to supporting this continuous improvement journey. Our Paras continue to learn strategies in working with students. Go D83! #D83Shines ✨
about 1 year ago, Robert Junna
A dynamic slideshow GIF featuring District 83 staff participating in a comprehensive Math Professional Development day. The scenes transition between teachers collaborating in large groups to analyze math instructional strategies and paraprofessionals engaged in specialized breakout sessions to learn hands-on student support techniques. The images show staff using whiteboards, manipulatives, and laptops, capturing a high-energy environment dedicated to continuous improvement and student success.
A dynamic slideshow GIF featuring District 83 staff participating in a comprehensive Math Professional Development day. The scenes transition between teachers collaborating in large groups to analyze math instructional strategies and paraprofessionals engaged in specialized breakout sessions to learn hands-on student support techniques. The images show staff using whiteboards, manipulatives, and laptops, capturing a high-energy environment dedicated to continuous improvement and student success.