PALOS COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #118

Palos School District 118 will host a registration assistance event on July 16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Palos South Middle School, 13100 S. 82nd Ave. in Palos Park. Families new to District 118 are encouraged to request their Skyward family access login credentials and begin the registration process online before July 16. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMqFxgep

Palos 118 is now hiring for a school social worker position for the 2024-25 school year. Qualified candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement. Apply online today at https://lnkd.in/dHQDWPBS To see a complete list of open positions visit palos118.org.

Palos South eighth graders Kamile Juzenas, Meda Kemeza, Indre Luksys, and Penny Ocampo will see their Capstone Class proposal turned into the District 118’s Cultural Community Night that will take place on May 14. The event will include cultural information tables hosted by District families, dance performances, food samples, and crafts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTfezEYK

That’s a wrap on the 2023-24 Capstone Class! Eighth graders made their final presentations today in front of an audience of parents, District 118 administrators, and guest judges from the Village of Palos Park including Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters, former Mayor John Mahoney, Community Development Director Mark Herman, and Director of Parks and Recreation, Stephen DeFalco.

Gabriel Chowaniec, a fifth grader in Cathy Casey’s class at Palos East, has been named a winner of the Scholastic Storyworks Magazine writing contest. Way to go Gabriel! https://lnkd.in/gYdg9Phy Scholastic

The PFA will be hosting a Kentucky Derby Affair on April 19 in Orland Park. The event will help fund the PFA's education programming efforts for grade level assemblies and author visits, family events, teacher reimbursements, and 8th grade graduation activities. The event includes dinner and dancing and begins at 7 pm at Signature Barn, 8831 W. 143Rd St. in Orland Park. Visit the PFA website (https://lnkd.in/gBbCZQxU) to purchase tickets. Tickets sales end April 10.

A recent question that's been asked about the upcoming referendum: Question: The question on the ballot says that if I vote “yes” for the Palos 118 referendum, my taxes will go up? Is that true? Answer: NO. The $161.39 increase in operating taxes WILL BE COMPLETELY OFFSET by the corresponding $161.39 decrease in debt service taxes since the school district will pay off all its existing debt in December 2024. Read Dr. Scarsella’s explanation of the ballot question here: https://lnkd.in/dj9PAa4t

Palos South faculty and students presented two awards in March in the memory of student Jake Kaminski who passed away unexpectedly one year ago. Nathan Morales and George Panou were selected by their 8th grade peers for embodying characteristics that Jake was known for including his friendly demeanor, inclusive attitude toward his classmates, his outgoing personality, and his love of sports and having fun. Jake’s mom, sister, and some family friends attended the awards presentation.

Early voting is now open and in-person voting will be taking place on March 19. A referendum guide was sent to all Palos 118 homes. If you did not receive one, you can read it online. https://lnkd.in/gwNi9Xff Translations of the guide can also be found in Arabic, Polish, and Spanish, along with more details about the referendum at palos118.org/referendum. #lowspendinghighachieving

Palos West students collected 4,718 food items for their annual Souperbowl of Caring fundraiser this month. All of the donations benefit the Palos Township Food Pantry. Great job to the students, families, and staff at West! https://lnkd.in/gDawushF