Thank you so very much Michael Lubelfeld for posting this blog about our recent NSR Conference. I think you have captured the experience quite well. What a wonderful group of superintendents and speakers around such an important theme. Schlechty Center

Palos 118’s school board received the IL Assoc. of School Board's Effective Governance Award. Congratulations and thank you for your service on behalf of the students and families of Palos 118. patch.com/illinois/palos…

Thank you to the Palos 118 MPA volunteers who organized this year's Harvest Fest fundraiser. The night included music from our 5-8 grade bands, choir, and Performing Arts Ensemble. Thank you to all of the volunteers and families who came out to support the MPA.

We rolled out the BLUE carpet today for students! It was a great way to start the day…music, kudos, and high fives to our champions🎵 walking in! Thank you to our 118 Foundation for the amazing balloon archway! We look forward to an award winning week!

Today is #SchoolBoardMembersDay & the theme is Partners in Excellence. Here in District 118, we are fortunate to have some of the very best partners in excellence serving on our school board. Thank you to our school board for your continued service to our students and families!

The Palos Educational Foundation's Laps for Literature fundraiser raised $7800 for Palos 118 schools. Funds raised by the Foundation provide financing for items that may be beyond the means of conventional public school funding. patch.com/illinois/palos…

Thank you to all of the area seniors who came out for our first-in-awhile #Palos118 Senior Breakfast. The event included breakfast catered by Blueberry Hill Café of La Grange, table-side service from the Palos South Pacesetters, and music from the Palos South 118 8th Grd Band.

Our EL team organized another successful meeting of the District’s Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) this month at Palos South. The night included information sessions in English, Arabic, Polish, and Spanish about upcoming ACCESS testing, and a magic show for families.

Palos South 118 #drama club performed Aladdin Jr. this weekend Stagg High School. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cast, crew, and faculty!

Time is running out to register your team for the Palos 118 Educational Foundation’s trivia night fundraiser on Feb. 4. All proceeds help in the Foundation's mission of raising funds for the benefit of the students of Palos 118 School District! palos118.revtrak.net/EF/ef-trivia-n…

Thank you to our friends at the PFA for organizing a fun kick off to this year’s Read-a-Thon. This year’s read-a-thon runs until Feb. 17 and includes some cool prizes. To register visit, tinyurl.com/2j4xh6ac Palos East 118 Palos West 118

One of my favorite moments of the week Palos South 118 was walking into Mr. Mancilla’s room to him wearing his Trust Is Everything t-shirt and singing 🎤 karaoke to Lean On Me 🎶 Sandy Hook Promise SAVE Promise Club

Just one week in, and Palos 118 students have read over 75,500 minutes and raised $34,180 in support of the PFA’s "For the Love of Books" Read-A-Thon! Cardinal families can still complete early registration by the end of day today, February 13. tinyurl.com/2p8dt49n

Our transportation director showed some love to our bus driving champions this week with a surprise Superbowl pizza party, and some Valentine’s Day treats this week. Thank you for everything you do to get our kids to and from school safely!

#DownSyndromeAwarenessDay on our team, we celebrate all kids and their uniqueness.

Have a great summer, Cardinals! Have a fun, relaxing break (and don’t forget to read too!) See everyone back in August!

Investing in IPAC has a lasting impact on our ability to shape education policy & demonstrates our commitment to educational excellence. Donate today by clicking the link: illinoisasa.wufoo.com/forms/m3zf7jq0… Brent Clark Chad Watkins Dr. Courtney Orzel Emily Warnecke

Help shape legislation in a way that aligns with the best interests of our school districts, educators, and students. Donate today by clicking the link: illinoisasa.wufoo.com/forms/m3zf7jq0…

Wednesday, August 30 will be the first Late Start Wednesday of the 2023-24 school year. All students will start 30 minutes later. Afternoon dismissal will remain the same. You can learn more about Late Start Wednesdays on our website, tinyurl.com/2runfdnd

Congratulations to Palos South 118 which was recently named an exemplary school by the Illinois State Board of Education. Kudos to the students, teachers, and staff for joining the top 10% of all middle schools in Illinois. Great job! patch.com/illinois/palos…