Oswego School District 308

Kevin Schoenbach has been announced as one of 212 quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award (MEA) presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum.

Gold medalists Hatfield and Wolcott have qualified to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 19-23.

Oswego High School held their Class of 2023 commencement ceremony in DeKalb on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Oswego East held their 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in DeKalb.

Oswego School District 308 is investigating acts of vandalism that occurred at Oswego East High School Wednesday night, including racial slurs written on the school grounds.

The board is planning to interview the finalists on June 5, 6 and 7. Other groups of people, including community members, parents, students and staff, will interview the finalists along with the board members.

Oswego SD308 is looking at ways to improve communication between the district and the community, including when an emergency arises.

The new Oswego School District 308 superintendent should be someone who is a visible, hands-on leader who becomes immersed in the life of the district’s schools and the community.

Music Teachers of Excellence are selected based on their dedication to bringing a high-quality music education to their students and the impact they’ve had on their school community through music.

Ellen Poplawski was honored for 40 years of service to the district.

Oswego School Board President LaTonya Simelton and Oswego School Board Vice-President Eugene Gatewood will continue to serve in their same roles on the School Board.

“People underestimate what children their age can do on their own. They can come up with their own solutions,” Wheatley said, adding that the key is to give students the confidence to do so.

“Preschool is a very experimental time. We work on solving social problems,” Wheatley said. “The most important goal is to get everyone to be as independent as they can be.”

“It’s important for students to see teachers as readers,” Heather Krause, language arts teacher, Bednarcik Junior High School

In rural schools, a single teacher was responsible for teaching up to 40 students in eight grades, along with cleaning the building.