Three strengths of District 181

They push each other to be their best. Students see that extra effort. Families see that extra effort, teachers who not only love kids but have a heart for the work and motivation towards continuous improvement in their own classrooms. The strategic planning each school is working on, based on data, is creative, thoughtful, and collaborative. The plans connect to district objectives. I recognize these last couple of years have likely been the most challenging of their careers and they continue to show up with energy and creativity.

There are many things districts are working towards with technology, facilities, systems, and just dealing with the world around us right now that would make it easy to lose focus or be distracted from our primary goals, which always have students at the center. Our district does an exceptional job of not letting the development and evolution of those projects overtake our primary purpose of supporting student success.

Our families and neighbors are very committed to the success of the district. In the last building referendum, there was a clear message from businesses and community members that quality and environment of education is important to us.