Welcome back!
District 228 would like to take a moment to congratulate Dr. Jim Boswell, the Director of Operations and Technology for Bremen High School District 228, who recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader® (CETL®) designation by passing a rigorous certification exam!
The CETL certification, awarded by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), signifies that Dr. Boswell has mastered the knowledge and skills needed to bring 21st Century technology to K-12 schools and other education organizations.
Read more about this outstanding accomplishment, and Dr. Boswell's remarks by heading to our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1394225
Interested in attending our virtual January 18th Parent U event, "How to Improve Executive Skills without Frustration?" Check out the information below to learn more.
Follow this link to register: zhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScymzBENAoRW9491CDJSlzXSD3wUwwuQ0mSp22HVt8fKdjbsA/viewform
What an awesome story, and an awesome heart! Check out this story in the Patch all about former Oak Forest High School basketball star, Robbie Avila, donating basketball shoes to our varsity team! #TheBengalWay
LINK: https://patch.com/illinois/oakforest/its-amazing-feeling-oak-forests-avila-gives-back-school
During the holiday season, students from District 228's Transitional Employment Program created and sold over 500 holiday cards across all four of our high schools!
Read more about this awesome initiative on the news section of our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1394621
Happy New Year from all of your friends here in District 228!
Second semester kicks off soon! Be sure to download our district app to have access to all things D228!
And just like that, the semester has flown by in the blink of an eye! Have a peaceful, and relaxing winter break! We look forward to seeing our wonderful students and staff back in school on January 8!
Check out D228 Board of Education member Mrs. Evelyn Gleason on CBS2 this morning! Mrs. Gleason spoke with CBS about her 30 years as a board member for the district!
Check out the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujP5EX6XW7g
Finals begin on Wednesday! Check out the schedule for the final days of semester one by visiting our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/documents/academics/442571
Over the past two week, District 228 has had four different voter registration events! One at each of our high schools. The Cook County Clerk's office came out to each event and signed up over 110 students to vote, along with additional students who are also going to train to be election judges!
Last night, at the Board of Education special meeting, District 228 honored board member Evelyn Gleason by congratulating her for passing a new milestone: 30 years on the Bremen High School District 228 Board of Education!
Mrs. Gleason was elected in 1993, and since then, has seen numerous individuals work in district administration, and as principals and superintendents. Mrs. Gleason, a Bremen High School alum, has acted in many roles during her time on the board. These roles include secretary, vice-president, and president; along with numerous committee positions.
Congratulations Mrs. Evelyn Gleason!
Check your mailbox! The District Scoop will keep you in the loop on all things District 228!
On December 7, Bremen High School’s REI Civics class, taught by Peter Luby and Andrea Ignelzi, hosted Illinois State Representative, Anthony DeLuca, for a Q & A with their students. In the days before the visit, students reviewed Representative DeLuca’s website and the bills he has sponsored. They prepared questions about his job responsibilities, the legislative process, specific bills, and how he balances his work with his personal life!
District 228's Delta program volunteered at the senior living facility Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge in Country Club Hills on Friday! Twelve students worked on crafts with residents, got to know them and their stories, and helped make holiday decorations for the residents to enjoy!
In November, the Communications Arts & Technology program collaborated with the District 228 Culinary program to bring you another exciting episode of Bake Off, the Cupcake Edition! Check out our talent district culinary students competing head to head! Shout out to the amazing production of our communication arts and technology students!
See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XOAAUmmXEs
Congratulations to our District 228 Illinois State Scholars! We are so proud of your academic achievements! Check out what it takes to earn this recognition, and the list of students from all four of our high schools who made it, below!
https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1363089
On Friday, December 1st, a group of art students from all four district schools participated in the A.P. Art and Design Fall Symposium at Bremen High School. Upon arrival, students were able to display their artwork and receive written and verbal feedback from their district peers. This opportunity provided students with feedback they may choose to implement in their work through a fun, district-wide experience!
From all of us here in Bremen High School District 228, have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Don't forget, no classes are in session today or tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend!
Be sure to check out the Bremen High School Turkey Trot in support of the school's 39th annual Food Drive LIVE on YouTube! The livestream will kick off at 8:35 a.m. Check it out by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kWi67Qfp_4