Juan Cisneros, a student at Delta Academy, had an incredible opportunity to step into the world of culinary arts through Joliet Junior College’s “Chef for a Day” program.
His day began with preparing an apple crisp and pasta with a rich bolognese sauce, quickly getting hands-on in one of the college’s commercial kitchens. Juan spent the day rotating through several of JJC’s professional-grade kitchens, working side-by-side with current culinary students as they prepped and cooked for the day.
One of the highlights? An exciting ice sculpture demonstration that showcased another creative side of the culinary world. To wrap up his experience, Juan enjoyed a well-deserved meal at one of JJC’s student-run restaurants.
It was a day full of learning, exploration, and inspiration—giving Juan a true taste of life in the culinary field.
Did you catch Tinley Park and Oak Forest on CBS Chicago yesterday? Both schools were live on CBS loading up a trolley full of donated goods for April Food Day! Check out our awesome Titans and Bengals by clicking the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vco-xMXOxH4
Be sure to check out our upcoming school musicals!
Bremen Spring Musical Information: Dare to Dream JR.
Performances
4/24/25- 6:30 PM
4/25/25- 6:30 PM
4/26/25- 3:00 PM
Tinley Park Spring Musical Information: The Lightening Thief
Performances
4/25/25- 7:00 PM
4/26/25- 7:00 PM
4/27/25- 2:00 PM
Oak Forest Spring Musical Information: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Performances
4/25/25- 7:00 PM
4/26/25- 7:00 PM
4/27/25- 2:00 PM
Hillcrest 3 One-Act Plays
Performances
4/24/25- 4:00 PM
4/25/25- 6:00 PM
4/26/25- 4:00 PM
PLAY 1
OZ
A Short Play By Don Zolidis
Director: Gregory Fitch
Artistic Director: Jamilah Adebesin Mason
Technical Director: Mirko Polyak
PLAY 2
Heritage, Her-i-tage, and Hair-i-tage
By Adrienne Dawes
Student Director: Pashance Booth
Student Assistant Director: Cydney Perry
PLAY 3
Controlling Interest
By Wayne S. Rawley
Student Director: Nathan Hillman
Just a friendly reminder that all D228 school will be closed today!
At Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, we proudly honored Debi Stearns as she retires from the D228 Board. Her years of service, dedication, and passion for education have left an incredible mark on our community. Thank you, Debi, for everything — you will be truly missed!
The Operation Snowball retreat was a huge success this year!
Good luck to our D228 students taking the ACT! 📚✏️ You've got this—believe in yourself, trust your prep, and show that test what you're made of! 💪 #D228 #ACTReady #FutureInFocus
🎓 Huge congratulations to our incredible Bremen High School District 228 students who have been awarded the prestigious Evans Scholarship — a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies! 🏌️♀️🏌️♂️
👏 Shoutout to:
📍 Bremen HS: Yoseline De La Rosa & Nayeli Lozano
📍 Oak Forest HS: Lillian Everitt, Aiden Kelly & Ethan Nutile
Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have paid off — we are so proud of you! 💚
Read more by visiting our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2151678
#EvansScholar #D228Proud #CollegeBound #BremenHS #OakForestHS #ScholarshipSuccess #FutureLeaders
Hillcrest High School’s Hoops & Heroes charity basketball event brought the community together for fun, friendly competition—and a great cause!
Thanks to your support, we raised over $1,000 for Project Fire Buddies, helping bring joy and support to kids in need.
A huge shoutout to the firefighters from Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest who showed up big time for the community. 💙
Together, we made a difference—one game at a time. Read more on our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2144686
#HoopsAndHeroes #ProjectFireBuddies #CommunityStrong #HillcrestPride #Gratitude
D228 held its annual Cupcake Wars and Culinary competition last week! The day-long event featured teams from all four district schools battling it out for the first place spot in both categories. Congratulations to Hillcrest for winning the cupcake competition, and Oak Forest for winning the culinary competition! 🧁🍝
📸 Field trip fun! Just before spring break, our Delta students had the amazing opportunity to explore Joliet Junior College’s Culinary Arts Program at their downtown Joliet campus. 👨🍳👩🍳
Students toured every classroom, visited their two student-run restaurants—Saveur and Thrive—and even got a behind-the-scenes look at students prepping mouthwatering desserts and lunch service. 🍰🍽️
Huge thanks to JJC for the warm welcome and inspiring tour! 🙌
🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who provide essential support in our schools and classrooms. Your dedication, patience, and hard work make a world of difference in the lives of students every day. 💙📚
Thank you for all that you do! Drop a 💙 in the comments to show your appreciation! #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYou #EducationHeroes
Check out this awesome upcoming event!
D228 hosted the annual senior citizens breakfast this morning! All four schools welcomed senior citizens from our surrounding communities for a morning of fun, food and BINGO!
D228 hosted the 51st Annual Keith Anderson Fine Arts Festival on March 15th!
Read all about it here: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2095135
Hillcrest High School is hosting the Hoops & Heroes event on April 4 from 6-8 PM, and we invite you to join us for a special evening that brings our community together.
This event supports Project Fire Buddies, an incredible initiative dedicated to helping children in need. Enjoy games, activities, and the opportunity to connect with local heroes who make a difference every day.
Please help us spread the word by sharing the flyer with students, families, and community members. Your support will make a meaningful impact.
Location: Hillcrest High School
Date & Time: April 4 | 6-8 PM
For more details, scan the QR code on the flyer. We hope to see you there!
D228 students began their Mi-Jack Pre-Apprentice program with training at the John Lanigan Training Center on Tuesday, March 11. The training program runs through May 6. Students will earn industry credentials and be trained in a variety of manufacturing areas.
Our D228 shoe drive will be ending next week! You can drop off at any of our four D228 schools! See the flyer for more information.
We’re thrilled to highlight two incredible educators from our World Language Department who recently showcased their expertise at the West Suburban World Language Conference, an event that draws over 500 attendees.
Stephanie Peterson (Bremen) and Selime Baftiri Ballazhi (Tinley Park) delivered impactful sessions that were very well received, representing Bremen High School District 228 with excellence.
Stephanie Peterson – Out of the Box: Cultural & Linguistic Opportunities for Students Outside the Classroom
Selime Baftiri Ballazhi – Building a Classroom Community through Language
Both educators co-presented these insightful topics, working together to bring fresh ideas and engaging strategies to fellow language teachers. Their dedication to enriching student learning inside and outside the classroom is truly inspiring.
Delta Academy wrapped up Black History Month with an inspiring celebration! Check out this article in the Patch!
https://patch.com/illinois/oakforest/delta-academy-black-history-month-celebration