Wilmington School District 209-U

Wilmington fifth grader aims to eliminate lunch debt—and succeeds

Published by admin on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 3:00pm

A local fifth grader’s idea to give back this holiday season turned into a community effort to clear nearly $6,000 worth of student lunch debt from accounts at Stevens Intermediate School.

On Dec. 18, Shauna Jandeska posted a message to the Wilmington, IL Community Group on Facebook asking if anyone wanted to contribute to a plan to help erase student lunch debt at SIS, an idea that was brought to her by her 10-year-old daughter, Aria.

School report card shows WHS is exemplary

Published by admin on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 5:36pm

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the 2023 Illinois Report Card this fall, with local schools showing strong progress three years after COVID-19 changed the face of education.

The annual report breaks down the academic performance of public schools in Illinois, both districtwide as well as for individual buildings.

In addition to student achievement, the report card also addresses student and teacher demographics, enrollment, college and career readiness, and district-level financial information.

Seat opens up on 209-U school board

Published by admin on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 4:49pm

Lisa Holmes has resigned her seat on the Wilmington CUSD 209U Board of Education to fill a secretary’s position at the Steven’s Intermediate School.

The members of the board of education accepted Holmes’ resignation during their regular monthly meeting on Sept. 11.

Holmes began a 4-year term on the board this past spring following the April election, but was recently hired to move back into the school setting. A 1990 graduate of WHS, Holmes spent almost 20 years working in the front office at the high school.

Fixes on the way following SIS upgrade project

Published by admin on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 4:48pm

It’s rare to complete a multi-million dollar project without a few kinks.

And the improvements at Stevens Intermediate School are no exception.

On Sept. 11, Wilmington School District 209-U Superintendent Kevin Feeney gave his monthly report to the members of the board of education, which included just a couple of issues to be smoothed out with the SIS project, a massive overhaul of the building’s 30 year old heating and air conditioning system as well as additional upgrades to the building.

SIS project slated for on-time completion

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 5:45pm

The 2023-2024 school year is underway at most districts across the region.

But, students in Wilmington 209-U remain at home for a few more weeks, as the district finishes with work at Stevens Intermediate School.

During the Aug. 14 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, district officials reported that the overhaul at SIS was substantially complete, and the school will be ready to open at the start of the school year.

HVAC replacement underway at SIS

Published by admin on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 4:51pm

With school officially out for summer, work has already begun on a major renovation project at Stevens Intermediate School.

On June 12, district administrators gave an update on the HVAC replacement project to the members of the Wilmington School District 209-U board of education.

Wilmington 209-U to discuss E-Learning plans

Published by admin on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 4:44pm

The 2022-2023 school year has come to a close.

But, parents are invited to participate in a public hearing about the Wilmington School District 209-U E-Learning Plan for next year and beyond.

On June 12, the Board of Education will host a brief informational public hearing regarding the extension of the district’s official E-Learning Plan, which will be placed on file with the Will County Regional Office of Education and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The plan includes the following provisions:

E-Learning Day Plan

Mrs. Dennis retires from Wilmington 209-U

Published by admin on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 4:44pm

After more than 30 years in education, Stevens Intermediate School principal Venita Dennis walked the halls for the final time as the school year closed. Mrs. Dennis retired at the close of the 2022-2023 school year.

Faculty, staff and administration held a retirement party for Mrs. Dennis in May.

The Free Press Advocate asked Mrs. Dennis about some of her memories about her time at Wilmington School District 209-U. Here is what she had to say:

WHS sends 93 graduates on their way

Published by admin on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 5:07pm

It took 12 years of schooling but only 40 minutes for the Wilmington Class of 2023 to be sent on its way.

Graduation exercises were held Saturday for 93 WHS seniors. They are the first class in three years to celebrate a full school year without any pandemic restrictions.
WHS Principal Scott Maupin recognized seniors for their successes.

Friday Night Lights to be updated in Wilmington

Published by admin on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 5:03pm

When the Wilmington Wildcat football team takes to the field in the fall of 2023, it will be under new and improved lighting conditions.

Earlier this month, the members of the Wilmington School District 209-U Board of Education approved a measure to put up new lighting at Jeff Reents Stadium.