📚✨ Martin School’s Title I Family Night was a wonderful success with a great turnout of families, thanks to the incredible planning and dedication of our amazing staff!
We were also especially proud to have Martin alumni return to volunteer and give back to the school community that helped shape them. Seeing former students supporting the next generation of learners is a powerful reminder that once you are part of the Martin family, you are always part of it. 💙
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful event for our students and families! #MartinSchoolPride #FamilyEngagement #OnceAMartinLeaderAlwaysAMartinLeader #Mustangsmakeithappen
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We were also especially proud to have Martin alumni return to volunteer and give back to the school community that helped shape them. Seeing former students supporting the next generation of learners is a powerful reminder that once you are part of the Martin family, you are always part of it. 💙
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful event for our students and families! #MartinSchoolPride #FamilyEngagement #OnceAMartinLeaderAlwaysAMartinLeader #Mustangsmakeithappen
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📚✨ Martin School’s Title I Family Night was a wonderful success with a great turnout of families, thanks to the incredible planning and dedication of our amazing staff!
We were also especially proud to have Martin alumni return to volunteer and give back to the school community that helped shape them. Seeing former students supporting the next generation of learners is a powerful reminder that once you are part of the Martin family, you are always part of it. 💙
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful event for our students and families! #MartinSchoolPride #FamilyEngagement #OnceAMartinLeaderAlwaysAMartinLeader #Mustangsmakeithappen
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We were also especially proud to have Martin alumni return to volunteer and give back to the school community that helped shape them. Seeing former students supporting the next generation of learners is a powerful reminder that once you are part of the Martin family, you are always part of it. 💙
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful event for our students and families! #MartinSchoolPride #FamilyEngagement #OnceAMartinLeaderAlwaysAMartinLeader #Mustangsmakeithappen
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Lucky to Lead Together! 🍀
Our Hooper Heroes are proving that you don’t need a pot of gold when you have a great team! Our Hooper Hero's celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by practicing Habit 6: Synergize.
Whether we’re working on a classroom project or walking together to support District 41 in the parade, our students know that "Together is Better." Our students are showing the true spirit of a Hooper Hero by leading with kindness and cooperation.
Happy St. Paddy’s Day from our lucky school family!
Our Hooper Heroes are proving that you don’t need a pot of gold when you have a great team! Our Hooper Hero's celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by practicing Habit 6: Synergize.
Whether we’re working on a classroom project or walking together to support District 41 in the parade, our students know that "Together is Better." Our students are showing the true spirit of a Hooper Hero by leading with kindness and cooperation.
Happy St. Paddy’s Day from our lucky school family!
More principal pride winners for the month of March! The hard work these kids put in is incredible! From math to science to writing, the effort is great to see! Mustangsmakeithappen
🍽️Big day in the cafeteria! Today we had a special guest chef whipping up two-of-a-kind tater-tot entrées — and it did NOT disappoint! Chef Cam, 2-time Chopped winner on The Food Network, worked kitchen magic at Martin creating toppings of BBQ chicken and BBQ pork!!
🍀🔬 Kindergarten Scientists in the Making! 🌱✨
Our kindergarten scientists have been hard at work exploring the wonders of plants! Students learned how plants grow, what they need to survive, and even observed how flowers "drink" water. To make the learning even more exciting, a little leprechaun magic seemed to appear just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀#Mustangsmakeithappen
#FutureScientists #KindergartenLearning #STEMinAction #StPatricksDayMagic #LeaderInMe 🍀🌈
Our kindergarten scientists have been hard at work exploring the wonders of plants! Students learned how plants grow, what they need to survive, and even observed how flowers "drink" water. To make the learning even more exciting, a little leprechaun magic seemed to appear just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀#Mustangsmakeithappen
#FutureScientists #KindergartenLearning #STEMinAction #StPatricksDayMagic #LeaderInMe 🍀🌈
🌸🌼 Little scientists at work! Our kindergarten students explored how flowers “drink” water through their stems during a hands-on science activity. By placing flowers in colored water, they watched as the petals slowly changed color, showing how water travels through the plant. 🌈🔬
Learning is in full bloom as our young learners ask questions, make predictions, and discover the wonders of science right before their eyes! 🌷✨ #FutureScientists #KindergartenDiscovery #LearningInBloom #Mustangsmakeithappen
Learning is in full bloom as our young learners ask questions, make predictions, and discover the wonders of science right before their eyes! 🌷✨ #FutureScientists #KindergartenDiscovery #LearningInBloom #Mustangsmakeithappen
Our Kindness Committee is already making a difference! 💙
This week, student leaders began their very first project focused on spreading positivity throughout our school. Through thoughtful activities and encouraging small acts of kindness, these students are showing that leadership starts with caring for others. 🌟
We are so proud of their commitment to making our school a place where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We can’t wait to see the impact of their future projects!
#KindnessMatters #StudentLeadership #LeaderInMe #GrowingLeaders
This week, student leaders began their very first project focused on spreading positivity throughout our school. Through thoughtful activities and encouraging small acts of kindness, these students are showing that leadership starts with caring for others. 🌟
We are so proud of their commitment to making our school a place where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We can’t wait to see the impact of their future projects!
#KindnessMatters #StudentLeadership #LeaderInMe #GrowingLeaders
4th graders putting teamwork into action during indoor recess! 🤝🧠
So fun to see them synergizing, problem-solving, and building together. #itsathompsontigerthing #LEAD
So fun to see them synergizing, problem-solving, and building together. #itsathompsontigerthing #LEAD
Thompson’s Student Lighthouse Team proudly participated in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Lake Villa this weekend. Our students represented Thompson with great energy and Tiger pride as they joined the community in celebrating this fun local tradition. Thank you to our Student Lighthouse members for being such wonderful ambassadors for our school and for demonstrating leadership both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of the way they continue to represent Thompson Elementary in our community. 🍀🐯
We are proud to announce our Lake County Regional Office of Education nominee, Mandy Marshall, Elementary Teacher. Mandy consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to her students, always placing their needs at the center of her work. She builds strong relationships with students and families, creating a supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued and capable of success.
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Lynda Anello, Middle School Teacher of the Year Lake County ROE 2026 nominee! Mrs. Anello’s dedication and passion for teaching make a lasting impact on our students every day. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Anello on this incredible honor!
🎉 Congratulations to Our Lake County Educator of the Year Nominees! 🎉
We are proud to announce our Lake County Regional Office of Education nominees:
⭐ Jackie Block – Diverse Learning Teacher
⭐ Wendy Loveless – Student Support Personnel
We are proud to announce our Lake County Regional Office of Education nominees:
⭐ Jackie Block – Diverse Learning Teacher
⭐ Wendy Loveless – Student Support Personnel
A joyful morning greeting, a high-five, and a 'Hooray!' from our students. These small moments are what make Hooper Elementary a true family.
Kindergartners enjoying a ride on the scooter train in PE! #itsathompsontigerthing
The students in Mrs. Sylvester's class had a visit from the Astronomical Society! They were very inquisitive and showed this by asking exceptional questions. They learned so much, such as the different colors of the stars, how stars are formed, and the different phases of the moon. The students were also exposed to great vocabulary words: totality, lunar, big bang theory, etc. Thank you so much for coming, Mr. Layne and Ms. Kim. I think you inspired some students to work for NASA in the future! #Mustangsmakeithappen
#steam #sylvester #futureleaders
#steam #sylvester #futureleaders
We love when kindergarteners make their way to the office to show off their new reading skills. #itsathompsontigerthing
Our students are showing what it means to be a supportive school community! 💙
This week, student leaders helped create and hang motivational posters throughout the hallways to encourage their peers as they take the IAR assessment. From positive messages about perseverance to reminders to try their best, their kindness and leadership are helping create a culture of encouragement. #Mustangsmakeithappen
This week, student leaders helped create and hang motivational posters throughout the hallways to encourage their peers as they take the IAR assessment. From positive messages about perseverance to reminders to try their best, their kindness and leadership are helping create a culture of encouragement. #Mustangsmakeithappen
Our kindergarten students are learning the importance of Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw! 🪚💚
Today, our young leaders took time to recharge their minds and bodies through creativity and mindful moments.
Today, our young leaders took time to recharge their minds and bodies through creativity and mindful moments.
Our 4th graders put in an incredible effort on their Unit 5 Mathematics Assessment! 📊✏️ We are so proud of the perseverance, focus, and problem-solving our students showed as they worked through challenging math tasks. Their hard work and determination truly reflect what it means to keep learning and growing every day. Way to go, 4th grade! 🎉#Mustangsmakeithappen
