Batavia School District

Batavia High School’s AP Computer Science Principles is earning a diversity award for achieving a high female participation rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women represent just 26.9% of the 6.5 million jobs in the computer science industry.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Katy Swiecicki on improving reading and English state scores: The district can establish a strong culture of literacy rooted in the science behind reading and English proficiency by grounding instruction in evidence-based techniques and data assessment

Should students be able to use AI in schoolwork? Rose McNaul: There's no stopping it's influence. So I'm not sure how to stop it.

Kristin Gehrels: The district, with input from teachers, needs to adopt an early reading curriculum that is used consistently at all elementary schools and focuses on phonics, comprehension, grammar, and writing

Aaron Kilburg: I am committed to doing my part to creating a drug free environment for students, teachers, staff and guests of BPS101

The Batavia Public School District 101 board adopted a resolution supporting Vision 2030, a roadmap for policy priorities several school districts want the state to prioritize in enhancing academic opportunities.

Carpenter Elementary assistant principal Sean Degman will be the new principal at Hoover-Wood Elementary, according to a news release from Batavia School District.

The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St. Batavia.

Kane County law enforcement and school officials are focused on the TRUST Act to guide how they respond to federal immigration policy.

Search our table to see what designation your Kane County school received on the 2024 school report card.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kane County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

A Batavia middle school was placed on hold Tuesday after an empty shell casing from a gun was found on the floor of a classroom.

A Batavia middle school student was charged with disorderly conduct–threat of violence at the school, according to a news release.

The Batavia School Board has updated their bullying policies to be more inline with state standards, but at least one member doesn't think they go far enough.

Batavia School District 101 is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois.

The Batavia High School’s annual homecoming parade marched through the city on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 in Batavia.

Here is what Kane County parents should know about their school districts’ cellphone policies before sending their students back to school this fall.

The Batavia School District 101 Board voted to approve an increase in pay for paraprofessionals in special education programs on Tuesday, June 25.

The Batavia School District 101 Board voted to approve a strategic plan, outlining the district’s priorities over the next five years on Tuesday, June 25.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce awarded four Batavia Public School District 101 students with an Inspire Scholarship worth $1,000.

The cafeteria at Batavia High School was packed Tuesday night with some 200 people for the district 101 school board meeting – many of them Batavia Education members wearing red.

Batavia High School celebrated the Class of 2024 with a commencement ceremony at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Teachers, staff and community members are expected to wear red and pack tonight’s Batavia District 101 school board meeting at 7 p.m. at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St.

One of those recipients was CHIP IN Batavia, which received $3,000. CHIP IN (Community Helpers Impacting People In Need) was established in 2013 to support homeless and low-income families in the Batavia School District.

Hundreds of Batavia High School students walked out of school for a peaceful protest organized by the school’s Students Against Gun Violence club on Friday, April 19, 2024.

The BFEE announces who the eight 2024 Hall of Honor Inductees are.

For every voter who cast a ballot last April to decide the fate of Batavia Unit District 101′s request to borrow $140 million to rebuild and renovate multiple schools, two other voters stayed home. And that turnout was high among suburban counties.

Mike Wall will begin his role on July 1, following the retirement of Kevin Skomer.

Marklund Hyde Center were treated with valentines and stories from students from Grace McWayne Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Batavia District 101 is seeking Hall of Honor Nominations for 2024.

The Illinois Art Education Association has recognized Batavia High School as a School of Distinction for the second time.

Batavia High School held their annual homecoming parade through Batavia on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

Daniel White, Kadin Johnson and Aleksandar Simeunovic were named by officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation along with approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

The Batavia school board’s tentative 2024-2025 budget is expected to have a surplus of just over $2 million.

Parents and students in Batavia School District 101 were welcomed back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023.

Students in Kane County school districts return to class next week. St. Charles District 303 starts Monday Aug. 14, and Batavia Public School District 101, Geneva Community Unit School District 304, and Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 all start on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Superintendent Tom Kim said he is driven to serve students and ready to be a champion for those in Batavia Public School District 101.

Batavia school district’s new superintendent took his place at the table at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, where administration and board members discussed the tentative budget for fiscal year 2024.

Superintendent Lisa Hichens is retiring at the end of the month after 22 years of service in Batavia.

The effort between these agencies seeks to increase awareness and encourage responsible driving behaviors to reduce the risk of crashes involving pedestrians.

The Batavia Education Association and Board of Education announced the agreement at a special board meeting Wednesday night. The contract will be in effect for four years.

The Batavia Public Schools District 101 would receive a share of the tax monies generated by the new casino. It is expected to be built adjacent to Chicago Premium Outlets, which is in the Batavia school district.

Batavia High School honored the Class of 2023 with a commencement ceremony at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Lisa Hatfield is Batavia Public School District 101's fifth grade band and orchestra teacher.

The Batavia Public School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its commitment to music education.

Batavia High School history teacher and wrestling coach Scott Bayer took an unusual route to teaching.

Batavia High School English teacher Amber Jirsa was named the Illinois State Board of Education Teacher of the Year for the North Suburbs region and was in the running for 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year.

Rotolo Middle School math teacher Kristy Giesen is a recipient of a meritorious service award from the Illinois State Board of Education this year.

The massive referendum, which included the demolition and replacement of the aging Louise White and H.C. Storm elementary schools, was first voted down last November. It failed again in the April 4 election.