Community Unit School District 300

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

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

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

Moms and a teacher from Westfield Community School in Algonquin have come together to help fourth-grader Leo Carmona, who is recovering from an ATV crash that caused his father's death in November.

What is a top issue for the school district? Leslie LaMarca: Navigating and protecting our students from the abhorrently harmful ramifications of the ill-conceived and recklessly enacted “proclamations” by the new national administration

Patrick Malia on a top issue in the district: The biggest issue the District is facing right now is the new developments that are being constructed and how that will cause multiple schools to become overcrowded

Should students be able to use AI in schoolwork? Christine Birkett: Before we allow students to use AI for schoolwork, guardrails need to be in place to ensure that AI is used as an enhancement to learning - not a replacement

Emmanuel Thomas: Balancing class sizes and current teaching staff is important. There should be no more than 12-16 students per teacher unless the teacher has an assistant.

Should students be able to use AI in schoolwork? Alisa Lindmark: I think there is a time and place for AI, but in creating critical thinkers it offers very little

Aaron Kelly on a top issue for the district: Teacher shortages are a national concern, and District 300 is no different. At the time I filled out this questionnaire, there were 106 open positions in the District, roughly 69 of which were for educators and paraprofessionals

Road conditions were worsening and many McHenry County schools called off after-school activities Wednesday as snow began piling up on its way to a possible half a foot of accumulation.

Which school districts in the McHenry County area have announced schedule changes Wednesday because of the snow forecast?

Linda Keyes of Lake in the Hills appeared on an episode of "Wheel of Fortune" that aired Tuesday Feb. 4. Another woman with local ties appeared Monday on the show.

A Carpentersville man was sentenced to two years of conditional discharge after he was charged with intimidation, trespassing and resisting a police officer after police say he fled on foot through an Algonquin neighborhood.

Police activity Friday morning at Jacobs High School in Algonquin was the result of a “false lockdown.”

When a seventh-grade student at Westfield Community School began choking in the lunchroom, a teacher stepped in

Jacobs High School had a short shelter-in-place order Monday following a police presence near the Community School District 300 school

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway 2024 Holiday Train made a stop in Pingree Grove on Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024, entertaining crowds with live music and holiday cheer while also collecting food and donations for the D300 Food Pantry. The holiday train is touring the U.S. and Canada through Dec. 20.

Leo Bonilla of Neubert Elementary School aims to raise $3,000 for the D300 Food Pantry after his school won the Hunger Champion award for collecting the most food donations.

Retired District 300 teacher Laurie Parman of Sleepy Hallow is trying to unseat incumbent Democrat State Rep. Suzanne Ness of Crystal Lake in the 66th House district.

Search our table to see what designation your McHenry 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 McHenry 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.

State Rep. Suzanne Ness’ fourth annual diaper drive is underway and runs through Monday, Nov. 4, with dropoff spots throughout the 66th District she represents.

Students from schools throughout northern Illinois learn about and gets hands-on experience with various industries earlier this month during SkillsUSA Illinois' first Industry Pathways Career Experience event at Johnsburg High School.

A Pingree Grove charter school teacher has been awarded with the 2024 ISTA Middle School Educator Award.

Multiple parents raise concerns over the safety conditions of a playground at District 300 Neubert Elementary School in Algonquin.

Algonquin-based District 300 appointed a former school board member to fill a vacant seat.

A new school year has arrived in McHenry County with optimism, nerves, cautions.

Algonquin-based Community School District 300 opens applications for a vacant school board member position after board member Randi Gauthier announced her resignation last month citing personal reasons.

Algonquin-based School District 300 board member Randi Gauthier announced her resignation last week citing personal reasons, District 300 officials report.

Algonquin police took a District 300 Jacobs High School student into custody after the student reportedly posted a weapon on social media, Algonquin Police reports.

A District 300 school teacher and wrestling coach has been charged with grooming, sexual exploitation of a child and burglary, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office reports.

Matt Bishop, 34, died unexpectedly at his home in Elgin Saturday. He was a Dundee Middle School music teacher for 12 years and participated in the school's band, choir, orchestra, musicals, plays and multiple clubs.

McHenry County's nonprofits and charity organizations say donations have remained steady but needs have increased.

Disparities in absenteeism appear in most McHenry County school districts when the data are broken down by race and in comparing students with disabilities.

Swatting - when someone calls in a false police report to bring a large law enforcement response - caused a lockdown Wednesday at Dundee-Crown High School, school district officials said.

Willie Tunstall believes the children are our future. And it’s not just a cliché. He has made it his life’s mission to make sure that teens – especially low-income youth – learn job skills and how to be a part of their community at large.

A Community Unit School District 300 Algonquin employee was arrested Tuesday and charged with two Class X felony counts of solicitation and reproduction or distribution of child pornography. He's been placed on administrative lead, district officials said.

A Carpentersville man was charged with intimidation, trespassing and resisting a police officer after police say he fled on foot through an Algonquin neighborhood, court records show.

Preschool teacher Yasmin Villamar is thoughtful, compassionate and aware when her students need a little extra attention and inclusion, say parents and colleagues at the deLacey Family Education Center in Carpentersville.

Zoki Russo is a third grade teacher at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School with a 14-year track record of getting kids excited, really excited, about coming to school and learning.

Hampshire, Huntley, Jacobs and Cary-Grove high school students were recognized last month by the Fox River Valley chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution at its annual Student Award Reception.

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to elect school boards across McHenry County.

Tuesday marks the last day for voters to cast their ballots in several local races, including school board, municipalities, and library and park districts.

Question: Would you propose any changes to the curriculum? If so, what? Answer: I would propose our “opt out” program be transitioned to a “opt in” program for all allowable topics. Read Kristina Konstanty's full election questionnaire here.

Question: Why are you running for office? Answer: A seamless transition of our superintendents over the next 18 months is critical. I am committed to offering strong and steady leadership in this transition. Read Steve Fiorentino's full election questionnaire here.

Question: Would you propose any changes to the curriculum? If so, what? Answer: I would want to potentially expand SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and look deeply into how we challenge our High School students to be college/job ready after graduation.

Question: Do you believe the district needs to make any changes to improve DEI in your district? Answer: The school district’s mission is to educate and prepare children for higher education and career success in the workforce. Read Connie Cain's election questionnaire here.

Nearly 7,000 McHenry County residents remain without power Friday morning, but area schools are back open following the ice storm that downed trees and power lines.

Wednesday's ice storm caused problems throughout the county, but some areas hit harder than others.