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Bernotas School recently hosted its annual Brave the Shave event, bringing together students, staff, and the broader community to support childhood cancer research. 

Hope Squad seventh- and eighth-grade students from all three District 47 middle schools recently participated in an Active Listening Workshop at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. The workshop, led by professionals trained in crisis negotiation and peer support, taught students how to truly listen; not just to words, but to the meaning and feelings behind them.

The Hannah Beardsley Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) turned energy into impact with their first-ever Fund Run.

Hannah Beardsley Principal Ms. Coats is passing her Hall Pass to 8th grader Maia, who knows all about going the extra mile—in both kindness and competition!

Join Dr. Kathy Hinz on episode 5 of 'Deep Dive with Dr. Hinz' as she the new math curriculum, exploring what problem-based instruction means and what it looks like in the classroom. Dr. Hinz is joined by Dr. Carolyn Stadlman, Director of Math, Science & STEM, along with Krystal Winsor, Kindergarten teacher at West Elementary, and Hannah Martel, 7th grade math teacher at Hannah Beardsley Middle School.

Get inspired by the experiences shared on this episode and learn how you can make a difference!

For the fall Elevate Award, 8 winners were announced out of 26 nominations.

Emmie Foster, 8th grade Hannah Beardsley student, qualifies to compete in the National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships.

The district is initiating a comprehensive review of our school district boundaries, beginning with the three middle schools, and will be using a Boundary Committee for the review and recommendation process for both phases. Click for more information.