These High Road School of Bucyrus teachers celebrate their 1-year anniversary!

Help us celebrate Ms. Tammy, Ms. Ceyanna, and Ms. Alex for 1 year of service with High Road School of Bucyrus! On behalf of High Road School of Bucyrus, we want to thank you for your dedication to our school, our students, and this team! We are fortunate to have you as part of our team, and we look forward to many more years of working together and achieving great things! Learn more about our school today.

These High Road School of Bucyrus teachers celebrate their 1-year anniversary!2024-04-01T10:44:37-04:00

Honoring Black History Month at High Road School of Wright City

During Black History Month, High Road staff and students engaged in a variety of learning activities focused on acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of African Americans to our society, history, and culture. In learning about these individuals and their legacies, we recognized the struggles and sacrifices faced by African Americans throughout history, while also celebrating their resilience, achievements, and cultural heritage. Here are some of the highlights: In the elementary classrooms, Ms. Tiffany’s students enjoyed watching "The Princess and the Frog," a Disney movie notable for its strong Black female representation, providing valuable representation and [...]

Honoring Black History Month at High Road School of Wright City2024-03-27T11:16:59-04:00

Final Quarter feature: Quenice Davis teaches life lessons, and basketball

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Quenice Davis is never too far from a basketball court. She even gets to play at work, at Sierra School of Sacramento, where she is the associate director. “It’s a lot, it’s exhausting,” says Davis. “But I feel like it’s my purpose. It’s my calling.” Quenice Davis has worked at the school for six years. She has a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State and a master’s degree from Pacific. “I wear a lot of hats, honestly,” she says. “Coaching teachers, running meetings, and I’m still very involved with the students outside of the classroom and [...]

Final Quarter feature: Quenice Davis teaches life lessons, and basketball2024-03-20T16:21:02-04:00

Roseland’s Rising Star: Chicago Excel Academy graduate embarks on her college journey

Chloe W, an extraordinary student from Washington Heights and Beverly, recently graduated from Excel Academy of Roseland. Now, at only 16-years-old, she is enrolled at Columbia College Chicago (CCC). This achievement is not only a testament to her academic prowess but reflects her family's deep-rooted belief in the power of education. For Chloe, attending CCC is more than just a personal accomplishment; it's a family value. Chloe, a source of immense pride for her family, is following in the footsteps of her mother, who also enrolled in college at a young age. [...]

Roseland’s Rising Star: Chicago Excel Academy graduate embarks on her college journey2024-03-26T12:47:08-04:00

Celebrating student success at the Special Olympics

Peter F., a fourth-grader at the High Road School of Mount Prospect, a school providing academic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults with extraordinary needs, is an athlete and shining example of the importance of determination. The 9.5-year-old recently placed second in the 100-meter and third in the 50-meter snowshoe races at the 2024 Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) Winter Games state championship, following his gold medal win at the regional SOILL games. The essence of Special Olympics lies not solely in winning medals but in the personal [...]

Celebrating student success at the Special Olympics2024-03-19T13:40:51-04:00

The Child Advocacy Center Honors Ms. Zoellner

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC), an organization whose mission is to deliver excellence in child abuse response, offer a path toward healing, and educate the community, recently chose to honor High Road's social worker, Kathryn Zoellner, for her outstanding partnership over the years. Over the past five years, Kathryn has invested herself in providing not only resources for families but also tools for our students to protect themselves from abuse. In collaboration with Karen Loesche, the Prevention Education Program Coordinator at the CAC, Kathryn has facilitated multiple educational workshops for students and staff alike and put a special focus [...]

The Child Advocacy Center Honors Ms. Zoellner2024-03-20T15:49:45-04:00