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![Fall Elevate 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763054210/d47org/ywz8brewjzvejnsfw1ba/FallElevate2025.png","width":1061}])
For the Fall Elevate Award, 8 winners were announced out of 30 nominations.
![Woods Creek 5th Graders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762799220/d47org/kknqqq7ks7gitvjuogvq/WoodsCreek5thGraders.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762799220/d47org/kknqqq7ks7gitvjuogvq/WoodsCreek5thGraders.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762799220/d47org/kknqqq7ks7gitvjuogvq/WoodsCreek5thGraders.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762799220/d47org/kknqqq7ks7gitvjuogvq/WoodsCreek5thGraders.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762799220/d47org/kknqqq7ks7gitvjuogvq/WoodsCreek5thGraders.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762799220/d47org/kknqqq7ks7gitvjuogvq/WoodsCreek5thGraders.png","width":2200}])
At Woods Creek Elementary, inclusion isn’t just a goal; it’s a daily practice. Fifth-grade teacher Rachel Schweitzer and Cross-Categorical teacher Cailey Bell have seen their students build meaningful connections that embody District 47’s mission to ‘Grow, Empower, and Thrive’.
![ISBENewsArticle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740763178/d47org/ybym16itczo6lgi290hm/ISBENewsArticle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740763178/d47org/ybym16itczo6lgi290hm/ISBENewsArticle.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740763178/d47org/ybym16itczo6lgi290hm/ISBENewsArticle.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740763178/d47org/ybym16itczo6lgi290hm/ISBENewsArticle.png","width":813}])
District 47 is proud to celebrate three outstanding educators who have been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) through its Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year program. Nominated by educators, administrators, and community members, these awards honor educators for their dedication, collaboration, and commitment to student success.
![Malu & Drayson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738253725/d47org/cbqjbqrkkdxmaluqnj3p/MaluDrayson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738253725/d47org/cbqjbqrkkdxmaluqnj3p/MaluDrayson.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738253725/d47org/cbqjbqrkkdxmaluqnj3p/MaluDrayson.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738253725/d47org/cbqjbqrkkdxmaluqnj3p/MaluDrayson.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738253725/d47org/cbqjbqrkkdxmaluqnj3p/MaluDrayson.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738253725/d47org/cbqjbqrkkdxmaluqnj3p/MaluDrayson.png","width":2200}])
Woods Creek Principal Dr. Marks is passing her Hall Pass to kindergarteners Malu and Drayson, who are turning the page on their reading journey!
![ElevateFall24Article]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732552326/d47org/qpyyveyj1zmycxmutd8f/ElevateFall24Article.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732552326/d47org/qpyyveyj1zmycxmutd8f/ElevateFall24Article.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732552326/d47org/qpyyveyj1zmycxmutd8f/ElevateFall24Article.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732552326/d47org/qpyyveyj1zmycxmutd8f/ElevateFall24Article.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732552326/d47org/qpyyveyj1zmycxmutd8f/ElevateFall24Article.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1732552326/d47org/qpyyveyj1zmycxmutd8f/ElevateFall24Article.png","width":2200}])
For the Fall 2024 Elevate Award, 10 winners were announced out of 30 nominations.
![Carrie Thomas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730127597/d47org/hpdrlcmnchwuqe18xtxf/CarrieThomas.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730127597/d47org/hpdrlcmnchwuqe18xtxf/CarrieThomas.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730127597/d47org/hpdrlcmnchwuqe18xtxf/CarrieThomas.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730127597/d47org/hpdrlcmnchwuqe18xtxf/CarrieThomas.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730127597/d47org/hpdrlcmnchwuqe18xtxf/CarrieThomas.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730127597/d47org/hpdrlcmnchwuqe18xtxf/CarrieThomas.jpg","width":2200}])
Faces of D47 highlights PMAC Teacher Carrie Thomas. Learn more about Carrie and her journey in District 47.
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Author Tom Watson visits students and teaches them how to draw his famous Stick Dog characters!
![Retirees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721773265/d47org/olyxlbd2bwqdvpjl8x2l/Retirees.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721773265/d47org/olyxlbd2bwqdvpjl8x2l/Retirees.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721773265/d47org/olyxlbd2bwqdvpjl8x2l/Retirees.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721773265/d47org/olyxlbd2bwqdvpjl8x2l/Retirees.png","width":1050}])
Congratulations Mrs. Swihart and Mrs. Campioni on your retirement!
![Kindy Kickoff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717094798/d47org/gcl5zz2ttpcyipnkeomg/KindyKickoff.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717094798/d47org/gcl5zz2ttpcyipnkeomg/KindyKickoff.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717094798/d47org/gcl5zz2ttpcyipnkeomg/KindyKickoff.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717094798/d47org/gcl5zz2ttpcyipnkeomg/KindyKickoff.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717094798/d47org/gcl5zz2ttpcyipnkeomg/KindyKickoff.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717094798/d47org/gcl5zz2ttpcyipnkeomg/KindyKickoff.jpg","width":2200}])
Woods Creek welcomes future kindergarteners and their families during the Kindy Kickoff event.