135 News Archive
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District 135 updated the identity of one of its core special education programs ahead of the 26-27 school year.
![Nancy Heuser Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787759600/orland135org/zxxtmarjpekf2xpvpldv/Screenshot2026-08-26at105240AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787759600/orland135org/zxxtmarjpekf2xpvpldv/Screenshot2026-08-26at105240AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787759600/orland135org/zxxtmarjpekf2xpvpldv/Screenshot2026-08-26at105240AM.png","width":742}])
Ms. Heuser, who teaches art at Center and Park, was awarded the Elementary Art Educator of the Year award!
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Orland Park resident Anita Tracy wins the first-ever Community Leader in Action Award from D135.
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Prorok, Jerling Jr High Principal, took the challenge of becoming a student for the day.
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The PFE hosted the first-ever Run35 to raise money for students and staff.
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The official podcast of D135, "Let's Be Here For It," is back for its 3rd season, just in time to welcome students and staff to the new school year!
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Orland 135 says farewell to Bax, Jobb, & Tutor; hello to Chmielewski, Morandi, & Zayyad
![Girl in Pink Coat on Slide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741295117/orland135org/tl57orcwsx56ng9xp4o2/Screenshot2025-03-06at30505PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741295117/orland135org/tl57orcwsx56ng9xp4o2/Screenshot2025-03-06at30505PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741295117/orland135org/tl57orcwsx56ng9xp4o2/Screenshot2025-03-06at30505PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741295117/orland135org/tl57orcwsx56ng9xp4o2/Screenshot2025-03-06at30505PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741295117/orland135org/tl57orcwsx56ng9xp4o2/Screenshot2025-03-06at30505PM.png","width":1510}])
Over the 23-24 school year, we made significant strides towards providing our students and staff with the best learning environment by adding additions to five schools.
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Celebrate Youth Art Month (March) by checking out the video from District 135's art teachers.
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The following article was written by three students in Ms. Sol's 5th Grade Classroom at Liberty.
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Nine outstanding staff members have been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education's prestigious "Those Who Excel" program.
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After competing in their school-level spelling bees, ten students came together to compete in the OSD135 District-level bee.
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Families with a child who will be five by September 1, 2025 can register for Kindergarten!
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The event brought together a diverse group of community organizations to connect with parents.
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OSD135 is proud to announce that all ten schools were identified as commendable for the 23-24 school year!
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The District welcomed Dr. Skura and Dr. Graczyk to observe the District's implementation of PBIS.
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Century Jr High and Meadow Ridge have been designated as Apple Distinguished Schools.
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District 135 Board of Education has been honored with the prestigious School Board Governance Recognition Award from the IASB
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OSD135 is thrilled to announce the completion of five school additions across the district.
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D135 artists participated in the joint D135/Sandburg art show at the end of April.