Joseph Sears School

All Students. Our Students. We are Fearless Learners, Creative Thinkers, Compassionate Citizens, and Courageous Advocates

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Together, we're not just planning for the future. We're building it.💙🤍

To learn more about our upcoming 2027-2032 Strategic Plan and to submit your feedback, visit https://t.co/NfslyWHBJp.

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We’re proud to share that we have received an @NSPRA Award of Excellence for our Strategic Plan Video!

A special thank you to Captivate Media for their partnership in bringing our school and community to life through powerful storytelling. We are so thankful for their team.💙🤍

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Thank you to our school community for your continued partnership throughout the school year. Have a great summer! 💙🤍

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Our seventh graders recently traveled to Springfield, Illinois, for an exciting and educational journey through the history of our nation and state.
This experience brought history to life and deepened students’ understanding of Lincoln’s legacy and Illinois history. 💙🤍

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Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the retirements of Dr. Leslie Richmond, Laura Romisher, and John Scheidt! 💙🤍

We’re grateful for their years of dedication and impact on our students and school community. Thank you for making this celebration so special!

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The Class of 2026’s hard work was on full display at the 8th-grade project showcase, giving peers and younger students a glimpse into their academic journey. We’re proud of our students and grateful to Mrs. Trueman for her leadership in making the event a success. 💙🤍

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🌟 Once a Sears student, always part of the Sears story. Check out our latest Alumni Spotlight featuring Lisa Graham, Class of 1992! 📘✨

Are you a Sears alum with a story to share? Scan the QR code in our newsletter to join the alumni network and be featured!

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The Kenilworth School District 38 Board of Education is pleased to announce that Mr. Jack Zimmerman has been named the new Assistant Principal for Grades 5–8 at The Joseph Sears School. Visit our website for more information. https://t.co/NfslyWH3TR

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National Speech Pathologist Day was recognized nationwide on May 18. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jennifer Bennett, our speech/language pathologist, for all that she does to support our students’ development. 💙🤍

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The Joseph Sears School announced today that it has been recognized as a 2025–26 @PLTWorg (PLTW) Distinguished School, marking the second year in a row the school has earned this national honor. 💙🤍

Visit our website to learn more. https://t.co/NfslyWH3TR

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From the coffee and donuts to the flowers, lunches, sweet treats, and every thoughtful gesture in between, your generosity and support helped make this celebration truly memorable. 💙🤍

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Staff Appreciation Week was celebrated from May 4 to May 8. We want to again take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible educators who make Joseph Sears School such a special place for our students.

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We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our JSSPVA partners for making this week so special for our educators.

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We would also like to thank our JSSPVA partners for their support throughout the week, from breakfast to providing flowers for purchase and more. This week would not be possible without the wonderful support of our parent volunteers!

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In celebration of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible educators who make Joseph Sears School such a special place for our students.

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As we celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, let us come together as a community to thank our staff for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts. They truly make a difference in our students' lives, shaping future leaders and contributors to society. 🤍💙

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Thank you to Mrs. Parkes, Ms. Wood, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Cabin, Mr. Frie, Mrs. Lehman Hunt, our parent volunteers, and our entire school community for making the night a success.

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On April 30, The Joseph Sears School hosted its annual Fine Arts Night. The evening celebrated our students' artistic achievements, from paintings to drawings, to musical ensembles and solo performances. 💙🤍

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One of the key efforts he highlighted was the upcoming Plastic Bag Recycling Competition, taking place April 20–24. Students are invited to bring in plastic bags, and the grade level that collects the most (by weight) will earn a pizza party. 💙🤍

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Sixth grader and Planet Panther member George P. recently took the initiative to promote sustainability by giving brief presentations to students during lunch periods.

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He shared information about Planet Panther’s ongoing green initiatives and encouraged his peers to take an active role in helping the environment.