http://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=596American Education Week (Nov. 15-21, 2009) provides an opportunity to recognize the men and women who have chosen the education of our children as their passion and profession.Kristine,LiptrotThu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=707As the cost of everything increases – there is one meal that is still a great value: both nutritionally and economically! School lunch is still an incredible bargain.Matt,AdorjanThu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=708November is Diabetes Awareness Month, Read more to get more information on how to lower your child's risk.Matt,AdorjanThu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=684The United States flags at District 308 buildings will be flown at half-staff to Honor the Victims of the Tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas from November 6-10, 2009.Kristine,LiptrotFri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=665More than 700 new students are sitting in District 308 classrooms this year according to the district's Enrollment and Class Size report. This increase has raised the district's total enrollment to 16,182 and resulted in increases at the high school (up 409 students), junior high (up 42 students) and [...]Matt,AdorjanWed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=666District 308 is accountable to the community for providing its students with educational excellence within a caring community. It is not only the district’s motto, it is our mission. Annually, members of the district’s department of teaching and learning update the Board of Education on the academic [...]Matt,AdorjanWed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=656On October 26, the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education approved the final employee contract up for renewal this year. The Oswego Education Association (OEA) and Board of Education have agreed to Kristine,LiptrotTue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=648First student buses will be running as scheduled this morning, Monday, October 26. Further updates will be provided following a scheduled meeting today between the First Student bus company and its drivers. You may also call the district' information line at 630-636-2411 for updates. Kristine,LiptrotMon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=649The United States flags at District 308 buildings will be flown at half-staff on behalf of Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski of the United States Army (hometown: Rantoul, Illinois)until sunset on Monday, October 26, 2009.Kristine,LiptrotMon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=655First Student Bus Services and Teamsters locals 179 and 673 have agreed on a tentative contract, thereby avoiding a bus drivers strike in District 308. District 308 appreciates the efforts of the Oswegoland Park District’s Kids Connection, local police departments and our own District 308 bus drivers [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=645Please review this information if a member of your family is transported to school on a First Student bus. Your service may be impacted by a possible First Student bus driver strike as early as Monday, October 26.Kristine,LiptrotFri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=637District 308’s health services department is working closely with the Kendall County Health Department (KCHD) to track the number of student absences and the reasons for those absences. Although there has been a district-wide increase in the number of students and staff reporting flu-like symptoms, at [...]Matt,AdorjanThu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=638If a member of your family is transported to school on a First Student bus, your service may be impacted by a possible First Student bus driver strike as early as Monday, October 26.Kristine,LiptrotThu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=600Matt,AdorjanTue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=594Just like the flu itself, the news and rumors surrounding H1N1 is increasing with the onset of the fall weather. As of today, the district has received no laboratory confirmed reports of a District 308 student or staff member who has contracted the H1N1 virus. Kristine,LiptrotFri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=585The Illinois State Board of Education released the 2009 Illinois School Report Cards and elementary math performance in Oswego CUSD 308 continues to climb.Kristine,LiptrotWed, 07 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=568On September 29 the district, in cooperation with the Kendall County Health Department, held a community presentation "The New Flu and You" regarding both the H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses. Click "Read More" for a copy of the presentation. Kristine,LiptrotThu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=564Monday night the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education approved a contract with the Oswego Custodial Maintenance Association--the second of three contracts currently being negotiated for district employees.Kristine,LiptrotTue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=553Ann Rodman is a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Oswego High School in Oswego CUSD 308. She is also one of only ten teachers in the state of Illinois to be recognized as a 2009-10 Illinois Teacher of the Year finalist. Kristine,LiptrotFri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=554Five District 308 students from Oswego (OH) and Oswego East (OE) High Schools have achieved “commended” status in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. Steven Franger (OE), Nicholas Magalski (OH), Katherine Palmer (OH), Michael Romza (OE) and Amanda Watts (OH) have been named Commended Students [...]Kristine,LiptrotFri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=555The district’s education foundation, Oswego Foundation for Educational Excellence, which provides grant funds to our schools, is hosting “The Piano Men—a musical journey through the 70’s featuring the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John” on November 7 in the Oswego East Performing Arts Center. Please [...]Matt,AdorjanFri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=545Mutual Ground Inc. will be presenting a district wide parent presentation to discuss the Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs that will be offered to 1st and 4th grade students in the 09/10 academic year.Matt,AdorjanWed, 23 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=542Teasing is a universal and widespread problem and it cannot be completely prevented. However, all District 308 parents are invited to attend a FREE presentation on "Easing the Teasing” on October 13 to learn how to control their own responses and actions.Kristine,LiptrotTue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=426On Wednesday, September 30th, Oswego High School will hold its annual Homecoming Parade from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The parade route will affect downtown travel.Kristine,LiptrotTue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=524The entire District 308 community is invited to attend a FREE presentation on September 29 that will answer the 20 most commonly asked questions about the H1N1 and seasonal flu including how you can protect your family and prevent the spread of the illness.Kristine,LiptrotFri, 18 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=516Minor adjustments to the committee of the whole structure were requested by the District 308 Board of Education following its first attempt at the new format on September 14. Matt,AdorjanThu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=517The Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) presented two Awards of Excellence and three Awards of Merit to District 308 for various district publications. Matt,AdorjanThu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=518Twelve District 308 students earned AP Scholar Awards for recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. Earning the AP Scholar with Honor Award were Oswego East High School (OE) students William Ryan Ponstein and Justin White and Oswego High School (OH) students Blake Konrardy and Collin [...]Matt,AdorjanThu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=504Jeffrey Modaff ended his workday on Monday as assistant principal of Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School and started work the next morning as principal of the Brokaw Early Learning Center following a September 14 approval by the District 308 Board of Education. Kristine,LiptrotTue, 15 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=499Due to an overwhelming number of respondents, as of October 1 Oswego Community Unit School District 308 will no longer accept new applications for substitute teachers. Applications for substitute NURSES will continue to be accepted by District 308.Kristine,LiptrotMon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=497The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to fly the flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. The United States flags and the state flags are to be lowered at all buildings from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September [...]Kristine,LiptrotThu, 10 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=489After viewing President Obama's speech to school children, District 308 Superintendent Dr. Dan O'Donnell is encouraging all District 308 buildings to show the full video to students on Thursday, September 10.Matt,AdorjanTue, 08 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=485As you may be aware, President Barack Obama is scheduled to address school children in a speech during the school day on Tuesday, September 8. District 308 students will not be viewing the live-stream broadcast. Matt,AdorjanFri, 04 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=460The United States flags at all District 308 buildings will be flown at half-staff on behalf of The Honorable Senator Edward M. Kennedy from August 27-30, 2009.Kristine,LiptrotSat, 29 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=456Concerned about overcrowding at the high school level? Want to assist the district in developing a solution? Then consider completing an application to serve on the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee for Overcrowding Management and Facilities.Kristine,LiptrotFri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=457Oswego School District 308’s ACT scores show positive marks at both of the district’s high schools. The composite score of the 362 Oswego High School students who took the ACT continues to outpace the state average with a composite score of 20.9. Across the district, Oswego East High School posted its [...]Kristine,LiptrotFri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=458Members of the public who want to review the district’s tentative 2009-10 budget will have a month to do so. The Board of Education placed the budget on display at the District Administration Center (4175 Route 71, Oswego) and Oswego Public Library (Montgomery). Kristine,LiptrotFri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=459Although school may have taken a break over summer, the H1N1 virus (previously known as swine flu) did not, so neither did the health services team in District 308. District health officials have been working closely with national, state and local health organizations to develop a plan to keep our students [...]Kristine,LiptrotFri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=442Bus route information is available through the district Web site. Click "Read More" to review the most current updates prior to calling the Transportation Department at (630)636-2999 for further information or details.Matt,AdorjanTue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=435District 308 would like to welcome all students and staff to the 2009-10 school year! August 26 will be the first day of attendance for students in grades 1 through 12. Kindergarten students attend a two-hour Round-Up session on August 27 and begin their regular schedule on August 28. Students in the [...]Kristine,LiptrotThu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=434In order to improve communication between the Board of Education and its committees, a new Committee of the Whole meeting format is being implemented in District 308 this September. Kristine,LiptrotWed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=430This school year, Oswego Community Unit School District 308 will do its part to reduce the amount of paper distributed to students by instituting a new eco-friendly flier distribution system.Kristine,LiptrotMon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=425By unanimous vote Monday night, the District 308 Board of Education approved the first of three contracts currently being negotiated for district employees. The Oswego Transportation Association (OTA) has a new three-year contract that is slated to expire on June 30, 2012. Kristine,LiptrotTue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=424The 2009-10 school year in District 308 will begin with a full administrative staff due to the Board of Education’s approval of two administrators at Monday night’s meeting.Kristine,LiptrotMon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=412Rebecca Meixensperger, from Oswego School District 308, has qualified for national registration as a Reading Recovery® Teacher Leader by successfully completing a year-long series of courses at National-Louis University in Lisle, Illinois. The nine-month postgraduate program focused on literacy theory, [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 05 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=411The United States flags at District 308 buildings will be flown at half-staff on behalf of Sgt. Gerrick D. Smith, United States Army, (hometown: Sullivan, Illinois) from August 6-8, 2009.Kristine,LiptrotTue, 04 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=205Along with the launch of the updated Web site, District 308 has launched its new broadcast e-mail system—Communicate 308. Through Communicate 308, news updates will be e-mailed to subscribers from the district and/or specific schools. For many, this is the easiest way to stay informed about what is happening [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=406There will be a planned District Network Outage beginning the morning of July 18th and will impact the employee intranet, teacher web sites (WebEd), staff directory, Delta Aquatics, and the Oswego East Performing Arts Center web site. The outage will continue throughout the day on the 18th and possibly [...]Matt,AdorjanSat, 18 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=401The District 308 Board of Education approved the hiring of Tim Neubauer to oversee the school district’s business operations as the executive director of finance services. Neubauer was approved to fill the position at the board’s July 13 meeting. This is the first external candidate hired by Superintendent [...]Kristine,LiptrotTue, 14 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=398District 308 is a great school district filled with caring individuals who work hard to ensure students are successful. It's a pleasure to be part of this dedicated environment as the new superintendent...Kristine,LiptrotThu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=392The Kendall County Health Department has scheduled visits to area schools to provide immunizations to students--including a stop at Bednarcik and Thompson Junior High Schools in District 308. The immunizations have been scheduled at six locations from August 11-14. Kristine,LiptrotMon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=393A recent revision to District 308’s 2009-10 school year calendar converted five regular attendance days into early dismissal days for students. Students will be expected to attend school for only five hours on September 10, December 10, March 11, and May 13. January 15 will follow the early dismissal/school [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=386Students in 6th, 7th & 8th grade should plan on attending their scheduled Orientation this August. Student Planners, Yearbooks, PE Uniforms, Lockers and Schedules will be distributed at this time. Payment of student fees is due at this time.Matt,AdorjanThu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=387Required Registration and Schedule Pickup will be held for both Oswego High School and Oswego East High School in August. School Pictures, School ID’s, Student Planners, PE Uniforms, Parking Passes, Locker Assignments & Schedules will also be distributed. Payment of student fees may also be done.Matt,AdorjanThu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=382The Oswego High School Baseball team won its first sectional championship by beating Burlington Central 11-3 on June 6 in the Class 3A Rochelle Sectional. OHS lost its opportunity to compete in the state semifinals with a close 4-3 loss to LaSalle-Peru High School on June 9. On the road to their history-making [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 08 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=383In 2006, District 308 voters approved a referendum that included funding to construct a third high school in the district. This option is currently being considered by the District 308 Board of Education to address the growing high school student enrollment. Click below to view some of the most frequently [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 08 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=368The fire alarm at Oswego High School was triggered this morning by dust from the construction process. The building was evacuated for approximately 25 minutes while the fire department responded, investigated, and then gave the “all clear” for students to return to their final exams. Due to this situation, [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=363Due to the possibility of inclement weather, today's Oswego High School and Oswego East High School graduation ceremonies will be held indoors. Kristine,LiptrotSat, 30 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=360This spring the district held informational sessions for parents of incoming kindergarten students. To access a copy of the Countdown to Kindergarten presentation, please click here: Kristine,LiptrotThu, 28 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=381Oswego High School National Art Honor Society held its annual inductions of new members in May. A total of 16 9th-11th grade students were selected for membership by the visual art faculty council. Kristine,LiptrotMon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=352The Oswego East and Oswego High School chapters of the National Honor Society held their annual inductions of new members in April. A total of 74 students from the junior and senior classes were selected for membership by the faculty councils.Kristine,LiptrotMon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=291Parents of all District 308 incoming kindergartners are invited to attend one of two Kindergarten Countdown sessions to help parents ease their children into the 2009-10 kindergarten class. Parents who have previously completed the letter of interest for the general lottery for full day kindergarten [...]Matt,AdorjanThu, 14 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=330Friday, June 5 will be the last day of attendance for all District 308 students. (Exceptions: kindergarten students, June 4; high school seniors, May 27). The last day of school was extended due to three weather-related school cancellations in December. In addition, the district made the decision not [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=322After a review of the three, probable cases of H1N1 flu in District 308, and the length of time this flu strain remains contagious, the Kendall County Health Department in consultation with the district will re-open Fox Chase Elementary School tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5. On Thursday, May 7, students [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=325District 308 has just been informed of new guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the H1N1 virus. The new recommendations state that school closure is no longer advised for a suspected or confirmed case of H1N1 and schools closed based on the previous CDC guidelines [...]Kristine,LiptrotMon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=316Upon recommendation of the Kendall County Health Department, Thompson Junior High School has been deemed safe to re-open today, Monday, May 4th. However, the health department has determined that both Fox Chase Elementary School and Bednarcik Junior High School need to remain closed to students due to [...]Matt,AdorjanSun, 03 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=317As the district works to keep children healthy and safe, please know that staff will closely monitor student health. Any student displaying flu like symptoms will be sent to the school nurse for evaluation. a student has a temperature of 100 F or above and exhibits another known H1N1 symptom—such as [...]Matt,AdorjanSun, 03 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=307As we approach the end of the regular flu season, a new strain of the flu has gained a great deal of recent attention. I understand that this flood of information from the media, coupled with the caring and concern you have for your children, has understandingly caused many of you anxiety over your children’s [...]Kristine,LiptrotFri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=308AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, three District 308 schools will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2009 due to probable cases of Influenza A-H1N1 (swine flu). Two of those cases are currently under review by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Conclusive results are expected within the next few days. Fox [...]Kristine,LiptrotFri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=298As possible cases of swine flu are reported in the Fox Valley area, Oswego Community Schools wants to assure parents that the safety of our students and staff is a district priority.Kristine,LiptrotThu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=299Debido a que se han reportado casos de influenza porcina en nuestra área de Fox Valley, las Escuelas de la Comunidad de Oswego les quieren asegurar a los padres que la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y nuestro personal es una prioridad para el distrito.Kristine,LiptrotThu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=296Oswego Community Unit School District 308 has begun the process of filling an upcoming administrative vacancy, following last night’s approval by Batavia Public Schools to hire Kris Monn as its assistant superintendent for finance. Monn has served District 308 as its assistant superintendent for finance [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=297All Kids is a health insurance program through the state of Illinois for children who need comprehensive, affordable health insurance, regardless of family income, immigration status or health condition. Kristine,LiptrotWed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=293Yesterday, 1,000 school heath professionals from across the country discussed the issues surrounding the highly publicized swine flu. Jill Accardo, RN, District 308 health coordinator and certified school nurse, has been involved in these nation-wide discussions, as well as locally with the Kendall County [...]Kristine,LiptrotTue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=255Nominations were received for the 2009-2010 Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel Award. The Oswego Those Who Excel Committee reviewed the nominations and forwarded the following District 308 slate to the state:Kristine,LiptrotMon, 13 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=241Two incumbents and two newcomers will take the oath of office on May 4 as members of the District 308 Board of Education. Both Dave Behrens, an 11-year board veteran, and Lynn Cullick, who is currently completing her first term, won re-election. They will be joined on the Board by Laurie Pasteris and [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 08 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=231Daniel O’Donnell, Ed.D. is known as someone continually focused on high academic achievement and maintaining fiscal responsibility during times of change. However, on July 1, he will best be known throughout District 308 as the Superintendent of Schools. Kristine,LiptrotMon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=224Community Unit School District 308 has secured another tenant for its school and community center. The District 308 Board of Education agreed to lease space in the previous Traughber Junior High School site on Franklin Street in Oswego to the Heritage YMCA at its April 6 meeting. Currently the YMCA serves [...]Kristine,LiptrotSun, 05 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=178Oswego Community Unit School District 308 has scheduled informational meetings regarding the district's Dual Language Program for parents of children planning to enter kindergarten in the district for the 2009-10 school year. Although the Dual Language meetings are informational in nature, parents' attendance [...]Kristine,LiptrotSun, 05 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=206Residents interested in learning more about the eight candidates vying for the four open seats on the District 308 Board of Education can click here to listen to audio files from the March 30 public forum. The forum was organized and sponsored by the district's four employee unions, which represent the [...]John,PetzkeTue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=198Residents interested in learning more about the eight candidates vying for the four open seats on the District 308 school board are invited to attend a March 30 public forum. The forum has been slated from 7-9 p.m. in the Oswego High School auditorium, 4250 Route 71 in Oswego.Kristine,LiptrotMon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=242This summer, District 308 will again offer a variety of summer enrichment opportunities for its students. The summer enrichment packets can be downloaded from the Web site. Registration deadline is May 8th. A number of exciting courses are being offered including Kristine,LiptrotMon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=207Visual Art Summer Camp is a two-week camp at which high school students can explore different artistic media and subject matter. Students must be an OHS or OEHS student in the 2009-10 school year to participate. Three major projects will be completed during the camp. Kristine,LiptrotSat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=190The Oswego High boys basketball team left the school Thursday to compete in the state semifinal and finals on Friday and Saturday in Peoria. After winning on Friday they advanced to the state championship Saturday just missing capturing the top spot from Champaign Centennial in a close scoring game (59-61). [...]Kristine,LiptrotSat, 21 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=196Oswego's first state title game is in reach as the Oswego High School boys basketball team beat Chicago's Leo High School 56-55 with a three point shot by Panther Jordan Mitchell in the final seconds of the game. The final stop for the Panthers will be on Saturday at 12:45 p.m. in Peoria's Carver Arena [...]Kristine,LiptrotFri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=185An overtime free throw put the Oswego High School boys basketball team up by one and sent them to state in a 60-59 victory over Rock Island Tuesday night. As part of the IHSA Class 3A final four, the Panthers will take the court in a semifinal match up against Chicago’s Leo High School at 1:45 p.m. [...]Kristine,LiptrotWed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=175The parents of 360 incoming District 308 kindergartners will have the opportunity to send their children to the second year of the district’s full-day kindergarten pilot program. Adjustments have been made for the 2009-10 school year program, including a change to the transportation requirement. Kristine,LiptrotMon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=163Oswego Community Unit School District 308's The Wheatlands Elementary School, 2290 Barrington Dr. West in Aurora, was one of only 388 schools in Illinois to receive the Academic Excellence Award from the state. Kristine,LiptrotWed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=150Anyone in the community looking for assistance or answers regarding the Oswego School’s elementary math curriculum is invited to attend the district’s Community Math Education Night on March 10. Translations in Spanish will be provided. Kristine,LiptrotThu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=149Oswego Community Unit School District 308 will administer the state-required Illinois State Achievement Test (ISAT) to all eligible students March 2nd through March 13th. Parents can help their children do their best on the test by: Kristine,LiptrotWed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=123Current fifth-grade students interested in participating in the band or choir programs in sixth grade should register with their junior high schools. Mandatory registration appointments for the Beginning Band program are scheduled during March. Matt,AdorjanSun, 01 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=120Starting Monday, February 16 we will begin the transition to our new Web site. Throughout the next few weeks, there may be intermittent outages involving our Web site, teacher/staff Web sites, and the staff directory. If you have any questions, please contact the district webmaster. Matt,AdorjanTue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=122The updated Web site has many great new features. Here are some of the most important features that are offered.Matt,AdorjanTue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=119Listed below are the names of the people who turned in nominating petitions for the April 7, 2009 Consolidated School Board Election. The names are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot: David Behrens, Lynn Cullick, Mike Scaramuzzi, Sue Bertrand, Eric Strong, Paul Hoekstra, Julie L. Mueller, [...]Matt,AdorjanSat, 14 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=132Only two districts in the nation were recognized for their green cleaning efforts and District 308 was one of them. The district received a Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities honorable mention for its use of environmentally-friendly cleaning products and initiatives.Kristine,LiptrotTue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=109The Brokaw Early Learning Center was recently presented with three awards citing its unique building design. The school has been recognized throughout 2008 locally, regionally and nationally.Matt,AdorjanTue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=110Oswego Community Unit School District 308's Bednarcik Junior High School has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection. Commercial buildings and industrial plants that rate in the [...]Matt,AdorjanTue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=111District 308 has announced the upcoming registration dates for children planning to enter kindergarten in the district for the 2009-10 school year. Children registering for kindergarten must be five years old by September 1, 2009.Matt,AdorjanTue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=106National Board Certification is the most prestigious credential a teacher can earn. Like board certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. The process can [...]Matt,AdorjanMon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=124Oswego School District 6th Grade Choir RegistrationMatt,AdorjanThu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=76The results of the simultaneous filing lottery that took place on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. for Oswego Community Unit School District 308 to determine ballot placement for the Consolidated Election to be held April 7, 2009 are the following: David Behrens (Board of Education Member), Lynn [...]Matt,AdorjanWed, 28 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=74Next school year East View Elementary students will have better technology, larger classrooms and more space after the District 308 Board of Education approved a boundary change to move current East View students and staff to either Hunt Club or Southbury Elementary School.Matt,AdorjanTue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=75After two years away, Joseph Kluessendorf has re-joined the District 308 Board of Education as its newest member. Kluessendorf was tapped by the board to fill the vacancy left by former board president Andrew Young. Young resigned from the board January 15th due to a conflict with his service in the [...]Matt,AdorjanTue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=93For the second time in three months the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will be saying goodbye to one of its members. In a January 15 letter to the district, Board President Andrew Young resigned his position on the board, effectively immediately.Matt,AdorjanThu, 15 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=94The District 308 Board of Education is currently considering a boundary change that would transfer the majority of current East View Elementary School students to Hunt Club Elementary School and a portion of students to Southbury Elementary School beginning in the 2009-10 school year.Matt,AdorjanWed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=57Filing of nominating papers for the April 7, 2009 School Board Election will take place at the District Administrative Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday, January 19 and ending at 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009. No papers will be accepted prior to or after the dates/times listed. Papers are to [...]Matt,AdorjanWed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=58Monday night District 308 is expected to take its first official step toward securing a new superintendent to lead the 15,000 students and 1,800 employees of Oswego Community Schools. Matt,AdorjanWed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=56Ninety-four District 308 high school students have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The students are among 19,331 students from across the state selected by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for this prestigious award. Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent [...]Matt,AdorjanMon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=95Last evening the North Shore School District 112 Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. David Behlow as the district's new superintendent of schools. Dr. Behlow is expected to assume his role with District 112 on July 1, 2009 following the retirement of current superintendent, Dr. Maureen Hager, [...]Matt,AdorjanWed, 17 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=55Last evening the North Shore School District 112 Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. David Behlow as the district's new superintendent of schools. Dr. Behlow is expected to assume his role with District 112 on July 1, 2009 following the retirement of current superintendent, Dr. Maureen Hager, [...]Matt,AdorjanWed, 17 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=54Paul Nordstrom, superintendent of the Regional Office of Education, has informed Oswego Community Unit School District 308 that he is appointing Joseph Guinnane as an interim School Board member to replace the vacancy created by the resignation of Andrew Wood. Guinnane, a former member and president [...]Matt,AdorjanThu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=96Paul Nordstrom, superintendent of the Regional Office of Education, has informed Oswego Community Unit School District 308 that he is appointing Joseph Guinnane as an interim School Board member to replace the vacancy created by the resignation of Andrew Wood. Guinnane, a former member and president [...]Matt,AdorjanThu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=97On October 9th and 10th, the original District 308 Strategic Planning Team, as well as additional new members, engaged in an intensive two-day review of the mission, beliefs, parameters, strategies, action plans and specific results of the district’s current Strategic Plan. Matt,AdorjanWed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=24Green and red may be the familiar colors of the upcoming holiday season, but District 308 has been focusing on "green" cost-saving measures to keep schools out of the "red" all year long. The district's latest initiative in going green will be a welcome change in a district that produced approximately [...]Matt,AdorjanTue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=25Parents of young children living within District 308's boundaries are being asked to complete an online survey to help district officials plan for their future kindergarten students. Parents of children who have not yet entered school can visit the District 308 Web site at www.oswego308.org to complete [...]Matt,AdorjanTue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=53Nominating petition forms and other pertinent information for the April 7, 2009 school board election for Oswego Community Unit School District 308 will be available on Tuesday, October 28.Matt,AdorjanFri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT