June 22, 2009 | Kendall County Health Department announces local immunization sites
The 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. ...Read More
June 22, 2009 | 2009-10 School Calendar changes approved
A 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 improvement schedule. ...Read More
June 9, 2009 | Construction at Homestead
Construction is underway behind Homestead Elementary School. Scheduled to be ready for the opening of the 09-10 school year, the addition will house second grade and reading classrooms, and special education rooms. ...Read More
June 8, 2009 | Third high school option
In 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 asked questions regarding an increased high school enrollment and the third high school option.
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June 4, 2009 | Supplies & services available for limited-income Aurora students
A Back to School Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8 at the John Harkness Recreation Center, 60 S. Fourth St., Aurora. This fair brings together services and supplies for limited-income students attending schools in Aurora. Qualifying children can receive free school supplies and a backpack. Services available include immunizations; physicals; and dental, lead and eye screenings. The fair is sponsored by Communities in Schools-Aurora. Visit www.cisaurora.org for more information. ...Read More
May 20, 2009 | Million Minute Reading Challenge
HOMESTEAD FAMILIES DID IT! We have read 1,000,000 (that's one MILLION) minutes in the 2008-2008 school year! Click here to see photos of our celebratory "Up, Up and Away" assembly! ...Read More
May 18, 2009 | The Third Grade Musical was a Hit!
Homestead third graders entertained students and family with a swash-buckling performance of "Pirates! the Musical." Click here to see images of the show. ...Read More