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Woodshop With Heart
Andrew Students Create Cutting Boards and Inclusive Connections Andrew High School’s woodshop is usually filled with the buzz of saws and steady hammering—but this semester, it’s also echoing with new friendships and inclusion. Through a partnership between Woodworking students and the Ultima Program, the traditional shop has transformed into an experience built on leadership, collaboration, and connection. This year, the collaboration is taking on a special theme: “Breaking
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3 hours ago2 min read
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Stagg Opens New Wellness Room to Support Student Well-being
Hands-on enrichment activities and self-care tools empower students to thrive inside and outside the classroom Stagg High School is proud to announce the opening of its new Wellness Room, a thoughtfully designed space dedicated to promoting student social-emotional wellness. The Wellness Room offers a calming environment with resources and activities to help students strengthen their emotional awareness, develop coping strategies, and practice self-care. Thanks in part to a D
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4 days ago2 min read
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Honoring the 2025 Legacy Hall Inductees
The District 230 Foundation added eight members to the distinguished list of alumni who inspire current students and remind them of all that is possible when you have the support of the D230 community. Legacy Hall was established to recognize and honor graduates from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools who make an impact in their careers, their families and their communities. Since 2009, the Foundation has been proud to recognize alumni from District 230 for their outstan
Suzanne Andersen
7 days ago2 min read
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School spirit flags for sale
The District 230 Foundation is celebrating 20 years of supporting our schools—and we’re marking the occasion with a special fundraiser! Show your school pride with a 2’x3’ flag featuring your high school’s colors and logo. Proceeds benefit innovative teacher grants and student opportunities across District 230. Wave your flag proudly and help us celebrate 20 years of impact! If you have any questions, please email Suzanne at suzanne@d230foundation.org .
Suzanne Andersen
Aug 171 min read
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Thank You for Your Support!
The D230 Foundation extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated in our recent auction! Your generosity helps us bring...
Suzanne Andersen
Aug 151 min read
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Online Auction opens August 1st
Get ready to click, bid, and win! The D230 Foundation Online Auction is almost here — and you won’t want to miss these amazing items and...
Suzanne Andersen
Jul 211 min read
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2025 Foundation Administrative Scholarship Winners
Through the Foundation, the administrators of District 230 formally recognize one senior at each campus who: Approaches academics with an...
Suzanne Andersen
May 133 min read
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District 230 thanks Foundation Board President for 17 years of service
The Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education thanked District 230 Foundation Board President Ann Oliver for her 17 years...
Suzanne Andersen
Apr 282 min read
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More Than Points: The True Winners in Bean Bags
Whoever thought a simple game of bean bag toss could mean so much? Thanks to the partnership between Victor J. Andrew High School...
Suzanne Andersen
Mar 202 min read
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Charlie Chargers Coffee Cart is about more than a cup of coffee
Charlie Charger Coffee Cart, a recently launched micro-business at Amos Alonzo High School, is no ordinary coffee experience. The Coffee...
Suzanne Andersen
Feb 102 min read
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Portillo's Opens New Orland Location and Partners with The Foundation
The Regional News article written by Kelly White (January 9, 2025) Members of the District 230 Foundation accept a generous donation...
Suzanne Andersen
Jan 161 min read
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District 230 Foundation grant helps spread wellness
Beyond the Wellness Room at Victor J. Andrew High School helps offer wellness opportunities to all T-Bolts. Funded through a grant from...
Suzanne Andersen
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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District 230 Foundation grant fueled by kindness
The Eagle Relief project at Carl Sandburg High School has been very busy this season, accepting thousands of donations from students and...
Suzanne Andersen
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Round-up campaign to empower change
What do submarine sandwiches and the District 230 Foundation have in common? They both believe in helping all Carl Sandburg Eagles, Amos...
Suzanne Andersen
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Andrew Greenhouse experience stretches beyond science
The Victor J. Andrew High School greenhouse officially opened last spring. Since then, students have been exercising their green thumbs,...
Jennifer Waterman
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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District 230 Foundation grant helps Sandburg students in need
Imagine being a student who needs to rent a gym uniform because her family has to wait until payday to buy detergent and go to the...
Jennifer Waterman
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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2024 Legacy Hall Celebration and Induction
Join us November 1st at Elements by the Odyssey to honor our 2024 Legacy Hall inductees.
Jennifer Waterman
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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