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Naperville North High School's Huskie Robotics Team 3061 received the prestigious Inspire the Future honor from FIRST®.
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Innovation was on full display at the 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch Night, where the next generation of entrepreneurs from Naperville Central and Naperville North showcased 71 start-up businesses run and created by students.
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On May 2nd, the excellence within Naperville 203 was on full display at the DuPage County Regional Office of Education's 2nd Annual Educators of the Year ceremony. Four staff members brought home top honors and finalist recognitions.
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Kimberly Blitek of Kingsley Elementary has been named the Illinois Elementary PE Teacher of the Year by IAHPERD for her innovative, inclusive leadership and dedication to student wellness.
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Both of Naperville 203's Naperville Central and Naperville North Veterans clubs have received the special honor of a “Make Kindness Count Award” given out by the Collaborative Youth Group of Illinois.
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Seth Brady, a social studies teacher at Naperville Central High School, has been named ISBE’s 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
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Naperville 203's HURRAH volunteer Cathy Mehl with Naperville School District 203’s youth services received the special honor of “Make Kindness Count Award” given out by the Collaborative Youth Group of Illinois.
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Naperville 203's Bloom Room at 203’s Connections Transition Services School received the special honor of “Make Kindness Count Award” given out by the Collaborative Youth Group of Illinois.
Naperville Central educator, Seth Brady, has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) as a 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year as the recipient for the Far West Suburbs region.
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The City of Naperville officially recognized the deep-rooted connection between its schools and the broader community on Tuesday evening, as Mayor Scott Wehrli issued a formal proclamation designating February 3, 2026, as #203 Day.
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Naperville 203's Parent & Community Tech Series – Core Connections – aims to help families navigate the digital world.
Through three virtual sessions, Naperville 203 will dive deep into artificial intelligence, screen time and digital safety. Matt Langes, Director of Innovation & Learning, and Dr. Noor Shammas, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, will host the community sessions
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Naperville School District 203, in strong partnership with the local business community, proudly reports a record success for the 4th Annual Career Motive-8, its premier 8th Grade Career Exploration Day.
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Naperville 203 is proud to announce that Kennedy Junior High School has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Illinois Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools designation. This honor is a testament to the school’s exemplary academic performance and commitment to educational excellence.
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The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) awarded the Naperville 203 Board of Education a School Board Governance Recognition for its effective governance and commitment to leadership. The Naperville 203 Board of Education is one of just 42 Illinois school districts to receive this honor.
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Connections Transitions Services, a program of the Naperville 203 school district, celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded facility with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 18. The event drew a crowd of students, families, staff, and community members eager to see the new space designed to enhance the learning and independence of students with special needs.