Bus Drivers Deliver Holiday Hope for 18 Years

Santa’s Express began 18 years ago with a simple intention. The D49 transportation department wanted to provide coats for students in need.

D49 Welcomes Sentinel Technologies

Sentinel will serve as our new provider for essential, district-wide, IT customer service in the new year.

How to Reach Insurance Providers

We've got the phone numbers you need to reach insurance providers starting Jan. 1.

Inspiration View Employee Instills Passion for Arts

All the world is a stage and has been for Jen Lennon for 40 years. From studying theater to teaching drama, the performing arts ignites a passion.

Climate Survey Coming in January

It's time for school staff, students and parents to share their perceptions, and specific strengths and weaknesses about the climate of each D49 campus.

D49 Thankful for Shining Stars Across District

The week before Thanksgiving set the stage as the perfect time for the District 49 family to express gratitude for the inaugural Support and Service Stars.

SSAE Staff Member Champions for Athletes

Some would say it was like David taking on Goliath. Japan is known as a powerhouse in women’s wrestling, and the sport is just beginning to gain traction in the U.S.

Staff Training: Learning for REAL

On our continued journey to excellence, D49 is introducing a new training course - Learning for REAL. It's training that's relevant, consistent and REAL.

Board of Education To Welcome New Director

At the conclusion of the 2019 election season, D49 welcomes back familiar faces to the BOE and will greet a new member at the end of November.

Hunt New Site to Win Free Chick-fil-A® & Dion's®

Three lucky D49 staff members explored the new Team 49 site and are now winners of delicious prizes! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.

RES Teacher to Run with Best in Boston

It’s the ultimate race and where all runners strive to compete. Heather Reading, kindergarten teacher at RES, has earned a spot to run the well-known Boston Marathon.

Equipping Our Paraprofessionals

Thanks to past VoW Annual Survey feedback, new training opportunities for paraprofessionals kicked off last month to showcase their unique roles.

FMS Team Member Helps Write History

As a teen, Karen Hobson, didn’t realize how she was about to make history. She grew up a tomboy in a non-military family.

Stetson Teacher Wins with Spartan Racing

When Kendra Spencer, teacher at SES, started Spartan racing, little did she know what an impact it would make.