Emily G. Johns School Principal Luke Baughman and Assistant Principal Dr. Leslie Kressin welcomed everyone to the school and introduced Kelly Snee-Brinegar who talked about the Color Guard Program. Students were presented with certificates in gratitude of their year-long commitment to caring for the school’s American flag. Pictured are Assistant Principal Dr. Leslie Kressin, two student color guards, Sponsor Kelly Snee-Brinegar and Principal Luke Baughman.
Ms. Lavery and Mrs. Wegener introduced their students who wrote and published books about Ecosystems. The students shared their books with the Board members and were presented with Plano School District medallions to thank them for presenting at the meeting. Pictured are (l-r) Dr. Leslie Kressin, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Wegener, Principal Luke Baughman and Ms. Lavery with EGJ students and their Ecosystems books.
Dr. Thurwanger introduced new administrators that will begin their new positions on July 1st. Mrs. Faith Skinner will transfer from Assistant Principal at P.H. Miller School to a new district position of Director of Academic Affairs for Preschool and Elementary Schools. Mrs. Meghan Kerr was introduced as the new Director of Academic Affairs for Middle and High Schools. Mr. Nate Campbell will be the new principal at Emily G. Johns School. The new administrators were warmly welcomed to Plano School District No. 88. Pictured is (l-r) Dr. Thurwanger, Mr. Nate Campbell, Mrs. Meghan Kerr and Mrs. Faith Skinner.
Dr. Thurwanger was proud to announce that the Plano School District was, once again, named one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). She said only 975 schools across the U.S. were chosen and only 32 in Illinois, so this is truly a great celebration of the music program in Plano. Ms. Webb thanked the Board for their support of music education in the district. Pictured are D88 music educators (l-r) Mrs. Elizabeth Schroeder, Ms. Amy Kastel, Mr. Kevin McCammon and Ms. Susan Webb.
