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Lockport Township High School District 205 celebrates student achievements, spotlights dual-credit success and PR work
Summary
At its May 19 meeting, the Lockport Township High School District 205 board marked student and staff recognitions — including widespread dual-credit participation with Joliet Junior College — heard a public relations report and reviewed routine financial and hiring items ahead of graduation on May 31, 2025.
Dr. Bob McBride, superintendent of Lockport Township High School District 205, opened the May 19 board meeting by celebrating student and staff achievements, noting the district filled the East Campus cafeteria for a recognition ceremony attended by almost 500 people and more than 200 students.
The event highlighted the district’s partnership with Joliet Junior College. "Some of our students walk out of Lockport Township High School with 12 to 18 credits from Joliet Junior College," McBride said, a level of dual-credit participation the district said places it first among six feeder high schools to JJC. Dr. Klein Namuo, president of Joliet Junior College, presented a plaque to the board in recognition of that enrollment and dual-credit success.
The nut of the event, McBride said, was public acknowledgement: "Our students are high performing students. They need to know that the community, their families, and their teachers are proud of them and see their success." Board members also recognized retirees — from bus drivers to classroom teachers — and a range of student ensembles and academic achievements.
Musical groups were singled out: the district’s Wind Symphony, which McBride said has state-level recognition; Vocal Point, which placed fourth nationally in an a cappella competition; and Off the Record, which McBride said placed tenth nationally. The district also congratulated more than 100 students who earned the Illinois seal of biliteracy and noted accomplishments by the Winter Guard.
On business items, McBride said the board reviewed the monthly treasurer’s report and considered a consent agenda focused primarily on hiring for the coming school year; the transcript does not record votes or outcomes for those consent items. McBride urged parents and community members to review a 20-page public relations report included in the board packet, saying the small PR team based at East and Central campuses completes "95% of our public relations work" and uses video, social media and the district website to share student achievements.
The superintendent closed by noting the school year’s end and upcoming events: the superintendent’s advisory council met the same day, and the district will hold Class of 2025 graduation on Saturday, May 31, 2025. "Go, Porters," McBride said.
