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Valley View recognizes teachers, principals and student for statewide honors and performances
Summary
The board heard presentations honoring student performers and staff: Bolingbrook students were recognized for theater achievements, a student won a spot in the U.S. Senate Youth Program, and three district leaders received regional awards from the Illinois Principals Association.
The Valley View CUSD 365U board on Jan. 27 set aside time to recognize student and staff achievements across the district.
Dr. Jason Pescavage, principal of Bolingbrook High School, introduced musical director Mark Wayne, who praised student performer Quincy for her recent All-State Theatre performance and invited the board to anticipate her role this spring in Bolingbrook High School’s production of Into the Woods. "We are so proud of Quincy and all she did to represent Bolingbrook High School," Wayne said.
The board also recognized Miriam Sugai, a Bolingbrook High School student selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. The program selects 104 students nationwide for a week of government and leadership education and awards each participant a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship. Dr. Wood congratulated Sugai for being chosen from a large pool of eligible students.
Dave Raffle, regional director for the Illinois Principals Association’s 3 Rivers region, presented region awards recognizing Valley View principals and leaders who advanced to the state competition. The 3 Rivers Reaching Out and Building Bridges award went to Claudia Gurney for her work partnering with Lewis University; Dan Laverty received the Herman Graves Award; and Sonia Ruiz was named 3 Rivers Junior High/Middle School Principal of the Year. Raffle said the awards are sponsored by the IPA and Horace Mann and that region winners advance to the state competition.
Why it matters: These recognitions showcase district talent and leadership and highlight staff who have won regional honors, boosting the district’s visibility at the state level.
What the board heard: Presenters emphasized long hours of student preparation for performances and the professional contributions of award-winning principals. The district publicly acknowledged the staff and student honorees and invited the community to upcoming performances and events.
Next steps: Region winners will move forward to state-level IPA awards; the district said it will continue to highlight student performances and staff recognitions in upcoming events.
