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District 130 honors students and staff at May meeting; Math Bowl and Special Olympics recognized
Summary
The board recognized student academic and extracurricular achievements, honored Special Olympics participants and Buddy Club volunteers, presented staff service awards and celebrated retirees.
Cook County SD 130 used its May 19 meeting to celebrate student and staff achievements across the district.
Middle-school valedictorians and salutatorians were honored for academic accomplishment and extracurricular involvement. The district also acknowledged participants and coaches from the South Cook Math Bowl (April 30–May 1, 2026 at Prairie State College) and invited district coaches to present awards to students across divisions.
Staff recognized Special Olympics participants and coaches and highlighted the Buddy Club, a program that ran since January and enrolled 33 students this year. Students who supported the Buddy Club organized a fundraiser at Culver's and raised just under $500 to purchase a mobile communication board for use on playgrounds and in gyms.
Assistant Superintendent Carrie Tish and Director John Deltik presented staff service awards across multiple categories (10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years) and the board played a tribute video honoring retirees and their years of service.
Why it matters: Public recognition celebrates student achievement, supports morale, and highlights programs for inclusion and academic enrichment.
What happens next: No board action required; recognitions and awards concluded before the meeting moved to action items.
Ending: The meeting proceeded to routine reports and the superintendent's closing remarks after the presentations.
