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Rantoul Schools honors head custodian for performing Heimlich maneuver on student

Rantoul City Schools #137 Board of Education · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Rantoul City Schools recognized John Thomas, Head Custodian at Pleasant Acres, after he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a student. Superintendent Dr. Woods praised Thomas and the board publicly thanked him.

Rantoul City Schools publicly recognized John Thomas, the Head Custodian at Pleasant Acres, after school leaders said he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a student. Superintendent Dr. Woods and board members thanked Thomas for quick thinking and calm under pressure.

Dr. Woods presented the recognition on behalf of the board and staff and told the meeting, "YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE." John Thomas stood and thanked the district, students and community.