http://www.wps60.org The 10 Most Recent WPSD60 NewsBeat60 Articles en-us Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:14:43 -0500 WPSD60 PHP v5.2.4 webmaster@wps60.org http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=76 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=76_1219932749 There will be a No Child Left Behind Information Meeting to explain the No Child Left Behind legislation and how it impacts our District 60 students. Please come with questions you may have regarding the NCLB sanctions of: CHOICE, Supplemental Educational Services (SES tutoring), Corrective Action and Restructuring. Date: September 3, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Board Room in Lincoln Ce... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=76 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:12:29 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=74 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=74_1220628312 Dear Parents, We realize that some of you are experiencing issues with the bus transportation of your student. Please contact "First Student" to assist you in solving these issues. You may reach them at the following phone numbers. 847-847-5690 847-244-5694 847-244-7730 847-249-3962 847-249-3986 847-844-1838 Please be aware that these phone numbers may all "rin... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=74 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:25:12 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=71 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=71_1218548007 Waukegan, IL – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and Waukegan Public Schools would like to remind parents to be sure their children have received all required immunizations and health exams prior to returning to school. Parents / guardians must show proof that the student received a health examination and the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable dis... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=71 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:33:27 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=70 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=70_1217163583 Waukegan High School cordially invites you to attend our Summer Graduation Ceremony 2008. Please join us Thursday, July 31, 2008 for our Summer Graduation Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in the Orlin Trapp Auditorium. A reception will follow the ceremony. Waukegan High School 2325 Brookside Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 For more information contact Ms. England, Summer School Associate Principa... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=70 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:59:43 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=62 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=62_1212782429 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=62 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:29 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=61 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=61_1211909507 The Waukegan Police Department reported at 11:06 AM that there was an emergency situation that occurred in the 1600 Block of 11th Street (south of 10th Street on Lewis). Shots were fired that the police had to evacuate the area. In the interest of our students’ safety, the Waukegan School District #60 will not be transporting kindergarten or preschool students to school or to home, at this time,... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=61 Tue, 27 May 2008 12:31:47 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=59 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=59_1210974149 Waukegan Public School District #60 is in the process of evaluating and improving the learning environment of our schools. We would like to gather your opinions through a short online survey that is sponsored by the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities organization. The survey takes only fifteen minutes to complete. We would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much. Click o... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=59 Fri, 16 May 2008 16:42:29 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=47 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=47_1210616305 Waukegan, IL - The Waukegan Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has secured the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan as the setting for the 2008 Middle School Promotion ceremonies for its five middle schools: Robert E. Abbott, Jack Benny, Thomas Jefferson, Miguel Juarez, and Daniel Webster. This historic venue, which premiered to the public on December 25, 1927, and has undergone... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=47 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:18:25 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=58 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=58_1210364557 After nearly a year spent conducting a national search and screening over fifty applications, Waukegan Superintendent, Dr. Donaldo Batiste, is prepared to recommend the hiring of the new high school principal. The recommendation will be announced at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, May 13. When asked about the process used to get to this point, Batiste rema... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=58 Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:37 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=57 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=57_1210342156 Over the course of the next three weeks, members of the Safety and Security Department, in concert with the Waukegan Police Department, will be conducting safety exercises at district schools. These exercises will involve a “Code Red” lockdown of each campus. These exercises are part of the district’s commitment to keeping our campuses safe places for our students to learn. Emergency messages wi... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=57 Fri, 09 May 2008 09:09:16 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=54 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=54_1209574545 Waukegan, IL – It has come to our attention that particular community organizations with civic and political interests are encouraging parents to withhold students from attending school on a particular date as a form of exercising free speech to demonstrate their concerns about present national issues that are in no way or form related to the schools, or the educational interests of our students. ... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=54 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:55:45 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=52 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=52_1209152122 Waukegan, IL – The Waukegan High School safety department received complaints about the suspected use of marijuana in a faculty restroom. The department launched an investigation into these allegations. The investigation yielded evidence of marijuana use by a staff member. This staff member has been placed on administrative suspension pending the outcome of an investigation begun by the Waukega... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=52 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:35:22 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=50 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=50_1209051602 Tomorrow, April 25th, all students at the Ninth Grade Center will be taking the EXPLORE Test. Attendance is very important and students should make every effort to be on time to school. All students should report to school at 8 a.m. and bring two #2 pencils, a calculator, and their school IDs. Students will be released at 11:10 a.m. http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=50 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:40:02 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=49 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=49_1208993734 The following schedule is for 9th and 10th graders at the Upper Grade Center. All Sophomore and Freshmen students attending the Upper Grade Center will take the PLAN or EXPLORE test this Wednesday and Thursday, April 23rd and 24th. All freshman and sophomore students who attend the Upper Grade Center should arrive at school in time for an 8:30 AM start. All should bring two #2 pencils, a ca... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=49 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:35:34 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=45 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=45_1206050542 Welcome to the new Waukegan Public School District 60 web site! Our new graphic design honors our motto: “A New Day…A New Way in Waukegan Public Schools…onward and upward” and our location on the western shores of Lake Michigan. We also acknowledge the long and rich history of our school district. We have basic district information available on our new web site at this time. We are in the proc... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=45 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:02:22 -0500 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=41 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=41_1204637528 Waukegan, IL – For students who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2008, Waukegan Public Schools will be holding kindergarten registration for all eligible Waukegan students on Saturday, March 1st and Saturday, March 15th. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Whittier Kindergarten Center, 901 N. Lewis Avenue. In order to register, you must bring your child’s original birth ce... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=41 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:32:08 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=39 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=39_1204638135 Waukegan, IL – The Board of Education of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 is proud to announce that fourteen (14) schools are being recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments by the Illinois State Board of Education. Six District 60 schools have been recognized as 2007 Illinois Spotlight School Award recipients. The schools being recognized include: John Clark Elementar... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=39 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:42:15 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=37 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=37_1204638153 Waukegan, IL – In light of the recent arrests of two District 60 employees for alleged pay irregularities, the Board of Education and administration of Waukegan Public Schools wish to assure the Waukegan community that its school officials are taking all reasonable steps to ascertain the nature, scope, and extent of alleged payroll discrepancies. The administration is also currently investigating ... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=37 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:42:33 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=35 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=35_1204638195 Waukegan, IL – As part of Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60’s new transportation contract with First Student, the district has required First Student to install audio/video recording system capability on vehicles operated in district service in the event of disciplinary issues. This is pursuant to Illinois Public Act 95-0352, which states and allows: Both visual and audio recordin... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=35 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:43:15 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=33 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=33_1204638233 Waukegan, IL – At its meeting on Tuesday, November 27, the Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 Board of Education paused to acknowledge the accomplishment of one of its social studies teachers, Ms. Jacalyn Roche, who teaches at the Ninth Grade Center. Ms. Roche recently earned her National Board Certification and is now a new member of an elite group of teachers who have been certified as ... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=33 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:43:53 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=31 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=31_1204638335 Waukegan, IL – In an effort to increase the opportunities for students in our district who wish to develop and strengthen their musical skills and talents, any employee or community member having any musical instruments in their attics, basements, and closets that are in good repair or repairable, please consider donating these instruments to the Waukegan Public Schools Music Department, by emaili... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=31 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:45:35 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=29 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=29_1204638380 Waukegan, IL – Friday, September 28, 2007 will be a professional development day for all staff members of Waukegan Public School District No. 60. Lincoln Center and all schools will be closed for routine business. Everyone will be involved in workshops or meetings. Staff members who need more information regarding trainings, locations, or additional details, should contact their respective supe... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=29 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:46:20 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=27 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=27_1204638408 Waukegan, IL – For the fifth year, State Librarian and Secretary of State Jesse White, the Illinois Literacy Foundation, and Borders Stores unite efforts to raise money to enhance literacy appreciation and awareness for local literacy programs. The 2007 Fall Literacy Donation Program enables local literacy organizations to purchase merchandise and books to meet their literacy needs. Each store is ... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=27 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:46:48 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=25 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=25_1204638445 Waukegan, IL – The Board of Education for Waukegan Public Schools District No. 60 will hold a special Board meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Trapp Auditorium, Waukegan High School Upper Grade Center, 2325 Brookside Ave. The purpose of the meeting is for the high school to make a presentation to the Board and to the community about the proposed rest... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=25 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:47:25 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=23 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=23_1204638478 Waukegan, IL – Beginning Tuesday, September 11, 2007, all regularly scheduled open meetings of the Board of Education for Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 will begin at 7:00 p.m. This change represents a one hour earlier start time than the 8 p.m. start time published in prior notices. A schedule of meetings and other Board of Education postings are available online at http://www.... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=23 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:47:58 -0600 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=21 http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?guid=21_1204638517 Waukegan, IL – Waukegan Community Unit School District #60 has two major policy changes regarding school registration that start now. Registration for all kindergarten students will be at Whittier Kindergarten Center, 901 N. Lewis Avenue, on August 7th and 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., registration for elementary and middle school students will be at the individual schools on August 10th or Aug... http://www.wps60.org/newsbeat60/article.php?id=21 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:48:37 -0600