Norridge School District 80 is an elementary school district headquartered in Norridge, Illinois, in the Chicago metropolitan area.
It operates two schools: James Giles School (grades 5–8) and John Leigh School (grades Pre-Kindergarten to 4). The district headquarters and board office are at the Leigh School.[2]
History
In November 2016 the Superintendent proposed a tax increase that would bring in $60.6 million, but 77% of the voters rejected it. The district responded, in April 2017, by laying off three people who were in support roles, though it got back three laid off teachers and added a principal.[3]
The district is currently building a Science center that will promote on-sight learning in STEAM.
In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, the district began having both in-person and virtual learning options as vaccine usage increased.[4]
Programs
In 2018 the district announced that a decrease in the budget would result in the Band closure, so advocates began privately raising money and making a Facebook page campaigning to save it. The band program was saved by the community.
As of 2020, the district expanded the STEAM program by creating a large onsite Science Center. Additional SD80 programs are Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Cheer, track and field, Basketball, cadet and concert Band.
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Norridge SD 80". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ^ "Contact Us". Norridge School District 80. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
Board of Education Norridge School District #80 Board of Education 8151 W Lawrence Ave Norridge, IL 60706 [...] District 80 Administration Office 8151 W Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706 [...] Leigh School 8151 W Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706
- ^ Gaines, Lee V. (2017-04-20). "Norridge District 80 adds new principal as grade center plan moves forward". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ Cisneros, Lisa (2021-04-26). "Norridge, Harwood Heights schools welcoming students for increased in-person hours". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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