Congratulations to next year’s Foundation Grant recipients!

The 112 Education Foundation recently approved 22 grants totaling nearly $30,000 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Check out these exciting Grant programs planned for next year and congratulations to the creative and innovative teachers who will be coordinating this...
Reel 112 Film Festival is a Real Success

Reel 112 Film Festival is a Real Success

The second annual Reel 112 Film Festival showcased 18 short films created by middle school students throughout the District.  This year’s Festival included a showcase of the films along with a student panel discussion facilitated by Milos Stehlik, WBEZ film...
Bravo to Middle School Bands

Bravo to Middle School Bands

Bravo to all of the middle school band performers who delighted the audience with the music of Henry Mancini in April. Thank you Ravinia Festival for all that you do for North Shore students. And thanks to the wonderful music teachers who work with these students...
Learning Through Our Environment

Learning Through Our Environment

Kindergarten students and their teachers throughout the District have had a great time creating outdoor learning areas. Through these outdoor areas, they’ve been able to use our environment to learn about their world. Ravinia kindergarteners with their teacher...
Grants Keep On Giving

Grants Keep On Giving

The benefits of Foundation Grants often go far beyond the school year for which they are written.  Orchestra students at Elm Place, Sherwood and Indian Trail continue benefiting from electric instruments purchased in 2011 and 2012.  According to music teacher...
Of Time and Space at Ravinia

Of Time and Space at Ravinia

As part of the Ravinia Reach*Teach*Play program, D112 4th and 5th graders were treated to an inspiring multimedia performance by Fifth House Ensemble at Ravinia.  This original compilation featured narration, video and music tracing the progression of...