Intermediate District 287

Congratulations to Nathan Perez for winning the Above & Beyond Award with Care & Treatment! Nathan is a social studies instructor and was nominated for Achieving Academic Success, Cultivating Equity and Inclusion, and Promoting Social Emotional Learning.

Congratulations to the first cohort of Apprentice Teachers who graduated from the Intermediate Teacher Residency Apprenticeship Collaborative (ITRAC) program. We had 7 apprentices graduate and will lead a classroom for the 2026-2027 school year.

Congratulations to the first cohort of Apprentice Teachers who graduated from the Intermediate Teacher Residency Apprenticeship Collaborative (ITRAC) program. We had 7 apprentices graduate and will lead a classroom for the 2026-2027 school year.

When we give our students the space to process and the support they need to express themselves, they realize that what they are thinking truly matters. And once a student knows they are being heard, they start to contribute more, engage more, and thrive more.

During Speech-Language Pathologist Day, we are highlighting the vital role of specialized communication support in our schools. Our SLPs don't just provide therapy; they provide the tools for our students to bloom into avid communicators.

We want to thank our 24 retirees for dedicating their careers to our students and families/caregivers. All the retirees together represent more than 450 years of service. That’s 450 years of showing up for students, supporting families, solving problems, and making a difference.

Congratulations to Brooke Davis for winning the Above & Beyond Award at West Bremer Education Center! She is deeply loved by our students and is a steady, supportive presence who brings our staff together. She advocates for all students, so they feel seen, valued, and supported.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we are celebrating the educators who do so much more than teach. They build community. In our classrooms, community means creating a space where students can trust each other, struggle together, and most importantly, laugh together.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the "meandering" journeys that bring incredible educators to District 287. Our staff brings a world of experience to our students and teaching is about being a "resource collector" and a lifelong learner.

Happy School Nurse Day! While our school nurses certainly provide immediate care, they are also expert advocates and collaborators. They don't just manage symptoms. They manage care plans and resources that make education accessible for all students.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Madeline, a teacher at South Education Center, shared that her first year being a teacher, her students felt so connected to their classroom community and safe in their learning environment that they weren't ready to leave for summer break.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we are celebrating our teachers who know that creating a safe and supportive classroom environment is a team sport. It takes a community of experts, and we have the best ones at District 287!

We didn't want to let National School Principals' Day pass without expressing our gratitude for our District 287 school leaders. We are truly lucky to have you as leaders at District 287!

Congratulations to Megan Dargis for winning the Above & Beyond Award at Ann Bremer Education Center! Between leading science, leading the charge on PBIS and Wellness, and constantly coming up with creative projects, she is a large part of what makes ABEC run.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who work behind the scenes to keep District 287 moving forward.

Congratulations to Cristal Sanchez for winning the Above & Beyond Award at South Education Center! Cristal is deeply thoughtful and intentional in everything she does, always considering how others feel and how she can help ensure everyone feels included, valued, and supported.

For Autism Acceptance Month, we are focusing on the "invisible" nature of neurodiversity. To create a truly inclusive in the classroom or a workplace, we can practice acceptance by avoiding assumptions about who is or isn't neurodivergent.

Congratulations to Rocio Guzman Calderon for winning the Above & Beyond Award at Northern Star Online! Her colleagues said, "Although her role is often behind the scenes, her impact is felt everywhere in the NSO community. She is the backbone of our daily operations."

Happy student safety coach (SSC) appreciation day! Today, we're recognizing our SSCs who are dedicated to relationship building and helping students thrive through the tough moments and the good ones. #287EdChat #StudentSafetyCoachAppreciationDay