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From the Desk of Dr. Teresa A. Lance, Superintendent

November 15, 2025

Dear Kankakee School District 111 Families, Each fall, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) releases school designations through the Illinois Report Card. These designations describe how well each school is meeting the academic needs of all its students. The state takes into account much more than test scores. For example, ISBE examines our student…

Fifty-nine KCC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

November 14, 2025

Date: Nov. 11, 2025 Fifty-nine Kankakee Community College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in October 2025. KCC students who recently joined are: Bonfield: Tyler Hopkins. Bourbonnais: Gavin Babcock, Ashlee Eversley, Zachary Fox, Zack Jepsen, Grace Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Carter Levesque, Olivia Lippelt, Ivy McCabe, Kaylee McFarlane, Addison Speer, Abigail Spencer, Cameron…

Early Childhood

November 13, 2025

Building Bright Futures, One Child at a Time The Kankakee School District 111 Early Childhood Education Program currently has open enrollment slots available for qualifying families. We encourage parents and guardians to apply today and give their children the strong foundation they deserve for lifelong learning and success. We have various programs, and we serve…

Holiday Lights & History Bus Tour – December 2025

November 12, 2025

DECO Grant Opportunities

November 11, 2025

DCEO has announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program. Eligible applicants include: Local governments Economic development organizations Nonprofit organizations For-profit organizations Private landowner Eligible projects include (but not limited to): Land acquisition and related expenses Appraisal, surveying, real estate, and legal fees Title transfer taxes Land preparation, if done as…

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