The Illinois State Board of Education has released the 2023-2024 school report card, and Old Quarry Middle School has achieved an "Exemplary" rating for the second year in a row.
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Lemont High School has announced that 62 students from its Class of 2025 have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
In the 2022-23 school year, 47.1% of River Valley School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Lemont High School's Junior Achievement company, Lemont Publishing, Inc., is seeking community involvement for the design of one of its upcoming products. The student-run organization plans to release a local version of the popular game 'Spot It,' titled "Lemont It," and is calling for photo submissions featuring Lemont landmarks.
In the 2022-23 school year, 53.3% of River Valley School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Four students from Lemont High School were recognized as "Students of the Month" for October at the district's Board of Education meeting held on October 21. The honored students included senior Maggie Prochaska for Physical Education, junior Natalie Hamersly for Art, sophomore Fallyn Arnold for World Languages, and freshman Sonia Marusarz for Family & Consumer Sciences.
The Oakwood Preschool Program has been awarded the Gold Circle of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois. This recognition highlights the program's dedication to excellence in early childhood education and development. By meeting the high standards set by ExceleRate, families can be assured that their children are receiving quality care and learning experiences.
Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A has secured a grant from CITGO aimed at enhancing STEM programming. The $50,000 grant will be used to integrate science, engineering, math, and technology into physical education classes and recess, providing new learning opportunities for students.
Lemont High School's Drama Club is set to present the play "Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic" as its fall production. The performances will take place from October 31 to November 2 at the school's Performing Arts Center, starting each night at 7 p.m.
In the 2022-23 school year, 53.2% of Old Quarry Middle School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Lemont High School's Joey Scott made history at the 2024 IHSA Class 2A Boys’ Golf State Finals held at Weibring Golf Club, Illinois State University. The junior golfer tied for seventh place individually, becoming Lemont’s first two-time all-state performer. Under head coach Mark Hollatz, the team secured eighth place out of 12 teams.
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education has been honored by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for their governance practices. SD113A is among 46 school districts in Illinois to receive the School Board Governance Recognition award, highlighting their commitment to effective leadership.
In the 2022-23 school year, 24.5% of Old Quarry Middle School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Lemont High School has been recognized on the 2024 AP Honor Roll for its exceptional performance in Advanced Placement (AP) exams, earning "Silver" recognition for the second consecutive year. The AP School Honor Roll acknowledges schools that excel in encouraging students to participate in AP courses and assisting them toward college readiness.