Let’s Be Here For It

On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie host Centennial Principal Beth Hayden and Liberty Principal Kristin Beeler to talk about the District 135 facility dogs: Rosie, Hope, Lucky, and Miles! They had a tail-wagging good time learning how the schools welcomed these new staff members and what their daily routines look like. 

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie make a house call and visit Meadow Ridge to learn all about the new house system that was implemented at the intermediate schools this year! Three students, along with Principal Lisa Weston, Assistant Principal Jackie Baker, and 5th-grade teacher Katie Berens, explain the house system and how it has improved their school! 

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It," Dave and Allie talk about all of the fantastic events and projects that have happened over the summer months and preview what families can look forward to this school year. 

On the final episode of "Let's Be Here For It" for the 2025-2026 school year, Dave and Allie talk with three eighth graders, Sarah, Oreoluwa, and Justin, about their time as students in OSD135. 

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie talk to three students who participated in the second annual Innovator Expo on April 14th, 2026. The three students talk about the projects that they presented on and the overall feeling at the Innovator Expo. 

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie talk about the exciting events that are on the horizon for D135 students and staff! April and May are very busy months, and they give a quick recap of everything that families can look forward to. 

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie sit down with three students from Century Jr High, Libby, Caius, and Jasmine, to talk about IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Competition. Dave and Allie also discuss the 11 staff members who were recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.  

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie hear about PLCs from Director of Curriculum Jen Nichols. Then they are joined by the District's Instructional Coaches to hear about what they do in the District and how they assist our staff and students every day! 

On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie are joined by the administrators from Meadow Ridge School, Lisa Weston, Jackie Baker, and Megan Trovato. They discuss all the exciting activities and events happening at Meadow, as well as what they are looking forward to next school year. 

On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Allie and Dave sit down with the new administrators at High Point School: David LaFrance and Amber Lokanc. They talk all about the High Point culture and expectations for the year, as well as their Exemplary Status from the Illinois State Report Card. Allie and Dave also preview Veterans Day activities around the District and review Parent Teacher Conference information. It's an episode you don't want to miss!