Let’s Be Here For It

District 135 is fortunate enough to have three technology coaches who assist our students and staff with integrating technology into the classroom on a daily basis. Dave and Allie sit down with the three tech coaches during this episode to hear all about what they do and how they do it! 

The 2024-2025 school year is almost here and Dave and Allie are looking forward to another great school year! They talk about the upcoming back-to-school events before the first day of school. They are also joined by Board President, Linda Peckham-Dodge, to talk about what they are looking forward to this year! 

On the final podcast episode for the 2023-2024 school year, we interview three 8th-grade students, Maddy from Jerling Jr High, Eric from Orland Jr High, and Hani from Century Jr High, who reflect on their time within OSD135. 

On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie are joined by three special guests at Meadow Ridge! Three musical mountain lions talk all about band, orchestra and choir and why they enjoy participating in their chosen programs. Spring is a VERY busy time within OSD135. Make sure you are caught up on all the latest and greatest by checking out this edition of the podcast. 

On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, a special guest is joining us in the podcast studio at Jerling Jr High! Superintendent Mr. John Bryk pops by the podcast to talk about what he loves about the District and what he looks forward to in the coming months. 

Dave Snyder and Allie Kaleta talk about the nineteen staff members who were recognized by ISBE as well as all the events happening around the District as we transition to spring. 

Dave Snyder and Allie Kaleta are joined this week by their first guest! Lucy, a student at Orland Jr High talks about opportunities at Orland Jr High and what she is looking forward to in the coming weeks! 

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Be Here For It, the official OSD135 podcast. In this first episode, Co-hosts Dave Snyder and Allie Kaleta introduce listeners to the District and take a tour around the 10 schools before winter break.