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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Honors Principal Campos for Leadership and Excellence at Miguel Juarez Middle School
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Honors Principal Campos for Leadership and Excellence at Miguel Juarez Middle School
14 October 2025
Mr. Nelson Campos, Principal of Miguel Juarez Middle School, was recently honored by the Governor Pritzker of the State of Illinois for his outstanding service, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to scholar success. The Governor issued an official proclamation recognizing Principal Campos as a distinguished leader in education whose efforts have significantly impacted his school and the wider community.
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Tiger Times Newsletter - October
Tiger Times Newsletter - October
05 October 2025
The Tiger Times: Scholar Edition is a monthly, student-driven publication that serves as an extension of our weekly Tiger Times. While the weekly edition provides timely updates and school news, this special edition offers a space for students to engage in deeper reflection, research, and creative expression. Each month, the Scholar Edition highlights themes of cultural, academic, or social significance. For this issue, we are honored to focus on Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
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Juarez’s Passionate Music Team
Juarez’s Passionate Music Team
28 September 2025
International Music Day is October 1st. On this special day dedicated to celebrating the universal language of music, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible music team. Their passion, talent, and unwavering dedication have made a tremendous impact on our scholars and our entire community.
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District News

Notice of January 21 Board Workshop Meeting
Notice of January 21 Board Workshop Meeting
16 January 2026
A special workshop meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. for Open Session. The meeting will be conducted in the Educational Service Center Board Room, 214 Washington Street. The subject will be a review of employee separation procedures.
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Applications for Prospective 2026 Cooke Students Available
Applications for Prospective 2026 Cooke Students Available
15 January 2026
Cooke Magnet School is now accepting applications from families interested in enrolling their children for the 2026-2027 school year. The online application is available here, and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. Cooke is a fine arts–focused elementary school that offers an engaging curriculum centered on art, music, and science. Openings are currently available for students entering kindergarten, with limited availability for students entering grades 1–5. Enrollment is open to any kindergarten through fifth-grade student who resides within Waukegan Public Schools’ boundaries.
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WHS JROTC Drill Team Benefit Luncheon on Jan. 24
WHS JROTC Drill Team Benefit Luncheon on Jan. 24
14 January 2026
Waukegan High School’s U.S. Army JROTC Bulldogs Drill Team invites families and community members to support their program by attending the team's annual benefit luncheon on Saturday, January 24, at the Waukegan High School - Brookside Campus.
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