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Employees recognized for several milestones
Posted on 05/07/2026
Milestone achievements recognized at May 5 at Board of Education meeting....
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Ashley Carlson recognized with the 2026 Wirtz Award for Excellence in Education
Posted on 05/05/2026
Ashley Carlson, a fifth-grade academic intensive teacher at Malta Elementary School, was selected as the 2026 Wirtz Award for Excellence in Education ...
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Burlington Stores Grand Opening included $5,000 donation to Tyler Elementary
Posted on 05/05/2026
A surprise $5,000 donation for Tyler Elementary!...
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Little Barbs Academy, Aug. 3-6, 2026
Posted on 04/22/2026
Sign-up open for this year's Little Barb Academy for incoming kindergartners....
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DeKalb Schools All District Art Show
Posted on 04/16/2026
Artwork from students are featured at the All District Art Show, May 5-7, 2026...
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Growing partnership with NIU builds confidence and learning for students
Posted on 04/14/2026
A closer look at the Barb City STEAM Team and it's positive impact on D428 students...
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IT Director Ben Bayle recognized for industry volunteer service excellence
Posted on 03/19/2026
Ben Bayle inducted into CoSN 2026 Volunteer Hall of Fame...
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Literacy initiative encourages students to iCrow about reading
Posted on 03/13/2026
Elementary classrooms started year with close to 90,000 new books...
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Anthony Jones, Ph.D., selected to fill Teaching & Learning director poistion
Posted on 03/05/2026
Anthony Jones, Ph.D., has been selected to fill the Director of Teaching and Learning, PreK-5 position, currently held by Billy Hueramo, who will take...
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Barb STEAMCon 2026 Returns March 14
Posted on 01/20/2026
Register to attend Barb STEAMCon 2026 today and get ready for a morning of discovery, learning, and fun!...
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Billy Hueramo
Posted on 01/09/2026
The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education unanimously votes to approved the contract to appoint Billy Hueramo as superintendent, effective July 1, 2026. ...
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