Rep. Bob Dold visits Holmes Middle School

Congressman Bob Dold (IL-10) visited Holmes Middle School on Monday, November 2. During his visit, Dold participated in a class discussion about civil liberties with eighth grade students. The students, considering the interaction between personal freedoms and national security, asked the congressman how advancements in technology and growing reliance on technology impacts society’s development and intersects with laws enacted to ensure security.

“Every day our students consider topics that have broad implications in their lives and the community,” said Martin Hopkins, Principal of Holmes Middle School. “The conversation our students had with Congressman Dold helped them understand his thought process when considering decisions that impact the country. In turn, he heard, first hand, about issues that are important to students.”

Dold also met with Principal Martin Hopkins, Assistant Principal Luis Bonilla, and CCSD21 Board members Bill Harrison, Staci Allan, and Arlen S. Gould. The group highlighted the many successes of School District 21 and also discussed the impact of federal decisions on schools and the community.

“We greatly appreciate the efforts of Congressman Dold, and all of our elected officials, to advocate on behalf of our students, staff and community,” said Bill Harrison, President of the Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education. “Our students are passionate about their learning and growth, and our teachers are dedicated to the achievement of all students. We are proud to have had the opportunity to highlight both to Congressman Dold during his visit.”