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1. Highest-Paid Elmhurst D205 Teachers And Officials (patch.com) — Elmhurst District 205 has released its latest compensation list, showing Superintendent Keisha Campbell as the highest-paid employee at just over $313,000, with several top administrators and principals close behind. The list also highlights Churchville Middle School PE teacher Todd Grikmanis as the district's highest-paid teacher, giving Elmhurst residents a detailed look at how their school tax dollars support local educators and leaders.
2. Elmhurst School Sees Big Attendance Improvement (patch.com) — Elmhurst families are seeing encouraging news on student attendance, with elementary schools now outperforming pre-pandemic levels and Churchville Middle School making major gains. Churchville, which serves a higher share of low-income students than Sandburg and Bryan, has boosted consistent attendance through personalized outreach to at-risk incoming sixth graders and pairing students with trusted adults who notice and support them.
3. Turnaround Seen At Elmhurst School, Principal Called 'Change Factor' (patch.com) — Elmhurst families are hearing encouraging news from Conrad Fischer Elementary, where survey results and test scores have climbed notably over the past three years. Principal Efrain Martinez and district officials describe how consistent morning meetings, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement are helping low-income and Hispanic students feel more supported and achieve higher proficiency in reading and math.
4. York Student Recalls Painful ACL Tear, Says Many Athletes Suffer Same Injury (patch.com) — Elmhurst's York High School is confronting the toll of ACL injuries after student-athlete Maya Wamsley described her painful tear, long recovery, and the impact on her classes and sports seasons. Speaking to the school board, she highlighted similar injuries among other York athletes and urged Elmhurst schools to adopt the FIFA 11+ warm-up program to better protect students.
5. Elmhurst Man Points Gun At Others At Home: Cops (patch.com) — Elmhurst police report that a local man was jailed after allegedly pointing a handgun at people in his South York Street home and being found with a large amount of cocaine. Officers also detailed separate Elmhurst arrests for drugs, a warrant, several DUIs, and a phone scam targeting a resident, offering a clear snapshot of recent public safety issues around town.
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