Queen of Martyrs School Readies Primary Wing For Renovation

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — The principal, teachers and junior high students rolled up their sleeves and kicked off the renovation of the primary wing at Queen of Martyrs School on the Evergreen Park-Mt. Greenwood border last week with a “Clean Out Day.”

Lots of fun memories were made as students learned to work together as a team to move furniture and transfer classroom supplies to prepare for the big makeover.

“We are extremely excited that with the support of Fr. Benedykt, pastor of St. Gianna Parish, the hard work of the Wildcat Wheel of Winnings, and generosity of donors, we are beginning work on our Pre-K through 1st Grade classrooms," principal Stephen Davidson said.

The scope of this summer’s project includes:

• A makeover of the Main Lobby
• New paint, carpet, and window treatments in the six Pre-K through 1st grade classrooms
• New paint, carpet, and window treatments in the library
• New paint and carpet in the main office
• Addition of new 75-inch Promethean Interactive Smart Boards in all primary wing classrooms
• Addition of new iPads to allow for each primary grade class to have one to one devices on demand
• Upgrades to classroom furniture in Pre-K through 1st Grade classrooms
• New drop ceilings in the main entrance and primary wing hallway

“This is just the beginning of a multiple year campaign to modernize our facilities, upgrade our technology, and add enrichment programs for our students,” Davidson said. “We love the excitement behind these upgrades and the positive impact it will have in our classrooms starting this fall."

Queen of Martyrs School is planning a summer appeal to alumni and benefactors to provide greater scholarship opportunities for students to receive a Catholic education and grow the school’s enrollment. Additionally, administration is working with an EANS Grant to upgrade technology in all Grade 3 through Grade 8 classrooms for this upcoming school year.