LHS Named School Of Distinction By Illinois Art Education Association

LEMONT, IL — Lemont High School has been cited as a 2022 School of Distinction by the Illinois Art Education Association. Lemont is one of five schools receiving this prestigious award this year, the district said in a release.

The IAEA School of Distinction award celebrates schools with rigorous art, design, and media education programs, according to the district. To apply for the honor, schools must show evidence of practices that directly enact the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, the Illinois Fine Arts and Media Standards, and Social-Emotional Learning Priorities.

To receive IAEA School of Distinction accolades, schools must meet the minimum required point total in each of six categories, and exceed the minimum point total in at least one category, the district said. Those areas include curriculum and assessment, authentic learning, showcasing student learning, connected communities, leadership and advocacy, and professional development and training.

This is the third year of the IAEA School of Distinction program, and the recognition extends from 2022 until 2024 for this year’s recipients, the district said. Lemont High School was joined as a recipient this year by Aurora Christian High School, Evergreen Park High School, Lake Zurich High School, and Washington Community High School.

Lemont High School’s Art Department includes Ryan Hennebry, Megan Idell and Shannon Jeglinski, and its Fine Arts Division Chair is Dave Nommensen.