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Palatine Township honors Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School
2021 National Blue Ribbon Award winner Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School honored by Palatine Township
Palatine Township honored Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School at its regular board meeting on Monday, September 27, 2021. Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School had just received their 2021 National Blue Ribbon Award for their progress in closing the achievement gaps among student subgroups.
Supervisor Andy-John G. Kalkounos presented the Certificate of Recognition to Principal Jason Dietz and Assistant Principal Kelly Rice. Representative Tom Morrison, also in attendance, presented a certificate on behalf of the State of Illinois.
Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School is only one of 18 schools in the State of Illinois to receive this award. “It’s with great pride that Palatine Township honors our hometown school for their designation as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School” said Supervisor Andy-John G. Kalkounos.
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Palatine Township provides numerous services and events for its 113,000 residents and supports 29 social service agencies located within its boundaries. The Township is one of the most heavily populated in Illinois, with a goal to enhance and improve the quality of life for all of its residents. Visit www.PalatineTownship-il.gov or call 847-357-6700.
