Dunlap School District #323

09/05/2026

Congratulations to two of our 2027 retirees! Mr. Vogel and Mr. Etnyre were honored for their service at tonight’s football game! We are so thankful for both of you!

09/04/2026

Dunlap CUSD #323 is seeking a Long-Term Leave Cover Special Education Teacher to join the team at Dunlap Valley Middle School starting in January through April 2027.

This is a great opportunity for an educator who is passionate about supporting students, building positive relationships, and making a meaningful impact in a collaborative middle school environment.

✅ Support students in reaching their individual potential
✅ Work alongside a dedicated and student-centered team
✅ Make a difference in the Dunlap community

🔗 View the posting and apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/d323/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching

Please share this post with educators who may be interested in joining ! Dunlap Valley Middle School

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

We enjoyed bringing families together to meet, collaborate, and learn more about Dunlap’s ESL programs. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so meaningful!

09/03/2026

🚲 Bike to School Safety

Riding a bike to school is a great way to start the day — and safety should always come along for the ride. 🚲

Students should wear a properly fitted helmet, follow traffic signs and signals, ride on the right side of the road, and stay visible and alert.

Whether traveling two wheels or four, we all share a responsibility for keeping our roads and school zones safe.

Ride safely. Arrive ready to learn.

09/03/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Derek Ye, Class of 2019

After graduating, Derek pursued a degree in Chemical Engineering and spent several years working in the field before deciding he was ready for a new challenge and a change of scenery. That decision ultimately led him to rural Kenya, where he now serves as a Peace Corps Volunteer and high school teacher.

Derek’s days look a little different than they once did. He teaches math and chemistry, leads a computer class, collects water from rainwater tanks, and navigates the occasional challenge of unreliable electricity. While adjusting to life in rural Kenya took time, after a year of service he has settled into the rhythm of his new community.

One of the most rewarding parts of Derek’s Peace Corps experience has been the opportunity to learn about another culture and build relationships with people whose backgrounds and experiences differ from his own. His time in the classroom has also given him a new appreciation for the teachers who inspired him throughout his own education and for the dedication, patience, and effort educators bring to their students each day.

For Derek, Peace Corps service has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding. He describes it as an experience that pushes volunteers outside of their comfort zones while offering the opportunity to see the world—and themselves—from an entirely new perspective.

Derek is also working to create lasting opportunities for his students. His school is currently fundraising to improve its computer lab infrastructure, including the addition of solar panels to help provide reliable power during frequent outages. As Kenya continues to rapidly expand its digital infrastructure, access to technology and dependable electricity will help Derek’s students build important skills for their futures.

Those interested in supporting Derek’s school and students can learn more about the project and donate through the Peace Corps:

https://www.peacecorps.gov/donate/projects/pp-26-615-012/

Funds raised through the project go directly toward supporting the school, with Peace Corps helping ensure the resources have a meaningful and lasting impact.

09/02/2026

You may have heard the term food insecurity, but what does it actually mean?

Food insecurity is not knowing if you will have consistent access to enough food.

It can be influenced by things like food costs, transportation, employment, housing, and access to grocery stores or other food resources.

Food insecurity doesn't always look the same, and it can affect families in many different circumstances.

If you or someone you know could benefit from food resources, you don't have to figure it out alone.

📱 Explore our Community Resource Guide for food assistance and other community resources.

🥪 Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

🤝 IL Find Food Navigators are also available in select school buildings to help families connect with resources.

Visit healthyhoi.org to explore local events and opportunities happening throughout the area this month.

MAP: https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/ -finder

LINK:
https://www.healthyhoi.org/HungerActionMonth2026

09/02/2026

Sometimes the greatest thing we can give a student is our time and attention. Jenny Wilke’s story reminds us that students may not always remember every lesson, but they will remember the adults who made space to listen, care, and walk alongside them.