October 18th, 2021 Press Release
Donovan Jr. Sr. High School held its official ribbon cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of the new media center. The traditional library was transformed into a 21st century learning space that now serves as the school’s main learning center and focal point for all students and teachers. The room is multifunctional and meets the needs of all learners and has equipment including but not limited to: four 65 inch TVs, 86 inch TV with theater seating, movable tables and chairs, white board counter tops that can be written on, virtual reality goggles, machines and programmable robots, five high speed gaming computers, four movable 8 foot vertical white boards, and much more.
The new 21st century media center has multiple uses which include:
-Adjustable furniture to easily setup classroom debates and other classroom configurations
-86 inch TV serves as main focal point for teachers to utilize and is viewable throughout the room
- Student laptop access to four learning stations each with 65 inch TVs with Audio headsets and HDMI
-E-Sports, staff meetings, board meetings, professional development, and incentive room for school district
Included in the ribbon cutting photo from left to right is: Andy Jordan Principal, Justin Lareau Maintenance Director, Kelly Siedentop English Teacher, Dalton Anderson Senior Class President, Angela Moos Science Teacher, Michele Gray Math Teacher, Toni Ponton Science Teacher, Jewel Legan Technology Director, and Frank Petkunas ROE Assistant Superintendent. We would also like to thank all the Donovan School Board Members and Donovan Superintendent Toby Coates for their full support of the project
This plan may not be all inclusive and is subject to change per CDC/IDPH/ISBE and Donovan CUSD #3
2021-2022 School Calendar Highlights
DONOVAN 2021-2022 School Calendar
1:22 / 1:30 Dismissals thru September 8th & the 2nd Wednesday of the month
Website HELP!
Helpful Navigation Tips
In an effort to better serve our viewers we have implemented some redundancy thoughout our website. For instance; When you select any Board of Education webpage you will be re-directed to the Board of Education portion of the district website. We have added this feature to ensure that no matter what building site you are visiting you always have access to the district level information you require. Here are some other helful website tips that may come in handy.
Tip #1: All of our district websites are color coded for ease of identification.
1. Grey & Burgandy=District Level
2. Red & White=Elementary School
3. Red & White/Black=Junior High School
4. Black & Gold/White=High School
Tip#2: When selected, the following menu items will re-direct you back to the district website.
These sections are part of the redundancy feature of the websites. All menus items and content are identical on all of the school district websites. About Us, Board of Education, Parents, Public, and Staff
Tip #3: Use the global icons bar on the right-hand side of each homepage for quick access to: District Calender, Lunch Menus, Administration & Staff Directory Information, Classrooms, I-NOW Parent Porrtal, Local Weather, One Call Now and Google Classroom.
Tip #4: You can always use the "Select a School" button at the top of all pages to get to where you want to go within the district.
Tip #5: You the colorful interactive shortcut buttons to the right side of any homepage for quick access to the most frequently used webpage.
School Closings Information
In the event of a school closing for inclement weather or in case of an emergency, the Donovan School District will utilize the One Call Now automated telephone alert system to contact parents via a phone call or text to inform parents of school closings information as soon as possible.
Listen to WGFA radio (94.1 FM), WVLI radio (92.7 FM or 101.7) or WKAN radio (1320 AM) to announce school closings as they occur.
Parents: Please DO NOT call the school for school closings information.
If you are not receiving One Call Now alerts please contact Mrs. Legan (click here to email Mrs. Legan) to sign-up for the automated alert system.
